If you haven't seen the Tim Burton flick then you should definitely add it to your Disneyland movie list before your visit.
The Haunted Mansion gets the makeover from start to finish from the decorations outside to the music. The main thing to watch for on the ride is the famous gingerbread house display that actually gives off a gingerbread scent as you drift by in your doom buggy! Every year the Disneyland chefs pull out all the stops for the enormous gingerbread house with a different theme each year. You will see many of your favorite characters from The Nightmare Before Christmas featured throughout the ride.
Oogie Boogie is my favorite! You can watch the full video of the ride above if you want a preview before your visit. This may be wise for smaller children to make sure that the ride isn't too spooky for them. Although, I do think the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay is less intimidating for younger guests than the traditional Haunted Mansion is. If you've never been on the ride, I always recommend not spoiling the surprise but we all have different ways we prepare ourselves for Disney trips.
This year marks the Haunted Mansion Holiday's 20th Anniversary! One of the favorite yearly traditions of the Haunted Mansion Holiday is the changing gingerbread house from year to year. This year Disney is going to pay homage to all previous houses in celebration of the 20th anniversary. In the picture above, you can see a piece from each house is represented in this year's gingerbread house! Here's the corresponding list of the previous years houses listed below:. You can also view a short projection show that lights up the attraction every 15 minutes for the it's a small world holiday.
The parade space in front of it's a small world is my favorite place to watch the Christmas parade more below on this magical display! The song of the ride changes to the tune of Jingle Bells as the inside of the ride is also transformed into a festive display with holiday themes and lights. It's so bright standing in front of this facade, it truly takes your breath away.
You can always get great pictures in front of the ride while you wait too! Like I said earlier with the Haunted Mansion Holiday, if you've never been on the ride I recommend not spoiling the surprise by watching a video. The Disneyland Christmas parade is the A Christmas Fantasy parade which follows the traditional parade route from it's a small world to Main Street.
This parade is a favorite among Disneyland guests and shows a variety of Disney favorites along with holiday characters like snowmen, gingerbread men, reindeer, and Santa himself. The song for this parade is a wonderful blend of Disney classics and Christmas music that literally made me cry the first time I saw it.
This continues to be one of my favorite parts of the Disneyland Christmas celebration. Disneyland Christmas Fantasy Parade! Posted by Disneyland Secrets on Tuesday, November 13, In the above video you can see this beloved parade from the viewing area in front of it's a small world. Like most parades throughout the year, The Plaza Inn will offer a dining package with reserved viewing with a holiday themed menu. So far no word on if the Plaza Inn Dining Package will return for We'll keep this updated as we get more information.
Reservations are recommended for all dining packages. However, I don't think a dining package is necessary for the parade unless you're visiting on a crazy busy day! If you get your parade spot in front of it's a small world, you can enjoy the lights from the themed overlay while you wait.
There are restrooms nearby, snack kiosks, and plenty of room for kids to run around while you wait. This nighttime fireworks show features Disneyland themed Christmas music, breathtaking fireworks, and scented gingerbread snowfall in front of the castle. While I normally don't recommend the coveted castle viewing for fireworks, unless you're extremely committed to waiting, for this show I recommend seeing it from this location if you can handle the crowds.
The fireworks combined with the stunning display of Sleeping Beauty Castle is something that everyone should experience at least once. Watch the above video if you want a preview of what the fireworks look like over the castle. Truly spectacular. Our last visit at Disneyland at Christmas, we managed to get a spot right in front of the castle with a front row view. It was amazing and worth every second that we spent waiting- all 90 minutes of it.
This area does get extremely cramped and crowded- I recommend bringing some snacks and some patience. Bring an easy foldable blanket to just and mark off your space the best you can but you really will be squished right next to everyone else. If the castle viewing isn't your thing, which is understandable, watching the fireworks from in front of it's a small world is a great spot too!
And much more convenient with smaller children. My son is nine so I was able to convince him to deal with the crowded wait in front of the castle but if he was any younger he would not have been up for it! You can read more about my tips and tricks from our last visit for seeing the fireworks in my Facebook post. The Disneyland Candlelight Processional is another annual Disneyland tradition that dates back to and the days Walt himself walked the park. Each year features a celebrity narrator joined by a large choir for a retelling of the biblical story of Jesus' birth in front of the Main Street Station.
Disney is always pretty tight lipped on who the celebrity narrator is and usually manages to keep it a secret until they step onto stage! This special event is limited to just four performances over two days during the first weekend of December.
This year's processional takes place on Dec. The reserved seats for the show are not available to the general public but you can stand alongside the white rope and listen to the performance. Based on past years performances, you can expect a rough schedule remember, none of this is official! So the most common question we get from our readers is: how do I view the show since it's limited for exclusive guests? The best you can do is try to snag some standby viewing.
It's very limited to get those spots though and they go quickly to those most dedicated to seeing the show! You can find coveted bench seating by the Christmas tree in Town Square along with standing only areas near the Opera House, City Hall, and any other open areas in Town Square that cast members will allow you to stand in. Once the first processional ends, guests will be asked to leave the viewing areas to allow other people to take their spots and get a chance for the second show.
Because of this a line often forms on Main Street as early as 5PM. Guests with disabilities can inquire with a cast member on what their best options are for the performance. You can also hear the singers clearly all the way down Main Street so if you don't grab the best spot, you can sit on the curb and listen. You can expect the Christmas Fantasy parade, Main Street vehicles and other attractions to be impacted by the performance in Town Square. The parade time has been adjusted to PM and PM on processional days to accommodate for the performance.
In order to not distract from the performance, the Disneyland Railroad and the Jungle Cruise will not run during the performances. If you have no interest in seeing the processional, we recommend avoiding Main Street all together in the evening to not get caught up in the crowds.
Disney's California Adventure Park has worked hard over the past few years to continue to increase the holiday offerings in this park which has had great results. You can find holiday nighttime entertainment, a festival all about food, great decor, and holiday ride overlays! You can read more about our last trip to Disney's California Adventure during Christmas on our Facebook page.
You can also find a giant 50 foot tall Christmas tree in front of Carthay Circle so make sure you don't miss it!
Similar to over at Disneyland, the large Christmas tree takes front and center stage for PhotoPass pictures- save some time to get in line for this great photo op. Make sure to take the time to look at the ornaments of this fabulous tree! I especially love all the old time toys you see scattered lovingly underneath the tree.
We always enjoy the Disney details and these fantastic trees are filled with them. The amazing amount of detail that's already present in Cars Land is further enhanced by the Christmas festivities. Most of the lighted areas in Cars Land get some extra Christmas flair! My favorite part was the area by the Cozy Cone Motel. Don't forget your photo op with the Snow Car outside the Cars Land entrance!
You may have to wait awhile for this one but it's worth it. Or get it first thing in the morning before the crowds build. I recommend allowing some time to grab a hot chocolate in the evening and wander around to take in the lights. It's truly magnificent to slow down and take it all in. These overlays are pretty minor compared to the ones you see over in Disneyland but they're still worth checking out! Mater's Jingle Jamboree is decked out in holiday lights along with a Christmas jingle.
This ride gets overlooked often because it appears like a simple child's ride but it's really fun. Don't miss it! Even better, in my humble opinion, is the Luigi's Joy to the Whirl where you can enjoy Christmas themed songs while you spin around in Luigi's fleet of cars.
I recommend riding at night to better enjoy the lighting of Cars Land. The main celebration that takes place in California Adventure is the Festival of Holidays which includes dining booths with unique food items from all over the world along with holiday entertainment in the parade corridors of the park.
The show stopper of this event are the Festive Food Marketplaces where you can find a glorious amount of international and local holiday specialties. Disneyland at Christmas is not complete without an assortment of great food and the Festival of Holidays has you covered when you're in California Adventure.
Here are the essential details you need to know:. To be honest, I just went for all the dessert when we visited the marketplace booths and they did not disappoint. Mickey and Minnie's arrival on fun festive bicycles is always greeted with cheers during the street parade. The dancers are mind blowing. So much talent and culture, it's worth the time to stake out a quick spot to see this street parade.
The street parade happens a few times throughout the day over by Goofy's Fly School. Check the Disneyland app for the most current show times on the day of your visit.
Be sure to pick a spot in the shade- that afternoon sun can feel really hot once you're sitting in it for awhile. I liked the spot over by Symphony Swings to wait because I was close enough to watch my son ride the swings over and over while I held our spots. Kids ages 8 and up that meet the height requirement can ride without an adult. How early exactly? Sorry, Thanksgiving! While they may not finish everything overnight, you can expect the Magic Kingdom Christmas decorations to be mostly finished by November 2 and fully complete by November 8, , just in time for the start of Disney Very Merriest After Hours.
In fact, you might even spot a seasonally ambiguous star or two in these other parks beginning late October, possibly even as early as the 21st. You can expect all the decorations to be up and lights to be on in their entirety closer to the official start date of the holidays at Walt Disney World on November 12, Christmas decorations at Disney Springs also begin to take their place in early November.
Keep in mind that like the theme parks, decorating for the holidays can take a while. Christmas decorations at Disney World hotels are the final piece of the holiday puzzle. Gingerbread displays are generally the first to appear, probably because these larger-than-life confections also feature snack stands touting the spicy treat and generating some sweet, sweet profits in the process.
For reference, Christmas decorations at Walt Disney World started to disappear by January 5, , and were fully gone by the time the Disney Marathon Weekend concluded on January During the holiday season, much of Magic Kingdom dresses up for the occasion. Main Street U. Pine garlands studded with twinkle lights or baubles are draped throughout Frontierland, Fantasyland, and Liberty Square, while futuristically festive Tomorrowland is a veritable ode to tinsel and aluminum Christmas trees.
Those skippers are just so crafty! Please note that due to ongoing Epcot expansion construction, Future World will likely receive little to no Christmas decorations in However, with the Epcot Festival of the Holidays dishing out seasonal bites and Christmas cheer in equal measure, the real heart of the holidays at Epcot is World Showcase. A vision in silver and gold garlands and technicolor ornaments, the Christmas decorations at Hollywood Studios feature plenty of retro touches like supersized versions of vintage holiday figurines and color palettes straight from the 50s and 60s.
Even Gertie the Dinosaur gets in on the fun with her very own Santa hat. With its larger-than-life Christmas lights, Toy Story Land feels pretty festive on a normal day. Handcrafted, animal-inspired ornaments on the Animal Kingdom Christmas tree greet guests at the entrance to the park and set the tone for the entire experience.
Glistening whites, warming neutrals, and homespun details like strings of paper luminarias featuring animal designs along the rooftops in Discovery Island keep the focus on the Tree of Life while still feeling festive. Over in Africa, the townspeople have gotten artsy, crafting wreaths, garlands, and more out of leftover items like gourds and bottlecaps. Asia lights up with the glow of colorful Diwali lanterns and DinoLand U. Christmas decorations are sprinkled throughout the sprawling entertainment complex with some storefronts, restaurants, and more all receiving the holiday treatment.
Each year, this popular shopping and dining district gets taken over by a dozen or more unique trees themed after beloved Disney characters films, and attractions for the annual Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll. Another benefit of Sunset Seasons Greetings being shown on a continuous loop is the crowds ebb and flow.
Have your camera ready for distanced pictures with these adorably dressed characters. The way the show ties the story to the projections is a little all over the place, but overall the projections, music, and fireworks are good. Garland and wreaths are strung across the street, and sparkly stars adorn the light posts. Echo Lake area has my favorite Hollywood Studios decorations. The retro decor and Christmas playlist like my own makes it feel like home.
The large Christmas tree is impressive in the daytime, but is even better at night when the twinkling lights glow above the lake full of floating ornaments.
Toy Story Land has several adorable Christmas decorations. Christmas ornaments hang from the large sign, and Woody has a cute scarf. Each of the characters in Toy Story Land has a seasonal flair to their costumes, too. I think the funniest character change is Buzz wearing a Santa hat.
There is a large Hamm sugar cookie and if you look around the back a green army man is supporting it. Speaking of green army men, they all have red, white, and green camo scarves for the Christmas season.
Epcot Christmas activities start later than the other parks or Disney Springs. This year Epcot holiday offerings begin November 26 and continue until December 30, This wonderful retelling of the Christmas story was greatly missed in , so we are excited that Epcot Candlelight Processional officially returns for A celebrity narrator shares the Christmas nativity story with help from an impressive choir and piece orchestra.
Epcot Candlelight Processional is one of the most beautiful and touching ways to celebrate Christmas at Disney World. Costumed storytellers bring holiday tales to life, and seasonal kitchens plus a cookie stroll give you culinary incentives to celebrate the holidays at Epcot, too.
Not to be left out, Animal Kingdom has several newer Disney World Christmas offerings and some unique seasonal decor. Disney characters in their finest holiday attire float down Discovery River with a seasonal soundtrack. The iconic symbol of Animal Kingdom is bathed in seasonal projections during a Disney World Christmas.
Adorable, life-sized artisan animal puppets come to life and are accompanied by live music for a fun, seasonal experience. Disney World theme parks are the only places that require a fee to see holiday decorations. The Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll is a fabulous, free way to get in the Christmas spirit while you shop, dine, and enjoy dozens of special Disney-themed Christmas trees.
The immense foot 5-m tall Grand Floridian gingerbread house is an incredibly popular Disney World Christmas decoration. The minute you enter the lobby of Grand Floridian you can smell the amazing gingerbread house.
The smell permeates the air throughout the multilevel open lobby. The Grand Floridian gingerbread house features stained glass windows and beautiful details on each side of the immense baked creation.
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