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The Disneyland Resort has loads of cold treats perfect for beating the summer heat, from ice cream parlors and soft serve stands to slushies and cold brew. We've got a rundown of where to find them and what's worth ordering at each spot.
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Disney's revealed the first look at 2026 holiday merchandise coming to Disneyland, Disney World, and Disney Store, featuring apparel, jewelry, ornaments, and accessories. The lineup includes new hoodies, ear stacks, a pastel collection, and exclusive items for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. More details will come as the season gets closer.
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Disneyland and Disney California Adventure transform several attractions for the holidays, including Haunted Mansion Holiday, "it's a small world" Holiday, and two Cars Land rides. These seasonal overlays run annually and feature updated music, decorations, and special effects tied to holiday themes. Smaller festive details are scattered throughout both parks as well.
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Disney World's holiday season runs from mid-November 2026 through early January 2027 with special events, entertainment, character dining, and decorations across all four parks. You'll get shows like Frozen Holiday Surprise and Sunset Seasons Greetings, EPCOT's holiday festival, and the return of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party as a separately ticketed event.
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EPCOT's International Festival of the Holidays runs November 27 through December 30, 2026, with world culture storytellers, multiple Santa meet-and-greets, the famous Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display, nightly Candlelight Processional performances, and seasonal food kitchens. Returning favorites include the Holiday Cookie Stroll, Glimmering Greenhouses overlay on Living with the Land, and Scentsy's Festive Fragrances garden.
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns to Magic Kingdom in 2026 on 27 select nights from November 8 through December 22. Tickets go on sale in July, with special pricing for Annual Passholders and DVC members. The party includes parades, fireworks, character greetings, holiday-themed ride overlays, and complimentary treats.
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Disney's Jollywood Nights returns to Hollywood Studios this November through January for the first time, with tickets going on sale in July. The event includes three stage shows, a nighttime spectacular, character greetings, and shorter ride waits, running select nights from 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
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Disney's Animal Kingdom has over 250 species spread across the park, and summer's a great time to spot them on the trails, at feeding times, or during shows. The park offers guided experiences, Cast Member talks, and the free Wilderness Explorers program to help you learn about and find the animals.
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Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters June 19, and Disney parks are celebrating with new character meet-and-greets in fresh outfits, themed food across all resorts, special entertainment like nighttime shows and character dance parties, plus new merchandise and interactive activities. It's happening now through summer at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and international Disney parks.
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EPCOT's Eat to the Beat Concert Series returns nightly from August 27 through November 16, 2026, with a mix of returning acts and new artists like Lauren Alaina, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Grace Potter. Concerts are included with park admission on a first-come, first-served seating basis, though you can book a dining package for guaranteed reserved seats.
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Disneyland Resort is bringing back Halloween Time from August 21 through October 31, 2026, with returning favorites like Haunted Mansion Holiday, Halloween Screams projections, and seasonal food and merch. California Adventure is hosting Plaza de la Familia celebrating Día de los Muertos through November 2, plus there's the Oogie Boogie Bash party on select nights. Details on specific food items, merchandise, and character dining reservations will come later in the summer.
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Summer 2026 at Disneyland is packed with new experiences, including a Mandalorian mission on Smugglers Run starting May 22, a new Soarin' film debuting July 2, and Bluey live on stage. With the 70th anniversary wrapping up in August and new hotel pool parties, you won't run out of things to do.
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