FULL LIST of Kid-Friendly Holiday Activities at the International Disney Parks!
It’s officially the holiday season — according to Disney, at least! We’ve already seen decorations go up in the parks, new festive merchandise has been released, and holiday parties are happening.
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And now, we’re breaking down the best ways to celebrate the holidays at the international Disney Parks if you have kids!
Disneyland Paris
Let’s start over in Disneyland Paris! Families will want to check out the “Let’s Sing Christmas” musical at Videopolis Theatre! You can join Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and more singing classic Christmas carols here. The lyrics will be up on the screen!
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You can meet Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip at the Castle Courtyard for a special greeting during the holiday season. You can also meet Chip ‘n’ Dale, Winnie the Pooh, Stitch, Goofy, and even Jack Skellington dressed as Santa!
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Grab a holiday meal at Victoria’s Home-Style Restaurant on Main Street, U.S.A., along with some holiday treats and hot chocolate! More sweet treats will be available at various restaurants, like Chestnut Mousse with a blackcurrant filling, Mickey Mouse-shaped gingerbread, and themed cake pops.
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The holiday spirit will light up Sleeping Beauty Castle with the Disney Electrical Sky Parade right before Disney Illuminations! The extravaganza will fill up the sky with festive vibes as it lights up the castle in holiday colors, nutcrackers, decorated trees, gifts, and giant candy canes.
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Then, over at Disneyland Hotel, you can find it decked out for the holidays and the new show “The Keeper of Time and the Winter Light” is taking over the lobby! It will feature an experience that brings Christmas stories to life in a funny and enchanting way, with the guards even teaching kids special words to unlock the magical book of time, lighting up the Christmas tree with the Winter Light.
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Kids can even relax in the Disneyland hotel Spa by Clarins featuring kid-friendly products and a “kid’s only” pool and paddling pool.
Tokyo Disney Resort
Now, let’s go to Tokyo Disney Resort! Kids and families will love the Disney Christmas Stories ‘Fond’ Farewell parade! It features beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios celebrating the holidays with their loved ones.
You can see Donald Duck as Santa enjoying the holiday with Daisy, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, a story of Mickey and Minnie celebrating with their friends, and more. The parade is celebrating its final year, so make sure you don’t miss it!
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At Tokyo DisneySea, you can check out the Disney Christmas Greeting through December 25th on the waters of the Mediterranean Harbor! During this, you can see Mickey, Duffy, and more pals in their holiday best aboard a barge that’s decked out for the holidays and features Santa Claus!
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From now through January 13th, 2025 at Tokyo Disneyland, The Country Bear Theater is bringing back the Jingle Bell Jamboree for the first time in five years! The Country Bears will be cranking up the holiday spirit with a mix of winter tunes the whole family will love.
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And, at Tokyo DisneySea, you can see Dazzling Christmas in New York at the American Waterfront where the residents of New York are performing a variety of holiday songs.
There’s a selection of special goodies for the season, too! Some items feature Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and Li’l RingRing. This year, you can get a new ring set that has a bell attached and is perfect for kids to show of their festive flair.
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At Plaza Pavilion Restaurant, you can even find a Li’l RingRing Topping Dessert that will come with a topping kit to customize your own dessert, which is a great activity for kids. The topping kit can also be purchased separately with other eligible desserts at Sweetheart Cafe!
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
At Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, A Disney Christmas is happening from now through January 1st, 2025.
Elsa has used her Ice Magic to create a snowy holiday at World of Frozen, which is perfect for families with young kids. All of Arendelle is adorned with sparkling Christmas garlands, snow-capped Christmas trees, and adorable snowgies. Royals and residents are also dressed in their winter attire!
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You can check out some of your favorite characters during Mickey and Friends Christmastime Ball castle stage show! It’s filled with Christmas music, dancing, and extraordinary performers amidst falling snow.
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You can also see the Wish Upon a Star Photo Moment where Duffy and Friends dance along to holiday music in their festive fashions. But, if you can’t wait to meet Duffy and his friends, they’re wearing all-new nutcracker themed outfits at the Winter Edition of Duffy and Friends Play House!
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Head on over to Ye Olde Christmas Market to find a European-style wonderland in Fantasy Gardens! You can find Mickey’s gingerbread hideaway and snap some seasonal photos. Winnie the Pooh and Friends are also wearing their brand-new Christmas outfits, and you could also run into Santa Mickey, Santa Goofy, and other Disney friends dressed up for the season.
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Main Street, U.S.A. is decorated for the season and is complete with a giant tree for the A Holiday Wish-Come-True Tree Lighting Ceremony. Santa Goofy leads Christmas carolers in this show filled with holiday tunes and your surroundings will come to life with wintry projections, dazzlings lights, wondrous snowfall, and a large drone display.
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At the Castle of Magical Dreams stage, you can watch Disney Christmas Live in Concert!, which is a performance happening on three consecutive weekend nights starting November 23rd. Join Mickey and Friends as they come together with choir members from The Hong Kong Children’s Choir to fill the night with music and a touch of magic!
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And, each night, one of the singers from across the region, including Gin Lee, Morissette and Janice Yan will join the choir as they perform a series of beloved Disney songs.
Feeling hungry? Enjoy the Explorer’s Christmas Dinner Buffet with Disney Friends Encounter at Explorer’s Club Restaurant! Here, kids can meet Disney friends dressed in festive outfits!
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Main Street Corner Cafe Hosted by Coca-Cola is serving up a classic holiday meal along with live Christmas carols performances. And, you can get some all-new festive confectionaries and snacks at the outdoor vending carts in Fantasyland.
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If you’re staying at any of the three resort hotels, you can keep up the holiday fun with things like Kingdom Club’s “Sparkle All The Way” themed rooms and “Sparkle All The Way” suites themed to Frozen with traditional Arendellian Christmas trimmings.
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Kids are invited to enjoy paid recreational activities like creating a Frozen-themed mosaic night lamp, decorating a holiday balloon, customizing cookies, and enjoying a Frozen-themed starlight picnic!
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Shanghai Disney Resort
Finally, let’s head on over to Shanghai Disney Resort. This year, the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade is returning and bringing to life winter scenes from your favorite Disney stories! You can see Disney friends ride awesome floats and see Mickey and Friends and Duffy and Friends in festive outfits that change from Christmas to Spring Festival themes as the seasons change.
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For the young foodies, check out Donald’s Dine ‘n Delights! There’s a kid’s menu complete with things like the Shrimp Salad, Tomato Wagyu Beef Meatball with Coconut Rice, and Panna Cotta with Pineapple Jelly with a drink.
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Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel are also hosting activities this holiday season. They both will have a special Christmas DIY Workshop multiple times a day in the hotel playrooms where kids can do wintry arts and crafts like mosaics, clay art, and badge-making.
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Then, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, kids are invited to the hotel playrooms for a gift exchange! At Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, there will also be kid-friendly Nighttime Storytelling sessions with some beloved Disney pals.
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Stay tuned for more Disney Parks news and updates!
