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 14, 2025 to January 7, 2026 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!

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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

if you head over to the Fantasyland Theatre near “it’s a small world,” 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 experience is typically 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, usually at 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

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 Herb-roasted chicken with mashed potatoes, creamy potato leek soup, buttered haricots verts with a caramelized onion sauce, and a Holiday yule log dessert with a fountain drink or a water, as well as access to an exclusive viewing location for the parade. For kids, they will get chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy and a hawaiian roll, holiday yule log dessert, and a choice of water or milk. All dining packages include your meal and one voucher for the reserved dining viewing area. Each guest ages 3 and up needs a dining package to get access to the reserved viewing area.

Dining packages are $58 per adult and $32 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.

**This dining package will not be available the day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, November 30 through December 8, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Eve.

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 Beauty’s Castle gets all decked out for the holidays, but at night it’s 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. It’s 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 façade of the shops on Main Street USA. Then, snow starts to fall on Main Street. Magical, glorious, gingerbread scented snow (that’s 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. Dates have not been announced yet for the 2025 holiday season, but I will update once that is available.

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. Disneyland’s 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.

Below is a printable of all of the holiday entertainment, attractions, and shows you can see in the parks during the holiday season that you can take to the parks if you need something to keep track of it all!

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. You will want to find booths like the one pictured below and those are the booths participating in the festive foods marketplace.

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. I have created a free printable for you to take to the parks to keep track of everything there is to offering during the Festival of Holidays at the food booths as well as other participating locations.

Disney ¡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 ¡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. ¡Viva Navidad! also has live music from various musical groups, see festive decor all around like colorful papel picado banners and piñatas, 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 Navidad 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 Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!

Another new experience this year, join Mariachi Alegría 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- Happiness!

Typically there is a holiday version of World of Color, but this year in honor of the 70th, World of Color-Happiness! will be showing throughout the holiday season. Showtime is 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 a FREE printable foodie guide for you with everything each park has to offer, as well as a page for seasonal churros and candy items, along with a Downtown Disney and Resort hotels guide. You can download that foodie guide using the link right below:

Also if you’re into novelty items like popcorn buckets, sippers, tumblers, etc. I have listed everything there is to choose from here:

Novelties Available Throughout Disneyland Resort

(Available while supplies last) 

Holiday Acrylic Flute (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations) 

• Disneyland Park: Carnation Café 
• Disney Grand California Adventure Park: Hollywood Lounge and Select Outdoor Vending Locations 

Holiday Baymax Straw Clip (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Galactic Grill, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Little Red Wagon, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Aunt Cass Café, Boudin Bread Cart, Cappuccino Cart, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, and Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier 

Holiday Chip ‘n’ Dale Straw Clip (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Café Daisy, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Galactic Grill, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Little Red Wagon, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Churros at Hollywood Land, Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Mortimers Market, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, and Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier 
• Disneyland Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Storytellers Cafe 

Holiday Christmas Tree Truck Bucket (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Star Trader, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, Popcorn near City Hall, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat, Refreshment Corner, and Troubadour Tavern’s Seasonal Novelty Release 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Fairfax Market, Hollywood Lounge Seasonal Novelty Release, Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant, and Select Outdoor Vending Locations 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Holiday Popcorn Bucket (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Popcorn at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Star Trader, Popcorn near Central Plaza, Popcorn near Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, Popcorn near City Hall, Popcorn near Fantasyland Theatre, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, and Popcorn near Mark Twain Riverboat 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield, Popcorn at Pixar Pier, and Popcorn near Carthay Circle Restaurant 

Holiday Stainless Steel Tumbler (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door Café, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, Smokejumpers Grill, and Studio Catering Co. 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 

Holiday Striped Mickey Mouse-shaped Glow Cube (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: 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 Café, The Golden Horseshoe, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Hollywood Lounge 
• Disneyland Hotel: Broken Spell Lounge  
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 

Holiday Travel Mug (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit 10 per person, per transaction) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Café Daisy, Galactic Grill, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Stage Door Café, Royal Street Veranda, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill 

Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply)  

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Refreshment Corner, and Troubadour Tavern’s Seasonal Novelty Release 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Fairfax Market, and Hollywood Lounge Seasonal Novelty Release 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill 

Mickey Mouse Santa Sipper (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros at small world Promenade, Churros near Casey Jr. Circus Train, Galactic Grill, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Little Red Wagon, Main Street Fruit Cart, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door Café, The Golden Horseshoe, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Fairfax Market, Hollywood Lounge Seasonal Novelty Release, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, and Smokejumpers Grill 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Snowman Mickey Mouse Bottle Topper (Available starting Nov. 14) (Mobile order available at select locations; limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade at Bayou Country, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Town Square, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Good Boy! Grocers, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Pretzels near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Ship to Shore Marketplace, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Churros near Goofy’s Sky School, Churros near Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Select Outdoor Vending Locations, Señor Buzz Churros on Pixar Pier, and Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street

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:

Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party

This is a new character dining experience this year, that will be available during breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe at the Grand Californian. From November 17 through January 6, 2026, you can enjoy an assortment of food options from the buffet while meeting Daisy, Donald and other friends as they have a pajama party. This would be a super fun option to do if you have kids and go in your pajamas! Breakfast is available from 7:00 AM to 10:45 AM and prices are $69 per adult and $39 per child. Brunch will be available from 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM, with slight changes to the menu as they add some items not available for breakfast, and is $74 per adult and $39 per child .

Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast at Storytellers Cafe

Also new this year, this special character dining option will be available for dinner time at Storytellers Cafe located in the Grand Californian. You will be able to meet Mickey, Scrooge McDuck, and other friends from 4-9pm. You will be able to enjoy a delicious buffet of food, meet characters and get photos, and you can do it all without a park ticket! Prices are $79 plus tax per adult (ages 10 and older) and $42 plus tax per child (ages 3 to 9). Reservations can be made on the Disneyland app or website.

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 2025. 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!