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Enjoy the Holiday Season at Disney California Adventure

The holiday season kicks off this year at the Disneyland Resort starting November 10, 2016 and will continue through January 8, 2017.  You can expect to see all of the great holiday decorations, holidays parades and enjoy the festive atmosphere, as similar to years past, but starting this year Disney California Adventure Park joins in on the holiday festivities in a bigger way than before. 

Disney California Adventure will debut the Festival of Holidays where you'll be invited to come celebrate heartwarming holiday festivities inspired by cultural traditions from around the world.  You'll enjoy the holiday atmosphere and share in delicious food and drink, fun craft making and the universal language of music and dance.




Image Courtesy of Disney Travel News - Disney Destinations
The wonderful entertainment experiences throughout the park will draw on the diverse celebrations that bring joy during this festive time of year, including Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas/Navidad and Three Kings Day.


Some of the things you'll be able to experience at the Festival of Holidays include:

Blue13 Dance Company – The spirited performers of Blue13 Dance Company turn up the fun with traditional Indian dances that build to a Bollywood party for all.

Mostly Kosher – Klezmer band Mostly Kosher showcases an entertaining and eclectic musical tapestry that weaves together jazz, Latin, rock and hip-hop.

RAISE – This uplifting a cappella vocal group brings a powerful, harmonious R&B spin to new and popular holiday songs.

Holiday Toy Drummers – The mischievous Holiday Toy Drummers march to their own merry beat as they perform precision drills with holiday cheer.

Mariachi Divas – Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Divas showcase their signature repertoire of catchy tunes.

Disney ¡Viva Navidad! – You'll be able to enjoy holiday foods, crafts, Disney Character greetings and Latin American bands. Plus, The Three Caballeros will host a fun street party featuring folklórico and samba dancers, live musicians and Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best.

Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival – Elena of Avalor makes her Disneyland Resort debut during the Festival of Holidays and will continue to make appearances at Disney California Adventure after the holiday season ends.

Also, during the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park, you can stop by the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail for Santa’s Holiday Visit, where you'll meet Santa and see how Santa and his elves have transformed the area into a jolly playground of holiday fun and games. 

Lastly, be sure to check out the new nighttime water and light spectacular, World of Color – Season of Light, combining classic holiday songs with beloved characters and heartwarming moments from Disney/Pixar animation to create a sparkling winter fantasy filled with magic.

Other Great Tips for your Disneyland Trip:

If you are planning a trip to Disneyland for the holidays, be sure to check out the link below for more information and special deals available.  You can also send me a message and I'd be more than happy to help with any information or helping you plan and book your trip.


H/T: Disney Travel News - Disney Destinations for the information on the new Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure