Disneyland® Paris is magical all year round, but during Christmas, it transforms completely. Between November 8 2025 and January 6, 2026, both parks shimmer under a blanket of lights, snow falls gently over Main Street, and Mickey and friends welcome guests in festive finery. Every corner, from Sleeping Beauty Castle to the smallest shop window, sparkles with Christmas spirit.
Expect a season filled with glowing parades, delicious winter menus, carols echoing through the streets, and moments of pure Disney joy that feel straight out of a storybook.
If you’re visiting Paris during the holidays, set aside at least a day to experience Disney® Enchanted Christmas 2025–26. It’s winter magic, the Disney way.
Disneyland® Paris Christmas
🛈 Good To Know
Suggested duration: 1-2 days
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⌚ Opening Hours
Every day from 9:30am
Timings may vary. Check the official calendar before you travel.
New Year’s Eve: Extended hours with fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle
🤩 Highlights
Mickey's Dazzling Christmas Parade!
Magical Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
Let’s Sing Christmas! musical show
Disney Princesses Holiday Celebration at Sleeping Beauty Castle
Mrs. Claus’s debut and new festive dining menus
📍 Address
Bd de Parc,
77700 Coupvray,
France
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What makes Disneyland® Paris so special during Christmas?
Main Street Snowfall & Décor
Every few minutes, snowflakes drift through the air while garlands, golden wreaths, and 24-metre Christmas trees light up Town Square. The entire street glows under thousands of LED lights, with subtle festive music layered into the background score.
Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade!
The most cheerful parade of the year, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Disney Princesses, and Santa himself. Floats illuminate after dark, creating a parade of twinkling light and song that runs twice a day.
Magical Christmas Tree Lighting
Held at dusk in Town Square, this ceremony turns the park into a glowing winter postcard. The 78-foot tree lights up to carols and projections while Mickey and Minnie lead the countdown.
“Let’s Sing Christmas!” Show
At Videopolis in Discoveryland, Mickey, Minnie, and friends perform classic carols with live singers and dancers. It’s interactive, charming, and perfect for families.
Festive Food & Markets
Seasonal menus appear at restaurants like Plaza Gardens and Captain Jack’s, while Les Chalets Gourmands (the Christmas market) serves crepes, mulled wine, roasted chestnuts, and gingerbread.
Character Meet-and-Greets
Meet Santa until Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus for the first time in 2025, and beloved characters in their holiday costumes across both parks.
Plan your Christmas in Disneyland® Paris
Book tickets in advance
Christmas is one of Disneyland Paris’ busiest seasons. Tickets aren’t sold at the gate, so secure them online early. Special dates such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve sell out fastest.
Check show timings
Parades, tree lightings, and shows have fixed schedules that vary by day. Download the Disneyland Paris App for real-time updates, queue times, and character locations.
Stay the night
Disney hotels become part of the celebration, with garlands, music, and special dining menus. Staying overnight gives you early access to the parks during Disney Magic Hours, when queues are shortest.
Choose your mode of travel
- By Train: Marne-la-Vallée / Chessy Station (2-minute walk from the parks)
- By Shuttle: Direct transfers available from central Paris and major airports
- By Car: 32km from Paris via A4 motorway; paid parking available
- You can also head to Disneyland® Paris via road, train or the Disneyland® Paris shuttle. You can choose your Disneyland® Paris ticket that includes a train ticket, or even the shuttle ticket.
Christmas in Disneyland® Paris - Ticket options
Needless to say, Christmas is one of the most popular times to visit Disneyland® Paris and tickets sell out like hot cakes. Make sure you grab yours much in advance.
What’s happening in Disneyland® Paris this Christmas
1A Twinkling Wonderland
Stroll through streets decked in snow-white garlands, poinsettias, and flickering lights. Expect light snowfall, carols, and live musicians throughout the day.
2Magical Christmas Tree Lighting
Town Square glows as the 24-metre Christmas tree lights up with music, projections, and appearances by Mickey, Minnie, and Santa.
3Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade!
The evening highlight, featuring illuminated floats and characters in glittering costumes. The parade ends at Sleeping Beauty Castle under a shower of lights.
4Musical show “Let’s Sing Christmas!”
A carol-filled celebration with Mickey, Minnie, and friends performing live. Audience participation makes it extra fun for families.
5Meet Disney Characters and Santa
Capture photos with your favourite Disney friends and visit Santa’s chalet before he begins his worldwide journey.
6Special Surprises
The characters you love from Disney are excited to show you the Christmas gifts they have prepared for you and your friends and family. Be on the lookout for special surprises that will make your Disney Enchanted Christmas the merriest Christmas ever. Expect pop-up performances, new festive merchandise, and small magical moments - Mrs. Claus appears for the first time this year!
7Have a very yummy Christmas!
The time has come to gather around the table and enjoy Disneylicious specialities to celebrate Christmas. Warm up with quick-bites, dining specials, tasty treats and comforting drinks, all with winter flavours, in the Disney® Parks and Disney® Hotels. There's even a winter market – Les Chalets Gourmands – the perfect setting for a festive foodie family get-together.
8Christmas gifts!
Browse limited-edition ornaments, apparel, and festive Mickey & Minnie plush toys, perfect mementos to take home. What could make Christmas more magical than adding a little Disney sparkle to your celebrations at home? And since you're already in the perfect place for some extra special gifts, why not pick up something for your loved ones (or yourself)?
Disneyland® Paris Christmas
Where to stay
A Disney® Hotel is a magical Christmas stay that won't be forgotten. Here, sparkling decorations line the corridors and beyond, transporting you and your nearest and dearest into the most spectacular time of year.
Take a trip to New York City, while in Disneyland® Paris, and live the high life at this 4-star hotel that makes you feel like you're in Manhattan.
Let the Disney Newport Bay Club's distinctive lighthouse guide you and your crew to a 4-star holiday in which elegant simplicity awaits at every turn.
This lovely retreat at the edge of Lake Disney is just a short walk from the Disney Parks, and it's surrounded by lush pines and sequoias.
This charming and colorful attraction will make you feel like you're on Route 66, in the American Southwest, and inside a Disney Pixar Cars movie.
Disneyland® Paris Christmas opening hours
From November 8 2025 to January 6 2026, Disneyland Paris opens daily at 9:30am. Closing times vary seasonally. On New Year’s Eve, parks remain open past midnight for fireworks and special entertainment.
Tips for a magical Christmas at Disneyland® Paris
- Book dining reservations well in advance - Christmas dinners at Plaza Gardens and Captain Jack’s fill up quickly.
- Visit the dedicated Christmas boutiques La Boutique du Château and Merlin l’Enchanteur for ornaments and décor.
- Layer up - bring hats, scarves, and gloves to stay warm during night parades.
- For shorter queues with characters, opt for Character Dining at Inventions or Plaza Gardens.
- Use Disney Premier Access for popular rides like Big Thunder Mountain or Peter Pan’s Flight.
- Hotel guests can enter an hour early during Disney Magic Hours, perfect for photos and popular rides.
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before parades for the best viewing spots; near Casey’s Corner gives a full view of Main Street.
Attending Christmas at Disneyland® Paris
Address
Disneyland® Paris is located in
Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
Google Map Directions
Getting There
By Air: Regular flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports
By train: Marne-la-Vallée / Chessy Station (2-minute walk to the parks)
By car: 32km from Paris via A4 motorway; paid parking available
Best Time to Visit
For lighter crowds and cooler weather, plan your trip in mid-November or early January.
If you want to experience the full spectacle with parades and fireworks, visit between Christmas week and New Year’s Eve; but book early as those dates sell out quickly.
Frequently asked questions about Christmas in Disneyland® Paris
Is Disneyland® Paris busy on Christmas Day?
Is Disneyland® Paris busy on Christmas Day?
Is Disneyland® Paris crowded at Christmas?
Is Disneyland® Paris crowded at Christmas?
Do I need a separate ticket for Christmas shows and parades?
Do I need a separate ticket for Christmas shows and parades?
Can I meet Santa at Disneyland® Paris?
Can I meet Santa at Disneyland® Paris?
Are there Christmas-themed rides?
Are there Christmas-themed rides?
Can I bring food and drinks into the park?
Can I bring food and drinks into the park?
Can I refill water bottles inside Disneyland® Paris?
Can I refill water bottles inside Disneyland® Paris?
Do fireworks happen every night?
Do fireworks happen every night?
Can I exit and re-enter the park on the same day?
Can I exit and re-enter the park on the same day?
What should I wear in December?
What should I wear in December?
Can I drink alcohol in Disneyland® Paris?
Can I drink alcohol in Disneyland® Paris?
