What to Expect at the Disneyland Resort This December 2025!
Happy December!
The Disneyland Resort is the place to be this month! From the holiday festival in Disney California Adventure (DCA) to festive entertainment, there’s no shortage of fun offerings to jump into.
With so much to do, it can be hard to plan the perfect trip…but don’t worry–we’ve done the work for you! Here’s everything to expect around the Disneyland Resort this month!
Disneyland Resort – December 2025
Holiday Season
The holiday season continues this month! Through January 7th, you can continue enjoying festive offerings like “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” (which is celebrating its 30th anniversary)…
Christmas Fantasy Parade – Disneyland
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…activities–like Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail…
Chip and Dale’s Ornament Trail
…festive eats and drinks…
Holiday Treats – Schmoozies!
…and special character interactions!
Santa Jack – Disneyland
Disney Festival of Holidays
Head to DCA to celebrate Disney Festival of Holidays!
The park is currently filled with festival kitchens, all offering delicious holiday cuisine from other cultures!
There’s also live entertainment to enjoy while digging into your festival items.
Check Out ALL of the Festival Items Here!
Christmas Eve and Christmas
If you’re celebrating Christmas Eve and/or Christmas in the parks, expect crowds!
To avoid meal rushes, we recommend grabbing dining reservations for the special, holiday-themed feasts around the resort!
At Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel, there’s Season’s Feedings! The special Christmas menu is being offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas, accompanied by themed decor, music, Disney PhotoPass digital downloads, and a holiday button.
Photo: Disney
Storytellers Cafe at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa is offering Christmas at Storytellers Cafe on Christmas Eve and Christmas. The brunch will be full of holiday favorites with appearances from Daisy Duck and some friends.
Christmas at Storytellers Cafe – Dinner will be hosted by Mickey and Scrooge McDuck.
New Year’s Eve
2 fireworks shows will light up the sky in Disneyland Park, with an early display at 9PM and another at midnight (naturally).
The park will stay open late, allowing guests to enjoy the dance parties, live entertainment, and more!
Oh–and once again…expect crowds.
Refurbishments and Closures
Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disneyland’s calendar during your visit for the current list.
Disneyland
- Indiana Jones Adventure
- Closed through December 3rd
- Reopens December 4th
So keep all of this in mind while visiting the resort this month!
And we’ll keep bringing you all the fun happening around the resort, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
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