Holidays Events at Disney Resorts

Holiday Events begin Nov 13, 2009 to January 3, 2010. Sleeping Beauty's iconic castle is transformed in a Winter Wonderland. Thousands of shimmer icicle lights and glistening snow transform this castle into a sight to behold. "A Christmas Fantasy" Parade is held twice a day with Mickey and Minnie skating on a an icy pond, Goofy decorating a gingerbread house and Santa Claus making their appearance. Around 5pm, watch the Wintertime Enchantment Holiday Lighting. At 9:25pm, the night sky bursts into a spectacle of color and falling snow in the " Believe...In Holiday Magic" Fireworks Spectacular (9:25pm). Don't miss the Haunted Mansion's makeover into "The Nightmare Before Christmas". The graveyard is covered in snow and jack-o-lanterns come alive. Sandy Clasw's coffinsleigh hangs eriely on the roof and madcap Madame Leota's 13 Days of Christmas Seance is sure to give you the spooks. It's a small world is decked out to display the unique holiday traditions of different nations with children around the world singing interpretations of beloved holiday songs. At Fronierland, you'll find Santa and his reindeer. For Christmas dinner reservations, call a month to two weeks in advance. Make reservations for Disneyland restaurants by phone at 714-781-3463.

On select night days in November and December, get a glimpse into Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (requires a special ticket to attend) which features enchanted Castle Dream Lights on Cinderalla's Castle, Michey's Once Upon A Christmastime Parade with Santa, A holiday fireworkds extravaganza, live entertainment from featuring Disney Characters, Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa, and a snow fall on Main Street. Popular places for Christmas Dinner in Magic Kingdom: Liberty Tree Tavern, Cinderalla's Royal Table.

During the holidays, Epcot is transformed into an International display of festive Yuletide traditions. The Candlelight Processional is a special holiday event held every night at the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot. The sounds of the season are rung in with a 50 piece archestra and a massive choir. Candlelight Dinner Packages include dinner and gauranteed seating at the processiional and pre-arranged fireworks viewing.

From Nov 10, 2009 to Jan 4, 2010, Hollywood Studios bursts into a dazzling display of lights in the "Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights". Entire buildings and twirling carousels are blanketed in multi-colored lights. The lights are dynamically choreographed to traditional holiday music. On some nights, the show ends with snow flurries.

During the Holiday season, watch street performers and Latin, Jazz and Pop performers caroling to beloved holiday songs. Watch Toy Soldier stiltwalkers and visit Santa.

Nov 27, 2009 to Jan 4, 2010 Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade is a musical event with larger than life animal puppets. Mickey and his friends ring in the holidays with song and dance.