Greetings Brandi! You've come to the right place for advice on planning a trip during the most magical time of year!
Halloween Time officially ends on October 31, 2026, and
Holiday Time officially begins on November 13, 2026. Depending on your arrival date, you may be able to catch the exciting transition from one holiday season to the next, and enjoy the holiday decor a bit early! The
entertainment schedule is usually updated about 6 weeks in advance, so we do not know what entertainment such as parades or nighttime spectaculars will be taking place at the current moment.
I would keep my eye on the
entertainment schedule as your trip gets closer, and if your trip dates do fall during the official Holiday Time celebration, I'm hoping you'll be able to catch
A Christmas Fantasy Parade or
"Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks Spectacular at Disneyland Park. They both will truly get you into the holiday spirit!
If you're visiting Disney California Adventure Park, I highly recommend trying to enjoy a performance by the
Holiday Toy Drummers, the energetic
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party, or catching
World of Color - Season of Light at the end of the day! There are so many fantastic holiday entertainment options to experience during your trip, I think I also need to start planning a trip during the holidays!
I also recommend exploring the
Disney Parks Blog especially for the delicious holiday foodie guide that will be released closer to the holiday season. I hope these tips are helpful for your trip planning, Brandi! Don't hesitate to
come back to planDisney if we can help with any other questions.
Have a magical day!
Melissa