Hi there, Mario!
Welcome to planDisney.
The Holidays are the most magical time of the year to be at the Disneyland Resort! With so much holly jolly to experience, I can understand wanting to kick off your planning early and fill every magical minute! The cheerful celebration kicks off on November 14th and runs all the way through January 7, 2026, so there's plenty of time to enjoy the magic!
When it comes to
park hours, those are typically released six weeks ahead of time. You can check both the website and the Disneyland app periodically to see if they have been posted. For the website, hover over "Tickets & Parks" and tap the "See All Hours & Events Calendar". In the app, head to the three-line icon in the bottom right-hand corner and scroll on the next screen until you see "Park Hours". I just took a look myself, and the hours are posted through November 14th currently. Depending on when you plan to visit during the holiday season, I would make a note to come back and check about six weeks ahead of that time.
While you are looking at park hours, you will also be able to note the Entertainment Schedule. This is a great place to start when you are laying out your plans for the day, as it will show you what shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars are scheduled to perform during your visit. You will not want to miss
A Christmas Fantasy Parade strolling down Main Street or the
"Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks and even
Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty's Winter Castle! I find that earmarking a few must-see entertainment options starts to give structure to our park days, and then we can fill in the rest with our favorite attractions and dining experiences.
Speaking of attractions, some get a special touch of tinsel this time of year! Make sure to add
Haunted Mansion Holiday and
"it's a small world" Holiday to your list! Over at California Adventure, your friends from Cars get in on the action. Not only is Cars Land itself decked with festive decor, but you will love
Luigi's Joy to the Whirl and
Mater's Jingle Jamboree!
While you wait for the park hours to appear, you can start to think through some of your dining options. Dining reservations can be made as early as 60 days in advance, and there are some very special holiday character dining offerings this year to consider!
Storytellers Cafe at the Grand California is hosting Daisy's Holiday Pajama Party Breakfast and Brunch. Daisy hands over the reins in the evenings to Mickey's Christmas Carol Feast , where you can dine on a delicious buffet while mixing and mingling with characters from this holiday classic!
Mario, I hope this was helpful as you plan for an unforgettable visit to the Happiest Place on Earth! If you have any more questions, please come back to see us!
Magic awaits!
Tara