Shanghai Disney Resort will stage its Disney Winter Frostival from November 19, 2026, to February 20, 2027, with seasonal entertainment, Christmas and New Year celebrations, themed food, merchandise and special ticket and hotel packages.
The winter programme will form part of the resort’s 10th Birthday Celebration. It will include character appearances, seasonal decorations, live performances and special activities across Shanghai Disneyland, Disneytown and the resort’s hotels.
The celebrations will cover Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the weeks that follow, with several entertainment offerings and seasonal experiences planned throughout the period.
Snow Shows and Winter Entertainment at Shanghai Disneyland
One of the main attractions will be Mickey’s Snow Magic, which will bring artificial snowfall to Mickey Avenue, creating a winter-themed setting for visitors.
Meanwhile, the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade will feature Disney characters and floats presenting winter-themed scenes. In the evening, A Celebration of Disney Winter Frostival will use projections, lighting and sound to present Disney stories across Enchanted Storybook Castle and Gardens of Imagination.
Visitors will also find snow statues and ice sculptures inspired by Disney characters along Mickey Avenue and in Gardens of Imagination. Additional snow statues featuring characters from Zootopia will appear in the film-inspired metropolis area.
Disney Characters to Debut Seasonal Christmas Outfits
From December 1, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Mickey and Friends will appear in new festive outfits featuring warm, sporty designs inspired by a winter ski holiday.
Santa Goofy will return to Mickey Avenue to meet visitors. Meanwhile, Duffy and Friends will wear new Christmas outfits featuring seasonal colours and decorative details.
Disney Princesses, Queens and Princes will also welcome visitors at Castle Encounters throughout the winter programme. Some characters will make additional appearances in winter-themed costumes during the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade.
Elsewhere in the park, other Disney characters will wear winter accessories and share Christmas greetings with visitors.
Christmas Celebrations Across the Resort
The Christmas programme will bring seasonal decorations to Shanghai Disneyland, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Toy Story Hotel and Disneytown. Christmas trees and other festive displays will feature across the resort.
Mickey’s Magical Tree Lighting Ceremony will return to Gardens of Imagination. Mickey, Minnie, Duffy and LinaBell will join a live band for the lighting of the resort’s tallest Christmas tree.
Other seasonal entertainment will include Light Up the Holidays with Magic, Christmas Swing and Mickey Avenue Carolers.
At Disneytown, the Christmas Tree Trail will offer visitors a festive walking experience, ending at the district’s main Christmas tree. This year, the tree will feature decorations marking Shanghai Disney Resort’s 10th anniversary.
The Disneytown Christmas Market will include Santa’s cabin, craft stations, food booths and holiday activities. Santa will welcome children at his cabin on weekends and public holidays. In addition, the Magic Glee Club will perform at the traditional Disneytown tree-lighting ceremony.
New Year Celebrations on December 31 and January 1
Shanghai Disney Resort will also organise special celebrations on December 31, 2026, and January 1, 2027.
Mickey and Friends will appear in New Year outfits to welcome visitors. The celebrations will also include Ignite the New Year, a special castle presentation at Enchanted Storybook Castle.
The programme will invite visitors to make wishes for the year ahead, marking the transition from 2026 to 2027.
New Winter Performance Featuring Olaf and Anna
As part of its 10th Birthday Celebration, Shanghai Disney Resort will introduce a new winter performance titled Star Squad: Join Olaf for a Cozy Celebration.
The show will take place at the castle viewing area and feature Olaf, Anna, the Shanghai Disneyland Band and the Star Squad.
During the performance, Olaf and Anna will lead a winter-themed celebration. The Star Squad will also invite visitors to participate in a group activity called “With You, It’s Magic+”, involving singing, dancing and lighting up magical stars together.
Seasonal Food and Christmas Dining Options
The winter food programme will include hot chocolate, flavoured milk tea and seasonal desserts. These will be available alongside Christmas-themed cookies, muffins, Mickey and Pals-themed tanghulu and cotton candy.
New food items will include Wagyu Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and breakfast-only Mickey-shaped Youdunzi. The popular Duck Leg in Turnip Sour Soup will also return to the seasonal menu.
For Christmas dining, Royal Banquet Hall and Aurora will introduce new festive set menus featuring seafood and meat dishes.
Meanwhile, Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Toy Story Hotel will offer themed dinner buffets alongside seasonal activities throughout the winter period.
Winter Merchandise Featuring Mickey, Duffy and Friends
Shanghai Disney Resort will introduce several seasonal merchandise collections during Disney Winter Frostival.
The 2026 Mickey and Friends Ski Party Collection will feature accessories, sweaters, tumblers and home décor designed around a winter outing theme.
The 2026 Duffy and Friends Christmas Wishes Collection will include mini-sweater earphone cases, chapka hats and jackets, alongside other seasonal products.
Additional winter merchandise will feature Stitch and Angel, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, and Zootopia characters.
Winter Hotel Packages and Special Park Ticket Offers
Visitors planning a winter trip can choose from seasonal hotel packages and discounted park ticket offers.
Two offers highlighted by the resort include:
Disney Dream Vacation – Winter Frostival Package
The package includes:
- A one-night stay at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel or Toy Story Hotel.
- Breakfast buffet and dinner buffet for two adults.
- Two one-day dated park tickets.
- In-park food and beverage coupons for two adults.
- Disney Premier Access for the Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade for two people.
One-day Dated Ticket with Free RMB 88 Combo Dinner Coupon
This offer includes a one-day dated admission ticket for Shanghai Disneyland, valid on a selected date between the ticket purchase date and January 3, 2027.
Visitors will also receive a free RMB 88 coupon towards a combo meal at selected quick-service restaurants during dinner service hours.
Shanghai Disney Resort said the winter programme would form part of its 10th Birthday Celebration under the theme “With You, It’s Magic+”.
Show schedules and entertainment may change due to operational requirements, adverse weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Conditions including rain, strong winds, poor air quality, heavy fog and lightning may result in temporary delays or cancellations. All entertainment and products are subject to the details published on their respective information pages.
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