Experience Christmas magic as Disney Enchanted Christmas comes to life at Disneyland® Paris.
Christmas is closer than you think! On 7 November 2026, Disneyland® Paris receives its festive makeover as Disney Enchanted Christmas comes to life, and this year the magic stretches further than ever. For the very first time, the celebrations are heading to Arendelle in World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World, joining all the twinkling traditions you know and love in Disneyland® Park.
Prepare to share in the merry magic of a wonderful world twinkling like a fairy tale, and take a look at what you can enjoy during this special holiday period:
Santa's Sleigh-Speed Summary
- This year, Disney Enchanted Christmas runs from 7 November 2026 to 6 January 2027 in Disneyland® Park and Disney Adventure World.
- World of Frozen celebrates its very first Christmas, with two new musical celebrations and Kristoff's first-ever meet and greet.
- Santa Claus has a cosy new home inside Disney Clothiers on Main Street, U.S.A.®.
- All the seasonal entertainment is included with your Disney Park ticket, so there's no special event ticket to buy.
- Each Disney Park hosts its own New Year's Eve party on 31 December, with fireworks at the stroke of midnight.
When is Disney Enchanted Christmas 2026?
Disney Enchanted Christmas runs from Saturday 7 November 2026 to Wednesday 6 January 2027. That's two whole months of festive fun, so you can get into the Christmas spirit early, celebrate on the big day itself or welcome 2027 with Mickey and friends.
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are joining the celebrations too! Santa sets off on his big delivery round at Christmas, so plan your visit before the big day if meeting him is high on your wish list.
Disneyland® Paris is open every day of the year, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year's Day, and the Christmas shows, parade and decorations are all included with your Disney Park ticket.
To enjoy the festivities in both Disney Parks, choose a ticket that includes Disneyland® Park and Disney Adventure World. Our guide to which Disneyland® Paris ticket to choose can help.
New for 2026: Christmas in World of Frozen
This is the big one! Christmas is coming to the kingdom of Arendelle for the very first time, and it's every bit as enchanting as you'd hope. The village is dressed in Nordic-inspired garlands and wreaths, inspired by Scandinavian Christmas traditions, with a twinkling Christmas tree welcoming you at the entrance and snow falling over the rooftops.
Here's what to look out for:
- The Arendelle Carolers - A heart-warming musical celebration of around 15 minutes at the foot of North Mountain. Olaf leads a Christmas choir before Queen Anna and Queen Elsa arrive to join in, with songs from Olaf's Frozen Adventure such as "Ring in the Season" and "When We're Together".
- Ring in the Season with Anna and Elsa - A joyful seven-minute celebration on Arendelle Bay, with the two queens in brand-new winter outfits. It takes place several times a day, mostly in the late afternoon.
- Kristoff's first meet and greet - Kristoff joins the festivities for the very first time, and you might spot Oaken and Mossie around the village too.
- Wintry treats and gifts - Comforting dishes inspired by the flavours of the Far North, and Scandinavian-style Christmas souvenirs at Arendelle Boutique.
Our tip: Visit World of Frozen twice if you can! Arendelle looks picture-perfect in the daylight, and even more magical just after dusk, when the village and the tree begin to glow. Find out more in our guide to World of Frozen.
Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade!
The most merrily magical of festive processions, Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade! features the likes of Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy, the Disney Princesses, and even Santa Claus on his sleigh, as they glide down Main Street, U.S.A.® on fabulously festive floats. Dancing sugar canes, gingerbread men and other sweet Yuletide surprises add to the wonderful winter atmosphere as it beams during the day and sparkles at night.
The parade rolls through Disneyland® Park twice a day, including a late-afternoon performance when the floats begin to glitter with thousands of twinkling lights. This parade has won the IAAPA Brass Ring Award for "Most Creative Christmas/Holiday Show" by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, so you definitely won't want to miss it!
Our tip: Grab a hot chocolate and find your spot a little before the parade begins. If you'd like a guaranteed view, Disneyland® Paris offers a reserved viewing area for an extra charge, which you can book in the official Disneyland® Paris app. Parade times are shown in the app on the day of your visit.
Magical Christmas Tree Lighting
Make your way to Town Square, where the Park's giant Christmas tree (24 metres, or 78ft, to be exact) stands proudly at the entrance to Main Street, U.S.A.®. Weighing in at 24 tonnes, dressed with around 1,000 decorations and topped with a luminous star, it lights up many times throughout the day and evening, so you've got plenty of chances to gaze in awe as it's illuminated before your eyes.
If you're watching the day's final performance of Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade!, we'd recommend watching from Town Square for an extra touch of magic! The evening parade stops on Town Square for a special show moment, alongside the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony.
And while we can't promise real snow (although it's been known to happen!), faux snowflakes drift down over Main Street, U.S.A.® several times a day, giving you all the wonder of a white Christmas.
Magical nights in both Disney Parks
The sun sets early in Paris in winter, at around 5pm, which means more twinkling lights and more after-dark magic! Stay on into the evening for a spectacular nighttime show in each Disney Park:
- Disney Tales of Magic in Disneyland® Park - A dazzling 22-minute show with projections stretching from Sleeping Beauty Castle all the way down Main Street, U.S.A.®.
- Disney Cascade of Lights in Disney Adventure World - Fireworks, water effects and drones light up Adventure Bay in a show of around 16 minutes. Drones take to the sky when weather conditions allow.
Our tip: Both shows take place at the same time each evening, so plan two evenings if you'd love to see them both.
Minnie Mouse and Mrs. Claus at Castle Stage
Brand new for 2026, Minnie Mouse and Mrs. Claus are teaming up in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle for an all-new musical celebration (name to be confirmed!), packed with original Christmas songs. Add it to your festive wish list!
"Let's Sing Christmas!"
It's time to make your way to Videopolis Theatre for this all-singing, all-dancing Christmas extravaganza! Get into the Christmas spirit with classic carols and sing along with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy and Clarabelle as they perform in their festive best, several times a day.
The lyrics are shown on screen, so everyone can join in. The show takes place indoors too, making it a lovely way to warm up on a chilly afternoon.
Very Merry Encounters
See the Disney Characters in their festive finery, and have your smiles ready for some selfies in both Disneyland® Park and Disney Adventure World! Here's who to look out for this Christmas:
- Santa Claus in his cosy new home inside Disney Clothiers on Main Street, U.S.A.®, in the run-up to Christmas
- Jack Skellington from Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas at Critter Corral in Frontierland
- Stitch at Videopolis, ready to wish you the happiest of ho, ho, holidays
- Mickey and friends in Town Square, the Disney Princesses on Central Plaza, and Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip in Castle Courtyard
- Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff in World of Frozen
You can even ask Santa to grant your Christmas wishes...what will you ask for? Meeting Santa and Jack Skellington is arranged through a virtual queue, which you can join on the day in the official Disneyland® Paris app once your ticket has been scanned at the park entrance.
Our tip: Link your tickets to the app before you travel, and join the virtual queue as soon as you arrive, as places are snapped up quickly. Character appearances can change, so check the app to see who's out and about. Our guide to how Character meet and greets work at Disneyland® Paris has more top tips.
Christmas at Disney Village®
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration at Disney Village®, which is dressed in brand-new festive decorations for 2026. Look out for new Christmas trees, giant snowflakes inspired by Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters, and new photo spots for your festive family snaps. Selected Cast Members will even be handing out an exclusive Christmas postcard!
The traditional Christmas market creates a magical ending to the year too. If you're staying at one of the Disneyland® Paris hotels, take a stroll through Disney Village® on your way back home for the night and stop by stalls serving up delicious treats including crêpes, gingerbread and roasted chestnuts, plus artisan gifts to take home.
Les Chalets Gourmands
Throughout the Christmas season, head over to La Place de Rémy and Rue de Paris in Disney Adventure World for a winter food festival in cosy wooden chalets, featuring speciality foods from all over France.
Keep your eyes peeled for even more festive treats dotted around both Disney Parks too! Indulge in some cheesy tartiflette, warm up with some roasted chestnuts or a velvety hot chocolate, or satisfy your sweet tooth with a warm crêpe!
A festive feast to remember
Restaurants across both Disney Parks and the Disney Hotels serve festive dishes and seasonal treats throughout the Christmas season.
If you're dreaming of a magical Christmas feast, selected restaurants in the Disney Parks and Disney Hotels serve special set menus on the evening of Christmas Eve, the night the French traditionally celebrate with a big festive meal. On Christmas Day itself, restaurants serve their usual menus, with plenty of seasonal treats to enjoy too.
Our tip: Christmas Eve tables are very popular, so book as early as you can in the official Disneyland® Paris app. You can reserve up to two months before your visit, and if you're staying at a Disney Hotel, you can book up to 12 months ahead, as soon as your stay is confirmed and linked to the app!
Christmas at the Disney Hotels
The magic doesn't have to end when you leave the Disney Parks. Every Disney Hotel gets into the festive spirit with twinkling trimmings and its own Christmas style, making it the perfect place for cosy family moments after a busy day.
For a truly royal Christmas, the 5-star Disneyland® Hotel, right at the entrance to Disneyland® Park, is sprinkled with extra festive magic, with dazzling decorations, merry treats and enchanting entertainment in the lobby.
Staying in a Disney Hotel between 5 November 2026 and 11 January 2027? You can add a Christmas Box to your stay, a gift box delivered to your room with festive souvenirs and surprises themed to your Disney Hotel. It's a wonderful way to surprise your loved ones! You'll find all the details on the official Disneyland® Paris website.
Ring in 2027 at Disneyland® Paris
The festive fun keeps going right up to the stroke of midnight! On 31 December 2026, each Disney Park is hosting its very own New Year's Eve party:
- Disneyland® Park - DJ parties with the Disney Characters, followed by a special fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle at midnight.
- Disney Adventure World - Festive parties across the park's worlds, ending at midnight with a spectacular drone and fireworks show above World of Frozen. Drones appear when weather conditions allow.
The celebrations are included with a Disney Park ticket dated 31 December. New Year's Eve is one of the most popular nights of the year, so book early to secure your place.
Our top tips for Christmas at Disneyland® Paris
- Pick your perfect dates. Weekdays between mid-November and mid-December are a lovely, relaxed time to visit, with the full festive programme in place. Disneyland® Paris prices vary by date, so booking early gives you the widest choice of dates and hotels.
- Give yourself at least two days. Two days means you can enjoy the Christmas celebrations in Disneyland® Park and World of Frozen at a relaxed pace. Our guide on how many days to spend at Disneyland® Paris has more ideas.
- Wrap up warm. Winter in Paris is chilly, with temperatures usually between around 2°C and 10°C. Pack a cosy coat, a hat, gloves and a waterproof layer, and you'll be all set for the evening parade and nighttime shows.
- Download the official Disneyland® Paris app. It's your festive sidekick for showtimes, virtual queues, dining reservations and Character appearances.
- Plan for all weathers. Outdoor shows and parades may be adapted or rescheduled in heavy rain or strong winds, and "Let's Sing Christmas!" at Videopolis Theatre is a cosy indoor favourite whatever the forecast.
- Accessible viewing. Guests with a Disneyland® Paris Priority Card can use dedicated viewing areas for Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade! and Disney Tales of Magic, with up to two companions. Visit City Hall on Main Street, U.S.A.® for details on the day.
- Enjoy your favourite rides as normal. The attractions keep their usual look for Christmas, so you get all the thrills you love with festive magic all around you.
Ready to have a truly unforgettable Christmas? Browse our Disneyland® Paris Tickets and Hotel Packages to book your stay today, or get in touch with our dedicated Disneyland® Paris team on 0800 223 0324 for more information.
