Disneyland Christmas holiday season 2024 mega-guide + what’s new
Welcome to our mega-guide for visiting Disneyland during the 2024 holiday season, with details for all the Christmastime festivities — including a new “Coco” show!
Updated Nov. 7, 2024 with new “Coco” and “Encanto” shows; original version published Oct. 3, 2024.
Below, you’ll find everything happening for the 2024 holiday season at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. This year’s Disneyland holiday festivities are mostly returning favorite traditions, but also include the opening of a major new attraction: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. New for the holiday season in 2024 are Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail scavenger hunt in Downtown Disney, Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party character meal at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, and fresh outfits for Mickey and the gang as they meet guests on Main Street, U.S.A.
Unless otherwise noted, below Disneyland’s holiday offerings run Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025.
Disneyland Park: Big-scale holiday season attractions and entertainment
NEW: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
While not specifically holiday-related, the official grand opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland coincides with the launch of the resort’s 2024 holiday season on Nov. 15.
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure transforms the former Splash Mountain log flume with a new story taking place after the events of “The Princess and the Frog.” A version of the attraction opened earlier this year at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Of course, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is a permanent addition to Disneyland, and will continue operating beyond the holiday season’s conclusion. With the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Critter Country will be renamed to Bayou Country.
Holiday season Disneyland attraction overlays
Haunted Mansion Holiday
- What: Festive transformation of Haunted Mansion inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”
- Where: New Orleans Square
- When: Now through TBA end date
It’s a Small World Holiday
- What: Festive transformation of It’s a Small World with décor and music
- Where: Fantasyland
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Live entertainment for holiday season 2024 at Disneyland Park
“A Christmas Fantasy Parade”
- What: Holiday parade starring Mickey and Friends, Disney Princesses, and Santa Claus
- Where: Disneyland parade route
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025 (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
“Believe … in Holiday Magic”
- What: Seasonal fireworks spectacular
- Where: Park-wide, but snowfall happens on Main Street, U.S.A. and along the Rivers of America
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025 (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
Characters
Mickey & Friends
- Who: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, and Clarabelle in new holiday outfits
- Where: Town Square
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025 (consult the Disneyland app for times)
NEW: “Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!”
- Who: Santa Claus and surprise Disney characters
- Where: Fantasyland Theatre
- When: Nov. 15 – Dec. 24, 2024 (consult the Disneyland app for times)
Dining for the holiday season at Disneyland Park
Disneyland has revealed treats galore for the holiday season 2024! Specialty menu items are available throughout Disneyland Park and beyond.
Shopping for holiday merchandise at Disneyland Park
You may find holiday-related souvenirs park-wide, but the largest selection will be available at the Emporium and Plaza Point, both on Main Street, U.S.A.
Holiday season tour
Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour is a 2.5-hour experience spanning both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Along the way, guests learn about Disneyland’s history with the holiday season, ride It’s a Small World Holiday, and watch “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” from a reserved viewing area. The tour costs $120 per person. (Reserve a spot here.)
Disney California Adventure Park: Holiday traditions and tastes for 2024
You may see Disneyland Resort literature categorize specific holiday activities at California Adventure as being part of Disney Festival of Holidays, Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, or just by themselves. Seeing as all of these events take place during regular park hours and do not require a separate ticket, we’ve simplified the events’ offerings n our list below and presented all of California Adventure’s holiday activities together, with no distinction as to which mini-event each one “belongs” to.
Holiday season California Adventure attraction overlays
Mater’s Jingle Jamboree
- What: Seasonal version of Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree with a holiday soundtrack
- Where: Cars Land
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl
- What: Seasonal version of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters with a holiday soundtrack
- Where: Cars Land
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Live entertainment for holiday season 2024 at California Adventure
NEW: “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!”
- What: “Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland, accompanied by graceful dancers, delivers intimate, bilingual performances of beloved Christmas songs. The celebration closes with a special appearance by Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ ‘Coco’ for a beautiful rendition of ‘Silent Night.'”
- Where: Buena Vista Street
- When: Monday – Friday evenings (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
- Nov. 15, 18-22, & 25-29, 2024
- Dec. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, & 31, 2024
- Jan. 1-3 & 6, 2025
NEW: “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season”
- What: “Festive street performances that celebrate the holidays and the gift of familia” with Mirabel from “Encanto”
- Where: Outside the entrance to Paradise Gardens Park
- When: Mondays – Fridays (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
- Nov. 15, 18-22, & 25-29, 2024
- Dec. 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30, & 31, 2024
- Jan. 1-3 & 6, 2025
“Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party“
- What: Celebration with live music, parade floats, the Three Caballeros, Mickey, and Minnie
- Where: Paradise Gardens Park (specifically, between Jumpin’ Jellyfish and Silly Symphony Swings)
- When: Saturdays and Sundays (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
- Nov. 16, 17, 23, 24, & 30, 2024
- Dec. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, & 29, 2024
- Jan. 4 & 5, 2025
“Mickey’s Happy Holidays”
- What: Cavalcade featuring Mickey & Friends and Pixar characters
- Where: Disney California Adventure parade corridor
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Holiday Toy Drummers
- What: Band of percussionists dressed as toy soldiers
- Where: Paradise Gardens Park near the San Fransokyo bridge
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting
- What: Nightly lighting of the park’s centerpiece tree
- Where: Outside of Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025 (consult the Disneyland app for showtimes)
“World of Color: Season of Light”
- What: Seasonal version of California Adventure’s nighttime fountain show
- Where: Paradise Gardens Park
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
- Note: Access to viewing area requires virtual queue, dining package, or dessert party
Additionally, cultural groups will perform live mariachi, jazz, klezmer, Latin pop, fusion, reggae, and polka music throughout California Adventure. Consult the Disneyland app for showtimes and locations.
The park will also host a Three Kings Day photo-op on Jan. 6, 2025 at Paradise Gardens Grill.
Characters
- Who: Mickey & Friends in vintage holiday attire
- Where: Buena Vista Street
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
- Who: Santa Claus
- Where: Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
- When: Nov. 15 – Dec. 24, 2024
Dining for the holiday season at California Adventure
Festive Foods Marketplace
- What: Booths serving culinary holiday traditions from countries around the world (menus available here)
- Where: Performance Corridor (between Buena Vista Street and Paradise Gardens Park)
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Paradise Garden Grill
- What: Mexican holiday specialties
- Where: Paradise Gardens Park
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
Shopping for holiday merchandise at California Adventure
You may find holiday-related souvenirs park-wide, but the largest selection — and the Festival of the Holidays merchandise collection — will be available at Elias & Co. on Buena Vista Street and Festival Gifts.
Downtown Disney District during the holidays
NEW: Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail
- What: Scavenger hunt for ornaments hidden on Christmas trees throughout Downtown Disney
- Where to purchase a map ($10)
- Acorns Gifts & Goods (Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel)
- Disney Home (Downtown Disney)
- Disney’s Fantasia Shop (Disneyland Hotel)
- Disney’s Pin Traders (Downtown Disney)
- Stor-E (Pixar Place Hotel)
- WonderGround Gallery (Downtown Disney)
- World of Disney (Downtown Disney)
- Where to redeem your map for a prize
- Disney’s Pin Traders
- World of Disney
- When: Nov. 22, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025 (or while supplies lasts)
Live music and snow
Music such as jazz, rock, and caroling will be performed on the Downtown Disney Live! stage venue from Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025.
Additionally, snow is in the forecast for the surrounding area nightly from Nov. 29, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025.
Shopping
World of Disney will be the main hub for holiday merchandise at Downtown Disney for the 2024 holiday season.
Disneyland Resort hotels’ holiday activities 2024
Meet Santa Claus
- Where: Main lobby of Disneyland Hotel, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Pixar Place Hotel
- When: Nov. 15 – Dec. 24, 2024
Character dining for the holiday season 2024 at Disneyland Resort hotels
NEW: Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party
- What: Breakfast and brunch character dining
- Where: Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- When: Nov. 19, 2024 – Jan. 1, 2025
NEW: Holiday Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- What: Character dining experience with tea, sandwiches, salads, and champagne
- Where: Hearthstone Lounge at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- When: select dates Dec. 3-24, 2024
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!
- What: Breakfast, brunch, and dinner character dining
- Where: Goofy’s Kitchen at Disneyland Resort
- When: Nov. 19, 2024 – Jan. 2, 2025
Spa treatments at Disneyland for the holidays
- What: “Underneath the Tree” Signature Massage, “Warmth of Holiday” Foot Treatment
- Where: Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 6, 2025
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