A Christmas Fantasy Archives

‘A Christmas Fantasy Parade’ Performance Schedule Changing to Accommodate Disneyland’s 2023 Candlelight Processional This Weekend

November 30, 2023

The performance schedule for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” at Disneyland Park will be temporarily changing to make way for this weekend’s Candlelight Processional. ‘A Christmas Fantasy’ Schedule Changing to Accommodate Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional Due to the annual holiday event, “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” will instead be performed at 12:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, … Read more

‘Magic Happens’ Parade to Hold Limited Performances in October, Final Performance Date of the Season Announced

September 20, 2023

Guests can now book a limited-time experience with a Disney100 guided tour.

As Disneyland Resort prepares for the return of the holiday season, the “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park will soon offer limited performances in October 2023, before hosting its final parade of the season. ‘Magic Happens’ Parade Schedule Changes Starting October 2, 2023, Magic Happens will go down from two performances per day to only … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the Return of ‘A Christmas Fantasy Parade’ at Disneyland Park

November 12, 2021

After two years since its last performance, the iconic A Christmas Fantasy Parade has returned to the streets of Disneyland Park as part of the extremely limited Disney Merriest Nites hard ticket event! We were of course there for the very first performance, which you can watch below courtesy of our YouTube channel. The parade … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Disneyland’s 2019 “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade Is Here!

November 8, 2019

Cue the toy soldiers and trumpets, it’s the first night of Disneyland’s “A Christmas Fantasy” parade! A staple in the park since 1995, we welcomed back this parade with open arms, ready to soak up the holiday cheer! The parade opens with our favorite ballerina and teddy bear welcoming us to a Christmas fantasy, and … Read more

Disneyland Resort Reveals Holiday Offerings for 2018; Pixar Play Parade, Paint the Night to End Runs

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

From “A Christmas Fantasy” to “Believe in Holiday Magic” to “¡Viva Navidad!, some beloved favorites are returning to the Disneyland Resort for this holiday season. But to make room for the upcoming festivities, both the Pixar Play Parade and Paint the Night will be ending their runs in early November. From the Disney Parks Blog: … Read more

Plaza Inn Dining Packages for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” Now On Sale

November 21, 2018September 18, 2018

Disneyland Park Guests can enjoy a leisurely lunch and a reserved viewing area for A Christmas Fantasy Parade on Main Street, U.S.A. with the Plaza Inn Dining Package starting November 9th. Amidst the restaurant’s lavish Victorian setting, sink your teeth into a delectable menu of turkey, macaroni and cheese, seasonal vegetables, stuffing and cranberry sauce with … Read more

Conner Purzycki’s 10/13/10 DLR Photo Report

June 11, 2018November 15, 2010

I was at the Disneyland Resort last Saturday to see the holiday decorations and attractions around the resort. Snapped a few newsworthy photos to share.

Starting in the esplanade, half of the East DCA mural is gone

Christmas Comes Early This Year

February 3, 2024August 10, 2009

It looks like Christmas is coming even earlier this year, as the Costco Travel site is stating that Holidays at the Disneyland Resort will begin on November 13th, 2009: Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort begins 11/13/09 through 1/3/10. Celebrate with family and friends as holiday magic unfolds all around you with seasonal excitement, like Sleeping … Read more

The Rest of The Year at The Disneyland Resort

February 3, 2024June 27, 2009

As Summer Nightastic! lights up the night this summer at Disneyland Resort, more exciting Disney attractions and experiences are on the horizon. GET A DISNEY STUDIO STAR MAKEOVER AT STUDIO DISNEY 365 Opening Friday, June 26, in Downtown Disney, Studio Disney 365 offers aspiring stars, age 3 and up, makeover transformations and an opportunity to … Read more

Fun Tidbits From The Xmas Day Parade

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

I’m back from England! Upon arriving home from my flight, I finally got the chance to sit down & watch the Walt Disney World Christmas Day, & I managed to grab a few screen shots of the Disneyland side of the parade:

Ryan Seacrest, the host from Disneyland, went over some of the latest additions at & coming to the resort. Among the additions mentioned were the Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough.

Celebration Roundup at Big Thunder Ranch.

Pixie Hollow.

And the thing I was most looking forward to seeing, concept art of the new Tinker Bell float in Disney’s Electrical Parade!

There was a recap of the kick-off for What Will You Celebrate?- Miley Cyrus’ Sweet 16 birthday bash.

Humbug Made Official

February 3, 2024December 30, 2008

Disneyland has now officially announced the entertainment cutbacks for 2009: As The Year of a Million Dreams celebration comes to a close and the Disneyland® Resort heads into 2009, entertainment offerings and show times are being updated for the kick-off of “What will you celebrate?” Disneyland Park A Christmas Fantasy Parade and “Believe In Holiday … Read more

A Christmas Fantasy Kicks Off For The Holidays

February 3, 2024December 1, 2008

From the OC Register: ANAHEIM – The awe on children’s faces was apparent as they lined Main Street, Disneyland, to watch the first day of the Disneyland Christmas parade, which runs everyday until early January. That’s when Denny Newell, the park’s senior show director, will start planning for next year. With 17 custom-crafted floats and 120 … Read more

It’s Getting Cold Outside

February 3, 2024November 24, 2008

As we head in to this holiday week, here are a few interesting happenings going on around the Disneyland Resort: The Sleeping Beauty Castle Walk-through is currently planned to open this Wednesday, November 26th. While this date could definitely change at any time, this is the most concrete date we’ve seen thus far. Air conditioning … Read more

Build, Paint, & Wrap

February 3, 2024November 11, 2008

To help everyone get through the transfer over to the new version of Disneyland News Today, here is a piece of concept art we just received of the new Toy Factory float coming to A Christmas Fantasy Parade this holiday season:

Mark Your Calenders!

February 2, 2024August 30, 2008

It’s once again time to mark your calenders, as we have a few interesting additions to the attractions refurbishment list. First up, the Flik’s Flyers refurbishment that was originally scheduled from September 2nd to the 11th, has now been moved up to September 15th through to the 25th. Looking at the Disneyland.com calender, it seems … Read more

DLR Entertainment Rumors

February 2, 2024August 22, 2008

Here are a few juicy rumors on some possible entertainment changes & upgrades that could be happening starting at the end of the year through-out both parks: First up, the Pixar Play Parade may be receiving a holiday overlay of sorts, that would give the parade some Christmas music, holiday decorations on all of the … Read more