CHRISTMAS TIME AT DCA


There is so much to see and do at Christmas time in DCA. We love seeing all the beautiful décor around the park, visiting with characters, eating our favorite treats and trying new ones, the Festival of Holidays, Mickey's Happy Holidays, visiting with Santa, the Holiday Toy Drummers, the rides, and more. DCA is so festive and fun this holiday season. Here is your holiday entertainment quick guide on things you can't miss in DCA this holiday season. Make sure you check the app on the day of your visit as times can change.

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Buena Vista Street and that tree just make me smile! Buena Vista Street Tree Lighting: 4:50





Meet Santa at Redwood Creek Challenge Trail.  The joyful elves have transformed Redwood Creek Challenge Trail into a jolly playground of holiday fun.


Watch Mickey's Happy Holidays Show. I would stand right in front of Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid. Dance along with Mickey Mouse and pals to the magically merry rhythms of the Holiday Toy Drummers. It is a joyous traveling party. It plays at 12:45, 2:30, and 4:30


Don't forget to try seasonal foods and treats while you are in the parks.  Also in DCA is the Festival of Holidays!  


Watch Viva Navidad Street Party. The Three Caballeros host a fun street party featuring folklorico and samba dancers along with Mickey and Minnie in their fiesta best. At Paradise Gardens enjoy festive bands, holiday foods, and Disney characters.

You can watch Disney Viva Navidad Street Party at 12:10, 1:10, 2:10, 2:45, 3:45, 4:45


Visit Cars Land. It is all decorated for Christmas and it is so fun. Make sure you visit Cars Land right at sunset to see all the lights turn on. Check out a fun video HERE of Cars Land.







Watch the Holiday Toy Drummers. They perform at 10:15, 11:10, 12:05, 1:45, 2:45, 3:45 The mischievous Holiday Toy Drummers march to their own merry beat as they perform precision drills with holiday cheer. They perform right in front of Under the Sea Journey of The Little Mermaid ride.