The holiday season at Disneyland Resort will begin on November 13, 2026 and run through January 6, 2027. This guide covers seasonal attractions like Haunted Mansion Holiday and it’s a small world holiday overlays that transform classic rides into festive experiences. Visitors can enjoy the A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Believe in Holiday Magic fireworks show, and the Candlelight Processional at Main Street Train Station. Disney California Adventure offers its own holiday events including Festival of Holidays with live music, Disney Viva Navidad cultural celebrations, and special character meet-and-greets. The parks feature extensive decorations throughout all lands except Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Tomorrowland. For best experiences, plan visits on weekdays earlier in the season to avoid peak crowds around Christmas week and New Year’s Eve.
Key Points:
- Christmas at Disneyland Resort will begin on November 13, 2026 and conclude on January 6, 2027.
- Haunted Mansion Holiday has been running since October 2001 as a Tim Burton-inspired overlay combining Halloween and Christmas themes.
- The A Christmas Fantasy Parade includes approximately 100 performers and features characters like Santa Claus, princesses, reindeer, and toy soldiers.
- Disney California Adventure’s Festival of Holidays celebrates multiple winter holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa, and Three Kings Day with live bands and cultural performances.