The Kingdom of Arendelle to celebrate Christmas for the first time
Disneyland Paris has just unveiled the program for Disney Enchanted Christmas 2026. The big news is at Disney Adventure World: a few months after the opening of World of Frozen, Arendelle will host its very first Christmas season, featuring two brand-new musical celebrations, Nordic decor, new outfits for Anna and Elsa, and meet-and-greets with the kingdom's inhabitants.
On September 8, 2026, Disneyland Paris made the highlights of its upcoming Christmas season official. It will run from November 7, 2026, to January 6, 2027, and this year will extend further than ever across both Disney Parks. Disneyland Park will keep its great Christmas classics, while Disney Adventure World will inaugurate an entirely new winter experience in the heart of World of Frozen.
The first Christmas of World of Frozen
For this first festive season, the village of Arendelle will be adorned with decorations inspired by Nordic traditions and craftsmanship. Disneyland Paris has announced Christmas ornaments on the village’s colorful facades and throughout the Scandinavian-inspired landscapes, as well as a lit tree at the entrance to World of Frozen.
The goal is to extend the land's immersion by giving Arendelle its own Christmas identity, rather than simply transposing decorations from Main Street, U.S.A. Visitors will thus find a winter atmosphere designed around the world of Frozen, with Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff at the heart of the festivities.
Two new musical celebrations in Arendelle
Arendelle Christmas Choir will be offered several times a day at the foot of the North Mountain. This approximately 15-minute musical interlude will bring together Olaf and a choir of Christmas carolers before the arrival of Anna and Elsa. Disneyland Paris has confirmed songs from the short film Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, accompanied by a snow effect over the village.
"Let the Magic of Christmas Shine" with Anna and Elsa will take place by the Bay of Arendelle. Lasting approximately 7 minutes, this celebration will also be presented several times a day, particularly in the late afternoon. Anna and Elsa will appear in new winter outfits.
Kristoff joins the visitor meet-and-greets
The season will not be limited to the two musical events. Disneyland Paris also announces the presence of several inhabitants of the kingdom in the streets of Arendelle: Oaken, Mossie, and, for the first time, Kristoff will come to meet guests.
To prepare for a visit to the land or to find its iconic souvenirs, our guide The 10 Must-Dos of World of Frozen already gathers a selection of the experiences and products that marked the opening of the Kingdom of Arendelle.
Gourmet treats and souvenirs specially designed for Christmas
The dining offer at World of Frozen will also evolve for the season. Disney mentions gourmet creations with the comforting flavors of the Great North, without currently disclosing an exhaustive menu or prices. We will therefore have to wait for the next official updates to know exactly what recipes will be offered in the land.
As for shopping, Arendelle Boutique will continue to offer its collection of exclusive World of Frozen souvenirs and will also host a selection of creations designed in the spirit of Scandinavian craftsmanship. To follow the Frozen references currently available at Once Upon Magic, you can consult our Frozen collection.
Disney has also announced a new selection of holiday products for the entire destination, including exclusive Christmas ornaments at La Boutique du Château, as well as clothing and home goods. As always with seasonal collections, assortments and stocks can change rapidly. Our Disneyland Paris seasonal collections guide explains how to anticipate these limited releases.
At Disneyland Park: the great classic Christmas remains on the program
While World of Frozen constitutes the great novelty of 2026, Disneyland Park will keep its essential events. Main Street, U.S.A. will once again be decorated for the holidays with its majestic 24-meter Christmas tree.
Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade will make its return several times a day, with its illuminated floats and Disney Characters in holiday attire. A performance is announced for the late afternoon, allowing guests to better enjoy the illuminations as the light fades.
Seasonal meet-and-greets and shows will also multiply in Disneyland Park: Stitch is announced at Videopolis, Jack Skellington at Critter Corral, Disney Princesses can be spotted on Central Plaza, and "Chantons Noël !" (Let's Sing Christmas!) will return to the Videopolis Theatre with Mickey, Minnie, and their friends.
A new location for Santa Claus and a novelty with Minnie
Santa Claus will change his setting in 2026. Disneyland Paris announces that he will welcome visitors in a new nook installed within Disney Clothiers, on Main Street, U.S.A.
Another novelty: Minnie Mouse and Mrs. Claus will invite guests to the Castle Stage for an unprecedented musical celebration featuring original Christmas carols. This new entertainment is announced starting from November 14, 2026, one week after the start of the season.
To more easily locate the destination's main boutiques and organize your shopping between two shows, our practical guide to Disneyland Paris boutiques remains a good starting point before your stay.
Two different New Year's Eve celebrations on December 31
Disneyland Paris has also detailed an important change for the night of December 31, 2026: each of the two Disney Parks will host its own New Year's Eve party.
At Disney Adventure World, festivities will be organized in the park's various immersive worlds before a show combining drones and pyrotechnics above World of Frozen. Disney notes that the presence of the drones will remain subject to favorable weather conditions.
At Disneyland Park, musical and dance evenings with Disney Characters will precede a midnight fireworks display above Sleeping Beauty Castle. Disneyland Paris indicates that the special New Year's Eve program is part of the entertainment included with your admission ticket, with no specific surcharge announced for these shows.
What is yet to be confirmed
The announcement on September 8 gives a very comprehensive overview of the season, but some details are not yet published. The exact day-to-day schedules for the two World of Frozen celebrations, the precise schedule of Character meet-and-greets, the full details of seasonal menus, their prices, and the assortment and stocks of Christmas products may still change.
We therefore do not present these elements as guaranteed until they are published by Disneyland Paris. The official app and the destination's communications will remain the references to check as your visit approaches.
Why this 2026 season is special
Disney Enchanted Christmas has always been one of the most visual seasons at Disneyland Paris. In 2026, however, it gains a new dimension: for the first time, visitors will be able to choose between the very traditional Christmas of Main Street, U.S.A. and a more Nordic variation in the heart of Arendelle.
For fans of Frozen, this first winter season should also produce new, highly sought-after memories: unprecedented character outfits, specific decor, seasonal products, and first-time performances of shows that had never before been offered in the land.
FAQ – Christmas at Disneyland Paris in 2026
What are the dates for Disney Enchanted Christmas 2026?
The season is officially announced from November 7, 2026, to January 6, 2027 at Disneyland Paris.
What new features are planned for World of Frozen?
World of Frozen will celebrate Christmas for the first time with decorations inspired by Nordic craftsmanship, a tree at the entrance to the land, the Arendelle Christmas Choir (approx. 15 minutes), and "Let the Magic of Christmas Shine" with Anna and Elsa (approx. 7 minutes).
Will we be able to meet Kristoff at Disneyland Paris?
Disneyland Paris announces that Kristoff will join the inhabitants of Arendelle meeting guests during the season, alongside Oaken and Mossie. His presence at a specific time is not guaranteed, however, and should be checked on the day of the visit.
Where to meet Santa Claus in 2026?
Santa Claus is announced in a new setting within Disney Clothiers, on Main Street, U.S.A. Specific terms and schedules should be checked in the official information for the day.
Does the new celebration with Minnie start on November 7?
No. The new musical celebration featuring Minnie Mouse and Mrs. Claus on the Castle Stage is announced from November 14, 2026.
What is Disneyland Paris planning for December 31, 2026?
Each Disney Park will have its own party. Disney Adventure World is planning a drone show (weather permitting) and pyrotechnics above World of Frozen. At Disneyland Park, a fireworks display is announced at midnight above Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Official sources
The information in this article comes from announcements published on September 8, 2026, by Disneyland Paris News and by the Disney Parks Blog. Information not detailed by Disney is noted as such.