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USA Today
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Dreaming of a Disney Christmas? What to know about the parks' holiday plans
It's Christmas in July. Disneyland unwrapped its 2025 holiday plans on July 23 amid the resort's ongoing 70th anniversary celebration. That may seem early, but fans plan well in advance because the holidays are among the most popular times to visit both resorts. Walt Disney World shared its holiday plans earlier in the month. Ticket sales for its seasonal after-hours events went on sale this week. Here's what to know about spending the holidays at the Happiest and Most Magical Places on Earth. Holidays at Disneyland Disneyland's holiday celebrations will run from Nov. 14 through Jan. 7 and are included with standard theme park admission. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will don new 70th-anniversary inspired holiday looks, but most resort experiences are returning favorites. At Disneyland Park, more than 80,000 lights will once again cloak Sleeping Beauty Castle in twinkling icicles. Meanwhile, Holiday Fun with Santa & Friends will return to Fantasyland Theatre. Both "it's a small world" and Haunted Mansion will get their annual holiday overlays — Haunted Mansion Holiday debuts during Halloween time. A Christmas Fantasy Parade and the Holiday Magic Fireworks Spectacular will also return. At Disney California Adventure, CarsLand will be decked out as usual, with Mater's Junkyard Jamboree and Luigi's Rollickin Roadsters getting holiday overlays. Disney Festival of the Holidays and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! will also return with festive multicultural performances and foods. Highlights include Mickey's Happy Holidays cavalcade and, on select days, the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party, Mirabel's Gifts of the Season, and A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! Downtown Disney District will offer seasonal entertainment and foods along with nightly "snow." Disneyland's resort hotels will get in the spirit with special dining and decor. Through the holiday season, the California resort will continue to celebrate its 70th anniversary with World of Color Happiness! at Disney California Adventure and Tapestry of Happiness projections at Disneyland Park on select nights. But the Paint the Night parade and other anniversary entertainment will take a holiday pause. The original: If you like theme parks, thank Disneyland Holidays at Disney World Two of Disney World's biggest holiday events are not included with standard park admission – Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney Jollywood Nights – but there are plenty of other ways to celebrate across the Florida resort. Guests can take the holiday-themed Jingle Cruise at Magic Kingdom or glide along Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses at EPCOT. They could also watch Sunset Seasons Greetings projections at Disney's Hollywood Studios or Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition in Disney's Animal Kingdom, interact with snowy animal puppets in Animal Kingdom's Merry Menagerie, see ornate gingerbread displays at select resort hotels, or take the Christmas Tree Stroll at Disney Springs, among other activities. EPCOT has a whole holiday festival. Most of Disney World's holiday celebrations will run from Nov. 14 through Dec. 31, 2025, but EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays starts later. How long does the Festival of the Holidays last at EPCOT? EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs from Nov. 28 through Dec. 30 this year. The multicultural festival honors holiday traditions from around the world with storytelling and live performances, including JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season and the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional, which is narrated by different celebrities. Guests pay for festive foods and drinks from the event's Holiday Kitchens, but the rest of the festival is included with park admission. What are the dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025? This year, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party will be held at Magic Kingdom: The specially ticketed, after-hours event is not included with standard admission, and guests with standard tickets must leave Magic Kingdom before the party begins. The event officially runs from 7 p.m. until midnight, but Party guests may enter the park as early as 4 p.m. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets start at $169, the same as last year. The most expensive dates top out at $229 this year, compared to $219 last year. Event-exclusive offerings include Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks, Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration show, Disney Jr. Jingle Jam and Club Tinsel dance parties, special character greetings, free cookie and drink stations, and shorter-than-usual waits for rides due to the event's limited capacity. Is Jollywood Nights coming back in 2025? Yes. Disney Jollywood Nights will be held at Disney's Hollywood Studios: The specially ticketed, after-hours event officially runs from 7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m., but Jollywood guests may enter Hollywood Studios as early as 5:30 p.m. Guests with standard park tickets have to leave the park before the event begins. Jollywood Nights tickets range from $159 to $199, depending on the date. Last year's tickets ranged from $159 to $179. Event-exclusive experiences include the Disney Holidays in Hollywood show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, the "What's This?" Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along. Additional offerings include the Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! nighttime spectacular, Glisten! ice-skating performances, a Pixar Disco dance party, special character greetings, and shorter-than-usual waits for rides.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Time to start planning if you want to spend Halloween at Disney
It's time to start planning for Halloween, Disney fans. Yes, already. Tickets to Disneyland's Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party go on sale Thursday to the general public and quickly sell out. Tickets to Walt Disney World's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party are currently on sale, and Halloween night is already sold out. Both specially ticketed, after-hours events are beloved for their event-exclusive entertainment, special character meet-and-greets, in-park trick-or-treating, and chance to dress in costume, which adult guests don't usually get to do in the parks. However, they're not the only way to celebrate Halloween, particularly at Disneyland. Here's what guests should know. Does Disneyland do anything special for Halloween? Disneyland goes all out for Halloween with fall festival vibes along Main Street, U.S.A., a 'Nightmare Before Christmas' overlay on Haunted Mansion, a Monsters After Dark takeover of Guardians of the Galaxy, Haul-O-Ween theming throughout Cars Land, Mickey's Trick and Treat show at Disney California Adventure and the Halloween Screams nighttime spectacular on select nights at Disneyland Park. All that is included with standard park admission, just like Disney California Adventure's Plaza de la Familia celebration, which honors Dia de los Muertos. Disneyland's ongoing 70th anniversary festivities are also included, though 'Wondrous Journeys" and 'Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!' will temporarily pause for Halloween Time offerings. What are the Halloween dates at Disneyland? Halloween Time runs Aug. 22 through Oct. 31 at Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Familia starts on the same day but continues through Nov. 2 at Disney California Adventure. Oogie Boogie Bash will be held at Disney California Adventure: On Oogie Boogie nights, the park closes early to regular guests. The bash begins at 6 p.m., but attendees can enter as early as 3 p.m. How expensive is Oogie Boogie Bash? Oogie Boogie Bash tickets start at $139 for guests ages 3 and older. They top out at $199, for Halloween night. Last year's tickets ranged from $134 to $189. Does Disney World do anything for Halloween? Most of Disney World's Halloween activities are tied to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which is not included with standard admission. However, everyday guests can enjoy Halloween decorations along Magic Kingdom's Main Street U.S.A. and elsewhere around the resort. Beginning Aug. 16, Hollywood and Vine will offer Minney's Halloween Dine, a buffet with Minnie and her friends in Halloween attire at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Additional offerings may be available at the Disney Springs shopping, dining and entertainment complex and at Disney resorts for guests staying there. What are the dates for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2025? Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will be held at Magic Kingdom: Halloween night is already sold out. On party nights, Magic Kingdom closes early to regular guests. The event begins at 7 p.m., but attendees can enter the park as early as 4 p.m. How much is Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Event tickets start at $119 for guests age 10 and older, just like last year. However, the highest priced tickets now cost more. Last year's tickets peaked at $199. This year's tickets go up to $229. Can you go on rides during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party? Yes, most rides remain open for the party and often have shorter waits than during the day, due to the event's limited capacity. The same is true for Oogie Boogie Bash.
Thrill Geek
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Thrill Geek
Halloween Time Returns to Disneyland Resort with Oogie Boogie Bash and Spooky Surprises in 2025
The most hauntingly delightful time of year is creeping back into the Disneyland Resort as Halloween Time returns from August 23 through October 31, 2025. With festive décor, eerie entertainment, villainous encounters, and seasonal overlays, this fall celebration transforms Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park into a playground of fall fun and frightful delight for guests of all ages. Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Back by popular demand, the highly anticipated Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party will take place on select nights starting August 25, 2025, exclusively at Disney California Adventure Park. This separate-ticketed, after-hours event has become a fan-favorite tradition for its immersive Halloween atmosphere, shorter attraction wait times, and exclusive entertainment. Guests attending the bash can look forward to: Interactive Treat Trails led by iconic Disney villains, offering candy and clever character interactions. 'Villains Grove' , a mesmerizing walkthrough experience at the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, where guests explore enchanted scenes drenched in lights, sound, and shadow. The return of 'Mickey's Trick & Treat' , a family-friendly stage show ideal for younger guests. Spellbinding character sightings, hauntingly fun photo ops, and themed merchandise exclusive to the event. Ticket Information: Magic Key holder presale begins June 25, 2025 , no earlier than 9 a.m. PT. General public sales open June 27, 2025, also no earlier than 9 a.m. PT. Due to high demand and limited availability, tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash are expected to sell out quickly. Halloween Time Across Disneyland Resort Outside of the special event nights, guests visiting during Halloween Time can enjoy festive offerings throughout both theme parks: Disneyland Park: The fan-favorite Haunted Mansion Holiday returns, seamlessly blending Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington and his crew from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas take over the classic attraction. Halloween Screams , a nighttime projection show on Main Street, U.S.A., and Sleeping Beauty Castle, returns with dazzling visuals and musical moments. On weekend nights, the show includes a fireworks finale. Seasonal decorations deck the park, with the giant Mickey pumpkin photo op on Main Street returning as a popular must-see for guests. Character meet-and-greets feature Mickey, Minnie, and friends in their Halloween costumes. Disney California Adventure Park: Cars Land transforms into 'Radiator Screams' , where attractions like Mater's Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi's Honkin' Haul-O-Ween get a spooky twist. Buena Vista Street is adorned with vintage Halloween décor, and the Headless Horseman looms over the entrance in a dramatic statue installation. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! becomes Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark each evening, sending guests on a pulse-pounding adventure with Rocket Raccoon. Beyond the Parks The Halloween spirit extends throughout the Disneyland Resort, including the Downtown Disney District and the Disneyland Hotel area, which will also feature fall-themed décor, seasonal food and beverage options, and limited-time merchandise. Whether you're indulging in pumpkin-flavored treats, capturing memories with favorite characters in festive attire, or braving a thrilling attraction overlay, Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort in 2025 promises a season packed with magical moments and spooky surprises. Stay tuned to and the official Disneyland app for the latest updates on entertainment, dining, and ticket availability. Clint Gamache is the owner of ThrillGeek. He started ThrillGeek to share his love of theme/amusement parks and pop culture with the world. You can find him at Halloween Horror Nights. Also, be sure to follow him on Twitter/X, Instagram @iamcg83
Yahoo
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disneyland Resort Announces New Park Attractions, Plans to Close One
Disneyland Resort Announces New Park Attractions, Plans to Close One originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Disneyland Resort shared future plans to build a 'Coco'-themed ride and 'Avatar' experience and close 'Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!' ride in Disney California Adventure park in a report new experiences will double the size of the Avengers Campus, according to the posting. The resort also plans to build a new parking structure and transportation hub with 6,000 parking spots, shuttle and rideshare areas, security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way. These expansion plans intend to improve parking and traffic flow throughout the resort area. Disney aims to begin the multi-year construction in fall of ride inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' 'Coco' will be constructed near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, which are currently mainly backstage areas. The Avatar experience will be built in part of the current Hollywood Backlot area. The resort explained that these additions are part of a future expansion plan.'These enhanced parking, transit, and arrival offerings are the first step in our next phase of construction, creating the infrastructure necessary to prepare for future growth and to welcome more guests as new experiences are added,' Senior Manager of Disneyland public relations Kelsey Lynch wrote in the report said more details and construction timelines will be shared in the future.'This is just the beginning of exciting growth here at Disneyland Resort, and we look forward to sharing more about all of these projects in the future' Lynch wrote.'Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!' will close in early 2026. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Disneyland Resort Announces New Park Attractions, Plans to Close One
Disneyland Resort Announces New Park Attractions, Plans to Close One originally appeared on L.A. Mag. Disneyland Resort shared future plans to build a 'Coco'-themed ride and 'Avatar' experience and close 'Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!' ride in Disney California Adventure park in a report new experiences will double the size of the Avengers Campus, according to the posting. The resort also plans to build a new parking structure and transportation hub with 6,000 parking spots, shuttle and rideshare areas, security screening, and dedicated access for traffic off of Disney Way. These expansion plans intend to improve parking and traffic flow throughout the resort area. Disney aims to begin the multi-year construction in fall of ride inspired by Pixar Animation Studios' 'Coco' will be constructed near Paradise Gardens Park and Pixar Pier, which are currently mainly backstage areas. The Avatar experience will be built in part of the current Hollywood Backlot area. The resort explained that these additions are part of a future expansion plan.'These enhanced parking, transit, and arrival offerings are the first step in our next phase of construction, creating the infrastructure necessary to prepare for future growth and to welcome more guests as new experiences are added,' Senior Manager of Disneyland public relations Kelsey Lynch wrote in the report said more details and construction timelines will be shared in the future.'This is just the beginning of exciting growth here at Disneyland Resort, and we look forward to sharing more about all of these projects in the future' Lynch wrote.'Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue!' will close in early 2026. This story was originally reported by L.A. Mag on Jun 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
