Disneyland Paris has announced its holiday celebrations will run from November 8, 2025, through January 6, 2026, featuring the first-ever appearance of Mrs. Claus alongside traditional Christmas festivities.
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The theme park’s Christmas program centers around the return of Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade, which previously won the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ Brass Ring Award for “Most Creative Christmas/Holiday Show” in 2022. The parade will feature multiple floats traveling along Main Street, U.S.A., accompanied by Disney characters, princesses, and Santa Claus, with special lighting effects during evening performances.
New Additions and Characters
This year marks the first appearance of Mrs. Claus at the resort, who will share holiday stories with guests. Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” will also appear in winter attire, while other Disney characters including Stitch and Goofy will don Santa costumes. Aurora and Prince Phillip from “Sleeping Beauty” will make daily appearances in the Castle Courtyard.
The park will feature a 24-meter Christmas tree on Main Street, U.S.A., where artificial snow will fall multiple times daily. Evening festivities include a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony beginning November 21, featuring live choir performances and Mickey Mouse character appearances.
Entertainment Programming
The celebration includes several shows throughout the day. “Let’s Sing Christmas!” at Videopolis Theatre features Mickey and Minnie Mouse leading traditional Christmas carols. The “Disney Princesses Holiday Season Celebration” presents a daily musical performance at Sleeping Beauty Castle featuring eight Disney princesses.
New projections will illuminate Main Street, U.S.A. facades during evening hours, while the park’s restaurants and boutiques will carry seasonal decorations and merchandise
Dining and Merchandise
The resort will operate 11 seasonal food chalets across both parks, offering festive dining options. Holiday-themed merchandise includes character plush toys, ornaments, and Belle’s winter cape, available at various park locations.
Hotel Accommodations
Disneyland Hotel will feature Christmas-themed accommodations with a replacement show for “La Troupe Royal Disney” featuring new characters called The Keeper of Time and The Light of Winter. The hotel will offer themed dining at the Royal Banquet Buffet Restaurant and special menus for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
New Year’s Celebration
The resort will conclude its holiday season with New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, 2025, featuring DJ parties in themed areas and midnight fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle.
All activities and character appearances are subject to availability, with daily updates provided through the official Disneyland Paris mobile application. Subscribe to AirMagique for more news and updates.
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