What dates does Disneyland do Christmas?

This year's Disneyland holiday season will run from Nov. 10, 2023 to Jan. 7, 2024 and will feature parades, food, nighttime spectaculars, and the return of seasonal ride overlays. Read on for details!



In 2026, the holiday season at Disneyland Resort in California is scheduled to officially begin on November 18, 2026. This start date is slightly later than in previous years, which usually saw the festivities kick off around Veterans Day. While Disney has not yet confirmed the exact end date, the holiday transformation typically wraps up during the first week of January, with January 6, 2027, being the most likely conclusion. During this period, guests can experience "it's a small world" Holiday, the Haunted Mansion Holiday, and the "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade. For those visiting Disneyland Paris, the "Disney Enchanted Christmas" season is much longer, running from November 7, 2026, to January 6, 2027, featuring a giant Christmas tree and the Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade. These dates are prime for 2026 travelers who want to maximize the "Disney magic" during the peak winter season.

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Best Time to go to Disneyland in Spring/Summer 2023 Historically, May has been a slower month compared to April and the summer months. The middle of May has two of the best weeks to visit Disneyland throughout the entire year.

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How many days should you spend in Disneyland parks? Though there are just 2 parks at Disneyland Resort, there are still plenty of attractions and things to do. Ideally, you should plan on spending a total of 3-4 days in the parks to cover most everything, including rides, characters, shows, and fireworks.

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Since the Magic Kingdom is the most popular park at Walt Disney World, it's often the most crowded and is almost guaranteed to be at max capacity on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. In addition, the most atmospheric part of the park – being Main Street, U.S.A. – will also be one of the most crowded spaces in the park.

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How busy is Disney World in November? November is a fairly good time to visit. In our experience, the crowds are generally Fair (2/5), with the exception of Thanksgiving when it becomes very busy.

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The week of Christmas and New Year's Eve are very magical times to visit the the Disneyland Resort - what better way to fully get into the holiday spirit than being in the Merriest Place on Earth? However, it also tends to be a very busy time to visit!

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Disneyland and California Adventure are spectacular during both Christmas and Halloween, and choosing when to visit is totally up to which holiday you enjoy more. For me, it's the magic of the holidays and the merriment in the air that is so unique to Disney. They know how to keep the holiday magic alive!

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As previously mentioned, the winter holidays are one of the most expensive times of year to visit Disney World, and the week of Christmas and New Year's is typically the priciest period to visit. July Fourth, Thanksgiving, Halloween, and other federal holidays are also going to be more crowded and expensive.

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Disneyland Paris weather December Along with January and February, the Disneyland weather in December is the coldest of the year. Temperatures will hover around 6°C but there's little chance of snow and it's sunnier than in the UK.

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