Disneyland Resort Mickey and Minnie Holidays parade; Christmas tree; Christmas apparel
  • On Jul 29, 2026
    Anissa from TX Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hello! Planning on going to DL 1st weekend in December. Does Fantasmic typically run during the holiday season? I’m hoping to do a Fantasmic dining package

    Hey there, Anissa! Welcome to planDisney. I’m right there with you in prioritizing Fantasmic! Let’s take a closer look together.

    Mickey’s imagination will create some magic during Fantasmic all the way through the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, but only on the weekends. It looks like this will work perfectly with your schedule! You’ve also made a great choice to reserve a Fantasmic! Dining Package to ensure a great seat. My planDisney pal, Scott, and I got a dining package a couple of weeks ago. Not only did we feast on gumbo, a Deep Fried Monte Cristo sandwich, and the most delicious desserts at Cafe Orleans, but we also got preferred seating, front and center, to see our favorite show - Fantasmic!

    With the show only playing Friday through Sunday in the winter, the dining packages are a bit harder to get. Reservations open at 6:00 am Pacific Time 60 days before your visit. If you’re hoping to get a reservation on December 5th, that would be October 6th. You’ll need to know which Fantasmic showing you’ll want to see and which restaurant you’d prefer. Usually, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, River Belle Terrace, and Cafe Orleans all offer packages. While they are all fine places to dine, Cafe Orleans serves my favorite meal throughout the Disneyland Resort, so that’s my recommendation. We saw the 9:05 pm show and still had enough time to get over to Main Street, U.S.A. for the fireworks, then were set up to see the final parade of the night. It was a magical evening! So set your alarm and be ready right when the clock strikes 6:00 am PT on October 6th!

    Anissa, you’re going to have a great time! I really hope that you’re able to score that reservation, but you’ll still love the magic of Fantasmic even without preferred seating. I also hope you enjoy all the fun holiday decorations, characters in their winter finest, and the holiday treats! If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to come on back to planDisney.

    I hope you have a magical day.

    Corey

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Meet the Panelist: Corey, California

Hi! I’m Corey - a SoCal native, husband, father of three, high school instrumental music teacher, and Disneyland Resort specialist! You’ll find me at Disneyland enjoying the Straw Hatters on Main Street or rocking out with the Disneyland Band in Town Square! I’ve made so many fond memories at Disneyland, yet it always feels fresh and new. I can’t wait to help you plan your next trip so you can create those magical memories with your family too!
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