Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort's winter overlay across both parks. Fireworks, parade, decor, Festival of Holidays. November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027.
Plan your visit
- When
- Daily from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027 during regular park hours.
- Where
- Disneyland Resort, 1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA
- Admission
- Included with regular park admission. Confirm ticket pricing on the official Disneyland site.
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What It Is
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is the winter seasonal overlay returning November 13, 2026 across both parks and Downtown Disney, through January 6, 2027. The 2026 season includes A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Haunted Mansion Holiday, it's a small world Holiday, Believe... In Holiday Magic fireworks, Festival of Holidays at California Adventure, Disney Viva Navidad, holiday decor, Santa Claus appearances (November 13 through December 24, 2026), and seasonal food across both parks.
Why Go
Disneyland at the holidays is one of the most complete theme park seasonal transformations in the world. Two headline attraction overlays plus a parade, a fireworks show, and cultural programming through Festival of Holidays and Disney Viva Navidad add up to a program that rewards multi-day visits. For guests who only visit the Resort once a year, this is the highest-density time to go.
What to Know Before You Go
Dates: November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027. Santa Claus appearances run November 13 through December 24, 2026. Confirm daily park hours on the official Disneyland site. Included with park admission: The overlays, parade, fireworks, decor, and Festival of Holidays sampling booths (food and merchandise sold separately at booths). Peak dates: Thanksgiving weekend, the two weeks before Christmas, and New Year's Eve. Weekday visits in early December are the quietest. Reservations: Park reservations may apply depending on the day and ticket type. Confirm before you go.
The Honest Take
The holiday season is Disneyland at its best and its most crowded. If flexibility exists, book a Sunday-through-Wednesday window in early to mid December to skip the holiday-week crush while still seeing every overlay and program. Book Festival of Holidays sampling with a plan; the sipping and snacking add up faster than you think. Bring a warm layer for evenings. Anaheim gets cold once the sun goes down in December.