We are quickly approaching the end of the year and that also means the most wonderful time of the year at the Disneyland Resort! If you haven’t experienced Disneyland during the holidays, you must. It truly is the most magical experience. The holidays will run from November 15, 2024 to January 6, 2025 and will be jam packed with so much holiday goodness. From seasonal decor and food offerings, ride overlays and nighttime spectaculars, character interactions, and more, there is so much to experience in both parks and I’m going to break it all down for you so you know exactly what to expect during this time of year in the parks so you don’t miss anything!
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To make this easier to unpack, I am going to break this down by focusing on each park separately and what they have to offer so you can efficiently plan your park days and maximize your time! I have also included 3 FREE printable foodie guides, so make sure you save those to your phone or print them off for your trip!
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Disneyland Holiday Guide
Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Anyone who has been to Disney knows the magical feeling of walking down Main Street and seeing the castle in the distance. And during the holidays, that experience is even more magical as Sleeping Beauty’s Castle is transformed into a beautiful winter castle. The snow capped turrets, icicles, wreaths, garlands, and decorations adorn every bit of the castle making it even more beautiful than it already is. This is a sight you do not want to miss and a photo op you have to take advantage of while you are there!
If you want to avoid the large crowds that can build for photos, I would recommend taking a photo from the left side over by the Fantasy Faire or from the right side before you get to Snow White Grotto. You get a beautiful angle of the castle with little to no wait and fewer people in your photos!
Haunted Mansion Holiday
Obviously Haunted Mansion is a must anytime you’re at Disney, but you do not want to miss checking it out during the holidays when two holidays collide and it transforms into Haunted Mansion Holiday. Jack Skellington gives the mansion a complete makeover inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. Inside, you will find some of your favorite characters from the movie like Sandy Claws, Sally, Oogie Boogie, and more!
My favorite part of this ride overlay is the gingerbread creation! Keep an eye out for it on the banquet table in the ballroom scene. This years 2024 Haunted Mansion gingerbread creation is an amazing ode to Frankenstein, where Lil’ Franky has been brought to life by Dr. Finkelstein. The heads change on the creation with flashing lights and other amazing elements. And be sure to take a big deep breath as you pass through the ballroom scene for the delicious smell of gingerbread.
Also, if you visit the Haunted Mansion Holiday at the right time you may get to see the lighting ceremony that takes place each evening. You will hear the traditional Haunted Mansion monologue begin which then begins talking about Sandy Claws as the lights and candles come on around the mansion and music begins playing. There isn’t a specific time posted for this event, so you just want to be there between 7 and 7:30 as that’s usually when it happens.
“it’s a small world” Holiday
Another attraction that gets a makeover for the holiday season is “it’s a small world.” Set sail on the happiest cruise that ever sailed with a holiday twist. You’ll still hear the classic “it’s a small world (after all)” sung throughout the ride but you’ll also hear traditional holiday tunes as you pass through each country. The way the songs intermingle is so catchy and joyful, as you would always expect from “it’s a small world.”
Each room is also adorned with holiday decorations, trees, lights and more. It is absolutely beautiful and to make it even better, smells are pumped into different areas of the ride that you would smell in that part of the world. You will smell pine and peppermint as you sail through Europe, cherry blossom in Asia, cinnamon as you travel through South America, and coconut in the South Seas.
The line for this will get pretty long later in the day, so it’s best to try to catch it early if you want to avoid a long wait. But if you decide to ride around sunset, stick around for “it’s a small world” holiday lighting and tick-tock tidings which I will get into later.
Holiday Fun with Santa at Fantasyland Theatre
New this year, you can now meet Santa at the Fantasyland Theatre. Here you can meet Santa and some other classic Disney characters like Chip n’ Dale, Goofy, Pluto, and more. You can also do arts and crafts, write a letter to Santa, join story time and listen to a retelling of A Christmas Carol, listen to The Dicken’s Yuletide Band, enjoy holiday treats, find gifts, and get a picture with Santa. This new experience is available daily from 10 am to 5 pm, but always check the daily entertainment schedule to check that those times haven’t changed for the day.
Main Street Christmas tree and tree lighting
One of my favorite things about the holidays at Disney is all of the Christmas trees throughout the parks and the Main Street USA tree is absolutely amazing! As soon as you enter the park, you will see this tree right in the center of Town Square. This Christmas tree is massive and has the cutest ornaments and decorations on it with beautiful presents tucked nicely underneath. This is a can’t miss photo op for sure! The lines to take a photo can get pretty long so I would recommend getting a photo in front of the tree early in the day before the park gets more crowded and the lines start to build.
As beautiful as the Main Street USA tree is during the day, it is even more beautiful at night all lit up. One of my favorite views in the park during this time of year is looking down Main Street from in front of the castle and seeing Main Street all decorated with the wreaths, garlands, and lights all lit up with the giant Christmas Tree at the end. It is absolutely beautiful! Something else you won’t want to miss is seeing this tree come to life every night. You can catch the tree lighting each night at 5:00 PM and it really is a beautiful sight to see.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
While there are no parades during Halloween Time, luckily that changes during the holidays! And during this time of year, you can enjoy “A Christmas Fantasy” parade and it’s one you will not want to miss! It is packed with reindeer, toy soldiers, the cutest dancing gingerbread cookies, Mickey and friends in their holiday best, characters from Frozen, Toy Story, your favorite Disney princesses with their princes, and the one and only Santa Claus!
You can catch this parade at different two times during the day, 2:30 and 5:30pm. The first parade begins up by “it’s a small world” at 2:30 PM and works its way down to Main Street USA and ends in Town Square. The second parade begins at 5:30 PM in Town Square and works its way up Main Street to end by “it’s a small world.” Something to keep in mind is if you are wanting to see the parade during the day or at night, as the second parade will be a different experience as it will be dark outside so floats will be all lit up. Parade times are subject to change so make sure you check the daily entertainment schedule to confirm that days parade times.
When it comes to picking a spot to watch the parade, I definitely prefer to sit up by “it’s a small world” on the side with the stairs. I like to try to grab a spot on the first level on the stairs right against the railing if possible because you won’t have anyone in front of you and you have a railing to lean up against. Wherever you choose to sit, keep in mind the parade is about 30
minutes long so make sure wherever you end up you’ll be comfortable for that long. Also be aware that people will start to stake out spots ahead of the parades start time so if you want a good spot, you will have to find a spot early.
Plaza Inn Dining Package
**Information about the 2024 packages will be released on October 24, but here is the information from last years holiday season:
If you don’t want to stake out a spot for the parade early, you can always take advantage of the Plaza Inn Dining package option for “A Christmas Fantasy” parade. This dining package will get you a delicious meal of roasted new york strip loin, house-made macaroni and cheese, and autumn vegetables with chocolate bread pudding for dessert as well as access to an exclusive viewing location for the parade. Vegetarian options are available upon request. Dining packages include one entree, dessert and drink per package and one voucher for the reserved dining viewing area.
Dining packages are $49 per adult and $27 per child (ages 3-9). Magic Key Holder and Cast Member discounts apply. Reservations are available from 1:00-3:30 PM each day and will get you a voucher for the second parade performance.
Each person in your party must purchase a package in order to obtain a voucher. Vouchers are valid only for the designated showtime on the same day as the dining experience. The voucher will list your viewing area, the time you should arrive to your viewing area, and the parade time.
“it’s a small world” holiday lighting
Every night as the sun begins to set, the facade of “it’s a small world” will be brought to life with thousands of twinkling lights as “it’s a small world (after all)” and traditional holiday songs play. This lighting only happens once at day at 4:30 PM so if you are wanting to see this show, make sure you make it to “its a small world” a few minutes before the show so you don’t miss it!
it’s a small world” Tick-Tock Tidings
Shortly after the holiday lighting of “it’s a small world,” Tick-Tock Tidings will take place. Watch as the facade of “it’s a small world” is covered in beautiful and festive projections of color and images while music plays. While tick-tock tidings is a short show, it’s definitely worth seeing! Shows typically happen starting at 5:30 and happen every half hour after that, but you can always check with a cast member and see what times the projections are expected that day. This show is short and sweet, so it won’t take much time out of your day. I recommend just getting in line to ride “it’s a small world” around when it will be showing and watch it from the line.
Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty Castle
This is hands down my favorite part of the holidays at Disney. As I mentioned earlier, Sleeping Beautyβs Castle gets all decked out for the holidays, but at night itβs even more magical. Every night, usually at 7:30 and 8:30 (check the app for any time changes), the lights on Main Street USA go dark and voices come over the speakers. Itβs a little boy talking to what sounds like his mom and slowly, the lights on the castle start to light up as music plays. Even the bushes and trees around the castle light up and projections dance all along the faΓ§ade of the shops on Main Street USA. Then, snow starts to fall on Main Street. Magical, glorious, gingerbread scented snow (thatβs actually soap) but seriously this snoap is my favorite part of the holidays in the park. Do whatever you can to experience this at some point in your life. I have no shame in saying I cried the first time I saw this because loved it so much!
“Believe…in holiday magic” fireworks
As if seeing Sleeping Beauty’s Castle all lit up with twinkling lights, icicles, and garlands wasn’t magical enough, seeing it illuminated in the light of a dazzling firework show is even better! Every night, Disneyland puts on an amazing holiday show perfect for the holiday season. You can catch this show every night at 9:30 and usually lasts about 15 minutes.
The best place to watch the fireworks is in front of the castle or along Main Street USA or by “it’s a small world” because you will be able to experience snow fall during the firework show.
Snowfall on Main Street
If you couldn’t tell by now, I really love the snow at Disneyland. I love that Disney has found a way to bring snow during the holidays even in the middle of California. And as I mentioned before, you can catch the snowfall during Sleeping Beauty Castle Wintertime Enchantment and during the fireworks on Main Street USA, in the hub in front of the castle, by “it’s a small world”, and along the Rivers of America. Last year, you could also experience snowfall in certain areas at Downtown Disney in the evenings.
Hand Pulled Candy Canes
Something special that Disney does during the holiday months is they make hand pulled candy canes that are enormous! This has been a tradition in the parks since 1968 and each candy cane is made in the traditional way by hand so they are softer and better tasting than commercially made candy canes. Because of this, they have become very popular over the years. Candy Canes are distributed at Candy Palace in Disneyland and Trolley Treats in California Adventure. The dates a locations for this years candy canes are below:
Candy Palace & Candy Kitchen at Disneyland- 11/29, 12/1, 12/3, 12/8, 12/10, 12/15, 12/17, 12/22, and 12/24
Trolley Treats at California Adventure- 11/30, 12/2, 12/4, 12/9, 12/11, 12/16, 12/18, 12/23, and 12/25
To distribute candy canes, Disneyland uses a mobile waitlist. To get in the line, go directly to Candy Palace or Trolley Treats, whichever location is making them that day, prior to rope drop (before 8) and get in line first thing. Once you’re in line, a cast member will take your phone number and information and will receive a text message with your return time to get your candy cane. If they are not using the mobile waitlist that day then you will be given a wristband that will let you claim your candy cane. You must return within your assigned window to get your candy cane. They are limited to one candy cane per customer and cannot be mobile ordered. There are only about 135 candy canes made per day so they are very hard to come by, but if you don’t get one on the mobile waitlist, you can always check back at the location selling them that day around 3 PM and see if they had any unclaimed candy canes. I will say it is a long shot, but it is an option to try. If you get a candy candy, you may want to rent a locker to store it in since they are very fragile and they will not be replaced if they break.
Candlelight Processional
One of the most anticipated events at Disneyland during the holidays is the Candlelight Processional. This event takes place in Town Square on Main Street, during which a celebrity narrator will tell the story of the first Christmas with the biblical tale of a Savior born in Bethlehem and various chorus groups, orchestras, and more perform throughout. This highly popular event is not a ticketed event and guests will typically wait for hours, even all day, leading up to this event to get a highly coveted spot in the standing area behind the reserved seating set aside for VIP guests. Even if you don’t get a spot to watch the entire performance, you can still hear the ceremony along Main Street and catch a glimpse of the event. Disneylandβs Candlelight Processional dates have not been announced yet for 2024 but it is typically the first, possibly second, weekend in December with shows each night at 5:30 pm and 7:45 pm. If you want a chance to watch this from the standing area in the back, you will have to get there early to grab a high coveted spot.
I have compiled all of the holiday shows, entertainment, and activities into one printable guide for you to refer back to on your trip. You can find it below!
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening
After a long wait, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is finally opening on November 15, 2024. This is also the kickoff to the holidays, so that weekend will likely be very busy. When Tiana’s opens, it will not be accessible via a traditional standby line. You will have two options to ride the attraction, the first is the complimentary virtual queue. You can join the virtual queue at 7 am and 12 pm on the Disneyland app. If you get a boarding group, then you will be given a group and once your group is called, you will have one hour to get back to the attraction to get in line. If you don’t get a spot in the 7 am boarding groups, try again at noon. You cannot get more than one virtual queue in a day. For the 7 am boarding group, you do not need to be in the park to make your reservation but you do have to have theme park reservations for Disneyland for that morning. If you try for the noon boarding group, your ticket has to have already been scanned into the park and you have to have theme park reservations for Disneyland for that day or a park hopper ticket.
The other option to ride the attraction is reserve a time using the lightning lane multipass system, which starts at $32 per person per day but may go up in price based on demand. Lightning lane multipass can be purchased on the Disneyland app once you have scanned into the park for the day or you can purchase your tickets with lightning lane added on to them. You will need to reserve a time to ride the attraction, and this will likely be a very popular option and return times will book out so you’ll want to do this early in the day to guarantee you get a return time.
California Adventure Holiday Guide
The holidays at DCA brings lots of fun holiday favorites, but this time of year also means the Festival of Holidays which is a celebration of various cultural festivities with food, music, entertainment, and more!
Festive Foods Marketplace
One of the biggest parts of the Festival of Holidays is the festive foods marketplace. This is a collection of booths that offer a variety of cuisine options from around the world that can be found throughout the park. There are so many unique and fun options to try and there is the option to buy a Sip and Savor Pass which allows you to use tabs on select food and nonalcoholic beverages at participating marketplace booths and restaurants. Using the sip and savor pass will save you time waiting in line at various booths and can also be a smart move budget wise as well. But if you don’t want to purchase a sip and savor pass, you can still enjoy the food booths by waiting in line at each one you want to visit to order. To help you keep track of everything there is to try, I have created a FREE printable for you to help you tackle trying all the delicious options from all the locations!
Disney Β‘Viva Navidad!
Celebrate the spirit of Navidad with authentic live music, dancing, decorations, food and more! Viva Navidad has so many amazing things to offer. The Β‘Viva Navidad! Street party celebrates traditions from Mexico and Brazil with an ultimate fiesta hosted by the Three Caballeros including mariachis, dancers, drummers, puppets, and Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best! You can find this show at various times throughout the day, typically at 12:10, 1:10, 2:10, 3:45, 4:45, and 5:45 at the Paradise Gardens Park. As always, check the Disneyland app or website for that days showtimes. Β‘Viva Navidad! also has live music from various musical groups, see festive decor all around like colorful papel picado banners and piΓ±atas, festive food, arts and crafts, and more! You can also meet your favorite characters in their holiday outfits.
Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season
New this year, join Mirabel and her friends in the Paradise Garden’s area as they have their own Fiesta de NavidadΒ celebration and sing songs from the movie. This experience is only available on weekdays, check the Disneyland app for that days showtimes.
A Musical Christmas with Mariachi AlegrΓa de Disneyland & Miguel!
Another new experience this year, join Mariachi AlegrΓa de Disneyland at Carthay Circle for a musical celebration of bilingual holiday songs. Miguel from Coco will also appear during this show. This show is only available on weekdays, make sure you check the daily entertainment schedule to see what times it’s happening during your visit.
Santa’s Holiday Visit at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
If you are wanting to see Santa in DCA, head over to the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail over in the Grizzly Peak area for a photo op and to tell him what’s on your wish list! After you’re done meeting Santa, there are tons of activities for kids as well. There is a scavenger hunt to decode a message, fun elf games, fly with Santa’s reindeer on the zipline, cookie decorating, and you may even see Chip n’ Dale! This is a great way to get in some fun holiday activities and allow your kids to get our their wiggles and energy while parents can take a break and rest their feet.
Buena Vista Street holiday tree lighting
California Adventure has my favorite holiday tree in the parks! As you head into the park ,you’ll find it on Buena Vista street right in front of Elias and Co. This tree is huge and beautiful and makes the perfect backdrop for your photos. And just like in Disneyland, there is a lighting every night at 4:50 PM that you won’t want to miss!
World of Color- Season of Light
This iconic show gets a holiday makeover with new music, film clips, projections, and festive touches. You can catch world of color nightly, typically at 9 pm, and usually there will be a second showing at 10:15, but always check the entertainment schedule for the day you visit to see how many shows there are each day. Also remember, you can join the virtual queue on the Disneyland App to get into a colored viewing area but if you don’t get a color, you can always join the standby viewing areas in the back.
Mickey’s Happy Holidays
This is the closest thing California Adventure as to a parade during this time of year. This cute celebration takes place along the parade route beginning in Paradise Gardens heading up to Carthay Circle, then it heads into Hollywood Land and ends by Guardians of the Galaxy. During this show, you will see Mickey, Minnie, and their friends along with characters from around DCA, dancers, and toy drummers. This cute show has music, dancing, and drumming from the toy drummers. While this is much shorter than “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, it’s still a fun show to see. Check the app for that days showtimes.
Holiday Toy Drummers
If you don’t have a chance to catch Mickey’s Happy Holidays, or if you just want to see the toy drummers again, head down to the area in front of the bridge leading to Pixar Pier right in front of The Little Mermaid to see their show. They perform several times each day so check the Disneyland app for the showtimes that day.
Cars Land
You absolutely do not want to miss Cars Land during the holidays. As with any holiday season, they go all out making this area of the park extra special. All of the holiday decor in Cars Land is made up of different car parts like hubcaps, tires, and air filters. The entrance also has the cutest snowman car right by the Cars Land sign that you won’t want to miss! You can also find Santa Mater outside of the Cozy Cone Motel throughout the day to get a picture with!
Flo’s V8 Cafe has the cutest holiday tree inside that is one of the best themed trees in the parks. Flo always decorates her tree so cute! Also head over to the Cozy Cone and check inside for the super cute Cozy Cone Motel gingerbread display in the window. Something else you won’t want to miss during this time of year is when Cars Land comes to life as the sun sets. Right at sunset, “Walkin’ in a Winter Wonderland” will begin playing and the neon across the land will start to come on just like in the movie! To get an idea of when this will happen, just google what time the sun is going to set that day in Anaheim.
As if Cars Land during the holidays couldn’t get any better, there are two holiday ride overlays that you can experience during this time of year. Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree both play holiday music as you enjoy your ride!
Hand Pulled Candy Canes
As I mentioned earlier, you can get hand made candy canes in California Adventure on select days. Disney has not announced the dates Trolley Treats will be offering them, but I will update as soon as that information is available. To get yours, refer back to the info on candy canes earlier in this post.
Grand Californian Hotel Lobby
Another great spot to check out is the lobby of the Grand California Hotel. You can access it without being a guest in the hotel by entering from Downtown Disney or from Grizzly Peak. In the lobby, there are so many things to see. The biggest thing you won’t want to miss is the huge gingerbread display. It is absolutely amazing! Along with the gingerbread display, check out the huge holiday tree, enjoy cookies, treats and hot chocolate from the holiday treat cart, take a seat in front of the fire while listening to holiday music from the piano player, and even meet Santa!
You can also meet Santa at the Disneyland Hotel and Pixar Place Hotel as well if you find yourself in that area! And if you find yourself at the Disneyland Hotel, keep an eye out for the beautifully themed Christmas Trees. Some of my favorites are in the Adventure Tower!
With so much to do in both parks during this time of year, I wanted to help you maximize your time in the parks! I have created a holiday guide for you to print off or download to your phone to keep track of all the can’t miss shows and entertainment. I’ve also included their showtimes so you can better plan your day! You can get your FREE printable below!
Offerings in Both Parks
Characters in their holiday best
In both parks, you can find your favorite characters in their holiday best! Their outfits are different in both parks so keep your eyes open for Mickey, Minnie, and their friends so you can see them all. The photo below is Disney’s rendering of Mickey and friends holiday looks for Main Street in Disneyland. They also have different holiday looks on Buena Vista Street in California Adventure. You may also find Mickey and friends dressed up in Toontown as well!
Seasonal decor
I love how every square inch of Disney gets decked out with holiday decor and each areas decor is unique to that land. Everywhere you look, you’re going to find the most beautiful holiday decor so make sure to take some time to take in the beauty of the holidays in the parks.
Seasonal food offerings
And last but not least, the holidays bring some of the most delicious holiday treats! Cookies, cheesecake, churros, the list goes on and on. There really are so many delicious things to try and you’re sure to find something that you will enjoy. My absolute favorite is the Mickey Gingerbread man from Jolly Holiday. Do not miss the chance to try this one!
With so many delicious seasonal foods to try, it can be a little daunting to try and narrow down what to eat. I have created three FREE printable food guides for you to take to the parks with you to help you keep track of what you’ve tried, one for Disneyland, one for California Adventure, and one for Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort hotels!
There will also be plenty of holiday novelty items like popcorn buckets, sippers, and more. Below is all the information that Disney has announced and where to find them all:
Novelties Available Throughout the Resort
- Dumbo Holiday Straw Clip (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available to add on to your beverage at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Town Square, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Little Red Wagon, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Pretzels near Star Tours β The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Cappuccino Cart, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Outdoor Vending Locations, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
- Elf Stitch Bottle Topper (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available to add on to your beverage at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Gibson Girl Ice Cream ParlorLemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Little Red Wagon, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Star Tours β The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Churros at Hollywood Land, Churros near Goofyβs Sky School, Outdoor Vending Locations, and SeΓ±or Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier
β At Disneyland Hotel: Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Bar & Grill
- Gold Glitter Mickey-shaped Jingle Bell Glow Cube (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available to add on to your beverage at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Blue Bayou Restaurant, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill
β At Disneyland Hotel: Goofyβs Kitchen, Broken Spell Lounge, and Trader Samβs Enchanted Tiki Bar
β At Disneyβs Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill, Grand Californian Great Hall Cart, and Storytellers Cafe
- Goofy and Max Ski Straw Clip (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available to add on to your beverage at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: CafΓ© Daisy,Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park,Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Outdoor Vending Locations, Schmoozies!, and Smokejumpers Grill
β At Disneyland Hotel: Goofyβs Kitchen
- Holiday Fluted Glass (Available starting Nov. 15; limit two per person, per transaction); Available with select beverages at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Carnation CafΓ©
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Outdoor Vending Locations
β At Disneyβs Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Storytellers Cafe
- Holiday Popcorn Bucket (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Harbour Galley, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near Chip βnβ Daleβs GADGETcoaster, Popcorn near City Hall, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, and Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn near Grizzly Peak Airfield, and Popcorn at Pixar Pier
- Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Hungry Bear Barbeque Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Outdoor Vending Locations, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co.
β At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
β At Disneyβs Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill
- Holiday Travel Tumbler (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Fantasyland Fruit Cart, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Stage Door CafΓ©, Troubadour Tavern, and The Golden Horseshoe
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill
- Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park:
β Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release and Troubadour Tavernβs Seasonal Novelty Release (Available Nov. 15 through 17 on mobile order only)
β Alien Pizza Planet, Harbour Galley, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Chip βnβ Daleβs GADGETcoaster, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, and Refreshment Corner
β At Disney California Adventure Park:
β Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release and Paradise Gardens Park Novelty Seasonal Release (Available Nov. 15 through 17 on mobile order only)
β Popcorn near Grizzly Peak Airfield (Available starting Nov. 15 on mobile order)
β Outdoor Vending Locations, Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, and Popcorn at Pixar Pier (Available starting Nov. 18)
β At Disneyβs Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
- Mickey Toy Soldier Drummer Sipper (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbeque Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Little Red Wagon, Main Street, U.S.A. Fruit Cart, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, The Golden Horseshoe, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Fairfax Market, Mortimers Market, Outdoor Vending Locations, Paradise Garden Grill, (Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release on mobile order, and Paradise Garden Park Novelty Release on mobile order
β At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
β At Disneyβs Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill, Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
- Red and Green Mickey-shaped Peppermint Glow Cube (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Cafe Orleans, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews,Hollywood Lounge, and Smokejumpers Grill
β At Disneyland Hotel: Goofyβs Kitchen
- Silver Glitter Mickey-shaped Jingle Bell Glow Cube (Available starting Nov. 15) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Blue Bayou Restaurant, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern
β At Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill
β At Disneyland Hotel: Broken Spell Lounge
β At Disneyβs Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill, Grand Californian Great Hall Cart, and Storytellers Cafe
- Mickey Elf Bucket (Available starting Nov. 21) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park:
β Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release and Troubadour Tavernβs Seasonal Novelty Release (Available Nov. 21 through 24 on mobile order only)
β Alien Pizza Planet, Outdoor Vending Locations, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn at Tomorrowland, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near City Hall, and Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre (Available starting Nov. 25)
β At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
β At Disneyβs Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill, Grand Californian Great Hall Cart
- Red Glitter Mickey-shaped Jingle Bell Sipper (Available starting Nov. 21) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disneyland Park: Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door CafΓ©, and Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
β At Disney California Adventure Park:
β Bayside Brews, Clarabelleβs Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Fairfax Market, Mortimerβs Market, and Smokejumpers Grill
β Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release and Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Release (Available Nov. 21 through 24 on mobile order only)
β At Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House
- Santa Sulley Bucket (Available starting Nov. 21) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction); Available at the following locations:
β At Disney California Adventure Park:
β Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release, and Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Release (Available Nov. 21 through 24 on mobile order only)
β Popcorn near Grizzly Peak Airfield (Available starting Nov. 15 on mobile order)
β Fairfax Market Fruit Cart, Outdoor Vending Locations, Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, Popcorn at Pixar Pier (Available starting Nov. 25)
Holiday Themed Character Dining
Disneyland is also offering some holiday character dining options! Here are the details about each of them and where to find them:
Holiday Tea with Santa and Mrs. Claus
On select days December 3 through December 24, you can enjoy a special tea part with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This tea party takes place at the Hearthstone Lounge in the Grand Californian Hotel and theme park admission is not required. This experience will have a variety of tea, tea sandwiches, and delicious treats. You can choose from classic tea, premium tea, or deluxe tea experiences as well as enjoying a photo op with Santa and Mrs. Claus. They will also share stories about holiday baking with friends and family and the art of sipping tea. Bookings for this experience open October 31 on the Disneyland app or Disneyland website.
Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party Breakfast and Brunch
This experience is also located in the Grand Californian Hotel, so you do not need theme park tickets to attend this option either. Mickey and his friends are having a festive and cozy meal being offered November 19 through January 1. They’ll all be in their festive pajamas and the cafe will be decorated for the holidays with a delicious holiday inspired breakfast or brunch. You will meet Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, and Pluto. The characters will only appear during breakfast and brunch.
But if you can’t make it for breakfast/brunch, there is the option for the Storytellers Cafe Holiday Dinner. The characters will not be appear during this meal option, but you will be able to enjoy an all-you-can-eat holiday dinner buffet. Reservations for both experiences can be made now on the Disneyland app or Disneyland website.
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays
The final character dining option can be found at Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, so again you do not need a theme park ticket to enjoy this meal. Goofy and his friends have prepared their holiday best where you’ll have delicious food, including some limited-time holiday options and the characters are out for breakfast, brunch, AND dinner. You will typically find Goofy, Minnie, Pluto, Chip, and Dale here. This offering will be available from November 19 through January 2. Reservations are available now at the Disneyland website or on the Disneyland app.
And there you have it! Everything you need to know about what to expect during the holidays at Disneyland in 2024. I hope you feel more prepared to fit in everything the holidays in the parks have to offer! Make sure you grab your FREE printable holiday guides and take them with you to the parks so you can prioritize what you want to get done and make sure you don’t miss anything!
Make sure you pin this to your board and happy holidays!
