The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim starts its 2026 holiday season on Friday, November 13. The celebration runs through January 6, 2027, across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, the resort hotels and the Downtown Disney District, FOX 11 Los Angeles reported when the resort announced the dates in August.
In the parks
Disneyland Park brings back A Christmas Fantasy Parade, the Believe… in Holiday Magic nighttime show and the holiday versions of Haunted Mansion and it’s a small world. Mickey and friends wear new alpine and travel-inspired outfits, and Santa greets guests through December 24 at a new Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn location and at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure.
Disney California Adventure runs World of Color Season of Light and holiday overlays on Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. The Disney Festival of Holidays adds six Festive Food Marketplaces, the Sip and Savor Pass, a Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade and the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party.
Downtown Disney and hotels
Downtown Disney adds a nightly snowfall, live music and Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail. Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa displays a 7-foot gingerbread creation, and Goofy’s Kitchen and Storytellers Cafe serve seasonal character dining.
Planning
Park tickets, reservations, hours and show schedules are on the Disneyland Resort website. Booking dates for holiday character dining had not been announced at the time of the August report.
Sources
- FOX 11 Los Angeles, Disneyland announces 2026 holiday season dates, festivities
- Disneyland Resort, official site
