Christmas 2024 at Tokyo Disney Resort Details
Christmas at Tokyo Disney Resort
URAYASU, CHIBA—Guests will be able to enjoy the special event Disney Christmas at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park from November 15 through December 25. The Disney hotels, Disney Resort Line, and Ikspiari® will also offer exciting programs themed to the holidays.
At Tokyo Disneyland, “Disney Christmas Stories,” which has been part of the Disney Christmas special event since 2015, will be presented for the final time this year as “Disney Christmas Stories ‘Fond Farewell.’” Guests can enjoy this parade featuring scenes of the characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films celebrating the holidays. Additionally, the Tokyo Disneyland attraction Country Bear Theater will present the special holiday version as Country Bear Theater “Jingle Bell Jamboree” for the first time in five years.
Over at Tokyo DisneySea, guests can enjoy “Disney Christmas Greeting” presented on the waters of Mediterranean Harbor where Mickey Mouse, Duffy, Santa Claus and others greet guests with Christmas-themed music and outfits. At the New York area of American Waterfront will be the atmosphere entertainment, “Dazzling Christmas in New York,” which will also feature merchandise, menu items and more for the occasion.
Awaiting guests at both parks will be special merchandise and menu items, as well as a Christmas tree, to enhance the holiday atmosphere. After dark, spectacular fireworks will light up the sky in “Starbright Christmas,” as both parks will be enveloped with festive music.
Guests will also find Christmas decorations at the Disney hotels, including Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, which opened in June. Special menus along with decorations will await guests at the Disney Ambassador® Hotel. Additionally, the Disney Resort Line will offer day passes with designs themed to the special event, while Ikspiari will also be transformed with Christmas decorations. Guests can look forward to a wonderful holiday season here at Tokyo Disney Resort®.
ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM AT TOKYO DISNEYLAND
Disney Christmas Stories “Fond Farewell”
Location: Parade Route
Duration: About 45 minutes
Performances: 1 daily
Number of floats: 7
“Disney Christmas Stories ‘Fond Farewell’” showcases characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios spending time with their loved ones. This parade will be presented for the final time this year.
The parade comprises seven different stories, including a story of Donald Duck dressed as Santa Claus spending a fun Christmas with Daisy Duck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, a story of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse celebrating a special Christmas together with their friends and more.
During the parade, bells ring to signify the start of a Christmas party. Guests can enjoy the party together by clapping along with the Disney and Pixar characters to the sound of the bells. This year, the music to be played after the party will change to represent the conclusion of the Christmas stories. This holiday season, guests can look forward to this heartwarming parade that will be presented for the final time.
Parade Components
Parade Unit |
Theme |
Major Disney Characters Appearing in Unit |
Story 1 |
Donald Duck and his family enjoying Christmas at home |
Donald, Daisy, Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey, Louie |
Story 2 |
A lively Christmas in the world of toys |
Woody, Jessie, Buzz Lightyear, Bullseye, Green Army Patrol |
Story 3 |
A heartwarming Christmas with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs |
Snow White, the Seven Dwarfs |
Story 4 |
Mickey Mouse enjoying Christmas with his friends |
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Max, Pluto, Chip, Dale (Pluto will walk in the parade.) |
Story 5 |
Stitch and his friends spending a tropical Christmas in Hawaii |
Lilo, Stitch, Angel |
Story 6 |
A romantic Christmas with Belle and Beast |
Belle, Beast |
Story 7 |
Anna and Elsa’s world of snow and ice |
Anna, Elsa, Olaf |
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Disney Christmas Stories “Fond Farewell” is presented by Japan Airlines.
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The parade stops at the following three locations: (1) between Westernland and Fantasyland; (2) the Plaza; (3) between Tomorrowland and Toontown.
Entertainment Program at Tokyo DisneySea
Disney Christmas Greeting
Location: Mediterranean Harbor
Duration: About 15 minutes
Performances: 1–2 daily
Number of barges: 1
Participating Disney Characters: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Duffy, ShellieMay and more.
At Tokyo DisneySea, Mickey, Duffy and others appear on a boat decorated for the event and greet guests with Christmas music in “Disney Christmas Greeting.” Santa Claus will also join the greeting, bringing more excitement to the holidays.
Other Programs at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea
Starbright Christmas (Fireworks)
Location: Parkwide
Duration: About 5 minutes
Performances: 1 daily
“Disney Christmas Greeting”
As Christmas music fills the air, the night skies will come alive with fireworks like shining stars.
Note: The fireworks may not be presented depending on the park operating schedule.
Additional Programs:
A special Christmas version of “Tokyo Disneyland Electrical Parade Dreamlights” and some atmosphere entertainment will be presented for a limited time.
Note: Entertainment programs are subject to change or cancellation due to weather and other conditions. The number of performances each day is also subject to change.
Decorations
At Tokyo Disneyland, a 15-meter-tall Christmas tree will be set up at World Bazaar, bringing a special celebratory mood to the park. Additionally, ornaments of Li’l RingRing, a Christmas elf, along with Christmas-themed garlands and wreaths will add to the holiday atmosphere.
Over at Tokyo DisneySea, a 15-meter-tall Christmas tree will be set up at American Waterfront again this year. The tree will light up after dark, bringing a festive ambience to the park. Cape Cod will also feature its own Christmas tree with ornaments featuring Duffy and Friends designs.
Special Merchandise
Special merchandise for Disney Christmas will be available from November 8. Items with designs of Mickey, Minnie and Pluto enjoying Christmas will be offered. Also available will be items featuring Li’l RingRing, including plush toys dressed in soft colored outfits, as well as headbands and sweaters.
Other items include a ring with a bell attached, as well as headbands inspired by Christmas wreaths and more.
Note: Contents of the special merchandise may change without notice. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, special merchandise may sell out or be discontinued during the event, or continue to be available after the event period ends.
Special Menus
Special menus themed to Christmas will be available from November 8.
Plaza Pavilion Restaurant in Tokyo Disneyland will offer a dessert plate that can be enjoyed with a topping kit. This interactive menu item lets guests customize their own desserts, making it a fun activity for both children and adults.
Tokyo DisneySea will also feature menus evoking the Christmas season. Horizon Bay Restaurant will offer a special set that includes a potato and egg tart shaped like a Christmas tree, as well as a grilled beef dish with a creamy white sauce reminiscent of snow. Additionally, both parks will offer festive sandwich sets with Li’l RingRing-inspired wrapping, menu items that come with souvenirs, as well as special holiday beverages served in in cups with a Christmas flair. These offerings will allow guests to further enjoy the Christmas atmosphere of Tokyo Disney Resort.
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Special menu items are subject to change without notice and are only available while stocks last.
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Special Set at Horizon Bay Restaurant will be available from November 15.
Dazzling Christmas in New York
Tokyo DisneySea will present “Dazzling Christmas in New York,” centered around the New York area of American Waterfront.
The residents of New York have been busy preparing all sorts of delightful holiday offerings to welcome and delight guests — from festive merchandise and specialty foods to sparkling Christmas decorations. At night, the twinkling lights of the decorations will make the New York area shine even brighter, creating a magical Christmas ambiance for guests to immerse themselves in.
Over in Waterfront Park, there will be carts selling customizable plush charms and pouches that guests can use to craft their own unique ornaments. There will also be beverages and menu items wrapped in special “Dazzling Christmas in New York” packaging. Adding to the jolly atmosphere of the park, guests can enjoy snowman versions of Mickey and his friends dressed in matching Christmas scarves and hats.
Furthermore, guests will be able to enjoy Christmas with a variety of delightful music, as three special Christmas-themed atmosphere entertainment programs will be offered around Waterfront Park. “Christmas Carolers” will treat guests to beautiful a cappella harmonies, the “Holly Jolly Trio” will serenade guests while strolling around Waterfront Park, and the lively “Holiday Wonder Band” will get everyone in the holiday spirit with their cheerful musical performances.
Note: Contents of the special merchandise may change without notice. Additionally, depending on the circumstances, special merchandise may sell out or be discontinued during the event, or continue to be available after the event period ends.
Attractions
Tokyo Disneyland – Country Bear Theater “Jingle Bell Jamboree”
Country Bear Theater is an attraction at Tokyo Disneyland where 18 charismatic bears with unique personalities entertain guests with a humorous country and western performance.
From November 8, 2024 through January 13, 2025, Country Bear Theater will feature the special Christmas version, “Jingle Bell Jamboree,” for the first time in five years. Guests can enjoy a fun- filled revue as the Country Bear Band presents a selection of cheerful winter songs to ring in the Christmas season.
Note: Country Bear Theater is presented by House Foods Corporation.
Tokyo Disneyland – Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare”
From September 19, 2024 through January 13, 2025, Haunted Mansion at Tokyo Disneyland will be transformed into the special Haunted Mansion “Holiday Nightmare” program inspired by the film Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Duffy and Friends’ Dancing Snowflakes
From November 2 at Tokyo DisneySea, designs of Duffy and Friends enjoying the snowy winter in Cape Cod will be featured on special merchandise and menu items with a souvenir.
Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages
Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages, the official accommodations plan, will be offered so that guests can enjoy Disney Christmas to the fullest.
In addition to plans that come with photo opportunities with Disney friends dressed in festive Christmas attire, there are also plans where guests can watch entertainment programs at Tokyo Disneyland, including the parade “Disney Christmas Stories,” which will presented for the final time this year as “Disney Christmas Stories ‘Fond Farewell.’” The start date for selecting plan options and details of applicable plans will be announced on the Tokyo Disney Resort Online Reservations & Tickets website as soon as they are determined.
Exclusive plan for Christmas with guaranteed entry to Fantasy Springs Dinner at Magellan’s and Enjoy Character Greetings – 2 Days
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Tokyo Disney Resort Vacation Packages are the official accommodation plan that include park tickets for the duration of the guests’ stay at a Disney hotel, Attraction Tickets and more.
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For more details, please visit the Tokyo Disney Resort Online Reservations & Tickets website (https://reserve.tokyodisneyresort.jp/) (in Japanese only)
Disney Hotels
From November 8 through December 25, Disney hotel restaurants will offer menus themed to “Disney Christmas,” featuring the chef’s signature dishes.
Empire Grill at Disney Ambassador Hotel will serve a Christmas-themed course meal that includes a charming dessert decorated with a snowflake motif. Additionally, select menu items at each restaurant will come with a special charm depicting a character.
At BellaVista Lounge in Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta, guests can enjoy beautifully presented course meals while taking in the romantic and heartwarming Christmas atmosphere of the park, visible through the restaurant’s large windows.
Canna in Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will offer delicately plated course meals that are a feast for the eyes, with a poinsettia-inspired dessert adding to the festive spirit.
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Some menu items will have different periods of availability.
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All restaurants and lounges at Disney Ambassador Hotel, Tokyo DisneySea Hotel MiraCosta and Tokyo Disneyland Hotel will offer special menus themed to Disney Christmas as part of the special event.
Furthermore, elegant Christmas decorations will adorn each hotel. This year Tokyo
DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel, which opened in June, has joined the lineup, allowing guests to enjoy holiday décor uniquely designed to match each of the six hotels.
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Access to Tokyo Disney Resort Toy Story® Hotel and Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel grounds is limited only to overnight guests.
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The start dates for the Christmas decorations vary across the different Disney hotels.
Disney Resort Line
Disney Resort Line will feature monorail trains with a special design themed to “Disney Christmas.” Additionally, limited-time Disney Christmas design day passes, as well as souvenir medallions with original Disney Resort Line designs will be available.
Day Passes
Note: Depending on availability, day passes and souvenir medallions may sell out or be discontinued during the event.
Ikspiari
This shopping, dining and entertainment complex located near Maihama station will have a seven-meter-tall fir Christmas tree at Celebration Plaza.
Christmas trees, wreaths and festive illuminations will also adorn Ikspiari, while shops and restaurants will offer items perfect for Christmas gifts and exclusive seasonal menus.