2024 Holiday Season Arrives at Disneyland Resort November 15
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones, reliving warm traditions, and giving thanks. For many families, Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are an embodiment of what makes this season special! As you begin to make your travel plans to experience the holiday season and the debut of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland park, you can mark your calendars for one of the most magical times of the year: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort runs from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025! And there's no better way to plan and book your holiday stay than with RMH Travel, where we ensure your vacation is not just magical, but stress-free.
New Holiday Experiences Debut in 2024
This holiday season, you’ll find Santa Claus and select characters creating special memories at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland. Guests can enjoy cookie decorating, craft making, storytelling, and atmospheric music throughout the day. With RMH Travel, we’ll make sure you know the best times to visit Santa at the Fantasyland Theatre, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail in Disney California Adventure park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Disneyland Hotel, and Pixar Place Hotel through December 24. (And don't miss Santa in the finale of “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” at Disneyland park!)
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut charming new holiday looks in Disneyland, reminiscent of writing warm letters to loved ones during the holidays. Plus, many of their pals will be sporting festive attire on Main Street, U.S.A., Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure, and throughout Disneyland. When you book with RMH Travel, we'll help you find the perfect spots to see and take photos with your favorite characters.
From November 22, 2024, to January 1, 2025, Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail pursuit will debut at Downtown Disney District, offering a fun activity for all ages. You can purchase an activity map at select shopping locations and redeem it for a collectible holiday keepsake. We’ll make sure you’re in the know about where to pick up your maps and when to get the best keepsake options.
Guests will also be able to enjoy dozens of limited-time, holiday-themed food and beverages throughout the Disneyland Resort, including fan-favorite Mickey Gingerbread! With RMH Travel, you'll get tips on the best treats and novelties available during your stay, like the returning Holiday stainless steel tumbler.
Starting November 19, “Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays!” at Disneyland Hotel, and for the first time, Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch at Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will offer holiday-themed meals, seasonal décor, and select characters donning new pajamas. Don’t miss out on these special dining experiences—book your reservations through RMH Travel to ensure your place at the table.
Beloved Holiday Décor, Offerings and Entertainment Returns
A distinctly Disney holiday atmosphere will spread across Disneyland Resort, with sparkling décor creating perfect backdrops for family photos. RMH Travel will guide you to the most picturesque spots to capture these magical moments. Plus, with our insider knowledge, you can hear holiday stories about Walt Disney and the Disney family during the Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Guided Tour, which includes holiday-themed treats and reserved viewing for “A Christmas Fantasy Parade.”
All three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort will feature festive fun, including a massive gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and all-new décor at Pixar Place Hotel. RMH Travel will help you choose the best hotel to match your holiday vibe, and with festive in-room celebrations available for purchase, we can arrange for special activities and entertainment during your stay.
For a relaxing holiday treat, book a visit to Tenaya Stone Spa with RMH Travel to experience seasonal comfort with the Underneath the Tree Signature Massage and Warmth of Holiday Foot Treatment. When you stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort, you’re just steps away from both theme parks and the Downtown Disney District, making it easy to extend your holiday magic.
One of the most cherished Disney holiday traditions is watching “snow” fall from above and fireworks light up the sky during the “Believe...In Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular, which performs nightly at Disneyland. With RMH Travel, you'll receive guidance on the best spots to experience the snow and fireworks, along with tips for avoiding the crowds.
Enjoy Festive Celebrations Across Disneyland Resort
In Disney California Adventure, hundreds of fountains dance to festive music, and shimmering “snowflakes” fill Paradise Bay during the nighttime spectacular “World of Color – Season of Light.” Booking with RMH Travel ensures you won't miss these dazzling displays and will know the best viewing areas for a magical experience.
Select attractions will also receive seasonal overlays, including the holiday-themed “it’s a small world” Holiday and “Haunted Mansion Holiday” inspired by “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” We at RMH Travel will make sure you’re prepared with the best times to visit these attractions to avoid long wait times.
In addition, the welcoming Disney Festival of Holidays returns to Disney California Adventure, highlighting diverse seasonal celebrations with a wide range of flavorful food and beverages and live entertainment. Booking with RMH Travel grants you exclusive tips on the must-try items from the Festive Food Marketplaces and how to make the most of your Sip and Savor Pass.
At Paradise Gardens in Disney California Adventure, the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! festivities bring Latin American traditions to life with daily crafts, live music, and more. When you book with RMH Travel, we’ll help you navigate the festivities, ensuring you don’t miss the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! street party or encounters with beloved characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Mirabel from Disney’s “Encanto.”
Celebrate the Opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Disneyland Park
Adding more excitement alongside the holiday season, Tiana’s story will come to life in a new way when Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opens at Disneyland on November 15, 2024. With RMH Travel, you’ll get first-hand advice on how to experience this highly anticipated attraction, along with tips on where to shop for themed merchandise and dine at Tiana’s Palace quick-service restaurant.
The holidays at Disneyland Resort are a truly magical time, and with RMH Travel by your side, you can ensure your vacation is stress-free, fun-filled, and unforgettable. We can’t wait to welcome you to the bayou and celebrate the holidays together at Disneyland Resort! Book your stay with RMH Travel today, and let the holiday magic begin. ✨
Entertainment, experiences, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability, or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Both valid Theme Park reservation and admission for the same Park on the same day are required for Park entry. Park reservations are limited, subject to availability, and not guaranteed. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.
*Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail is subject to cancellation or change without notice including, without limitation, dates, keepsakes, and prices. Purchase limits apply. Whether you choose to search for the ornaments or not, return your map for a small keepsake. There is only one keepsake per map. Maps are valid for redemption from November 22, 2024, through January 1, 2025, or while supplies last.
**Separate fee and tour reservation required, and both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry. Other restrictions apply. Subject to availability and change or cancellation without notice.
***An event Sip and Savor Pass will expire on the stated date and will not be valid at any other event or at any other time. Passes are nonrefundable, subject to restrictions, and not valid for Theme Park admission. Other restrictions apply. Both valid theme park admission and park reservation required for park entry.
