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Find out what festive magic Disneyland will bring for holiday 2021 – including attractions, dining, and a special event!
After being closed for over a year, Disneyland seems eager to get back to its holiday traditions. This year, guests can expect to see returning favorites and an all-new holiday party. The Disneyland Resort festivities officially start on November 12, 2021 and end on January 9, 2022. Here’s what’s happening at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for the holidays this year:
Disneyland Park Holiday 2021
A Christmas Fantasy Parade – The annual holiday parade resumes its route! It’ll be the first daytime parade at Disneyland since the parks reopened. Expect to see plenty of characters, festive floats, and even Santa Claus! Check showtimes on the Disneyland app on the day of your visit.
“Believe… In Holiday Magic” Fireworks – During select nights, see a 15-minute fireworks celebration with plenty of fireworks and holiday cheer. Sleeping Beauty Castle will also be decorate to light up at night with over 80,000 lights! It’s possible that the fireworks will only run Friday through Monday. Disneyland has yet to announce what nighttime show will run on the off nights.
Holiday Attractions – Guests will be greeted by plenty of decor on Main Street, U.S.A. once they enter the park. Disney characters will also be in their holiday outfits on Main Street. Haunted Mansion Holiday and “it’s a small world” Holiday also return this year. These are special attractions with new set pieces, music, and more! Both attractions should close sometime after January 9th to change back to the original versions. Jingle Cruise—the holiday version of the Jungle Cruise—is not expected to return in 2021.
Holiday Snacks – Keep your eyes peeled for some seasonal snacks like specialty churros, entrees, and more!
Disney Merriest Nites – Disneyland launched its new holiday party, Disney Merriest Nites. Taking place over just a handful of nights in November and December, Merriest Nites is a limited event with many of the above attractions. The appeal of this extra-ticketed event is lower crowds to watch the parade and experience the rides. However, this year’s event sold out in mid-October.
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Disney California Adventure Holiday 2021
Disney Festival of Holidays – Try holiday food and drink from around the world while watching live entertainment. These special kiosks are set up around the park and serve tasty snacks! Mobile order is usually available and highly recommended.
Cars Land Haul-iday – Cars Land is one of the most decorated spots for the holidays this year. See special surprises around the land and ride holiday attractions like Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl. These are the same rides as before with new music and dance moves on Luigi’s.
Holiday Attractions – See holiday decorations on Buena Vista street, spot your favorite characters in their holiday best, and even meet Santa in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail! Disney Viva Navidad brings spirited joy to Paradise Garden Park with dancers, music, and plenty of Disney characters.
Also expect the entire Disneyland Resort to come alive with holiday magic. Downtown Disney, the Disney-owned hotels, and more will have decorations placed all around, so check it out! To get the newest Disneyland updates, sign up for our free e-mail newsletter! You can also follow us on Instagram and Twitter.
