Hi there Maggie,
I'm so glad you wrote me another Very Merry question here at the Disney Parks Moms Panel; I love follow
UP questions. You are going to have a joyous adventure during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort!
Since we have enjoyed a few Christmas' at The Happiest Place on Earth, I can tell you from personal experience, it is a normal park day and not a Special Event Ticket Party evening. Both Christmas Eve and Christmas are open full hours and usually very busy as well. However, even with the larger crowds, we absolutely loved being at the parks during the Holidays and cherish our memories we made.
You can find Park Hours
online here, both days, Disneyland Park is open late for you to enjoy the magic.
Disneyland Park: Christmas Eve 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Christmas 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Disney California Adventure Park: Christmas Eve 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Christmas 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
I hope this helps and that you enjoy the magic of Disney, Maggie. If you have any more questions, please write me back again so I can help you plan your pixie dusted vacation.
The Disneyland Resort must be explored! CA-CA! RAAWWRR!
~ Lynette