Holiday Season 2021

Like every other retail store you’ve been in lately, Disneyland is always thinking one season ahead. We haven’t hit Halloween yet, but the resort is already announcing this year’s holiday lineup – running between November 12 and January 9.

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TREE TRIMMING & ORNAMENT STRINGING

Disneyland, California Adventure, and Downtown Disney all dress up for the season with themed decor tailored to each unique area. The best places to see truly transformed spaces are:

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Both parks feature a massive tree in their front lands (Main Street and Buena Vista Street). But for me, the best part of this season is that each land has distinctive decor fitting its environment. For example, you’ll see rustic and very green garlands in Grizzly Peak and Critter Country, while Toontown’s wreaths are overloaded with shiny and colorful tinsel. The park maintains its separate areas while still celebrating the festivities.

ATTRACTIONS DRESS UP TOO

Across the resort, four attractions transform with special holiday overlays:

• Haunted Mansion Holiday– This one carries over from Halloween. Jack Skellington & his friends have taken over the mansion, storing presents and prepping for Sandy Claws’ frightfully fun Christmas Eve journey.
• It’s A Small World Holiday– The whole world has reason to celebrate this holiday season. Take a cruise through a global celebration and enjoy the attraction’s beautiful holiday lighting and décor on the façade.
• Luigi’s Joy to the Whirl– Bon Natale! Cars Land’s resident Italian celebrates Christmas in style. Join Luigi for special dances, to some of his favorite car-sung covers of holiday classics.
• Mater’s Jingle Jamboree– Mater agrees; it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Enjoy his festive soundtrack and a few worn decorations in his junkyard.

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Note: unlike previous years, the Jungle Cruise and World of Color overlays are not listed as part of this year’s lineup.

FESTIVITIES & FUN

On top of the decorations, the resort also offers speciality festivities. For the first time, this year’s lineup will include a ticketed party. But even for regular park visitors, there are plenty of activities to enjoy:

• Festival of the Holidays – a food festival including live performance, character meet and greets, and activity stations. (detailed post with this year’s full lineup coming soon!)
• Christmas Fantasy parade – Dance alongside reindeer, toy soldiers, the princesses, Mickey, Minnie, and Santa as they parade down Main Street.
• Believe…in Holiday Magic fireworks – The fireworks you know and love…with 80,000 twinkling lights and magical snowfall.

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For more information about Disneyland’s Holiday Season 2021 offerings, visit the official event page here.