Disney California Adventure is preparing for a festive holiday season beginning November 13, 2026. The park will feature the return of World of Color – Season of Light through January 6, 2027, showcasing water effects and holiday music alongside scenes from Beauty and the Beast and Inside Out. Multiple seasonal events are scheduled throughout Paradise Gardens Park, including Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street parties with Latin American traditions. Buena Vista Street will host A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland featuring Miguel from Coco. Cars Land is decorated for the holidays with festive wreaths and seasonal overlays on Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree attractions. The Disney Festival of Holidays offers six marketplaces with new recipes and returning favorites, available with a Sip and Savor Pass. Guests can also meet Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail while enjoying live music at Paradise Garden Bandstand daily.
Facts
- World of Color – Season of Light returns to Disney California Adventure on November 13, 2026
- The nighttime spectacular runs through January 6, 2027 over Paradise Bay
- Mickey’s Happy Holidays features Mickey Mouse and Holiday Toy Drummers marching between Paradise Gardens Park and Hollywood Land
- Disney ¡Viva Navidad! includes The Three Caballeros, mariachis, folklórico dancers, samba dancers, and Mickey and Minnie in holiday outfits on select days
- A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel features bilingual holiday songs at Buena Vista Street on select days
- Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season offers live Encanto performances at Paradise Gardens Park
- Cars Land features festive wreaths, bow-adorned radiator caps, and a daily sunset Sh-boom moment
- Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree have holiday music and decor overlays
- The Disney Festival of Holidays includes six marketplaces with new recipes and returning seasonal favorites
- A Sip and Savor Pass provides six digital coupons for food items and non-alcoholic beverages across participating locations