2025 Disneyland Resort Holiday Characters & Festivities

Published on Dec 12, 2025 by Will

Disneyland Resort transforms into a magical holiday destination from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026, featuring festive characters, entertaining shows, and delicious seasonal dining.

Santa Claus makes appearances at various locations including Redwood Creek Challenge Trail at California Adventure and select Disneyland Resort Hotels through December 24, 2025, offering family photo opportunities and seasonal cheer.

Santa Claus interacts with a child in front of a decorated Christmas tree.

Deadpool dressed as Santa Claus beside a decorated Christmas tree.

Mickey and friends posing in festive outfits by a Christmas tree.

At Disney California Adventure, holiday characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and others don Santa hats or classic festive outfits, especially along Buena Vista Street and Cars Land where Mater sports a giant Santa hat.

Mickey Mouse and friends in holiday attire at Disneyland.

Disney characters celebrate Christmas in a festive street parade at California Adventure.

Colorful performers celebrating in front of a festive holiday archway.

The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special returns near Avengers Campus offering humorous holiday stories, with occasional appearances by Wolverine. The Disney Festival of Holidays features live cultural celebrations, musical performances including Mirabel and Miguel, and vibrant street parties celebrating Latin American traditions.

Mariachi performers and characters dance joyfully under trees at night.

Colorful street party with performers, palm trees, and Disney characters celebrating Christmas.

At Disneyland park, characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and friends wear newly designed festive outfits inspired by their 70th Anniversary looks while Santa Jack and Sally entertain guests in New Orleans Square through December 24.

Santa Jack Skellington poses cheerfully with festive decorations in the background.

Woody from Toy Story waves while riding a wooden horse in Disneyland.

Chip and Dale pose together in festive attire near a Christmas tree.

The 30th anniversary of A Christmas Fantasy Parade features numerous Disney characters, reindeer, toy soldiers, and festive treats. Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends at the Fantasyland Theatre offers character greetings, holiday songs, and animated shorts daily through December 24.

Stitch in a red scarf performing at Disneyland holiday event.

Holiday dance party featuring characters on stage with festive decorations.

Pluto the dog performing with holiday decorations in the background.

The Disney Holiday Dance Party takes place nightly at Tomorrowland Terrace with festive music and surprise character appearances. Guests can find Chip ‘n’ Dale, Stitch, Goofy, and Pluto among the featured characters.

Holiday character dining experiences at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel offer festive buffets and themed meals. Highlights include Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch, Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast, and Goofy’s Kitchen holiday meals featuring characters in seasonal attire.

Five Disney characters in festive pajamas pose together indoors.

Mickey Mouse and friends in festive costumes at Disneyland.

Holiday characters posing together in a festive kitchen setting.

New for 2025, guests can encounter Douglas Fir, a talking Christmas tree, roaming around the Downtown Disney District daily during the holiday season.

Illuminated Sleeping Beauty Castle adorned with holiday lights at night.

Braised pork belly on rice, garnished with green onions, on a blue plate.

For the full holiday experience, visitors are encouraged to explore seasonal décor, merchandise, nighttime shows, and limited-time menus available throughout Disneyland Resort during the holiday season.

The Disneyland app provides helpful information including character locations and showtimes, enhancing the holiday visit experience.

To read more about this, visit the Official Disney Parks Blog post here.
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