Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse debut new holiday outfits at Disneyland park at Disneyland Resort. The holiday season runs November 13, 2026, through January 6, 2027.
The Main Street, U.S.A., outfits take inspiration from holiday travel and a wintry alpine gathering. For the first time, characters in Mickey’s Toontown also wear special holiday apparel and accessories.
Where can you meet Santa?
Santa meets guests through December 24, 2026, including at the new Mickey’s Toontown Trolley Barn location.
The Junior Woodchucks have decorated the barn with handmade, scouting-inspired decorations. Stockings honor Huey, Dewey, Louie, and other characters from Donald Duck comics and DuckTales.
At Disney California Adventure park, Santa stops at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail. The trail features games, festive activities, and a search for brightly colored presents.
Hotel visits run November 26 through that date. Santa’s hotel stops include Disneyland Hotel, Pixar Place Hotel, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
From December 25, 2026, through January 7, 2027, Santa Goofy may appear at the trail and Toontown Trolley Barn.
California Adventure shows and character stops
Disney Festival of Holidays includes these character performances:
- Mickey’s Happy Holidays: A daily procession featuring the Holiday Toy Drummers, Disney friends, and Pixar characters.
- Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season: A returning street performance at Paradise Gardens Park on select days. Songs include “Surface Pressure” and “We Don’t Talk About Bruno.”
- A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!: An evening street performance at Carthay Circle on select days. Miguel joins the musicians for stories and bilingual holiday songs.
- Disney ¡Viva Navidad!: A daily celebration in Hollywood Land featuring live music, specialty dishes, and character appearances. Mirabel meets guests, with other Madrigal family members appearing on select days.
- Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party: José Carioca, Panchito, and Donald Duck appear on select days. Folklórico dancers, mariachis, and Brazilian samba dancers join them.
Mickey’s Happy Holidays features:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Joy
- Mr. & Mrs. Incredible
- Frozone
- Woody
- Jessie
- Bo Peep
On Buena Vista Street, classic characters wear retro-inspired winter outfits. In Cars Land, Mater sports a giant Santa hat.
Other holiday character sightings around the park include:
- Mickey Mouse
- Minnie Mouse
- Goofy
- Donald Duck
- Daisy Duck
- Carl Fredricksen
- Russell
- Dug
- Nick Wilde
- Judy Hopps
New for the season, Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! gets a holiday version in Avengers Campus. Guests may encounter Deadpool and Star-Lord near Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: BREAKOUT! Peter Quill’s boom box supplies the songs.
Disneyland parades, parties and photo spots
Jack Skellington and Sally meet at New Orleans Square’s Royal Courtyard through December 24. Jack begins wearing holiday attire November 27.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade returns along Main Street, U.S.A., with reindeer, toy soldiers, and dancing gingerbread cookies. Featured characters include:
- Buzz Lightyear and Woody
- Green Army Patrol and Jessie
- Anna, Elsa, and Olaf
- Pluto
- Belle and Beast
- Snow White and The Prince
- Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip
- Cinderella and Prince Charming
The Disney Holiday Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace features holiday music and character appearances onstage:
- Chip ’n’ Dale
- Goofy
- Pluto
- Clarice
- Clarabelle
- Horace Horsecollar
- Marie
- Berlioz
- Toulouse
Find select character locations and performance schedules in the Disneyland app.
Holiday character dining
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and Disneyland Hotel host holiday buffets with seasonal food and costumed characters. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
Storytellers Cafe hosts Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party breakfast and brunch November 16, 2026, through January 3, 2027. Disney friends wear festive colors and plaid fabrics. Guests can wear pajamas, too.
The restaurant will also host Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast for dinner.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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