Christmas is one of the most magical times to visit the Happiest Place on Earth: Disneyland! During the holiday season, both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park offer special food, drink, merchandise, entertainment, and more. Perhaps the most charming of Disneyland’s Christmas entertainment is A Christmas Fantasy Parade. This annual parade heads down Disneyland’s Main Street U.S.A. twice a day, 3:30 and 6:30 PM, from November 10, 2023 to January 7, 2024. Read on to see the Disney and Christmas characters you can expect to see in Disneyland’s A Christmas Fantasy Parade!
Music Box Ballerina + Teddy Bear
A Christmas Fantasy Parade is led by a music box ballerina and a teddy bear! Photo: Emily Murray.
Toy Soldiers
The Toy Soldiers play trumpets and snare drums. Photo: Emily Murray.
Mrs. Claus
Mrs. Claus is ready for the Christmas season! Photo: Emily Murray.
Mickey Mouse
It wouldn’t be a parade without the Boss! Photo: Emily Murray.
Minnie Mouse
Minnie joins Mickey in Santa’s Mailroom. Photo: Emily Murray.
Chip
Chip has a “chocolate chip nose”. Photo: Emily Murray.
Dale
Dale is the one with the gap between his teeth. Photo: Emily Murray.
Donald
Donald is also on the same float as Mickey and Minnie. Photo: Emily Murray.
The Snow People
There are 8 snow people each with different accessories. Photo: Emily Murray.
Ice Skaters
The Ice Skaters actually roller skate down the parade route. Photo: Emily Murray.
Anna
Anna comes all the way from Arendelle for A Christmas Fantasy Parade. Photo: Emily Murray.
Olaf
Some people are worth melting for! Photo: Emily Murray.
Elsa
Elsa joins Anna and Olaf. Photo: Emily Murray.
Clarabelle Cow
Clarabelle Cow first appeared in 1927. Photo: Emily Murray.
Candy Bakers
Candy Bakers help Clarabelle make gingerbread cookies! Photo: Emily Murray.
Gingerbread Cookies
This unit of A Christmas Fantasy Parade is called “A Recipe for Gingerbread Treats”. Photo: Emily Murray.
Goofy
Goofy’s original name was “Dippy Dawg”. Photo: Emily Murray.
Pluto
Pluto is the last character in this unit. Photo: Emily Murray.
Lady Tremaine
Lady Tremaine is Cinderella’s Stepmother. Photo: Emily Murray.
Anastasia
Anastasia is one of Cinderella’s Stepsisters. Photo: Emily Murray.
Drizella
Drizella is also one of Cinderella’s Stepsisters. Photo: Emily Murray.
Snow White and Snow Prince
Snow White was the first Disney Princess. Photo: Emily Murray.
Tiana and Naveen
Tiana’s Palace is Disneyland’s newest quick service. Photo: Emily Murray.
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Cinderella was voiced by Illene Woods. Photo: Emily Murray.
Aurora and Prince Phillip
Aurora and Prince Philip are on the opposite side of Cinderella on the ballroom float. Photo: Emily Murray.
Ariel and Prince Eric
The Little Mermaid is considered the first film of the Disney Renaissance. Photo: Emily Murray.
Bella and the Beast
Belle and the Beast have their own Christmas movie – Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas. Photo: Emily Murray.
Jessie
Jessie leads the Santa’s Toyland Unit. Photo: Emily Murray.
Toy Factory Elves
There are about 6 Toy Factory Elves. Photo: Emily Murray.
Buzz Lightyear
Buzz Lightyear rides in a spaceship on this float. Photo: Emily Murray.
Green Army Men
The Green Army Men help to make the toys! Photo: Emily Murray.
Woody
Woody rides on a rocking horse. Photo: Emily Murray.
Carolers
Christmas Carolers lead the finale unit. Photo: Emily Murray.
Reindeer
Santa’s 8 Reindeer are next. Photo: Emily Murray.
Santa Claus
It wouldn’t be a Christmas Parade without Santa! Photo: Emily Murray.
Which character in A Christmas Fantasy Parade is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
Featured Photo: Emily Murray.
Written by
Emily Murray
Contributing Writer
For as long as Emily can remember, Disney has played a huge role in her life. Her infatuation with Disney resulted in many hours spent rewatching Toy Story and creating multiple powerpoints to convince her parents to book yet another vacation to the “Most Magical Place on Earth”. In 2015, Emily followed one of her dreams and moved to Orlando, Florida where she spent just over five years working for the mouse in three separate roles. Emily is passionate about writing and using words creatively and concisely. She loves to make others laugh and hopes to sprinkle a little bit of magic into everything she does.
