Stars Sleigh This Holiday Season at Disney Experiences

This holiday season, Disney Experiences across the globe have transformed into wonderlands of dazzling décor and festive cheer — and the stars are joining the celebration. 

From savoring seasonal delights to enjoying beloved attractions dressed in their holiday best, these celebrity visits bring extra sparkle to the merriest time of year. Here’s a look at the famous faces making spirits bright across Disney Experiences! 

Narrated by Ginnifer Goodwin and hosted by Derek Hough, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular brings Disney Parks holiday cheer straight to your home. Coco Jones, Nicole Scherzinger, Iam Tongi, and many more performed from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney’s Aulani. 

Watch the special now on Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube. 

From the baseball diamond to Disneyland Resort, Mookie Betts kept the celebration going in Disneyland park with his family, even making time for a photo with Goofy in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Zooey Deschanel and Jonathan Scott kicked off the holiday season at the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the day, they explored Minnie’s House in Mickey’s Toontown and made sure to see “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” in Disneyland park.

They also enjoyed time at Disney California Adventure park and rode Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!

Shay Mitchell maximized her rainy day at the Disneyland Resort, enjoying churros, Mickey Waffles, and quality time with family. She explored Cars Land and rode Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! in Disney California Adventure park, all while sporting a classic Disneyland Spirit Jersey.

A day full of timeless favorites.

Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan stopped by the Disneyland Resort to meet Clawhauser from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia 2, who is now appearing in Disney California Adventure park for a limited time.

They also stumbled upon Gary De’Snake, but luckily, he was just a sssssipper.

Don’t miss Zootopia 2 – now playing in theaters!

Kelly Rowland and her family enjoyed a visit to the Disneyland Resort to celebrate son Titan’s 11^th birthday.

Vanessa Bryant took her daughters to The Happiest Place on Earth, where they made sure to experience holiday offerings such as “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” and Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle.

Lindsay Lohan stopped by Walt Disney World to experience the magic of the season. She shared a sweet moment meeting Nick Wilde and Judy Hopps to tell them about Freakier Furday, before catching the new 4D show “Zootopia: Better Zoogether!” and chasing thrills on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster and TRON Lightcycle Run.

Nate Torrence stopped by Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to check out the new Clawhauser animatronic at Zootopia: Better Zoogether! He couldn’t help but see a bit of himself in the paw-some officer.

Join Alfonso Ribeiro and Ginnifer Goodwin as they host the 2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade. Don’t miss Maia Kealoha covering the parade down Main Street, U.S.A, at Magic Kingdom Park and performances by special guests like Lady A, Bebe Rexha, and Coco Jones.

The parade airs on ABC Christmas Morning at 10:00 a.m. EST/5:00 a.m. PST and streams same day on Disney+, Hulu, and Disney YouTube.

Katy Perry spent Thanksgiving soaking up the magic at Shanghai Disney Resort, making time for to meet characters and enjoy some iconic attractions.

During her visit, she raced on TRON Lightcycle Power Run and swung by Woody’s Roundup. She also made sure to pose with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse and snapped selfies with LinaBell. Her day of fun came to a sparkling close with “ILLUMINATE! A Nighttime Celebration.”

The magic was real as Ginnifer Goodwin and Ke Huy Quan stepped out for the Zootopia 2 premiere at Shanghai Disney Resort. A truly hop-tacular night! 

Many familiar faces sailed aboard the newest ship from Disney Cruise Line, the Disney Destiny. Check out who was on board:

Susan Egan is now officially the Godmother of the Disney Destiny, adding another magical role to her resume.

Maia Kealoha’s sailing was full of smiles as she repped her new Disney Destiny merchandise. 

Lance Bass and his family made the most of their cruise, spending time on the beach and hanging out in De Vil’s piano lounge, before stepping into the Haunted Mansion Parlor for a tour filled with spooky surprises.

Susan Egan and Tate Donovan — the original voices of Megara and Hercules in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules — were among the first to witness “Disney Hercules,” the Broadway‑style stage show exclusive to the Disney Destiny.

After the performance, the duo joined the cast on stage for a memorable meet‑and‑greet.