Last week, the Disneyland® Resort kicked off their holiday season. With all the new activities and returning favorites, it’s easy to agree that “The Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Merrier!”

With an abundance of merriment and tradition, we wanted to recap some of the festive events happening that you won’t want to miss at the Disneyland® Resort!

Disneyland® Park

  • Jingle CruiseFrozen Meet and Greet – Be sure to meet Anna and Elsa, the enchanted sisters from Disney Frozen, in their new winter wonderland located inside Fantasyland®.
  • Attraction Overlays – For years, Disneyland® Park has overlaid several of their popular park attractions for the holidays like it’s a small world® and Haunted Mansion®. New for 2013, the Jungle Cruise® attraction has been added to that list as it has become the “Jingle Cruise!” The attraction’s queue and script have both received a Yuletide Makeover.
  • Believe… in Holiday Magic – End your evening by watching the nighttime spectacular Believe… in Holiday Magic explode in the skies over the beautifully lit Sleeping Beauty Winter Castle.
  • A “Christmas Fantasy” Parade – Enjoy as some of your favorite Disney characters celebrate the season in A “Christmas Fantasy” Parade. They all lead the way for a visit from Santa and his reindeer!
  • Jingle Jangle Jamboree – Over in Big Thunder Ranch in Frontierland®, meet some of your favorite Disney characters dressed in their holiday clothes and enjoy seasonal games, crafts, and entertainment. You’ll also often find Mr. and Mrs. Claus here greeting guests!

Disney California Adventure® Park

  • World of ColorWorld of Color – “Winter Dreams” – The popular World of Color nighttime show at Disney California Adventure® Park has debuted a new “Winter Dreams” edition that brings the spirit of the holidays to life. Hosted by Olaf from Disney Frozen, the show combines new animation with winter scenes from beloved Disney and Disney•Pixar films.
  • “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” – Also new this year is “Disney ¡Viva Navidad!” – a celebration of Latino culture and holiday traditions. Taking place daily inside Paradise Gardens, it features live music, crafts, dance lessons, traditional holiday foods, and a “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party.”
  • “Phineas and Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party” – Guests will enjoy a holiday edition of “Phineas and Ferb’s Rockin’ Rollin’ Dance Party” complete with holiday tunes, costumes, and decor!

Downtown Disney® District

  • Downtown Disney® Winter Village – Lace up your skates and enjoy Olaf’s Frozen Ice Rink at the Downtown Disney® Winter Village. After skating, browse the nearby “shopping chalets” for gifts for all those on your shopping list! Rink hours are 3p-10:30p Mon.-Thu. and 3p-11:30p Fri.-Sun.

Also, you’ll be amazed at the delightful holiday decorations you find everywhere you look throughout the entire resort. The holiday events at the Disneyland® Resort are scheduled to run through Jan. 6, 2014, but dates for individual experiences may vary and are subject to change.

The holidays are a perfect time to spend a few days at the Disneyland® Resort. Contact your Magic Maker® today to start planning!

Request a Quote