Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure, and Downtown Disney into Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are just amazing. The Disneyland Christmas tree stands 60-feet tall on Main Street, U.S.A. and includes new lighting and décor, featuring 1,500 Victorian-inspired ornaments and 100 oversized faux candles. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle is illuminated each night with more than 126,000 twinkling LED lights, sparkling “icicles” and shimmering snow-capped turrets. “it’s a small world” Holiday and the surrounding plaza are illuminated with more than 400,000 twinkling lights. Here are some of the  Holidays at the Disneyland Resort activities you can expect. DISNEYLAND PARK A Christmas Fantasy Parade Beloved Disney Characters join Santa Claus for a merry musical celebration—heading your way down. With prancing reindeer, marching toy soldiers, dancing gingerbread cookies and more, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Disneyland Park! Anna, Elsa and Olaf bid you a warm winter welcome from their fantastic Frozen float. Mickey and Minnie work with Chip ‘n Dale to organize an avalanche of letters to Santa. Woody and Buzz give a playful wave from atop giant wooden building blocks. The Disney Princesses dance and curtsy at the Candlelight Ball. In the grand finale, wave hello to Santa Claus himself as he rides by in his sleigh piled high with presents and good cheer. “Believe…In Holiday Magic” Fireworks Spectacular Feel your spirit soar during this splendid pyrotechnical spectacle. As the sky overhead lights up with dazzling color, more than 80,000 twinkling lights illuminate Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle with sparkling “icicles” and shimmering snow-capped turrets. As a special wintry treat, experience a magical snowfall all around you when you head over to “it’s a small world” Holiday in Fantasyland, over portions of Main Street, U.S.A. and near the Rivers of America! Celebrate the holiday season in grand style at this joyous jubilee in lights—nightly from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019! “it’s a small world” Holiday Lighting As you approach, you’ll hear the classic song playing along with a medley of holiday tunes. As dusk begins to fall, gather in front of the attraction’s iconic façade and watch thousands of twinkling lights come to brilliant life. Then, every 30 minutes throughout the night, watch in wonder as a joyous light projection show animates the façade with a kaleidoscope of charming holiday colors and images. It’s a memorable nighttime treat—and the perfect way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year! Haunted Mansion Holiday Explore the estate at its eeriest with tons of frightfully festive touches—courtesy of Jack Skellington! This winter, the Haunted Mansion will be transformed with jack o’ lanterns and wreaths, terrifying toys and kooky characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. It’s a creep-tastic classic you won’t want to miss! Experience all your favorite frights plus scary seasonal surprises—all thanks to Jack himself. Sally, Oogie Boogie and other nightmare nasties will also be on hand to wish you “Season’s Screamings!” Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle During the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort—November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019—Sleeping Beauty Castleis decked out in icicles, wreaths, and festive décor. Each evening, gather to watch as the iconic edifice shimmers to life. With snow falling and music filling the air, behold thousands of twinkling lights, illuminated in stages. It’s a truly breathtaking sight! DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE PARK Disney Festival of Holidays Explore the sights, sounds and flavors of a holiday celebration inspired by diverse cultural festivities and traditions.From high-energy musical performances to mouthwatering recipes handed down for generations, Disney Festival of Holidays invites you to discover fascinating and festive cultural traditions—November 9, 2018 through January 8, 2019. Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Join in the excitement of this vibrant seasonal celebration of Latino culture and holiday traditions.From November 9, 2018 through January 8, 2019, Disney ¡Viva Navidad! features authentic cuisine, music, dance, décor and a dash of Disney magic at Paradise Gardens. Highlights of the fiesta include the exuberant Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party hosted by the Three Caballeros—Donald Duck and his amigos—and the traditional festive finale to the holiday season: Three Kings Day. Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting Share the wonder as this magnificent 50-foot tree comes to life in dazzling splendor—daily from November 9, 2018 through January 6, 2019. The community of Buena Vista Street welcomes you and your family to their joyous tree-lighting ceremony. Join us—in the plaza outside Elias & Co.—where holiday cheer and festive decorations fill the air. Then, watch in wonder as this towering tree twinkles to life with a kaleidoscope of colored lights, hundreds of whimsical ornaments and swags of gleaming garland. It’s sure to warm your heart and make your spirits extra bright! Visits from Princess Elena, Santa, and Goofy Share season’s greetings with these 3 family favorites! During Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival, witness the pomp and pageantry as Her Highness is officially welcomed to Disney California Adventure Park. Then get ready to Meet Elena of Avalor in person for pictures, autographs and royal fun! From November 9 through December 24, look who’s coming to town! Don’t miss the fun of Santa’s Holiday Visit at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. Santa Claus and his elves will be on hand for yuletide activities and special surprises. Then, after St. Nick returns to the North Pole, enjoy a fun, festive meet-up in this same location with Santa Goofy from December 25 through January 8. OTHER SEASONAL ATTRACTIONS AT DISNEYLAND RESORT Mater’s Jingle Jamboree Cruise on by for a holiday hoedown version of Mater’s motorized square dance ride. Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl Hop aboard and enjoy this spirited seasonal transformation of Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters. Holiday Goodies From special churros to minty mochas, treat yourself to yummy yuletide sweets. “Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort” Tour Get an insider’s look at the holiday magic all across Disneyland Resort. Click here for more detailed information on Holidays at the Disneyland Resort events this season. 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