The 2024 holiday season at Disneyland Resort promises a range of new experiences, returning favorites, and seasonal festivities.
This year, the celebrations run from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025, featuring a variety of entertainment, decor, and themed activities across Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District, and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort.
New Holiday Experiences in 2024
Santa Claus and Character Appearances: This holiday season, guests can meet Santa Claus at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland, where there will also be cookie decorating, crafts, and storytelling throughout the day. Santa will also make appearances for photos at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel until December 24. Additionally, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut new holiday outfits inspired by the tradition of writing letters to loved ones, with other characters joining them in festive attire throughout the parks.
Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail: From November 22, 2024, through January 1, 2025, a new activity, Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail, will be available in the Downtown Disney District. Guests can purchase an activity map to search for special ornaments hidden among the holiday decorations. Completed maps can be redeemed for a collectible holiday keepsake.
Holiday-Themed Dining and Merchandise: Several new dining experiences are available this year, including "Goofy's Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!" at Disneyland Hotel and Mickey's Holiday Pajama Party at Storytellers Cafe in Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. A variety of new holiday merchandise will also be available, including themed collections like the Mickey Mouse Family Christmas, Holiday Red, and Snowman lines.
Returning Holiday Traditions
Holiday Decor and Entertainment: As in past years, the Disneyland Resort will be decorated with holiday lights, trees, and other festive decor, creating a distinct holiday atmosphere across the property. The Holiday Time at Disneyland Resort Guided Tour offers guests a chance to learn about holiday traditions at Disneyland, including reserved viewing for "A Christmas Fantasy Parade."
Nighttime Spectaculars: The "Believe…In Holiday Magic" fireworks show will return to Disneyland, complete with the iconic snowfall moments on Main Street, U.S.A., and other locations. Over at Disney California Adventure, the "World of Color – Season of Light" nighttime spectacular will feature dancing fountains and festive music.
Attraction Overlays: Several attractions will receive holiday-themed overlays, including "it's a small world" Holiday, which features a global tour of holiday traditions, and Haunted Mansion Holiday, inspired by "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas." In Disney California Adventure, Cars Land will transform with Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and Mater's Jingle Jamboree.
Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
The Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure, celebrating diverse holiday traditions through food, beverages, live entertainment, and more. Guests can enjoy performances from cultural groups and purchase a Sip and Savor Pass to sample a variety of festive food and drink items. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! celebration will also be back, featuring daily crafts, live music, and street parties inspired by Latin American holiday traditions.
Tiana's Bayou Adventure Opens
Tiana's Bayou Adventure is set to open at Disneyland Park on November 15, 2024. This new attraction, inspired by "The Princess and the Frog," will take guests on a musical journey through the bayou with Princess Tiana and her friends.
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