The Holidays Begin at Disneyland Park

The holidays begin at the Disneyland® Resort. This is the place where traditions are shared, memories are made and new experiences make the spirit of the season shine even brighter. And this year, from November 10, 2017 - January 7, 2018 the holiday celebration returns with wonder, joy and, of course, plenty of Disney magic in both Parks.

World of Color—Season of Light, the sparkling nighttime winter fantasy, blends cherished holiday music with treasured Disney moments, while Disney Festival of Holidays brings the sights, sounds and tastes of diverse seasonal celebrations to Disney California Adventure Park. The centerpiece of this spectacular festival is Disney ¡Viva Navidad!, a lively street party featuring Mexican folklóric performers, Brazilian samba dancers and Disney Characters. Cruise over to Cars Land, where Mater’s Jingle Jamboree and Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl put the holiday cheer in overdrive!

Of course, what would the holidays be without the timeless seasonal favorites in Disneyland Park? From the shimmering Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle and the twinkling “it’s a small world” holiday to “A Christmas Fantasy” Parade, and Haunted Mansion Holiday there's so much to enjoy. And don’t miss the dazzling “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks spectacular, complete with its heartwarming “snowfall” finale.

So, whatever says “the holidays are here” to you — the taste of a freshly made candy cane from the shop on Main Street, U.S.A., the warmth of a hot cocoa as you watch the parade go by, or the laughter as you gather with friends and family for a photo in front of the towering tree on Buena Vista Street — get ready to experience it again. Because this is where the holidays begin…and the magic never ends.

Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com, to book your Disneyland Vacation today! As a Disney vacation specialist, I know a Disney vacation is an investment so I’ll put my expert Disney knowledge to your benefit and help you get the most out of your vacation with insider tips and tricks. I’ll help you make sense of Disneyland’s FastPass system; give you tips and tricks on how to make your vacation extra magical; and make reservations at restaurants, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Dessert Parties, and more for you (so you don’t have to)! All of my planning services are FREE plus I’ll send you a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD to spend while you’re one vacation!  Email me today to get your Disney vacation started!

Holiday Events at Disneyland Park

Beginning November 10, 2017 some of your returning favorites will feature a bit more magic during Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort.

At Disney California Adventure® Park, Festival of Holidays will bring a new take on delicious holiday comfort food. All-new cultural favorites are coming to the Festive Foods Marketplaces, including Beef Corn Tamale a la Plancha with Spicy Rojo Sauce, Braised Lamb Cheeks with Mediterranean Cauliflower, Sweet Potato Pie and Fruit and Nut Rugelach. 

In Cars Land, Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters will transform into Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl, and Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree will become Mater’s Jingle Jamboree, both featuring new holiday tunes for the season.

All of this is, of course, is in addition to the return of Disney ¡Viva Navidad! and “World of Color – Season of Light” at Disney California Adventure Park. 

At Disneyland Park, Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle, “Believe…in Holiday Magic” fireworks, “A Christmas Fantasy” parade, “it’s a small world” Holiday and Haunted Mansion Holiday will delight throughout the season. 

 Email me, lauren@magicaltravel.com, to book your Disneyland Vacation today! As a Disney vacation specialist, I know a Disney vacation is an investment so I’ll put my expert Disney knowledge to your benefit and help you get the most out of your vacation with insider tips and tricks. I’ll help you make sense of Disneyland’s FastPass system; give you tips and tricks on how to make your vacation extra magical; and make reservations at restaurants, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Dessert Parties, and more for you (so you don’t have to)! All of my planning services are FREE plus I’ll send you a FREE DISNEY GIFT CARD to spend while you’re one vacation!  Email me today to get your Disney vacation started!

Festival of Holidays debuting at Disney California Adventure Park

Disney California Adventure® Park will kickoff the holidays with the debut of Festival of Holidays starting on November 10, 2016. Disneyland invites you to come celebrate heartwarming holiday festivities inspired by cultural traditions from around the world. Create new memories as you share in delicious food and drink, fun craft making and the universal language of music and dance.

Wonderful entertainment experiences throughout the park draw on the diverse celebrations that bring joy during this festive time of year, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, Navidad and Three Kings Day. Here is some of the entertainment guests can expect:

• Blue13 Dance Company – The spirited performers of Blue13 Dance Company turn up the fun with traditional Indian dances that build to a Bollywood party for all.
• Mostly Kosher – Klezmer band Mostly Kosher showcases an entertaining and eclectic musical tapestry that weaves together jazz, Latin, rock and hip-hop.
• RAISE – This uplifting a cappella vocal group brings a powerful, harmonious R&B spin to new and popular holiday songs.
• Holiday Toy Drummers – The mischievous Holiday Toy Drummers march to their own merry beat as they perform precision drills with holiday cheer.
• Mariachi Divas – GRAMMY Award-winning Mariachi Divas showcase their signature repertoire of catchy tunes.
• Disney ¡Viva Navidad! – Enjoy holiday foods, crafts, Disney Character greetings and Latin American bands. Plus, The Three Caballeros host a fun street party featuring folklórico and samba dancers, live musicians and Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best! 
• Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival – Elena of Avalor makes her Disneyland Resort debut during Festival of Holidays!  Welcome the adventurous and kind-hearted Crown Princess, her royal dancers and magical friend Skylar as they celebrate the holidays with an uplifting musical cavalcade.

All this, plus an array of Disney Character experiences and kid-friendly activities!

During Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park, you can stop by Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for Santa’s Holiday Visit, where they'll meet Santa and see how his joyful elves have transformed the area into a jolly playground of holiday fun and games. 

As the sun sets, you won’t want to miss the evening concert at Paradise Park, featuring performances from two of the festival’s musical groups. And, a day of celebrating the season wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the all-new, nighttime water and light spectacular, “World of Color – Season of Light,” combining classic holiday songs with beloved characters and heartwarming moments from Disney and Pixar animation to create a sparkling winter fantasy filled with magic!

Festival of Holidays kicks off November 10, 2016 at Disney California Adventure Park and continues daily through January 8, 2017.

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