Hallmark and Disney fans have a lot to be thankful for this holiday season. In 2026, a new Hallmark holiday film will be arriving that sees the Hallmark Channel teaming up with Walt Disney World Resort. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will be this all-new holiday movie.
The new film will star Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with Patrick Renna appearing in a cameo role. It will arrive during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event next year. Ahead of that, it will film at Walt Disney World Resort. The script was written by Ryan Landels, who will also be directing.
This film marks the first collaboration between Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World. It will offer plenty of holiday spirit and Disney magic that promises to become an instant classic when it arrives in 2026.
“The partnership between Hallmark and Disney dates back decades, when a shared Kansas City connection and friendship between Hallmark’s founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself led to our first-ever licensed products, including the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “We’re thrilled to expand our relationship beyond the products we create together and onto the screen with this heartwarming and joyful Christmas movie that embodies the very best of both brands.”
Chabert, who will be starring in the new film, appeared at the Magic Kingdom during Hallmark Channel’s broadcast of The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday. Before then, the new film will be filmed on location at Walt Disney World.
“Storytelling is at the heart of both Disney and Hallmark, and that magic shines even brighter during the holidays,” said Sally Conner, VP Global Content. “We’re thrilled that Walt Disney World will serve as the immersive setting for a Hallmark holiday movie highlighting the cheerful festivities of the season. Across our theme parks, resorts, and beyond, countless unique stories unfold and new memories are made every day with our guests. This film is a wonderful way to share that joy and pixie dust with fans everywhere.”
About Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True
Along with the announcement about this new Hallmark film over the weekend, the following description was also shared about the movie:
In the film, Lindsey (Chabert) and her extended family head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. But the dream of a jolly holiday gets dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a disastrous first date she recently had, who’s also there on a family trip.
As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to the magic of Walt Disney World, the holiday wish Lindsey made in Cinderella fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.
More Disney and Hallmark on the Way
Next year’s holiday season might seem like a distant dream at this point. However, when it arrives (and the months leading up to it), there will be opportunities to experience the magic with a collection of Disney and Hallmark products that are inspired by the film.
Keep an eye open for greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap, and other unique offerings that will arrive as part of the collaboration between Hallmark and Disney. The full collection will be available next holiday season at select Hallmark Gold Crown stores, Hallmark.com, and other retailers will be announced soon.
Disney has shared that more details about this film and collaboration will be announced in the future. What do you think of what you are hearing about both so far? Are you looking forward to this film? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
