Parade · Disneyland Park

A Christmas Fantasy Parade

Disneyland's classic holiday parade with toy soldiers, Santa's sleigh, and holiday-dressed characters.

Type
Parade
Length
20 min
Where
Parade route: it's a small world to Town Square (direction varies)
Runs
Seasonal

What it is

Disneyland's classic holiday parade with toy soldiers, Santa's sleigh, and holiday-dressed characters. Runs during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027.

When it runs

  • Daytime, usually once or twice daily Nov 13, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 (check the app)

Times shift with the season and party nights. Check the Disney app the day of.

Where to watch

  1. 1it's a small world Mall, with the holiday facade behind the floats
  2. 2Main Street curbs for the classic look (claim early)
  3. 3Second showing anywhere; crowds thin noticeably

Tips

  • If two parades run, the second usually needs half the wait
  • Santa closes the parade, so do not leave early
  • Plaza Inn offers A Christmas Fantasy Parade Dining Package (lunch plus reserved parade viewing); book it in the app
  • Thanksgiving week and Dec 20 to Jan 4 are the most crowded days to watch

Checked against Disney's official page on October 10, 2026. Hours, prices, and refurbishments change; I confirm everything for your dates.