Disney Enchanted Christmas will start at Disneyland Paris on November 8, 2025, and continue through January 6, 2026. This celebration of Christmas is full of merry magic, decorations, entertainment, merchandise, hotel experiences, and more! There will even be a magical New Year’s Eve celebration!
Disneyland Park
At Disneyland, guests will get to have memorable encounters with Santa Claus. This year, for the first time, Mrs. Claus will also be on hand. Bell, in her winter dress from Beauty and the Beast, will also be making appearances. In Town Square, the beautiful Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be making its return. This will be brought to life by a live choir that is joined by Mickey and friends. Festive enchantment will fill every corner of the park!
One of the highlights of the season is Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade. This is a vibrant celebration that is full of light and emotion. The spirit of Christmas will be shining throughout Disneyland in its boutiques, restaurants, and beyond to its hotels. This includes the Disneyland Hotel, where guests of all ages will be able to experience a royal holiday dream. The season will end on a high note as guests can ring in the New Year in an atmosphere that is full of magic on December 31, 2025.
Holiday Decorations and Experiences
There will be many different decorations and experiences to be found throughout Disneyland Paris for Disney Enchanted Christmas. When entering Disneyland Paris, a 24-metre-high Christmas tree will tower over Main Street, U.S.A. In the same area, snow will fall multiple times a day as guests make their way down Main Street to Sleeping Beauty Castle. Once a day in the Castle Courtyard, Aurora and Prince Phillip will be making an appearance. Other characters will also be around to meet throughout the day.
Some classic Disney characters will also be donning Santa suits! For instance, Stitch and Goofy are slated to play dress up in the spirit of the season. Of course, Santa Claus will also be on hand at Disneyland Paris to hear Christmas gift wishes. Mrs. Claus will also be appearing for the first time at Disneyland Paris. She will be at Disneyland Paris, ready to share her heartwarming holiday stories.
Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade returns again to delight guests this year. This legendary parade is the 2022 winner of the prestigious Brass Ring Award for “Most Creative Christmas/Holiday Show.” This was bestowed by the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA). The parade includes multiple floats with exhilarating music, along with Mickey Mouse and friends, Disney Princesses, and of course, Santa Claus. At night, the parade will light up and add even more magic and merriment as it glows through the park.
In the afternoon, Let’s Sing Christmas! will be found at the Videopolis Theatre. This is a musical that features Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney Friends. It is also an opportunity to come and sing traditional Christmas carols, including Little Santa Claus or Jingle Bells.
Disney Princesses Holiday Season Celebration will bring fairy tales to life as Disney Princesses gather for this enchanting show. At the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle, this celebration includes a magical waltz with Mulan, Cinderella, Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Ariel, and Snow White will delight fans of all ages once a day.
As evening falls, the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place in Town Square. This magical moment includes a live choir of harmonious voices along with appearances from Mickey and Friends. As day turns to night, the facades of Main Street, U.S.A., will also come to life with festive projections and envelop guests in the spirit of the season.
Festive Food Offerings
Disney Enchanting Christmas is a great time for food enthusiasts to enjoy Disneyland Paris. There will be a wide range of foods found at restaurants and bars throughout both parks, Disney Village, and the hotels. One place that is great for getting warm and cosy while enjoying a delicious meal is in one of the 6 Chalets Gourmet at Place de Rémy and Rue de Paris in Walt Disney Studios Park. Another option is the 5 Chalets Gourmet at Fantasyland at Disneyland Park. The park’s restaurants will also have comforting, gourmet creations that include festive touches that enhance the traditional flavors of the season. This is ideal for sharing with family and friends in the spirit of Christmas.
Christmas Merchandise
There will also be a wide range of Christmas merchandise that is perfect for presents to put under the Christmas tree or on the holiday table.
Some of the merchandise that was highlighted by Disneyland Paris includes Mickey and Minnie plush toys in festive outfits, a Mickey candy cane bubble wand, and exclusive Disneyland Paris merchandise like Mickey and Minnie ornaments. There is also a Loungefly bag that features Mickey with a sack full of gifts, and even Bell’s winter outfit cape! This goes perfectly with a new red sequin Minnie Ear Headband featuring Mickey icons. There will be no shortage of gifts and souvenirs to choose from during the holidays at Disneyland Paris.
There will also be some Christmas decor available to light up the table during the holiday season. This includes a fairytale table runner that features Sleeping Beauty Castle, an elegant Yule log dish, and a cinnamon-scented candle.
A great place to stop at Disneyland Paris to find holiday merchandise is La Boutique du Château. This is found inside Sleeping Beauty Castle and is open all year long, and has festive merchandise to be enjoyed during every season.
A Royal Family Christmas at Disneyland Hotel
The Disneyland Hotel, in front of Disneyland, will be showcasing traditional Christmas décor and will be offering a heartwarming family experience during the holidays. A show will replace La Troupe Royal Disney in the lobby and feature the appearance of The Keeper of Time and The Light of Winter. This is a magical moment that will transport guests into the heart of Christmas storytelling. It promises to be both enchanting and funny.
There will also be a new exclusive ornament found in the hotel store that is inspired by Nutcracker Mickey. It will be available in Disneyland Hotel’s signature colors. For children, My Royal Dream will transform them into beautiful princesses or gallant princes through a selection of makeup, hairstyle, manicures, costumes, and magical accessories.
Disneyland Hotel will also offer refined Christmas-inspired dining, with themed desserts. This will be found at the Royal Banquet Buffet Restaurant. There will also be exclusive drinks available at Fleur de Lys Bar for the season. On top of that, for both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve there will be festival menus available.
Throughout Disneyland Paris, all Disney Hotels will be beautifully decorated for the season. Each will offer a unique seasonal atmosphere that is in harmony with the spirit of the season.
New Year’s Eve at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris will celebrate New Year’s Eve with a magical and festive celebration. This will include Disney characters showing up for some unforgettable moments and memories. At midnight, fireworks will light up the night sky above Sleeping Beauty Castle to make for an unforgettable close to 2025 and opening of 2026!
More information about Disneyland Paris and Disney Enchanted Christmas can be found at disneylandparis.com.
What do you think of the Christmas and New Year’s offerings at Disneyland Paris? Have you experienced them before? Are you going to this year? What are you most excited about? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
