The holidays are back at Disneyland Resort with plenty of fun, food, and merch

Category: Activities, Performances, & Events
Category: Travel

Celebrate the 2024 holidays at Disneyland Resort. Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure have plenty of fun things to see, do, buy, and eat. 

And yes, they have plenty of Chanukah merchandise as well as Christmas items.

Disney California Adventure

There is a Sip and Savor Pass available in either 4 or 8 item options. They are digital so there are no more tags to click off. Simply present the pass when ordering at one of the several areas around the park at the Festival of Holidays.

The pass is then scanned and the remaining number of items are printed on the receipt so you can keep track of how many more goodies you can order. And believe me, there are plenty of items available on the Sip and Savor Pass.

Take advantage of the many sweet and savory items at the marketplace. They are only available during the Festival of Holidays so this is the time to try something new.

Just a quick recommendation: I was pleased the Kugel Mac and Cheese was back again this year. And yes, I had to get it again. It’s delicious.

Viva Navidad

Also in the park is a new street party outside the Paradise Gardens Arch. “Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season” is a colorful and musical show featuring the characters from Encanto. It’s an upbeat and happy show for the whole family.

In the evenings catch “A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegria de Disneyland and Miguel.” Yes, little Miguel from Coco joins the fun with his guitar as everyone delights in the music of a Mariachi Christmas. Unlike Miguel’s appearances in the park in the past he is real and not a puppet. That is a fun aspect for fans of the film and of little Miguel.

Disneyland Park

At Disneyland there are also several delicious items created especially for the holiday season. Plus there are things to purchase as well. The Holiday Wreath Cake looks especially enticing this year.

Guests can take home a holidays 2024 Disneyland spirit jersey or special holiday ears. And check out the novelties for your home decorating too.

The Country Bears Barbecue Jamboree is a delicious place to tempt your taste buds. Stop by to check out all their savory items.

 

 

Downtown Disney and The Disneyland Hotels

Yes, it’s unique to see snow in Southern California outside of Disneyland Park, but this year guests at Downtown Disney will be able to catch a snow moment by Splitsville.

There is a cute Chip and Dale ornament game that guests can join. Find the clues and collect a special gift.

The Disneyland Hotel has a Broken Spell Lounge and a Holiday Pop Up Bar. This is a festive locale for visitors to the resort.

The Grand California once again has a giant tree and a mouth-watering gingerbread display. And in there is a holiday party in the Storyteller’s Cafe. Guests can also purchase special novelties and the Mickey Gingerbread Cookies that are offered in the park. If you have a craving for a Mickey Gingerbread Cookie, you do not have to go back into the park. They’re now available in the hotel. How great is that?

Pixar Place Hotel is a destination everyone will want to go to. There are over 20 specialty trees, each decorated to represent a different Pixar film. Now that’s creative and a must-see for all Pixar fans.

The Disneyland Resort is a fun way to spend the holidays and make memories for your whole family. Whether you go for a day or more, there’s a lot to see, do, eat, and buy. Happy holidays!

 

About the Author

Francine Brokaw has been covering all aspects of the entertainment industry for over 30 years. She also writes about products and travel. She has been published in national and international newspapers and magazines as well as Internet websites. She has written her own book, Beyond the Red Carpet The World of Entertainment Journalists, is the entertainment correspondent for Good Day Orange County, and has her own TV show, Beyond the Red Carpet, on Village Television in Orange County. She is a longstanding member of the Television Critics Association and is accredited by the MPAA.

Mickey and Minnie photo: Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort