A Fairytale Christmas at Disneyland Paris

Your Guide to Disneyland Paris at Christmas

Once you have your tickets, it’s time to discover the magic of Disneyland Paris at Christmas time, along with some insider tips to make the most of the park’s most festive season.

Table of Contents:

• When to Go (Disneyland Paris Christmas Dates 2025)
• Disneyland Paris Christmas Opening Times 2025-2026
  • Disneyland Paris Christmas Day Opening Times
• How to Get to Disneyland Paris
• Christmas in Disneyland Paris – Things to Do
  • Disneyland Paris Christmas Parade Times
• Dining at Disneyland Paris
• Extend the Magic – Book Your Stay at a Disneyland Paris Hotel

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When to Go (Disneyland Paris Christmas 2025 Dates)

Disneyland Paris at Christmas time is a place full of wonders and lasts for nearly two months! To enjoy the magic of Christmas at Disneyland Paris, the Disneyland Paris Christmas 2025 dates go from 8 November 2025 to 6 January 2026.

The Disneyland Paris Christmas season is considered a high season. To learn the best days to visit Disneyland to avoid the bigger crowds during this period, check out this Disneyland Paris crowd calendar.

Disneyland Paris at Christmas time gets very crowded with its Christmas-themed attractions, shows, and parades. Generally, earlier in the season is better than closer to Christmas Day, and on weekdays, you will find fewer crowds than on weekends.

Another important thing to know is that, since 19 November 2024, prices to get to Disneyland Parks vary according to demand. As with planes or trains, to pay less, you will have to book your tickets well in advance!

Is Disneyland Paris open on Christmas Day? YES, Disneyland Paris is open on Christmas Day, and it’s actually one of the most popular days for international visitors.

Disneyland Paris Christmas Opening Times 2025

The Disneyland Paris Christmas 2025 opening times vary depending on the month and the day.

Disneyland Paris in November Opening Times

• Weekdays: 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. for Disneyland Park. Walt Disney Studios closes at 8 p.m.
• Weekends: 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for both parks
• 11 November (Armistice Day WW1): 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Disneyland Park. Walt Disney Studios closes at 8 p.m.

Disneyland Paris in December Opening Times

• Weekdays: The Disneyland Paris December opening times depend on the day of the month, so I recommend checking it out in the Disneyland Paris app that you can install on your phone for free. Generally, opening times vary from 9:00-9:30 a.m. to 9-10 p.m. for both parks
• Weekends: 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for both parks

Disneyland Paris Christmas Day Opening Times

• From 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. for both parks

Disneyland Paris New Year’s Eve Opening Times

• From 9:00 a.m. to 1 a.m. for Disneyland Park and from 9:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Walt Disney Studios.

TIP: Disneyland Paris hotel guests enjoy Extra Magic Time, which gives them access to the parks one hour earlier than regular day guests.

How to Get to Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris is one of everyone’s favorite destinations when visiting Paris in December. There are several ways to get to Disneyland Paris, and the guide below covers everything you need to know to plan your Disneyland Paris Christmas holidays.

If you want to travel to Disneyland Paris from abroad and there is no train travel option, you can fly to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) or Paris Orly Airport (ORY), the two closest airports to Disneyland Paris.

• Book your flight tickets to Paris Charles de Gaulle
• Book your flight tickets to Paris Orly

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the closest airport to Disneyland Paris, only 35km away from the parks. Click here for all the ways to get from CDG Airport to Disneyland Paris.

Orly Airport (ORY) is located 45km from Disneyland Paris. Click here for all the ways to get from Orly to Disneyland Paris.

If you want to visit Disneyland from London, UK, check out this London to Disneyland Paris guide with everything you need to know to travel to Disneyland Paris by train.

If you wish to visit Paris at Christmas time before your Disneyland trip, check out how to get from Paris to Disneyland Paris.

If Disneyland Paris is part of your French road trip, you don’t need to worry about parking: Disneyland Paris has free parking areas near the parks and in the Disney Hotels.

Christmas in Disneyland Paris – Things to Do

If all of that sounds ideal for your next holiday, then here’s a list of the best things to do in Disneyland Paris at Christmas time:

1. Disneyland Paris Christmas Market (Disney Village)

There are so many things you can do in Disneyland Paris at Christmas time that it will be hard to choose! One of the best places to visit is the Disneyland Paris Christmas Market, located in the Disney Village.

You’ll find the Disney Village between the theme parks and the Disney Hotels, just out of the train station.

During Christmas, the Disney Village is festively decorated and turned into a cozy Christmas Market with wooden stalls where you can buy food, Christmas sweets, and souvenirs.

To visit the Disneyland Paris Christmas Market, you won’t need to buy tickets to the parks, which is why the Disneyland Paris Christmas Market is usually very popular with locals during the festive season.

For me, it makes sense to visit this Christmas Market as part of your Disneyland Paris Christmas holidays, but I wouldn’t travel from Paris to Disneyland Paris only to see the Christmas Market (the Christmas Markets in Paris are more interesting).

2. Disneyland Park

Disneyland Park is divided into five themed lands: Main Street USA, Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, and Discoveryland. Everywhere, there are beloved Disney characters you can meet during the meet-and-greet. You’ll also find many roller coasters in all shapes and sizes.

At Christmas, Disneyland Park becomes a winter wonderland with many decorations, the spectacular Christmas tree in Town Square, and the Disney Characters dressed for the season.

Venture into Disneyland Park, watch the snowflakes fall on Main Street USA, and follow the Christmas lights until you reach the Sleeping Beauty Castle. Have fun on the best Disneyland Paris rides for children and adults. When it’s time to eat, go to one of the many restaurants, cafés, and bars to enjoy unique seasonal food and drinks.

3. Walt Disney Studios

The Walt Disney Studios is the incredible park of Disneyland Paris where the worlds of Disney, Pixar, and MARVEL come alive. There are so many fantastic adventures for children and grown-ups at Walt Disney Studios, from the Toy Story Playland to the Finding Nemo area, where you’ll find the Crush’s Coaster attraction.

The Disneyland Paris Christmas season is an excellent time to visit Walt Disney Studios Park for the beautiful decorations all around the park. The Pixar and Marvel characters are all dressed for the magical season and create an enchanting atmosphere that you’ll love!

However, Walt Disney Studios doesn’t have special shows during Christmas. If you want to visit Walt Disney Studios, I suggest purchasing a combined ticket for the two parks so you can also enjoy the Christmas parade and other Christmas activities in Disneyland Park.

4. Disneyland Paris Christmas Parade Times

Christmas at Disneyland Paris is filled with events and Christmas-themed entertainment such as the Christmas Parade.

Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade is a must-do of Christmas at Disneyland Paris: five gigantic floats featuring Mickey & Friends, Disney Princesses, Santa Claus & Tinker Bell, and more characters parade each day inside Disneyland Park. As night falls, the parade will light up, adding an extra dash of magic. 

The Disneyland Paris Christmas Parade Times haven’t been published yet. Keep clicking for the latest updates!

Remember that the Christmas Parade and other outdoor shows are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation without prior notice, particularly in the event of bad weather. You can follow eventual updates on your Disney app.

5. Other Seasonal Shows in Disneyland Paris

The magic of Christmas doesn’t stop there! To get into the Christmas spirit, stop by the musical show “Let’s Sing Christmas!” at Videopolis Theater (Discoveryland), where Mickey and the other beloved Disney characters take the stage and sing some Christmas carols several times a day (the showtimes have not been published yet).

Christmas is also the perfect time to step into fairy tales. This year, the Disney Princesses gather for the enchanting show Disney Princesses Holiday Season Celebration: a magical waltz performed at the foot of Sleeping Beauty Castle (Fantasyland) once per day (the showtime has not been published yet).   

As evening falls, visitors will gather on Town Square for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, accompanied by the beautiful voices of a live choir and appearances from Mickey and friends (the showtimes have not been published yet).

Of course, Santa Claus himself will be at Disneyland Paris, before and during the Parade! And for the first time ever, Mrs. Claus will also appear to share her heartwarming holiday stories with us.

6. Disneyland New Year’s Party

The holiday celebrations at Disneyland Paris don’t stop at Christmas. The Disneyland New Year’s Eve party is a unique event that will make your visit unforgettable! That day, the Disneyland Park will be open until 1:00 a.m.

At midnight, the sky behind Sleeping Beauty’s castle lights up with dazzling fireworks in the presence of all the Disney Characters dressed up for the special occasion. There will be other special activities too.

Dining at Disneyland Paris

Disneyland Paris parks offer many options when it comes to food and dining! During summer, you can have a picnic in the park; however, it’s too cold to do it in winter. So it’s essential to know the different dining options and to book your favorites well in advance.

Inside the parks, you’ll find table-service restaurants, all-you-can-eat buffets, quick-service restaurants, and snack bars.

Table service and all-you-can-eat restaurants are very popular, and you should reserve your table in advance. All the restaurants in Disneyland Paris are Disney-themed, and during the holidays, special Disneyland Paris Christmas food can be found everywhere: winter velouté, stuffed poultry with chestnuts and cranberries, hot chocolate, and more.

The easiest way to book a table in one of the Disneyland Paris restaurants is to download the official Disneyland Paris app and make the reservation with a click. Alternatively, you can contact Disneyland Paris customer service, or once you arrive, through the reception desk at your Disney Hotel or the restaurant directly.

There are dining options outside the parks as well, inside the Disney Village. One of my favorites is Rainforest Café: you’ll feel immersed in the Amazon forest, surrounded by lush nature and animated animals. At Rainforest Café, you can choose between the classics of American cuisine and modern proposals that will delight the whole family.

Vapiano is where I go for good pasta and pizza (and a break from Disney decorations).

Extend the Magic – Book Your Stay at a Disneyland Paris Hotel

For a unique Christmas experience, consider booking one of the Disneyland Paris hotels. It’s a great decision if you want to enjoy all the magic of Christmas in Disneyland Paris and the Disney night shows until the very last minute, or if you want to visit Disneyland Park and the Walt Disney Studios, which I highly recommend.

Each hotel has leisure facilities, such as pools, fitness centers, and spas, with a corner designed to entertain kids. You can also find Disneyland Paris Christmas decorations in the hotels. Besides, hotel guests can enjoy extra time in the park (known as Magic Time) by entering the parks before the general opening.

The following are my favorite Disneyland hotels, all of which are within walking distance to the parks.

Disney Hotel New York

In this 4-star hotel with a Manhattan-style design, you’ll find more than 350 pieces of MARVEL artwork. Take a dip in the Metro Pool and head to one of the Marvel Hero Photo Stations to have an incredible experience! – Click here to book your stay at Disney Hotel New York

Disney Newport Bay Club

This 4-star hotel has an elegant classic New England style and nautically-themed rooms. Take a swim in the Nantucket Pool, the hotel’s very own heated indoor and outdoor pools, and spend some time with Mickey and Minnie after a full day at the parks! – Click here to book your stay at Disney Newport Bay Club

Disney Sequoia Lodge

Relax in a cozy forest-lodge style inspired by the great American National Parks! You’ll find this accommodation at the edge of Lake Disney, just a short walk from the Disney Parks, surrounded by lush pines and sequoias – Click here to book your stay at Disney Sequoia Lodge

Disney Hotel Cheyenne

If you love the Wild West style and Toy Story, this hotel is for you! Only 20 20-minute walk to the Disney Parks, you can explore the outdoor play forts or go for a pony ride! – Click here to book your stay at Disney Hotel Cheyenne

Disney Hotel Santa Fe

The Disney Hotel Santa Fe is inspired by the American Route 66. Spend the night inside Disney and Pixar’s Cars-themed rooms, and let the kids enjoy the indoor play area before shopping at the hotel’s boutique – Click here to book your stay at Disney Hotel Santa Fe

Disneyland Hotel

Located right at the entrance of Disneyland Park, the Disneyland Hotel is a 5-star hotel that will make you feel like you are in a fairy tale kingdom! From classics like Beauty and the Beast to more recent hits like Frozen, expect to meet your favorite characters in the alleys of the hotel, which offers impeccable service and unrivaled Disney hospitality – Click here to book your stay at Disneyland Hotel

And there you have it, all the information and my best tips to enjoy Disneyland Paris at Christmas time this year. Bon voyage!

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