With what promises to be another busy Disney holiday ahead, Downtown Disney is getting in on the festive merriment action for the 2024 season! Here’s a peek at the dining, shopping, and more that will be available plus details on the  yearly Toys for Tots drive.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about Downtown Disney offerings during the 2024 Disney Holiday season at Disneyland Resort.

What to Expect

Downtown Disney District celebrates the season with a variety of holiday dining, shopping, and entertainment. Visitors can enjoy festive menu offerings, seasonal beverages, and limited-edition holiday treats across several restaurants. Unique shopping opportunities feature holiday-themed gifts, specialty decorations, and exclusive promotions. The district also offers magical experiences, including nightly snowfall, Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail, and the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting Toys for Tots.

At Disneyland Resort Hotels, guests can savor special holiday menus, from Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts at Great Maple to festive drinks and desserts at The Sketch Pad Café. With a blend of culinary delights, shopping, and entertainment, the Downtown Disney District and resort hotels offer a joyful holiday experience for all.

Holiday Entertainment

Enjoy the evenings listening to live entertainment throughout the season featuring a large rotating calendar of entertainment offerings.

Dining

• Ballast Point® Brewing Co. (Nov 15 – Jan 6)
  • Holiday Salmon
• Beignets Expressed (Dec 2 – Jan 5)
  • Peppermint Twist Beignet
• California Churro (Nov 15 – Jan 6)
  • Egg Nog Churro
• Céntrico (Nov 15 – Jan 6)
  • Chicken Mole Tamales, Cancun Vacación (21+), Chili Chada (21+)
• Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio (Nov 15 – Jan 5)
  • The Mistletoe (21+)
• Kayla’s Cake (Nov 15-Dec 31)
  • Santa’s Magical Macarons
• Naples Ristorante E Bar (Nov 15-Jan 5)

  • Santa Margarita Cocktail (21+), Christmas Colada (21+), Sparkling Apple Cider Mocktail (Non-Alcohol), Gingerbread Cannoli
• Paseo
  • Tamales And Traditions At Paseo (Ticketed Event, Available Dec 4, 11 & 18)
    • Join the Paseo culinary team for an afternoon celebrating the flavors of the holidays. At each event, you will experience a culinary demonstration and the stories behind some of our holiday favorites. Make your reservation today.
  • Holiday 3-Course Dinner (Open at 2 PM)
  • Beverages (Nov 15 – Jan 6)
    • Nieve Margarita (21+), Café Invierno (21+), Ponche Navideño
• Salt & Straw (Nov 29-Jan 2)
  • Five limited-edition holiday flavors including Gingerbread Cookie Dough and Almond Brittle
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes™ (Nov 15 – Dec 31)
  • Holiday in Paradise (21+), Peppermint Chocolate Cheesecake

Shopping

• Tiendita (Nov 15-Jan 6)
  • Holiday Buñuelo
• Wetzel’s Pretzels (Nov 15-Jan 7)
  • Frozen Hot Chocolate, Peppermint Frozen Hot Chocolate
• The Lego® Store (Nov 15-Dec 25)
  • Christmas Table Decoration
• Havilah & Co. (Nov 15-Dec 31)
  • Holiday Candle Collection
• Pandora Jewelry (Dec 5 – Dec 24)
  • Receive a free limited-edition bracelet with purchase of $135 or more.
  • Valid only by participating locations within DOWNTOWN DISNEY District and Pixar Place Hotel. Offers are made by the applicable locations, and Disney is not responsible or liable for the above-mentioned offers or their fulfillment. Please visit individual locations for details and restrictions. Offers subject to other restrictions and changes without notice. Merchandise and food offerings, restaurants, entertainment, experiences may be modified or unavailable, limited in availability or capacity, and are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Must be age 21 or older to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Limit two (2) per Guest. Valid photo ID required.
• Lovepop® (Nov 15-Jan 6)
  • Specialty Holiday Pop-Up Cards and Bouquets

More to Explore

• Nightly Snow! (Nov 29-Dec 30)
  • At Downtown Disney® District Presented by Disney Vacation Club®
  • Experience a magical snowfall nightly at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage & Lawn as we celebrate the holiday season.
  • Showtimes: 6:00PM, 6:40PM, 7:20PM, 8:00PM, 8:40PM, 9:20PM, 10:00PM
  • New Year’s Eve Showtimes: 5:50PM, 6:50PM, 7:50PM, 8:50PM, 9:50PM, 10:50PM, 11:50PM
  • Subject to change or cancellation without notice.
• Chip And Dale’s Ornament Trail (Nov 22-Jan 1, 2025)
  • Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
  • Get in the spirit of the holiday season along Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail! Delight in this family-friendly search for ornaments that are hidden on holiday trees throughout the Downtown Disney® District.
  • Downtown Disney maps can be purchased at World of Disney®, The Disney Dress Shop, Disney’s Pin Traders, Disney Home, and WonderGround Gallery.
• Disney Ultimate Toy Drive Supporting Toys For Tots (Nov 1-Dec 15)
  • Inspire hope and joy for children in need this holiday season by dropping off new, unwrapped toys in donation bins located at World of Disney® and Star Wars Trading Post.
  • On Dec 14 & 15 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, U.S. Marines will be on hand near the Downtown Disney® LIVE! Stage to accept donations on behalf of the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.

At Disneyland Resort Hotels

• Great Maple Modern American Eatery (Located In The Pixar Place Hotel®)
  • Thanksgiving Dinner (Nov 28)
    • Gather ’round for a Thanksgiving feast at Great Maple! From maple-brined turkey to a delicious pumpkin mousse, their fixed menu is a festive feast you won’t want to miss!
    • Starter: Sparkling Wine (21+)
    • Entrée: Your choice of Duo of Turkey, Duo of Ham, Turkey & Ham
    • Dessert: Pumpkin Mousse, Caramel Apple Tart
  • Christmas Menu (Dec 24-29)
    • It’s the most delicious time of the year! Great Maple is serving up a delicious menu filled with a variety of holiday favorites.
    • Pomegranate Glaze Doughnuts (Dec 1-31): Enjoy these festive Pomegranate Glaze Doughnuts at Great Maple in the Pixar Place Hotel® during the month of December 2024.
    • Holiday Cheers: Spirit & Spice Cocktail (21+)
    • To Start: Shrimp Cocktail
    • Entrée: 12 oz. Prime Rib, Roasted Asparagus
    • Santa’s Sweets: Dark Chocolate Torte, Eggnog Bread Pudding
• The Sketch Pad Café (Located In The Pixar Place Hotel, Nov 15-Jan 6)
  • White Chocolate Peppermint Mocha, Cookie Butter Oat Milk Latte, Caramel Apple Cider, Dark Chocolate Cranberry Overnight Oats, Gingerbread Whoopie Pie, Holiday Shortbread Cookies & Holiday Brownies

Toys for Tots Drive

Join in the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive supporting Toys for Tots and help inspire joy and hope this holiday season. Details on how to donate or contribute to this charity can be found in our posting below.

MORE INFO: 2024 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive returns in support of Toys for Tots

See it for Yourself

Disney Holidays take place at the Disneyland Resort from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025.

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage of the Disney Holidays