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Disney Holiday Magic Comes to the Table at Disneyland Resort Hotels

Guests visiting Disneyland Resort this holiday season can add an extra dose of cheer to their stay with the return of holiday character dining at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa and the Disneyland Hotel. From November 17, 2025, through January 6, 2026, both hotels will offer festive buffets filled with seasonal flavors and the Disney Holiday Magic Comes to the Table at Disneyland Resort Hotels



Story Time With Deadpool & More Character Fun Returns to Disneyland for the Holidays

The holiday season at Disneyland Resort is one of the most magical times of the year, and this year’s celebration will run from November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026. Both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park will sparkle with twinkling lights, towering Christmas trees, and festive décor. Even the hotels across the resort Story Time With Deadpool & More Character Fun Returns to Disneyland for the Holidays





Disneyland Resort to Resume Sales of Inspire and Believe Magic Key Passes Nov. 4

Disneyland Resort has announced that two popular Magic Key annual passes, the Inspire Key and Believe Key, will once again be available for purchase starting Tuesday, November 4, 2025, no earlier than 9 am PT. The limited reopening gives guests another chance to join the Magic Key program, which offers flexible access and exclusive benefits Disneyland Resort to Resume Sales of Inspire and Believe Magic Key Passes Nov. 4



Gordon Ramsay to Open New British Gastropub at Downtown Disney in Disneyland

A new restaurant is heating up at the Disneyland Resort. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, a British-themed gastropub from the celebrity chef and the team behind Earl of Sandwich, is set to open soon in the Downtown Disney District. The new spot promises bold flavors, stylish design, and a lively atmosphere inspired by 1960s London. Gordon Ramsay to Open New British Gastropub at Downtown Disney in Disneyland



Disneyland Announces California Resident Ticket Deal Starting at $83 Per Day

The Disneyland Resort has introduced a new special ticket promotion for California residents, inviting guests to enjoy discounted access to both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park in early 2026. Starting December 3, 2025, California residents will be able to purchase a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket for as little as $249, or $83 per Disneyland Announces California Resident Ticket Deal Starting at $83 Per Day



Guest Dies After Riding Haunted Mansion at Disneyland

A Disneyland guest has died after experiencing the park’s classic Haunted Mansion attraction, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed. Following online reports that a woman had died while riding the holiday overlay themed to The Nightmare Before Christmas, EW verified with a source that a guest was taken from Disneyland in Anaheim, California, to a nearby hospital Guest Dies After Riding Haunted Mansion at Disneyland



New Disney Ambassadors Chosen for Disneyland Resort for 2026–2027

Disney Ambassadors play an important role in supporting and representing cast members at Disney parks, resorts, and experiences worldwide. They serve as cheerleaders and storytellers, celebrating the people who bring Disney magic to life every day. In their role, Disney Ambassadors lead and recognize cast, crew, Imagineers, and employees during major milestones such as grand New Disney Ambassadors Chosen for Disneyland Resort for 2026–2027



Disneyland Shares FIRST LOOK at Concept Art for Napa Rose Renovation

At Destination D23, Disneyland Resort culinary director John State revealed a brand-new artist concept rendering of the updated Napa Rose patio at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. The restaurant is currently closed for renovation, and fans were given an early glimpse of the refreshed al fresco dining space, which will feature Disney California Adventure Disneyland Shares FIRST LOOK at Concept Art for Napa Rose Renovation



Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit returns to the Downtown Disney District on August 29, 2025, kicking off a family-friendly scavenger hunt that runs through October 31. The seasonal activity invites guests to search for Disney-themed pumpkins hidden around shops and restaurants, mark their discoveries on a map, then redeem the completed map for a keepsake prize, while Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit Returns to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time