Disneyland starts its holiday season on 13 November 2026

Disneyland in Anaheim begins Holidays at the Disneyland Resort on 13 November 2026, bringing the holiday programme to both theme parks. The season runs through 6 January 2027, with Disney Festival of Holidays based at Disney California Adventure and returning entertainment across the resort.

Holidays begin across Disneyland on 13 November

The operator says the programme starts on 13 November and includes seasonal decorations, entertainment, food and merchandise. The official holiday programme announcement places the closing date on 6 January 2027 and identifies Anaheim as the resort’s location.

Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure on 13 November. Its listed programme includes cultural music and dance, the Holiday Toy Drummers, Mickey’s Happy Holidays cavalcade and Disney Viva Navidad, with selected performances at Paradise Gardens Park and Buena Vista Street.

At Disneyland Park, A Christmas Fantasy Parade and Believe in Holiday Magic return for the season. The holiday programme also includes seasonal versions of Haunted Mansion Holiday and it’s a small world Holiday, while World of Color - Season of Light returns to Disney California Adventure.

Seasonal shows return to Disneyland parks

The resort-wide programme connects the two parks through different parts of the visitor experience. California Adventure carries the festival’s multicultural performances, while Disneyland Park presents the parade, nighttime entertainment and holiday attraction overlays.

Santa is scheduled to appear from 13 November through 24 December 2026 at Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn near Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin and at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. The announcement also lists Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season at Paradise Gardens Park on selected days, plus A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland and Miguel on Buena Vista Street.

The resort’s official calendar describes Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney Viva Navidad as running from 13 November 2026 to 6 January 2027. Its seasonal events calendar also places the wider Holidays at the Disneyland Resort programme across the same period.

Disneyland opened on 17 July 1955 and was described by its operator as the original Disney theme park. Today, the resort in Anaheim comprises Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District.

Visiting Disneyland: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The holiday programme and Disney Festival of Holidays begin on 13 November 2026 and continue through 6 January 2027 at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim.
• Park admission and a reservation for the same park and date are required. Santa appearances at the two named locations are scheduled through 24 December 2026.
• The resort is in Anaheim, California, and comprises two theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District. Visitors should check the operator’s current park and entertainment information before travelling.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Disneyland

When does Disney Festival of Holidays take place at Disneyland?

Disney Festival of Holidays begins on 13 November 2026 at Disney California Adventure and runs through 6 January 2027.

What is included in the Disneyland holiday programme?

The programme includes seasonal entertainment, decorations, attraction overlays and performances such as A Christmas Fantasy Parade and World of Color - Season of Light.

Where is Disneyland and how do you get there?

Disneyland is in Anaheim, California. The resort contains two theme parks, three hotels and the Downtown Disney District.