You're encouraged to enjoy a hot cocoa and don their favorite festive outfits as the holiday season begins! Disney parks and resorts are marking the occasion with a wide array of joyful holiday experiences for the entire family. From attractions with holiday themes to magical entertainment, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, and delicious dining options, Disney is the perfect place for young children and their families to make lasting memories.
Let's explore all the magical experiences unique to Disney parks that guests and their families can enjoy together during the holiday season.
Disneyland Resort
Leap with excitement as the holiday season begins at Disneyland Resort, offering plenty of activities for children! Visitors can enjoy the festivities from Monday to Friday just outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park with the new “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” at Disney California Adventure park. Children and their families can join Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and her friends in a heartwarming musical performance, celebrating the holiday spirit with cherished songs from the movie.
In the evenings, the festive spirit continues at Disney California Adventure's Buena Vista Street with “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!” Guests are encouraged to bring their families for an uplifting blend of stories and classic songs, performed by Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland alongside elegant dancers, in a new bilingual holiday celebration. This nighttime performance concludes with a special appearance by Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Coco,” who joins the group for a beautiful rendition of “Silent Night.”
This year, Santa and some Disney friends will be available for photos at "Holiday Fun with Santa & Friends!" in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. Santa will also be taking photos at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure until December 24. From November 28 to December 24, Santa will visit Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel, giving guests the chance to meet him. Families visiting Town Square Disneyland might see Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends in brand-new holiday outfits, perfect for festive photos. At Disney ¡Viva Navidad! in Disney California Adventure, children might meet Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” or The Three Caballeros.
Seeking attractions filled with holiday spirit? "it's a small world" Holiday at Disneyland Park is decorated with thousands of sparkling lights, ornaments, and more, as dolls representing children from around the globe don festive outfits. The beloved music is enhanced with the classic carols "Jingle Bells" and "Deck the Halls." Meanwhile, at Disney California Adventure, the residents of Radiator Springs have gone all out for the holidays. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters and Mater's Junkyard Jamboree have been transformed into Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree for the season.
From November 22, 2024, to January 1, 2025, visitors can search for unique ornaments on the brand-new Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail in the Downtown Disney District. Guests are encouraged to visit certain shopping locations to buy an activity map that will lead them on a fun, family-friendly quest for ornaments hidden in holiday trees. The map can be redeemed at World of Disney or Disney’s Pin Trader’s for a special holiday souvenir.*
Families can savor an exceptional meal and meet Disney characters during special holiday dining events at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. This year, from November 19, 2024, to January 1, 2025, Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian will feature the new Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party Breakfast and Brunch, where guests can enjoy a delightful meal with holiday-themed treats as Disney friends showcase their new cozy pajama styles. Be sure to check availability and book reservations in advance!
The character dining excitement continues with Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays returning to the Disneyland Hotel from November 19, 2024, to January 2, 2025. Goofy and his friends are eager to present their festive best, along with a special menu of seasonal flavors perfect for the entire family.
Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort is an essential family destination with numerous kid-friendly activities during the most magical time of the year! From Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, presented by AdventHealth, offers both children and adults the chance to participate in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt. Participants can search for holiday "traditions" that Olaf has collected and misplaced around World Showcase in EPCOT. Guests can visit select shopping locations to buy the map and stickers needed for the adventure. Upon completion, they can redeem their map at Disney Traders, Creations Shop, or World Traveler for a delightful gift!** After finishing Olaf’s quest, guests can unwind on Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses, a serene boat ride through greenhouses adorned with twinkling lights sure to enchant any child.
Have little ones who adore Walt Disney Animation Studios’ classic film “Frozen”? At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, visitors and their families can enjoy “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration,” where memorable scenes from the movie are shown on-screen. Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf join in the fun, singing along to beloved songs like “Let It Go,” with a special holiday finale for the season!
After singing enthusiastically, guests can explore Andy’s backyard in Toy Story Land and enjoy toy-sized holiday festivities with the entire family. Guests will discover vibrant seasonal decorations and see their favorite “Toy Story” characters dressed in festive holiday outfits!
Discover the enchantment of Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, where the Merry Menagerie puppeteers near the Tree of Life animate exquisitely crafted winter animal puppets, including polar bears and foxes. This magical atmosphere is perfect for taking memorable photos with loved ones, and the puppeteers might interact with guests for an unforgettable experience! Additionally, guests can encounter Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse dressed in their holiday attire at Adventurers Outpost.
Be captivated as Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf from Disney Animation's "Frozen" grace the stage in their festive attire for a "Frozen Holiday Surprise" at Magic Kingdom Park. In this enchanting show, the friends from Arendelle celebrate the season and transform Cinderella Castle into a dazzling crystalline palace. Guests will also enjoy the transformation of Jungle Cruise into Jingle Cruise, adorned with holiday decorations and skippers eager to share festive jokes on the merry journey. For those seeking an exclusive holiday experience, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party offers a separately ticketed event, enhancing the holiday spirit on select nights through December 20.
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