Disneyland Resort 2024: Full Holiday Entertainment Schedule and Events

13 days ago in "Disneyland Resort"

Posted: Thursday November 7, 2024 12:31pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The holidays are back at Disneyland Resort, featuring festive entertainment throughout Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Downtown Disney District, and the resort hotels.

This guide will help you navigate the must-see events and performances to make the most of the season.

New & Returning Holiday Entertainment

Dates: November 15, 2024 – January 6, 2025

Nighttime Spectaculars

  • "Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks: Nightly at Disneyland Park. Fireworks, snowfall, and sparkling castle decorations.
  • "World of Color – Season of Light": Nightly at Disney California Adventure, featuring holiday music and a "Moana 2" short film.
  • Holiday Lighting Moments: Nightly lighting events at Buena Vista Street and "it's a small world" Holiday.

NEW! "Mirabel's Gifts of the Season"

  • Location: Paradise Gardens Park, Disney California Adventure
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday
  • Details: Mirabel from "Encanto" and friends celebrate the holidays with music and a vibrant Fiesta de Navidad. Enjoy singing along to "Encanto" favorites.

NEW! "A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel"

  • Location: Buena Vista Street, Disney California Adventure
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday evenings
  • Details: Mariachi Alegría with dancers and a special appearance by Miguel from "Coco" share songs and stories for a magical evening.

Live Music at Disney California Adventure

  • Location: Various stages, daily
  • Details: A mix of returning favorites and new cultural acts like Joy, Malaya Filipino American Dance Arts, and The Mistletoes bring genres including jazz, Latin pop, reggae, and more.

"Mickey's Happy Holidays" & Holiday Toy Drummers

  • Location: Disney California Adventure
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Details: Disney characters, accompanied by the Toy Drummers, parade through the park with festive energy.

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party

  • Location: Disney California Adventure
  • Schedule: Saturdays & Sundays (Nov. 16 - Jan. 5)
  • Details: Hosted by The Three Caballeros, featuring Mexican and Brazilian music and dance performances with appearances by Mickey and Minnie.

Holiday Fun at Disneyland Park

NEW! "Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!"

  • Location: Fantasyland Theatre
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Details: Meet Santa and enjoy crafts, sing-alongs, and holiday-themed activities throughout the day.

Meet Santa Claus

  • Locations: Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, Resort Hotels
  • Schedule: Daily (through Dec. 24)
  • Details: Santa appears at various locations, with Santa Goofy stepping in from Dec. 25.

"A Christmas Fantasy Parade"

  • Location: Disneyland Park
  • Schedule: Daily
  • Details: Join beloved Disney characters and Santa Claus for a parade of elves, gingerbread cookies, and holiday cheer.

Downtown Disney & Resort Hotels

Live Music & Snowfall at Downtown Disney

  • Schedule: Nightly
  • Details: Seasonal live music and artificial snow enhance the holiday atmosphere.

Hotel Entertainment

  • Locations: Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel
  • Details: Live jazz and holiday carolers add festive charm to select evenings.
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jrhwdw4 days ago

TDO redid the Soundtrack. It's certainly is different but I like it! Probably the only Entertainment offering that has From All US To All Of You from Disney 's old Christmas TV Specials. Plus Songs from the Very Merry Christmas Parade that ended in 2006.

MoonRakerSCM4 days ago

What did they do to the wdw parade soundtrack?

VJ4 days ago

to be completely honest, after hearing walt disney world's absolute massacre of an "updated" once upon a christmastime parade soundtrack, i can't trust disney to update or replace a christmas fantasy/believe in holiday magic with something equal or better in my opinion, modern is the exact opposite of timeless, which is what disneyland has always been and should continue to be

SuddenStorm5 days ago

This was my thought too. Or maybe some people called out sick? Let's see how it is in a week... but I'll keep my pitchfork ready just in case.

gerarar5 days ago

Tbh after seeing MWCF over at MK, I was really bored with Believe when I saw it last year. The finale was a dud imo. The Christmas WoC was more interesting and my party and I enjoyed it more. Or maybe it's the clear lack of pyro (due to DL & city constraints) that did it for me. Just used to the bigger bangs over at WDW haha.

Disney Analyst5 days ago

I mean, Believe is definitely sweet, but I'd be down for something new.

jrhwdw5 days ago

IDK........Not Tired of Believe In Holiday Magic Yet! I'm shocked DL hasn't redone the 1995 ACF Soundtrack like MK did this year. As for ACF today, same Parade as the CM Preview. So we lost 2 Books and the main Toy Factory Float...Too Bad!

Disney Analyst5 days ago

I’d love if they’d bring in a new Christmas parade… with a more varied soundtrack. Updated. Modern. Also a new firework show. Disneyland’s Christmas offerings are stale.

PiratesMansion5 days ago

Is there a possibility there was just some sort of problem with the floats that simply kept then from being available last night? It is an old parade, after all, and it's to my understanding that some of the parade floats are QUITE a bit older than ACF. And color me surprised that people are upset about less Toy Story in something at Disneyland.

VJ6 days ago

see for yourself (spoiler alert: yes.)

Disney Analyst6 days ago

jrhwdw6 days ago

Did Magic Happens really have to end in August just for a Halloween Cavalcade???? Also, installing F!'s New Dragon(if there is one) Would get more Guests to ROA..... Let’s hope DLR has the right Budget for the 70th!!!!

jrhwdw6 days ago

Yep! ACF lost 2 Book Floats and the main Toyland Float. Other than Toyland Float, no Staff was cut.

CaptinEO6 days ago

Same company that makes these cuts is probably clueless as to why they now have lower attendance and need to offer ticket deals during the once busy season.