What to Expect at the Disneyland Resort In January 2025!
Happy New Year, everyone!
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It’s officially 2025–a year that promises to fill the Disneyland Resort with a huge 70th-anniversary celebration and many exciting events! And the fun takes off right as the year begins. Let’s check out our comprehensive list of everything to expect at the Disneyland Resort this January!
Holiday Season Ends
The holiday season ends on January 6th at the Disneyland Resort! That means you’ll have only a few days in January to experience the festive treats around the resort…
Holiday Donuts at the GCH Craftsman Grill
…the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure (DCA)…
Disneyland’s Festival of Holidays Preview
…Disney ¡Viva Navidad! in DCA…
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…and the other holiday celebrations.
Mickey’s Holiday Pajama Party 2024
But don’t feel too blue about the season coming to a close…another one is just about to begin!
Lunar New Year
That’s right–Lunar New Year will be celebrated around the resort starting January 17th, and will last through February 16th!
Raya Meet in Disneyland
During the celebration, guests can eat Asian-inspired dishes at DCA’s Lunar New Year Marketplaces…
Orange Ginger Churro
…see characters in festival-inspired outfits…
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…and experience other offerings–like “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession”! The event’s food offerings–which will be spread throughout six marketplaces and select dining locations–will be revealed in the coming weeks.
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Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
2025’s Disneyland After Dark events kick off in January with Sweethearts’ Nite! The event will take over Disneyland Park on January 21st, January 23rd, and January 28th.
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Guests wanting to partake in the lovely fun must purchase an event ticket (starting at $149 per guest). On event nights, Disneyland Park guests without an event ticket must leave at 8PM, but can hop over to DCA if they have a park-hopper!
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Anaheim Ducks Day
Anaheim Ducks Day will hit DCA on January 24th! The one-day-only event will be full of Anaheim Ducks Day merch…
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…themed foods…
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…and fan-focused fun over in Hollywood Land, with hockey-themed activities, photo-ops, DJs, and much more!
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
The 2025 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend will race into the resort on January 30th and last through February 2nd!
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The race weekend will have a yoga event, four races, and a challenge! The event’s participants tend to trickle into the parks during the weekend, so just be prepared for the possibility of heavier crowds.
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Openings/Closures
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- Mark Twain Riverboat:
- Closes January 6th
- Reopens January 11th
- Disneyland Monorail:
- Closes January 6th through January 31st
- Disneyland Railroad:
- Closes January 13th through January 31st
- Haunted Mansion:
- Closes January 7th
- Reopens January 18th
- “it’s a small world”:
- Closes January 21st through January 31st
- The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln:
- Closed ALL Month
- Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe:
- Closes January 7th through January 31st
- Meet Tinker Bell in Pixie Hollow:
- Closed ALL Month
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Disney California Adventure
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind:
- Closes January 6th
- Reopens January 24th
- Grizzly River Run:
- Closes January 6th through January 31st
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That wraps up our list of everything happening at the Disneyland Resort this January! We’ll keep updating you as new offerings pop up around the resort, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
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