Where to Spot the 2025 Holiday Characters Around the Disneyland Resort!
The most wonderful time of the year is nearly here! (We can’t be the only ones getting excited, right?!)
“Snow” has started to settle on Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland Park, and the Foodie Guide has been released for Magic Kingdom’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, signifying that the change of season is near!
If you’re also looking forward to this holiday season–and are trying to plan for the most magical trip possible–you’ll want to check out the holiday character interactions around the Disneyland Resort!
2025 Holiday Characters – Disneyland Resort
Disney Parks Blog shared all the holiday characters you can find around the Disneyland Resort this year! Let’s jump in.
NEW Character Experiences
“The Story Time With Deadpool Holiday Special”
Deadpool is returning to Disney California Adventure, just in time for the holiday season!
He’ll be located near Avengers Campus, where you can see him during “The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special.”
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We assume this will be a similar experience to the story time show Deadpool debuted with last year.
It was also teased that Wolverine may appear during this experience!
Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party
At Storytellers Cafe, diners can enjoy the all-new experience, Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party!
During the breakfast and brunch character dining experience, Daisy and her friends will meet diners in their festive pajamas.
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Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast
Storyteller’s Cafe will also debut Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast this year!
During this dining experience, Mickey, Scrooge, and other characters will meet diners in looks themed after Mickey’s Christmas Carol.
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Disneyland Park Characters
Mickey and Friends Holiday Looks
Mickey, Minnie, and the whole crew will debut new holiday looks in the park this season, inspired by their 70th Celebration outfits!
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“A Christmas Fantasy Parade”
While watching “A Christmas Fantasy Parade,” you can also catch the following characters:
- Buzz Lightyear and Woody
- Green Army Men and Jessie
- Anna, Elsa, and Olaf
- Max Goof
- Belle and Beast
- Snow White and The Prince
- Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip
- Cinderella and Prince Charming
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“Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!”
“Holiday Fun with Santa and Friends!” will return to the Fantasyland Theatre each day through Christmas Eve! You can meet the following characters here:
- Chip ‘n’ Dale
- Goofy
- Pluto
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Disney California Adventure
Holiday Outfits
Disney characters will once again wear their retro holiday outfits on Buena Vista Street this year!
Here’s the list of characters you can find here:
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Goofy
- Donald
- Daisy
- Pluto
- Clarabelle
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You can also find Carl, Russell, and Dug at Grizzly Peak, and Mater in a Santa Hat in Cars Land!
“Mickey’s Happy Holidays”
During the holiday procession, “Mickey’s Happy Holidays,” guests can spot:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Joy
- Mr. & Mrs. Incredible
- Frozone
- Woody
- Jessie
- Bo Peep
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“Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season”
Mirabel and her friends can be found at Paradise Gardens Park for “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season.”
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Mirabel–and some of her family members–will also make an appearance at the Paradise Gardens Gazebo.
“A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!”
Miguel from Coco will be outside Carthay Circle for “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!”
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“Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party”
The Three Caballeros, Jose Carioca, Panchito, and Donald Duck, Minnie, and Mickey will also make an appearance at the “Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party.”
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Santa
How about the man of the hour–Santa?! Well, you can find him around the resort through December 24th. (Christmas Day is a busy one for him, understandably.)
He can be found at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, Fantasyland Theatre, Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, and the Grand Californian.
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So if you’re visiting the resort this holiday season, don’t forget to meet some characters!
And we’ll keep bringing you the latest in all things Disney, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
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