Christmas at Disneyland Paris in 2026 runs from Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027, with a 24-metre tree, a Christmas parade twice a day and, for the first time, a Christmas celebration in World of Frozen. In Oct 2026, a 1-day, 1-park adult ticket cost €63 to €150, and the busiest, priciest stretch is Dec 24 to 31.
| Dates | Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket, 1 day, 1 park | €63 (Jan 6) to €150 (Dec 31), Oct 2026 calendar |
| Child aged 3 to 11 | €59 to €140 in Oct 2026; under-3s go free |
| Opening hours | 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov 7, Nov 14, Dec 9 and Dec 24; 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Dec 25; check Dec 31 to Jan 6 |
| Christmas parade | Twice a day on Main Street; times change by date and appear in the app |
| Getting there | RER A to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, 35 min from Nation, 2 min on foot from the parks |
| Best date | Weekdays in mid-November and early December |
Status checked on Nov 8, 2026 on official channels. Prices and hours change by date: confirm on the official site before buying.
When is Christmas at Disneyland Paris in 2026?
Christmas at Disneyland Paris, called Disney Enchanted Christmas, starts on Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 and ends on Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027, according to the resort’s official site. In 2026 the programme is split across two parks: Disneyland Park and, for the first time, World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World.
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Two attractions only arrive on Nov 14, a week after opening: Santa Claus and Minnie’s show with Mrs. Claus. If you go earlier you will see the decorations and the tree, but not those two.
What is on at Christmas: parade, tree, shows and Santa?
Disneyland Park has the classic Christmas: a 24-metre tree on Town Square, artificial snow on Main Street several times a day, the Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade twice daily and character shows. Times are listed in the daily programme, on the website and in the app.
- Tree: lit several times a day and in the evening, at the entrance to Main Street.
- Parade: Mickey, Minnie, the princesses and Santa on lit floats; one of the runs is late in the afternoon.
- Let’s Sing Christmas!: carols with Mickey and friends at Videopolis, an indoor theatre that is a good escape from the cold.
- Santa Claus: welcomes children at the Disney Clothiers shop on Main Street from Nov 14; guides say the meet-and-greet runs until Dec 25.
The parade is free with your ticket, but arriving 20 to 30 minutes early helps you find a spot, according to Sortiraparis. There is also a reserved viewing area, paid and limited. Jack Skellington and Santa use a virtual queue in the app: you sign up on the day, after scanning your ticket at the entrance, with a maximum of 5 queues a day and one active at a time.
Is Christmas in World of Frozen worth the visit?
Christmas in World of Frozen is the novelty of 2026 and is worth it if you already plan to see Disney Adventure World: Arendelle gets Nordic decorations, a tree at the village entrance, the Arendelle Christmas Choir (about 15 minutes, with Olaf) and the Anna and Elsa celebration on the bay (about 7 minutes).
A 1-park ticket opens only one of the two: tree, parade and Santa are in Disneyland Park; the choir and the Arendelle celebration are in Disney Adventure World. Seeing both on the same day costs €35 more per adult in December 2026.
How much is a Christmas ticket and which one to buy?
A 1-day, 1-park adult ticket cost €63 to €150 on the Oct 2026 calendar, and the 2-park upgrade added €35 in December. On the official site in US dollars (checked Nov 8, 2026), the 1-day, 1-park ticket costs US$121 (adult) and US$113 (child aged 3 to 11) on Dec 24, and US$129 and US$120 on Dec 30. In euros, these are readings of the Oct 11, 2026 calendar by Oniva (the final price shows when you pick the date):
- Nov 12, 2026 (Thursday): €68
- Dec 1, 2026 (Tuesday): €69, or €104 with 2 parks
- Dec 19, 2026 (Saturday): €96, or €131 with 2 parks
- Dec 24, 2026: €107; Dec 25, 2026: €121
- Dec 31, 2026: €150, or €185 with 2 parks
- Jan 6, 2027 (last day): €63
A family of 2 adults and 1 child pays €440 on Dec 31 for 1-park tickets alone and €185 on Jan 6, a €255 difference for the same Christmas (Oct 2026 prices). The calendar has a trap: Monday, Dec 7 showed at €96, the price of a Saturday.
| Ticket type | How it works | At Christmas |
|---|---|---|
| Dated, 1 day | Fixed date; cancellable up to 3 days before the visit | The safest choice for Dec 24 to 31 |
| Dated, 2 parks | Adds €35 per adult in December 2026 | Christmas in both parks on the same day |
| Liberté (undated) | Valid for 1 year, requires registering the date beforehand and is not valid on Dec 31 | Only for off-peak days |
| Bon Plan | Non-refundable; book 60 to 90 days ahead; single price for adults and children | If any are left for your date |
Tickets are not sold at the gate, with few exceptions, and the parks often sell out: bring a dated ticket, or one with a registered date. You can also book through Civitatis, which offers free cancellation up to 5 days before. See the Disneyland Paris ticket with free cancellation up to 5 days before. For other attractions on your trip, see Paris ticket prices in 2026.
How crowded is it from Dec 24 to 31?
Dec 24 to 31 is the busiest week of Christmas at Disneyland Paris: the Oct 2026 calendar showed €99 or more on every day from Dec 20 to 31, and specialist guides treat the time between Christmas and New Year as the peak for queues, restaurants and parades.
- Dec 24: parks open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Dec 25: open 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; last day of Santa, according to guides.
- Dec 31: a party in each park, included in the ticket: in Disneyland Park, a DJ, characters and midnight fireworks over the Castle; in Disney Adventure World, a drone show and fireworks over World of Frozen, weather permitting.
Hours for Dec 31 to Jan 6 were not published on Oct 11, 2026. That matters for the trip back: the car park closes with Disneyland Park, and guests of a Disney hotel park for free and walk back.
If you can choose, go Tuesday to Thursday, from mid-November to early December: Christmas is already in full swing and the ticket costs half of Dec 31’s. If you only have the year-end holidays, buy early. For the rest of your trip, see Christmas in Paris.
How to get there from Paris and where to stay?
From Paris, the simplest route is the RER A to Marne-la-Vallée Chessy: 35 minutes from Nation and about 40 from Châtelet, with the station 2 minutes on foot from the entrance. The ticket cost about €7.60 in Oct 2026. The TGV and OUIGO also stop at Chessy, 9 minutes from Charles de Gaulle airport (guide to trains in France).
By car, it is 32 km from Paris and parking cost €30 in 2026 (cars under 2 m tall); Disney hotel guests park for free. Toll rules: how to drive in France.
To sleep, there are three options: a Disney hotel (the Disneyland Hotel has Christmas decorations and menus), a partner hotel nearby, or a hotel in Paris with the RER back. Compare hotel options near Disneyland Paris on Booking.com and read where to stay in Paris.
What nobody tells you about Disney at Christmas?
- A 1-park ticket does not switch parks. The tree and Arendelle on the same day need the 2-park ticket.
- The Liberté is not valid on Dec 31 and the park can fill up: without a registered date, entry is not guaranteed.
- Not every meet-and-greet has a physical queue. Jack Skellington and Santa use a virtual queue, opened only on the day, in the app.
- Cold and rain. Real snow is possible, but do not count on it: Main Street’s is artificial. Bring a rain jacket, waterproof shoes and gloves.
- Changes without notice. The parade and shows can change because of rain or maintenance; no character is guaranteed. The Crush’s Coaster roller coaster, according to guides, stays closed until summer 2027.
Is Disneyland Paris worth it at Christmas?
It is worth it if the decorations, the parade and the Christmas atmosphere are the reason for the trip and you can go on a weekday in November or December. It is less appealing if you dislike cold and queues, can only go between Dec 24 and 31, or want to ride as many attractions as possible; in that case, pick a date outside the season.
With children, also see France for families with children and the Disneyland Paris guide for a first visit. For the cold on your trip, read Paris in winter.
Frequently asked questions
When does Christmas at Disneyland Paris start and end in 2026?
Christmas at Disneyland Paris in 2026 starts on Nov 7 and ends on Jan 6, 2027. Santa and Minnie’s show with Mrs. Claus start on Nov 14.
Is Disneyland Paris open on December 25?
Yes, Disneyland Paris is open on Dec 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. in both parks, according to the Oct 2026 calendar. That day, the 1-park adult ticket cost €121.
Can you meet Santa at Disneyland Paris?
Yes, Santa welcomes visitors at the Disney Clothiers shop on Main Street from Nov 14, 2026. There is a virtual queue in the app, and guides say the meet-and-greet runs only until Dec 25.
Do children pay for a Disneyland Paris ticket at Christmas?
At Disneyland Paris, children aged 3 to 11 pay a reduced rate, from €59 on Jan 6 to €140 on Dec 31 (1-park ticket, Oct 2026). Children under 3 enter free.
Conclusion
If you can, go to Disneyland Paris Tuesday to Thursday in mid-November: the season is already complete, Santa is there and the ticket costs a fraction of Dec 31’s. If you can only go between Dec 24 and 31, buy a dated ticket now, choose 1 park (or 2, if you want Arendelle) and be ready for the cold and the crowds. torreeiffel.com.br covers the rest of the trip: from Christmas in Paris to hotels and trains.
How we checked this information
Season (Nov 7, 2026 to Jan 6, 2027) and Dec 24 and 30 tickets (in US dollars, calendar price subject to confirmation at booking) checked on the official Disneyland Paris site on Nov 8, 2026. Euro prices by date are from Oct 11, 2026, per Oniva, which cites the official calendar; attractions and hours come from Sortiraparis (Oct 21, 2026), Disney Tourist Blog (Feb 2026) and DLP Tips (Sep 2026), the sources for the points marked “according to guides”. The RER fare (€7.60, Oct 2026) comes from Come to Paris. Confirm price, hours and parade on the park’s site and app before buying. Civitatis offer: page from Nov 2026.