There are so many changes coming to Disneyland Resort in November 2026. This is because the Halloween season ends on October 31st and Disneyland will start the holiday season soon after. You will want to know about these changes since they will impact your Disneyland trip.
The Holiday Season Starts
The holiday season kicks off at Disneyland Resort on Friday November 13th. With it comes holiday foods, merch, entertainment, and more.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
A Christmas Fantasy Parade starts on November 13th. This will go from it’s a small world to Main Street, USA. It will be daily starting November 13th at 3:15pm and 5:30pm. It features Mickey and friends, Santa Claus, Toy Story characters, and more.
Believe…In Holiday Magic Fireworks Are Back
Believe… In Holiday Magic Fireworks are back with the holiday season. They will run at 9:30pm November 13th through 30th.
World of Color – Season of Light
World of Color – Season of Light is the holiday version of World of Color in California Adventure park. It will start on November 13th and run every night through the end of the month. Check the Disneyland schedule for showtimes on the nights you are there.
Plaza de la Familia Ends
Coco Plaza de la Familia in California Adventure will have its last day on November 2nd.
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live is Back
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live is back in the Disney Theater in California Adventure park starting November 1st. This will replace the Halloween show that is currently running there.
Christmas Overlays on Rides
There are some rides in California Adventure and Disneyland park that get holiday overlays for the Christmas Season. These rides are It’s A Small World Holiday, Haunted Mansion Holiday, Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, and Mater’s Jingle Jamboree.
You Can Meet Santa
You can meet Santa Claus at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in California Adventure, the Toontown Trolley Barn in Disneyland, and at the Disney hotels.
Festival of the Holidays Is Starting
California Adventure will have Festival of the Holidays from November 13, 2026 through January 6, 2027. Mickey and friends will wear holiday outfits, you can catch Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, there will be seasonal foods, and more.
Character Dining Changes
There will be some special holiday themed character dining experiences. Storyteller’s Cafe will have Thanksgiving Day Brunch and dinner on November 26th, Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast November 16th through January 3rd, and Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party November 16th through January 3rd. Goofy’s Kitchen will have Thanksgiving Day dining on November 26th and Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays November 16th through January 3rd.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving day is Thursday November 26, 2026. You can expect an increase in crowds this week and definitely over the weekend since people have a break from school and work for Thanksgiving.
Ride Closures
It’s A Small World will be closed October 30th through November 12th to change it to It’s A Small World Holiday, which opens November 13th.
Other Closures
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail is closed November 1st through 12th to get ready for Santa. Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace and Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park are closed with unknown reopening dates. Meet Tinker Bell at Pixie Hollow is closed Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Christmas In Radiator Springs
Radiator Springs aka Cars Land transforms for the holiday season. It has lots of Christmas decor. Mater even gets a huge Santa hat that he wears for the season. Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree even get holiday overlays.
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