World of Color – Season of Light is ready once more to celebrate with colorful water, lights, and music at Disney California Adventure as part of the 2026 Disney Holiday season.

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Here’s everything you need to know about World of Color – Season of Light during the 2026 Disney Holidays season at Disneyland Resort.

About the Show

World of Color – Season of Light opens with the last leaves of fall giving way to the arrival of winter, as Mickey Mouse and his pals begin to decorate their homes for Christmas. The spectacular then features themes that capture the magic of the holidays including snow, love and romance, family, home, lights, and peace on earth.

Sounds featured in the show’s soundtrack include:

“The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole
“Let It Snow” by Dean Martin
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” by Michael Bublé and Idina Menzel
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Amy Grant
“Mele Kalikimaka” by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters
“Feliz Navidad” by José Feliciano
“Dance of the Sugarplum Fairies” by Pentatonix
“Wizards in Winter” by Trans-Siberian Orchestra
“Blue Christmas” by Elvis Presley
“Let There Be Peace on Earth” by Heather Headley

How to Watch

World of Color – Season of Light takes place nightly during the Disney Holidays, weather permitting, and runs for approximately 25 minutes — there’s also post-show at the end that runs for approximately 4 minutes offering a chance to get some selfies with the colorful effects in the background. This year, the show features a pre-show that begins roughly 5 minutes before the main show.

Typical showtimes are 9 PM and 10:15 PM but always check the Disneyland app on the day of your visit.

There are three ways to watch the show.

Limited standby areas are available around Paradise Bay
- Popular areas include the bridge leading into Pixar Pier, the back of Paradise Gardens Park (immediately across and in front of The Little Mermaid: Ariel’s Undersea Adventure),
A complementary valid Virtual Queue selection ensures entrance into the main viewing areas. See our guide below on how to secure.
- MORE INFO: STEP BY STEP: How to Get a Virtual Queue for World of Color – Season of Light holiday show during the #DisneyHolidays.
Premium viewing options are available with World of Color Dining Package or World of Color Dessert Party vouchers.
- Every person in your party is required to purchase to view from the reserved area.

Video

Main Show

Enjoy full video of World of Color – Season of Light below taken during the 2023 season.

Post-Show

After the show is over, the water and lights continue as exit music plays in this post-show that’s great to snap some selfies and photos before leaving the viewing area. Below is video of the post-show from 2023.