Disneyland Resort 2024: Full Holiday Entertainment Schedule and Events

Nov 07, 2024 in "Disneyland Resort"

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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

"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.

World of Color – Season of Light

NEW! "Mirabel's Gifts of the Season"

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"

A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland and 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

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!"

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

Meet Santa Claus at Disneyland Resort

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"

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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jrhwdwNov 16, 2024

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.

MoonRakerSCMNov 16, 2024

What did they do to the wdw parade soundtrack?

VJNov 16, 2024

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

SuddenStormNov 16, 2024

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.

gerararNov 16, 2024

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 AnalystNov 15, 2024

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

jrhwdwNov 15, 2024

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 AnalystNov 15, 2024

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.

PiratesMansionNov 15, 2024

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.

VJNov 15, 2024

see for yourself (spoiler alert: yes.)

Disney AnalystNov 14, 2024

jrhwdwNov 14, 2024

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!!!!

jrhwdwNov 14, 2024

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

CaptinEONov 14, 2024

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.