Disneyland Paris Christmas 2024 Festivities
Disney Enchanted Christmas Invites Families And Friends To Enjoy The Most Magical Christmas Ever At Disneyland Paris
DAZZLING DECORATIONS, A SNOWY PARADE AND UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS WITH DISNEY CHARACTERS
DISNEYLAND PARIS WILL OPEN ITS DOORS TO THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS
The destination will don its winter coat, bringing out dazzling decorations, greetings with Santa and iconic Disney characters in festive fashions, as well as enchanting shows including the renamed Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade. This fairytale atmosphere will extend into the parks, stores, restaurants and even the Disney Hotels, especially Disneyland Hotel, which will dress up in the gentlest Yuletide colors to offer kids and grown-ups a royal dream. What’s more, all guests to Disneyland Paris will have the unique opportunity to greet the new year in a magical, festive setting on December 31, 2024.
DECORATIONS AND EXPERIENCES TO CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF THE END-OF-YEAR FESTIVE SEASON
On the way in to Disneyland Park, a majestic 24-meter-high Christmas tree towers over Main Street, U.S.A., adorned by almost 1,000 Christmas ornaments. This central avenue, where snow will fall several times a day, will shine dazzlingly bright, leading guests as far as Sleeping Beauty Castle. Once a day in the Castle Courtyard, children and grown-ups will be able to greet Aurora and her Prince Philip from Disney Animation’s “Sleeping Beauty”, before heading off to meet other beloved Disney characters such as Chip ‘n’ Dale or Winnie the Pooh. Some of these characters – like Stitch, Goofy and Jack Skellington – will even dare to dress up like Santa! And he will most definitely be at Disneyland Paris, listening to last-minute Christmas gift wishes before embarking on his yearly long-haul journey.
The legendary end-of-year Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade – the 2022 winner of the prestigious Brass Ring Award for “Most Creative Christmas/Holiday Show” bestowed by International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) – will be staging its big comeback. Twice daily, several floats will parade along Main Street, U.S.A. to the sound of exhilarating music, accompanied by Mickey Mouse and his friends, Disney Princesses and Santa Claus. Nearly 90 artists, on stage and backstage are dressed in their finest costumes to enhance the wondrous atmosphere of this parade. At nightfall, the parade will light up, adding an extra dash of magic.
After this high-spirited ceremony, it’s time for the musical “Let’s Sing Christmas” staged in Videopolis Theatre and featuring Mickey, Minnie and their friends – an opportunity to come and sing traditional Christmas carols such as Little Santa Claus or Jingle Bells, with lyrics displayed in real-time on-screen. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will be joined this year by a new friend, to kindle a festive Christmas spirit in a cheerfully warm-hearted atmosphere.
Christmas is the ideal time to step inside a fully-fledged fairy tale. And what could be better than admiring Disney Princesses, in their most beautiful dresses greeting guests with an elegant waltz at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle? Aurora, Cinderella, Belle, Tiana, Jasmine, Rapunzel, Ariel and Snow White will amaze kids and grown-ups, once a day, with an enchanting interlude, Disney Princesses Holiday Season Celebration, which will sprinkle a little more magic.
But the magic of Christmas doesn’t end there! Once daily, guests can also watch an exuberant get-together in Town Square, where Mickey, Minnie and their friends, Santa Claus, Horace and Clarabelle will all make appearances and relish a sparkling, high-spirited reunion as well as Disney Animation characters such as Stitch and Pinocchio”!
Just before the nighttime spectacular Disney Illuminations begins, the spirit of Christmas will be celebrated over Sleeping Beauty Castle with the famous Disney Electrical Sky Parade, which has won the Parksmania Award for European Top New Attraction 2024 For this special occasion, the finalewill bathe guests in a festive atmosphere, with Christmas colors lighting up the castle, the famous Nutcrackers, decorated Christmas trees, gifts, and even giant candy canes. Freshly-added scenes will pay tribute to the “it’s a small world” attraction, decked out in winter hues, and also to the North Pole. Indeed, Main Street, U.S.A. will dazzle wonderfully brightly, enhanced by fairytale falls of snow.
ANECDOTES ABOUT DISNEYENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TO SHARE DURING WINTER-HOLIDAY FAMILY MEALS
Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas’ Parade floats are more than six meters high and weigh between 12 and 15 tons.
380 costumes, 3,000 costume pieces, 700 pairs of shoes and 90 hairstyle accessories have been designed for this parade.
Around 8 km (5 miles) of fabric have been used, embroidered and embellished specially for this project on which 200 people have worked for 2 years.
15,000 Christmas balls ornaments will decorate Disneyland Paris.
80 Christmas trees will be installed throughout the resort.
A majestic 24-meter-high Christmas tree (weighing 25 tons), decorated with more than 1,000 ornaments will awe guests as soon as they enter Disneyland Park.
More than 37,000 flowers planted over 4 days by Horticulture teams.
THE MOST MOUTH-WATERING CHRISTMAS EVER
A wide array of culinary specialties awaits food enthusiasts in restaurants and bars, including a chestnut mousse with a blackcurrant insert to share, or a Mickey Mouse-shaped gingerbread. And what could be better than getting warm and cozy while savoring a delicious meal in one of the six Chalets Gourmand located at La Place de Rémy and Rue de Paris in Walt Disney Studios Park, or in the five Chalets Gourmand in Fantasyland at Disneyland Park. They will wow the tastebuds of children and adults, because the Chalets Gourmands are the perfect place to enjoy a Reblochon tartiflette, pretzels or mulled wine.
CHRISTMAS MAGIC AT HOME
With a wide selection of products, designed exclusively by Disneyland Paris’ creative studios, guests are sure to find a present for Christmas. Whether for Disney collectors orfashionista, there’ll be something to suit every taste such as a Loungefly® backpack shaped like Santa’s letter box or Mickey and Minnie plush toys in their festive outfits. This year marks the return of the special Disneyland Paris edition of Monopoly®, featuring a fun blend of theme park and the world’s favorite board game. The entire board, dotted with iconic locations at Disneyland Paris, guests’ favorite attractions and Disney character playing pieces, is sure to lead to hours of fun. And why not lay some Disney-themed gifts underneath the Christmas tree this year? For that, there’s no better place than La Boutique du Château, located in Sleeping Beauty Castle, which is a 100% Christmas store open year-round.
A FAMILY CHRISTMAS FIT FOR ROYALTY AT THE DISNEYLAND HOTEL
A short stroll away from Disneyland Park, the magic of Christmas will come alive at Disneyland Hotel. This royal hotel, with its traditional Christmas décor, offers the most heartwarming family experience imaginable. During the Christmas season, a new show will replace La Troupe Royale Disney in the lobby, featuring the appearance of The Keeper of Time and the Winter Light. This magical moment will transport guests into the heart of Christmas storytelling that is as funny as it is enchanting! The guards will teach young guests the magic words needed to open the magical book of time, releasing the Winter Light, which will illuminate the Christmas tree.
Magic will also embrace the hotel store, with a collection of seasonal products such as an exclusive Christmas ornament depicting the establishment’s best-known design features: the façade, the arabesque emblems, the princess icons, and the legendary clock. Children can also savor a unique experience with My Royal Dream, which will transform them into beautiful princesses or gallant princes through a selection of makeup, hairstyles, manicures, costumes and magical accessories.
Disneyland Hotel will offer refined Christmas-inspired gourmet dining, with themed desserts available at the Royal Banquet Buffet Restaurant, as well as a selection of exclusive drinks at the Fleur de Lys Bar. Festive menus will also be available for both Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
DISNEYLAND PARIS RINGS IN THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE
On December 31st, Disneyland Paris invites guests to bid farewell to 2024 in a unique and festive way, whether with family or friends. The new year will be welcomed with a spectacular fireworks display in Disneyland Park, which will remain open until 1 AM to ring in 2025.
THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS FOR CHILDREN IN HOSPITALS
As part of Disneyland Paris annual tradition, Disney VoluntEARS will come together to bring a touch of Christmas magic to children in hospitals. They will be joined by their families; they will wrap thousands of gifts to be distributed in more than 80 pediatric hospital services across France! This cherished holiday activity delivers joy and Christmas magic where it’s needed most.
