"it's a small world" Holiday Lighting
Guests set sail along a wintry waterway transformed with whimsical seasonal décor and jubilant regional adornments on a global tour of good cheer. Inside, a costumed chorus of children sings traditional holiday tunes alongside the classic theme song. Outside, the iconic façade shines with thousands of shimmering lights for the season.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Neighborhood
Fantasyland
Location
Tips & Advice
- Book a park reservation along with your theme park ticket or Magic Key pass, because you need both to get in during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.
- Plan around the fireworks, because under certain wind conditions the ride closes intermittently to make way for fireworks performances.
- Use the Disneyland app to check wait times and showtimes before you walk over to Fantasyland for the ride.
- Stick around for the Holiday Lighting to watch the iconic façade light up with thousands of twinkling lights.
- Bring the whole group along, since the holiday version of the ride has no height requirement and works for riders of any height.
Special Events & Promotions
- Lightning Lane passes are sold separately if you want to save time in line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's different about the ride at the holidays?
The waterway gets wintry décor, and each region along the route gets its own holiday adornments. The costumed chorus of children sings traditional holiday tunes as well as “It's a Small World (After All).”
Is there a height requirement?
No. Riders of any height can go.
What happens with the façade?
The façade is covered in thousands of shimmering lights for the season. At the Holiday Lighting, you can watch the moment it lights up in a display of twinkling lights, and seasonal projections also play across it.
Does the ride ever close during the evening?
Yes. Under certain wind conditions, it closes intermittently to accommodate fireworks performances.
What do I need to get in?
You need a valid theme park ticket or Magic Key pass and a park reservation.
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