In a photo from Mater’s Jingle Jamboree at Disney California Adventure Park, a sign reading "Tow Mater" is adorned with a Santa Claus hat and festively wrapped garlands. The background showcases an afternoon sky with trees.

Disney Festival of Holidays Brings Seasonal Delights and Live Entertainment to Disney California Adventure

By Cecilia Sarantopoulos

The holidays are a feast for the senses at Disney California Adventure Park. This year’s Disney Festival of Holidays celebration, which runs from November 15, 2024, through January 6, 2025, highlights a diverse season of celebrations with fresh experiences and culinary delights, giving you plenty of reasons to visit. Ready to unwrap some holiday fun? Let’s dive into some of the sights, sounds, and specialties you can look forward to.

The Festive Food Marketplaces spread throughout the park transform Disney California Adventure into a culinary wonderland, offering delectable holiday-inspired treats that celebrate traditions from across California. A standout this year? The Sticky Toffee Pudding Macaron—a bite that pairs the pastry’s traditional crispy shell with vanilla buttercream, date cake, and salted toffee sauce.

Pro Tips:

Stop by multiple Festive Food Marketplaces to create your own festive feast.

Grab a Sip and Savor Pass—it’s the perfect way to indulge in many of the festive flavors of the season!

A photo featuring a plate with a holiday-themed, milk-chocolate macaron in the shape of Mickey Mouse’s head, smiling. Pinecones and pine tree leaves are arranged around the sides.

Of course, the holidays wouldn’t be complete without seasonal entertainment featuring beloved characters from the worlds of Disney. This year’s live entertainment includes Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season, a brand-new street performance set outside the Paradise Gardens Arch, celebrating community and family.

Mirabel, the beloved protagonist from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto, brings the story of the Madrigal family to life with beloved songs from the film, colorful costumes, and heartwarming messages. It’s a perfect opportunity to sing along to favorites including “The Family Madrigal,” while reveling in the holiday spirit.

Over on Buena Vista Street, the holidays meet the vibrant energy of Coco in a new, interactive street performance by the Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland, including an appearance by Miguel himself. A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! seamlessly blends the magic of Coco with festive holiday cheer, showcasing bilingual live songs that celebrate both the season and the beloved film.

In a photo from the A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!performance at Disney California Adventure, the mariachi group Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland is joined by Miguel from Pixar Animation Studios’ Coco. They wear traditional mariachi attire in red and green, while neon blue and purple lights illuminate the performance. The background features trees and a dark sky.

The holiday season transforms Disney California Adventure into a dazzling wonderland of festive decor. At the heart of it all, Cars Land steals the spotlight with its holiday makeover, where even the tiniest details—like tire-shaped Christmas trees—add to the magic. Strolling through Radiator Springs feels just like stepping into a holiday postcard come to life.

In a photo of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure, a garland decorated with Christmas lights and a wreath at its center hangs across the entrance. The background features a neon-lit sign that reads “MOTEL,” along with a lit Christmas tree and the mountain peaks of the Radiator Springs Racers ride.

This year, let Disney California Adventure be your holiday headquarters—where festive sights, delightful treats, and seasonal entertainment come together to create unforgettable memories.