Disney Enchanted Christmas: Your Practical Guide to the 2025 Holiday Season at DLP
Are you thinking of heading to DLP this festive season? Have you already booked your stay and are counting down those last days until you are finally “home for the holidays”? Then look no further for your ultimate guide to all thing’s festive fun at the parks this year.
Disney’s Enchanted Christmas is dazzling Disneyland Paris from 8th November 2025 until 6th January 2026 with a jam packed calendar full of activities guaranteed to warm your heart.
THE PARADE
Get excited for the return of the award-winning Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade.
You have two show times to choose from and may also purchase access to a dedicated viewing area located near Plaza Gardens Restaurant. Prices start at EUR 21, and you can secure your spot through the Disneyland Paris App. Do we recommend you spend your holiday budget for this add on? It depends! Christmas – and especially weekends in December – are a notoriously busy season, with guests starting to secure viewing spots along the parade route well in advance. If you are short on time, travelling with smaller children and/or do not want to camp out well in advance in inclement weather this might be a sensible option for you.
THE SHOW
The ever-popular Christmas stage show “Let’s Sing Christmas” at Videopolis Theatre is making a return. Again, there are multiple show times per day and from experience things can get very busy at this location. Be sure to plan enough time, if not multiple attempts, and grab a seat in this toasty theatre. You will be whisked away by popular holiday tunes and can enjoy some festive treats while defrosting and resting your feet – don’t miss it!
THE MEET ‘N’ GREETS
Are you a fan of character meets? Or just keen to tell Santa your wish list in person? You are in luck! DLP is hosting not only the main man himself but also Mrs Claus for the first time.
A sweet moment with Mrs Claus will take place on Town Square, Main Street USA, several times a day and is presented by Lavazza. Guests partaking in this show will receive a festive map, designed by the famous coffee brand, showcasing seasonal recipes and small puzzles. The show will see Mrs Claus share her personal favourite Christmas stories in French and English and guests might enjoy a sweet treat.
Do familiarize yourself with a potential need for virtual queuing for certain characters (e.g. Santa himself) before you go. Three different locations are serving all the Christmas vibes:
Town Square will see Mickey and friends spread cheer, while Disney Princess Characters welcome you for a royal celebration at Central Plaza. Castle Courtyard is hosting a merry animation with Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip. From what we gather these small animations are due to happen once a day.
THE TREE
What’s Christmas without the all-important centrepiece? Disneyland Paris’ gorgeous Christmas Tree is literally a can’t miss. Towering at 24 metres in the middle of town square you’d be hard pressed to escape its charm. Starting 21st November a small tree lighting ceremony will take place, just like in previous years. Be sure to stop by and discover Main Street at its most magical, covered in festive “snoaw”. A choir will perform seasonal songs and spread Christmas joy. We love this little festive happening and highly recommend you make an impromptu stop for it. We love the fact that even though the main action happens around the tree, the whole street still comes alive even more. It also feels significantly less overwhelming than a full-blown parade and you don’t have to camp out for a specific viewing point.
THE STAY
Are you lucky enough to stay at a Disney Hotel between 6 November 2025 and 6 January 2026? Congratulations! You can add extra magic to your stay with a gift box delivered to your hotel room filled. Boxes include seasonal “souvenirs and exclusive surprises in the theme of your Disney Hotel”. Prices vary according to your hotel and please do let us know, in case you purchase one! We’d love to know what you received.
THE MERCHANDISE
As if you needed any excuse to do some extra Christmas shopping, DLP has rolled out their Christmas merchandise. And boy, there are some goodies to be found. Whether you head to the Christmas epicentre at La Boutique du Chateau, admire the huge seasonal selection at Emporium or brave the crowds at world of Disney, the old adage seven rings true “I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it!” Do not sleep on any seasonal items and postpone your purchases until the last day – you better grab those Spirit Jerseys, Minnie Mouse fleece sweaters or ornaments right away or you might regret it.
THE SNACKS
We saved the best for last – the snacks of course! There is an array of festive foods to choose from, with Restaurants inside the parks and Disney Village offering seasonal menu favourites such as turkey or Yule log. The usual haunts (Café de la Brousse, Cool Post, March Hare Refreshments, The Old Mill…) inside the parks are also offering delightful snacks to go ranging from adorable Mickey Minnie Gingerbread Cookies, Starry Night themed Cupcakes to yummy cake pops. If you are after a more mature Christmas experience, head over to the 6 Chalets Gourmands at WD Studio’s Park and/or 5 chalets in Fantasyland and sample regional French delicacies accompanied by tasty, mulled wine. In true fashion we also must point out that a range of seasonal cocktails has been launched across the Hotel Bars and applications for a Christmassy Bar Crawl are still being taken.
IN A NUT(CRACKER) SHELL
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year! Provided you love all things Christmas, can handle the cold (and damp) and are happy to queue at this busy time. We love Christmas at DLP and highly recommend you book a trip during the season. Just make sure to pack those thermals, buy all the snacks you can get and mind your step on snoawpy Main Street USA. Happy Holidays!
