Christmas, Disneyland and Southern California
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Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional is a lesser-known Christmas tradition that takes place two nights a year.
Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain will close on Christmas Eve due to heavy rain as a powerful “atmospheric river” storm system moves through Southern California. Knott’s and Magic Mountain will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 due to inclement weather, according to each park’s official website.
It's Christmas Day, and there are plenty of celebrations to go around. Netflix is hosting NFL football and performances from Kelly Clarkson, Snoop Dogg and more, and ABC is airing the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
Some of that Disney magic is headed to your living room with the "Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade." It's hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin and features performances by Lady A, Gwen Stefani,
Around the entire thing was a track for the Disneyland Railroad. "Here, you may board a 1/3 scale train pulled by a 12 ton steam engine, six feet high," Disney wrote in the prospectus. But many of the lands in Disney's original vision never made it into the park,
Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the park, The lights twinkled brightly from dawn until dark. The trees stood majestic, the cocoa was hot, And the Magic Key holders were completely locked out.
Gwen Stefani performed the Bing Crosby classic "White Christmas during the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration – Began May 16, 2025 and continues through August 9, 2026. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite – January 22, 25, 27; February 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17. Tickets are now on sale. Lunar New Year – January 23 through February 22, 2026.