The Disney Festival of Holidays event is a whirlwind of fun spread across the expanse of Disney California Adventure. With special entertainment, character greetings, crafts, and more there’s a bunch to sink your teeth into to celebrate the busy holiday season.
Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Disney Festival of Holidays during the 2025 Disney Holidays season at Disneyland Resort.
Character Greetings
Classic Disney characters dressed in their brightest holiday finery can be found around Hollywood Land. In the Grizzly Peak area, Near Ariel’s Undersea Adventure, you can find characters from UP including Russel, Carl, and Dug.
Entertainment
Enchanting music and colorful characters bring a festive vibe to the whole park. Special performances featuring characters from COCO and ENCANTO bring intimate touches to the season with live singing and music in Mirasbel’s Gifts of the Season and A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel.
Plus, The fan-favorite Holiday Toy Drummers ready to drum up some holiday cheer while the Three Caballeros assemble for the enchanting ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party. Adding to the fun, Mickey and a bunch of friends from Disney and Pixar are ready to help celebrate Mickey’s Happy Holidays. There is also an entire music series with a bunch of different musical artists performing over the course of the entire festival.
Santa’s Holiday Visit
Santa’s Holiday Visit is always a pleasant escape and whether you just need some facetime with the jolly old soul or are looking for some perfectly picturesque portraits for the Christmas cards, this beautiful spot is the place to be at Disney California Adventure during the 2024 Disney holiday season.
MORE INFO: Santa’s Holiday Visit
Dining
The Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure is back once more bringing the flavors of the season to life with noshable nibbles, sips, and tastes from around the world to tempt every palate.
MORE INFO: FOOD REVIEW: 2025 Festival of Holidays Sip and Savor Pass — worth it or not?
Shopping
Festival Merchants
This year, a large number of various merchants can be found offering a variety of different eats, treats, and more celebrating various holidays. Vendors include Crystal Arts by Arribas Brothers, Mi Amor Just for You, Essence One, Stance, Mila’s Hawaii Kitchen, and Kawaii Slime Company.
See it for Yourself
Disney Holidays take place at the Disneyland Resort from November 14, 2025 through January 7, 2026.
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