From 14th November to 7th January 2026, Disneyland Resort is in full Holiday season, being adorned with twinkling lights, countless ornaments and of course, Christmas Meet and Greets!
Santa Claus
Santa Claus will be making a special stop at Disneyland Resort for photo opportunities and family holiday wishes until 24th December 2025.
You will also be able to meet Santa at the Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa between 27th November and 25th December.
The Big Five (and Others!)
Over at California Adventure, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Pluto and Clarabelle Cow will be sporting their holiday outfits on Buena Vista Street. Inspired by retro wintry wear this is not to be missed!
Carl, Russell and Dug will be available to meet at Grizzly Peak and Mater from Cars will be sporting a giant Santa hat in Cars Land!
Deadpool Holiday Special
Deadpool will be returning for more holiday hilarity and special seasonal stories. He’ll be available during “The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special” near Avengers Campus. Wolverine may also stop by at selected times!
Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure
Mickeys Happy Holidays – Mickey and his friends will groove along to the rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers as they travel the streets of California Adventure. Flanked by his pals which may include, Minnie, Joy, Mr and Mrs Incredible, Frozone, Woody, Jessie and Bo Peep, this is the daily high energy parade from Disney!
Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season – On selected days, Mirabel and her friends will gather at Paradise Gardens Park for their own Fiesta de Navidad. This street performance will feature tunes from the Walt Disney Animation Classic, “Encanto” with songs such as Surface Pressure and We Don’t Talk About Bruno.
A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland and Miguel – Also on selected days, Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios Coco, will join Mariachi Alergia de Disneyland for holiday songs and tales at Carthay Circle. This is an evening street performance with bi-lingual renditions of holiday songs.
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! – This daily cultural celebration at Paradise Gardens Park features live music, speciality dishes and special character appearances. Mirabel will be about at Paradise Gardens. On Saturday and Sunday’s The Three Caballeros (Jose, Panchito and Donald) will be joined by folklorico dancers, mariachis, samba dancers and more!
A Christmas Fantasy Parade – This tradition is celebrating 30 years in 2025! Featuring the following characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Green Army Men, Jessie, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Max Goof, Belle and Beast, Snow White and Prince, Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip and Cinderella and Prince Charming.
Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends – At the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland up till 24th December, characters may include Chip n Dale, Goofy, Pluto, Elsa and Jiminy Cricket!
Disney Holiday Dance Party – In Tomorrowland, characters at this dance party may include Chip n Dale, Stitch, Goofy and Pluto
For more details check the Disneyland App for character locations and schedules. On the day of your visit, it’ll be helpful tool to find characters and check which shows are scheduled.