From November 10, 2023, through January 7, 2024, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort return with heartwarming traditions, dazzling lights, and flavorful festive treats. Whether it’s snowfall in Downtown Disney, the glow of Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, or your favorite Mickey-shaped sweets, the celebration is brimming with unforgettable moments.
Disneyland Park
- Mickey Mouse and friends gather around a 60-foot-tall Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A., featuring nearly 1,800 Victorian-style ornaments and 100 oversized faux candles.
- “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade returns with 16 floats, seven themed units, and Santa Claus himself. First debuting in 1995, it’s the longest-running holiday parade in Disneyland history.
- Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle lights up nightly with over 25,000 twinkling LED lights across icicles and snow-dusted turrets.
- Plaza Point Holiday Shop offers festive décor year-round, curated by the globe-trotting Miss Evelyn Toro.
Disney California Adventure Park
- A 50-foot-tall Christmas tree welcomes guests to Buena Vista Street, styled in 1920s holiday flair.
- Celebrate cultural traditions during ¡Viva Navidad! with music, dancing, and festive foods.
- The whimsical “Snowcar” at the entrance to Cars Land greets guests with “haul”-iday spirit and auto-themed decorations.
- Enjoy more than 60 seasonal treats at the Disney Festival of Holidays, including barbacoa tamal de res, karaage chicken sliders, and toffee cold brew latte.
Downtown Disney District
- Experience magical nightly snowfall from November 24 through December 31 between Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio and Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes.
- Savor 15 seasonal food and beverage offerings, such as maple-bacon glazed beignets, pozole, and hot chocolate churros.
- Join the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive to support Toys for Tots. Drop off toys at the World of Disney, Star Wars Trading Post, or hotel retail shops. U.S. Marines will also accept donations onsite Dec. 9–10.
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Don’t miss the stunning gingerbread replica of the hotel in the lobby. Measuring 9 feet tall and 12 feet wide, it features 25 hidden Mickeys and is crafted from 690 pounds of gingerbread.
Resort-Wide Decor
- More than 25,000 poinsettia and flowering plants brighten the resort with seasonal color and charm.
From parades to tasty temptations, Holidays at Disneyland Resort 2023 deliver Disney magic at every turn. Make your holiday wishes come true in the most festive way possible!
