Even with the holiday activities all around Los Angeles, the balmy Californian weather can make you forget some of the magic of the winter holidays. Head to Disneyland to be surrounded by tons of holiday cheer, from festive lights decorating the park to a dazzling firework show with a snowy surprise!. Read on to find out what else you can enjoy in the most magical place on earth this winter.
Disney Festival of Holidays
Celebrate cultures around the world with dance, music and other live performances inspired by a wide range of traditions. Some of the shows include:
- Blue13 Dance Company celebrating Diwali with an incredible Bollywood party featuring traditional dances
- Real-life Toy Drummers marching around the park, bringing your childhood to life
- A chance to dance along with Mickey Mouse and his friends with Mickey’s Happy Holidays
- And many more!
Disney ¡Viva Navidad!
Join an exciting street party with the Three Caballeros and their musicians, dancers and giant puppets.
A Christmas Fantasy Parade
Twice daily you’ll find this parade marching down Main Street, with characters like Anna, Olaf and Elsa from Frozen, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and of course, Santa Claus!
“Believe…In Holiday Magic” Fireworks
Every evening at 9:30PM the skies light up with sparkling fireworks and holiday lights on Sleeping Beauty’s Castle. There will even be some Disney magic with snow falling over “it’s a small world”.
This event is really popular, so think to find your perfect viewing spot a few hours before.
Haunted Mansion Holiday
The classic Haunted Mansion is revamped with a holiday makeover from Jack Skellington with special appearances from some of the Nightmore Before Christmas cast, like Sally and Oogie Boogie.
There is so much more to see and experience this winter at Disneyland, look into studying English at EC Los Angeles to combine a trip to this magical place with an English language course!