JUST ANNOUNCED: Dates for 2026 Events at Disneyland

We have BIG news coming from Disneyland!

Disney just announced all the festival dates at Disneyland during 2026, which is just around the corner — crazy, right?! Looks like it’s time to start booking that Disneyland vacation. Let’s take a look at all the details that Disney has put out.

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2026 Festivals and Limited-Time Celebrations at Disneyland

• Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (January 23rd to February 22nd): Next year is the year of the horse, and Horace Horsecollar will make appearances during this festival that honors Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions. Mickey and Minnie will return wearing Korean-inspired outfits, along with several other Disney characters that will debut all-new outfits with representations of Vietnamese and Chinese attire. Guests will also have the chance to meet a character from Pixar Animation’s Turning Red!
• Celebrate Gospel (February 20th to 21st and February 27th to 28th): This uplifting annual concert will move to Downtown Disney District for two weekends full of performances by community choirs in Southern California and featuring headlining talent Hezekiah Walker (February 21st) and Yolanda Adams (February 28th).
• Anaheim Ducks Day (February 22nd): This fan-favorite experience features appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players and Wild Wing, hockey-themed entertainment and activities, photo opportunities, and more.

• Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 6th to April 27th): One of our favorite times of the year at Disneyland! You can expect limited-time food offerings, beverage seminars, culinary demos, and family-friendly entertainment.
• Disney On the Yard – Yardfest: Powered by Celebrate Soulfully (June 19th): This community event returns to Downtown Disney for its second year. During the day, join a celebration of the spirit and traditions that may be found at historically Black colleges and universities, along with drum majors and Drum Major Mickey Mouse, accompanied by a drumline.
• D23 Day at Disneyland Resort (August 13th) and Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (August 13th to 16th): The ultimate fan event, D23, is back again in Anaheim next year. This means the return of D23 Day at Disneyland Resort. On top of that, Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party returns for a one-day special event tailored to families with young children at Disney California Adventure — featuring live entertainment, Disney Jr. characters and activities, and fun photo opportunities.

• Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort (August 21st to October 31st): Spooky season is back in August once again, and it will feature seasonal attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and autumnal accoutrements throughout the resort.
• Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (August 21st to November 2nd): The annual celebration of the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día De Los Muertos returns, inspired by the Pixar film we all know and love, Coco.
• Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Begins November 18th): Lastly, the year will end with the most wonderful time of the year. The holidays will feature enchanting décor, jolly entertainment, and festive foods. It will also include the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park.

We’re looking forward to all the fun things coming to Disneyland next year! For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to AllEars.

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Do you have a trip booked for next year? Let us know in the comments!