Festival of Holidays Disney California Adventure

The Festival of Holidays ran from November 15th, 2024 to January 6th, 2025.

The Festival of Holidays celebrates holiday traditions around the world with food, beverages, and entertainment.

It’s almost time for the Festival of Holidays!

Festive Food Marketplaces

Various marketplaces offer holiday fare with some twists in flavors and presentations. Special food offerings are also available at Paradise Garden Grill and Sonoma Terrace.

Festival of Holidays

Marketplaces are set up around the park, featuring international food and beverages inspired by traditional holiday foods around the world.

BELOW ARE THE DETAILS FROM THE 2024 FESTIVAL. WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE WHEN 2025 INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE

Here are all the Marketplace booths from 2024:

A Twist on Tradition — Indulge in favorite holiday foods with a twist from this seasonal marketplace.
Brews & Bites — Imbibe tasty brews and delight in savory snacks.
Favorite Things — Try holiday classics infused with a festive kick.
Grandma’s Recipes — Head home for the holidays with time-honored dishes.
Holiday Duets — Harmonize with perfectly paired savory foods.
Making Spirits Bright — Deliver the perfect toast with heartwarming holiday beverages.
Merry Mashups — Savor flavorful cuisine with hearty flair.
Winter Sliderland — Sink your teeth into a savory slider.
Visions of Sugarplums — Make dreams come true with delicious sweets and savory treats.

All the booths are returning from previous years. Sip and Savor Passes will also be available, with an expiration date of January 7th, 2024.

See the 2024 Marketplace menus here!

The Marketplaces are open daily. They are located along the parade corridor between Carthay Circle and the Golden Zephyr.

Merry Mashups

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Festival of Holidays Entertainment

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Live performers and festive menus will also be found in the Pacific Wharf and Paradise Gardens sections of the park, and in Pacific Wharf specifically, children can try out the craft stations and cookie decorating kits that will be available.

The Festival of Holidays is introducing some new entertainment this year! First up is an Encanto-themed show called Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season. Over in Paradise Gardens Park, you can join Mirabel as they tell stories and sing songs about the holiday season.

Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season

Showtimes occur daily at 1:10 PM, 2:10 PM, 3:45 PM, 4:45 PM and 5:45 PM. Be sure to catch it before it goes away on January 6th, 2025!

A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! is another new entertainment offering this year! Miguel from Coco will celebrate the holidays with you and Mariachi Alegría through song and storytelling.

Mirabel’s Gift of the Season | ©Disney

You’ll find this on Buena Vista Street at 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:45 PM, 8:45 PM, and 9:45 PM.

A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría

Here is the rest of the entertainment with showtimes. Four locations around the park have performers that switch out depending on the day. Be sure to check the Disneyland app for the latest times and performers!

Holiday Toy Drummers — 10:15 AM, 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM
Adelaide Pilar Band — 12:40 PM, 1:40 PM, 2:40 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:10 PM, 6:10 PM
Performers at Hollywood Backlot Stage — 4:50 PM, 5:50 PM, 7:15 PM, 8:15 PM
Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting — 4:50 PM
Performers at Hollywood Lounge Stage — 4:15 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:40 PM, 8:40 PM
Paradise Garden Bandstand — 1:40 PM, 2:40 PM, 4:10 PM, 5:10 PM, 6:10 PM
Performers at Paradise Garden Park — 5:15 PM, 6:30 PM
Performers at Sonoma Terrace Stage
Mickey’s Happy Holidays Cavalcade
Meet Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail from November 15th-24th

Also on certain days, you can check out the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party. This includes authentic folklórico dancers, mariachis, Brazilian samba dancers, drummers and incredible 12-foot-tall mojiganga puppets of Santa and Mrs. Claus, and a special appearance by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse! You can find the parties on the following dates, but be sure to check your Disneyland app for the most recent information!

2024: November 16, 17, 23, 24, 30; December 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
2025: January 4, 5

There are several other characters you can meet around the festival, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled!

Festival entertainment takes place in multiple locations throughout the park, including the Pacific Wharf, Paradise Gardens Park, Paradise Garden Bandstand, and the parade corridor.

Festival of Holidays Activities

Craft-making stations celebrate holidays such as Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Three Kings Day.

Santa’s Holiday Visit takes place in the Ahwahnee Circle in the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.

There will be lots more information coming about the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure. This page will be continuously updated as more information becomes available.

Merchandise

Head to Elias & Co. or Festival Gifts to shop this year’s merchandise collection. There’s an assortment of long-sleeved shirts, a Loungefly backpack, and some mugs!