Disneyland Paris reveals incredible offerings for 2021 Christmas season, with the return of must-see shows and a brand-new Christmas Parade.
What better place than Disneyland Paris to celebrate the end of the year together? Disneyland Paris is preparing a program full of surprises for the holiday season, including a brand-new Christmas parade during the day that transforms at night* with even more sparkle and shine, as Disneyland Paris will also celebrate the return of nighttime spectacular Disney Illuminations on 21 December, along with The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands returning as early as this October and the return of Chef’s Enchanting Festive Cuisine events.
* Except on certain days when the new Christmas parade will only be presented during the daytime.
A Sparkling Christmas Season Takes Over Disneyland Paris, from 13 November 2021 to 9 January 2022
Why wait until the end of December to celebrate Christmas in November? Be it with family, friends or loved ones who can share this special time together.
As of 13 November, Disneyland Paris will be decked out in the magic of Christmas for every guest to celebrate with holiday cheer! In Disneyland Park, Guests will be welcomed by a majestic tree glittering with a thousand lights on Main Street, U.S.A., leading them to Sleeping Beauty Castle. The snowflake on the cake? It will snow over 12 times a day on Main Street, U.S.A.
For this special and long-awaited Christmas, Guests will find many iconic Disney Characters dressed in their finest holiday attire – Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Stitch, not to mention Santa Claus* himself, adding to the magic of the season in both Disney Parks.
* Santa Claus will be present at Disneyland Paris through 25 December.
“Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade!”, a Burst of Magic to Celebrate Winter
Disneyland Paris teams have secretly been developing “Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade!” over the past several years and are now happy to present this brand-new parade that will put a sparkle in everyone’s eyes for Christmas!
The parade is composed of five gigantic floats, featuring not only Mickey and his friends, but also Disney Princesses and Santa Claus, accompanied by Tinkerbell. Each of these floats will represent an idyllic Christmas scene with traditional decorations and parade performers will be dressed in luminous costumes specially designed for the occasion.
“This new Parade is a surprise because there is a daytime version and it becomes a new show come nightfall with hundreds of thousands of lights that illuminate these floats and tell a new story,” said Emanuel Lenormand, Show Director at Disneyland Paris.
With daily performances, a truly dazzling show awaits Guests throughout this season at Disneyland Park.
Decorations Inspired by the Heart of Christmas Magic
Disneyland Paris will welcome its Guests in an enchanting décor makes the ideal backdrop for capturing magical moments with the click of a camera, especially with several Disney Characters decked in their Christmas attire at photo locations in both Parks.
Savour the magic of Christmas through our immersive Disneyland Paris restaurant offerings. Guests will not only be able to feast on a wide variety of seasonal dishes such as stuffed turkey or Christmas Yule Log as well as vegan selections including pumpkin and chestnut soup or pan-fried spelt with asparagus and morel mushrooms***. Additionally, Guests can enjoy a selection of delicacies that are both tasty and utterly “Instagrammable,” such as Minnie’s Christmas tartlet, gingerbread trees, and “Olaf’choc’o’neige”, a hot beverage with banana puree and whipped cream. Guests will also be able to enjoy cocktails with or without alcohol in the colours of the holidays at resort bars.
*** Availability depending on restaurants.
Disney Hotels will also be decked out in their winter coats to welcome Guests into a uniquely enchanting Disney Christmas atmosphere featuring festive decorations, photo opportunities with Disney Characters and restaurant and shopping offerings. Guests will also be able to book a selection of rooms specially decorated and with surprise gift packages for both adults and kids for Christmas at Disney’s Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel and Disney’s Newport Bay Club.
Chef’s Enchanting Festive Cuisine*** on 24 December and 31 December
To celebrate Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, Disneyland Paris presents Chef’s Enchanting Festive Cuisine*** on December 24 and December 31, plus brunches on 25 December and 1 January. This unique experience will invite Guests to enjoy exceptional menus in the restaurants of Disney Parks and Disney Hotels. To celebrate the transition to the New Year, Guests who have booked a Chef’s Enchanting Festive Cuisine at Disneyland Park will also have access to the New Year’s Eve party to enjoy a selection of attractions and encounter Disney Characters.
*** Detailed program and ticket sales on www.disneylandparis.com
Iconic shows making a comeback during the Christmas season at Disneyland Paris
During the Christmas season, Disneyland Paris guests can enjoy an even richer experience thanks to the return of fan favourite show The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands in October. The icing on the cake: nighttime spectacular, Disney Illuminations, will be making its comeback on December 21.
Nighttime spectacular Disney Illuminations returns on 21 December
The magic of Disneyland Paris will shine brightly with the return of Disney Illuminations. This show features state-of-the-art technology and incorporates sounds, lights, projections, fountains and breathtaking pyrotechnic effects. Every night, against the backdrop of the Castle, Mickey takes guests on a captivating journey, following in the footsteps of heroes from animated masterpieces. He transports the audience to a dimension where the stories of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid and Frozen as well as Disney and Pixar’s, Finding Nemo come to life. Guests will also witness an incredible naval battle featuring the Black Pearl, the legendary ship of Captain Jack Sparrow followed by a sequence of “live action images” featuring the Millennium Falcon, TIE Fighters and Stormtroopers that will delight Star Wars fans.
The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands returns on 23 October
The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands will make its roaring return to Disneyland Park on October 23, 2021. This 30-minute show was created especially for Disneyland Paris. With impressive choreography and original costumes, the adventures of Simba, Nala, Rafiki, Timon and Pumbaa are brought to life by singers, dancers, acrobats and percussionists. Daily performances will take place at Disneyland Park’s Frontierland Theater. Re-orchestrated by Disneyland Paris, guests can (re)experience The Lion King with every favourite moment and all of the legendary music.
Some experiences, shows or events will not be available or may be modified depending on the evolution of the health and safety measures and recommendations from public authorities. Guests can visit disneylandparis.com for the most recent updates All the events, shows, attractions and animations mentioned might also be modified, delayed, cancelled or closed without advance notice and they are subject of climatic conditions.
Christmas Gift Idea: Give Loved Ones the Disneyland Paris Experience
An original and magical gift idea, offer loved ones a dream experience at Disneyland Paris. Park tickets, Annual Passes and even stays in a Disney Hotel – everything you need to create a memorable adventure! All options available for purchase on disneylandparis.com.
Sample Package Price including travel with Eurostar during the Christmas Season
Book with Walt Disney Travel Company International and enjoy a two-night stay at Disneyland Paris from £398 per person (based on two adults and two children aged 3-11), including accommodation at the 3-star Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne with access to the Disney Parks for three days and return Eurostar travel via Lille. To book visit: www.disneyholidays.co.uk or call our Disney Experts on 0800 169 0737.
Walt Disney Travel Company International terms and conditions: Price is based on two adults and two children (aged 3-11) sharing a Woody’s Roundup Stowaway Room at Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne, with return Eurostar travel via Lille from London St Pancras to Disneyland Paris (Marne-la-Vallee). Price is based on a departure date of 20th November 2021. All prices and itinerary correct as of 15th October 2021 and subject to availability and change. Walt Disney Travel Company International is a member of ABTA and is ATOL protected. ATOL certificate number 10404.
