Disneyland Paris is preparing for a spectacular end to 2026, with the return of the Disney Halloween Festival followed by the annual Disney Enchanted Christmas celebrations across both Disney Parks.
The Halloween season will run from September 26 through November 1, 2026, before Disneyland Paris transforms once again for the holiday season from November 7, 2026, through January 6, 2027.
From September 26, guests will be invited to celebrate Halloween alongside Mickey Mouse and his friends, Disney Villains and a host of Disney Characters, with Disneyland Park receiving a range of new seasonal decorations and entertainment.
One of the highlights will be the return of Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, the popular Halloween cavalcade featuring four floats and a cast of Disney Characters. Daisy Duck will lead the procession, followed by characters including Clarabelle Cow and Horace Horsecollar, before Mickey brings the cavalcade to a spectacular conclusion aboard Mickey’s Manor of Illusions.
The 2026 season will also introduce new looks for Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Daisy. The characters will welcome guests at the entrance to Disneyland Park in Victorian-inspired Halloween costumes, with Mickey appearing as a mystical count, Minnie as a witch, Donald as a vampire and Daisy as a bat.
Halloween decorations will also receive a significant update, particularly along Main Street, U.S.A., where around 40 new pumpkins, 170 Mickey-inspired candles and Victorian-style garlands will contribute to a new spooky atmosphere. New Art Deco stained-glass windows featuring Disney Villains including Maleficent and Ursula will also be installed at Main Street Station.
Across the park, guests will be able to encounter Disney Villains including Cruella, Maleficent, Jafar, the Queen of Hearts and Dr. Facilier. Jack Skellington and Sally from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will also return.
In Frontierland, The Lucky Nugget Saloon will once again become The Unlucky Nugget Saloon, inspired by Phantom Manor. For 2026, the experience will extend upstairs, with new decorations and artwork inspired by the attraction's iconic portraits, alongside a reimagined menu.
The Halloween celebrations will culminate on October 31, when Disneyland Paris will host a special program running until 11 p.m., featuring exclusive Character Encounters, a special fireworks show and treat distribution courtesy of M&M’S. It will also be the only opportunity during the year for guests of all ages to visit Disneyland Paris in costume.
Just days after the conclusion of the Halloween season, Disneyland Paris will begin its Disney Enchanted Christmas celebrations.
For the first time, Christmas will extend into World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World, marking the first holiday season in the newly opened kingdom of Arendelle.
From November 7, guests will discover World of Frozen transformed with Christmas decorations inspired by Scandinavian traditions. Nordic details will appear throughout the village of Arendelle, while a Christmas tree will welcome guests at the entrance to the land.
Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff will join the celebrations, with new seasonal entertainment bringing the spirit of Christmas to the kingdom.
Several times each day, guests will be able to enjoy The Arendelle Carolers, an approximately 15-minute musical celebration featuring Olaf and a Christmas carol choir. Anna and Elsa will then join the festivities as songs from Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, including “Ring in the Season” and “When We’re Together,” fill the area, accompanied by falling snow.
Guests will also be able to experience Ring in the Season with Anna and Elsa, a seven-minute celebration taking place several times a day at Arendelle Bay.
The Christmas experience will continue throughout the village, where guests can meet members of the Arendelle community, including Oaken, Mossie and, for the first time, Kristoff.
World of Frozen will also feature seasonal food offerings inspired by the flavors of the Far North, while Arendelle Boutique will offer an exclusive collection of souvenirs alongside products inspired by Scandinavian craftsmanship.
While Christmas expands into Disney Adventure World for the first time, Disneyland Park will continue its long-running holiday traditions.
Main Street, U.S.A. will once again be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with festive decorations and the iconic 24-metre-high Christmas tree.
The popular Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade will return, featuring Mickey Mouse and his friends alongside Disney Characters dressed in their finest festive attire. Thousands of lights will illuminate the parade floats as they make their way through the park.
Guests will also have opportunities to meet Santa Claus and Disney Characters throughout the destination, while seasonal entertainment will include Let’s Sing Christmas!, featuring Mickey, Minnie and their friends performing Christmas favorites.
Seasonal food and merchandise will also return across the resort, with restaurants, Gourmet Chalets, Disney Hotels and shops offering festive treats, gifts and exclusive holiday collections.
Be sure to stick with Disney Park News Blog for all of the latest Disney Parks news & updates.
