Christmas in Disneyland® Paris: A magical holiday celebration

Disneyland® Paris is the most magical place in the world but during the holiday season, the festive spirit in the theme park makes it all the more magical! It's the perfect place to revel in the Christmas spirit. Christmas in Disneyland® Paris features beautiful winter decorations, special holiday season entertainment, an unmissable Christmas parade, and a gastronomical delight of seasonal delicacies. This year, the Disneyland® Paris Enchanted Christmas begins on November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025. So bring your loved ones together and share the merry magic of this year's Disney Enchanted Christmas season at Disneyland® Paris.

If you're planning on visiting the city of lights during the holiday season, set aside at least a day to experience the Christmas celebrations in Disneyland® Paris.

Still curious about why you should visit the theme park during Christmas? Our personally curated guide will help you sprinkle some Disney magic on your Christmas for 2024!

Disneyland® Paris Christmas

What makes Disneyland® Paris so special during Christmas?

• Disney Enchanted Christmas: There's nothing quite like a visit to Disneyland® Paris with its exciting rides, food options and shops themed around Christmas and Disney movies, the iconic Disney castle, and the underlying aura of magic in every element.
• Magical Christmas Tree Lighting: Witness the Magical Christmas Tree Lighting! A massive, beautifully decorated Christmas tree dominates the landscape along with Disney characters dressed in their holiday best! At the end of each night, experience the Disney Dreams! of Christmas, a show of dazzling fireworks to celebrate the festive season.
• Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade!: While Disneyland® Paris parades are memorable throughout the year, there's a special joy in watching Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and other classic characters aboard their beautiful floats, dressed in their Christmas finery at Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade! Each float of the parade is intricately designed and flawlessly celebrates both Disney and the holiday spirit.
• Have a very yummy Christmas!: Taking advantage of their many iconic movies, Disney has created restaurants and stalls inside the theme park mimicking those seen in the movies! Most of these eateries also feature a special menu dedicated to the holiday season. Pies and roasted chestnuts galore, eat your way through the day! Restaurants like Plaza Gardens and Captain Jack's - Restaurant des Pirates will be sure to stir up a great Christmas Menu!

Plan your Christmas in Disneyland® Paris

Book your tickets in advance

It goes without saying that the days around Christmas in Disneyland is extremely popular! Since the only way to get your Disneyland® Paris tickets are advance booking, we recommend you plan your Christmas and book them well ahead in time. Booking your Disneyland® Paris tickets in advance also allows you to take advantage of great discounts and cashback offers.

Check the show timings

There will be a lot happening in Disneyland® Paris around Christmas and you surely won't want to miss out on any of the fun! Do a fair bit of planning, check out the timings of the Christmas special shows and chart an itinerary to make the most of your time in the happiest place on Earth. You can also download the Disneyland® Paris app to see the show timings, meet and greet timings and waiting time.

Stay the night

A huge part of what makes Christmas so special is the decorations. After an exciting and tiring day at the parks, head back to your cozy rooms at one of the hotels in Disneyland® Paris, lit with beautiful christmas decorations!

Choose your mode of travel

You can 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

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.

Disneyland® Paris Christmas opening hours

From November 9, 2024 to January 6, 2025 Disneyland® Paris is open from 9:30am. The timings may vary on a daily basis. Click here to check the opening hours for specific days.

Tips for a magical Christmas at Disneyland® Paris

• After a long day at the park, what could be better than enjoying a unique fun-filled dining experience! The tables at the restaurants in Disneyland® Paris sell like hotcakes so make sure you book well ahead of time on the Disneyland® Paris App.
• Make sure to visit the decorated boutiques and tick off the items on your Christmas gift list! La Boutique du Château and Merlin l’Enchanteur are two shops dedicated to Christmas decorations.
• It's a good idea to layer up and wear warm winter clothes. Specifically, bring hats, scarves and gloves.
• One of the biggest highlights of visiting Disneyland is the interaction you'll get to have with iconic characters like Mickey, Donald and others. In reality, this interaction becomes a little difficult because of the massive queue. To avoid this, you can book character dining which involves a meal at Inventions where you can individually meet 5-7 main characters from the Disney catalogue.
• With two parks and over 50 attractions, it can be difficult to see everything in one day, and you'll be truly spoilt for choice at Disneyland® Paris. To avoid wasting time figuring out which rides and attractions to experience at the park, do all the planning before your visit. Want to experience as much of Disneyland as possible? Get to the most popular rides. This handy pass gives you quick access to the rides, helping you save precious time.
• If you're staying in one of the main Disney Hotels, you'll be able to enter the theme park one hour before the gates open for public. Labelled Disney Magic Hours, this one hour early access is great since the park is pretty empty at that time and you can go for the popular rides without having to wait in queue.
• During Christmas, Disneyland hosts various spectacular parades and lights at the end of the day. Do find the perfect spot to watch the parade, arrive at least 30 minutes before it's scheduled to begin. One good spot is at the bottom of Main Street, opposite Casey's Corner.

Attending Christmas at Disneyland® Paris

Address

Disneyland® Paris is located in
Bd de Parc, 77700 Coupvray, France
Google Map Directions

Getting There

By Air: There are more than 500 flights arriving to/departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.

By train: The Marne-la-Vallée/Chessy train station is one of the most important hubs in France. It is just a 2-minute walk from the station to the Disney Parks

By car: Located just 32kms away from Paris, it is conveniently approachable by car

Best Time to Visit

It's best to start your day at Disneyland® Paris nice and early. But be sure to stay till the night for all the Halloween fun!

FAQs about Christmas in Disneyland® Paris