When the nights grow longer, the lights get brighter. Around the world, theme parks transform into glittering wonderlands filled with snowfalls, fireworks, and festive parades. From the Gold Coast to Paris, Singapore to Japan, 2025’s Christmas theme park nights promise twinkling rides and carols under the stars. And most importantly? Those magical moments that bring fairytales to life.

While Christmas officially lands on 25 December, most theme parks start Christmas events from early November and keep the magic going until early January. That gives Aussie families plenty of time to plan a festive holiday getaway and experience the world’s best Christmas park nights.

Where is it? Tokyo Disney Resort, Urayasu, Chiba, Japan
When can you go? 11 November until 25 December, 2025
How much is it? From around AU$110 per person (one-day passport; varies by date and park)
How much time will you need? Full day (each park has separate admission)

Tokyo Disney goes big for Christmas, with new parades, fireworks and festive spins on classic rides. Toys Wondrous Christmas! turns Main Street into a toy factory in motion, Electrical Parade Dreamlights gets a Christmas-only remix, and fireworks crown each night over both parks. Across at DisneySea, a giant tree lights the harbour as Mickey and friends sail by in full holiday style.

Where is it? Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia When can you go? 11–23 December, 2025 (select nights) How much is it? From AU$89 per person (limited dates) How much time will you need? An Evening

White Christmas at Warner Bros. Movie World fills the park with falling ‘snow’, precincts lined in lights, and a full-scale Christmas parade featuring Looney Tunes, superheroes and Santa himself. Families can meet festive characters, dine at Mrs Claus’s buffet, or jump on the rides after dark as fireworks and carols roll on.

Where is it? Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia When can you go? December 2025 (select dates; entry included with Dreamworld ticket or annual pass) How much is it? From AU$99 for annual passholders; day entry from around AU$139 How much time will you need? A full day

Dreamworld turns into a snow-dusted playground for its Christmas Winterfest, complete with ice skating, toboggan slides, and marshmallow toasting by the fire. Kids can wander through Belinda’s Arctic Adventure, join the Winterfest Quest, or dance along to daily stage shows as ‘snow’ falls across the park. The after-dark Night Market keeps things going with food stalls, live tunes and festive lights.

Where is it? Sentosa Island, Singapore When can you go? 28 November, 2025 until 4 January, 2026 How much is it? From around AU$80 per person (non-peak adult entry from SG$83 / child SG$62) How much time will you need? Half day to evening

A Universal Christmas takes over the park with Santa’s Mechanical World in a whimsical steampunk spin on the North Pole and roving elves fixing the Christmas Time Tinkering Machine with Elmo and friends. Over in Far Far Away, the castle lights up for a DreamWorks projection show featuring Shrek, Trolls and Kung Fu Panda, while Mel’s Merry Mixtape keeps the carols rolling with live music.

Where is it? Osaka, Japan When can you go? 19 November, 2025 until 4 January, 2026 How much is it? From around AU$110 per person (one-day Studio Pass; varies by date) How much time will you need? Full day to evening

Light Up the Night: Christmas Celebration brings live singing, pyrotechnics, and falling snow across Gramercy Park, while Winter in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter transforms Hogwarts into a glowing canvas of spells and snowfall. Families can meet Christmas-costumed Minions, dance with Hello Kitty and Snoopy, or catch the rock show Holidays are Rockin’.

Where is it? Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island, Hong Kong When can you go? 14 November, 2025 until 4 January, 2026 How much is it? From AU$111 for a day pass How much time will you need? A full day

For its 20th anniversary, Hong Kong Disneyland is going all out for Christmas this year. There’s a tree lighting ceremony on Main Street, U.S.A., drone shows and parties in Fantasyland. Special Christmas concerts and a New Year’s countdown will also be taking place. Beloved Disney characters will be donning their holiday outfits as they roam the park, including Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie from Toy Story, Winnie the Pooh and, of course, Mickey Mouse himself.

Where is it? Anaheim, California, USA When can you go? 14 November, 2025 until 7 January, 2026 How much is it? From around US$104 (around AU$160 per person) (one-day entry; separate ticketed after-dark events available) How much time will you need? Full day to evening

Disneyland at Christmas is pure pageantry, from snowfall on Main Street to the A Christmas Fantasy Parade where Mickey, Minnie and Santa march past Sleeping Beauty Castle. The park glows after dark with Believe… In Holiday Magic fireworks, It’s a small world holiday projections, and the Haunted Mansion Holiday takeover inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas. Across the esplanade, Disney California Adventure adds food markets, Latin-inspired shows and the after-hours Merriest Nights party.

Where is it? Orlando, Florida, USA When can you go? 21 November 2025 – 4 January 2026 How much is it? From around US$179 (around AU$278) per person (1-day Park-to-Park ticket; varies by date) How much time will you need? Full day to evening

Orlando’s biggest Christmas celebration spreads across four parks: Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Epic Universe. Watch the Macy’s Holiday Parade roll through the New York streets with giant balloons and confetti, then dive into Grinchmas at Seuss Landing where the Grinch steals the show (and hearts). Over at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Hogwarts Castle glows under the Magic of Christmas projection show, with carols from the Frog Choir and mugs of hot Butterbeer to end the night.

Where is it? Paris, France When can you go? 8 November, 2025 until 6 January, 2026 How much is it? From around €95 (around AU$170) per person (one-day park entry; varies by date) How much time will you need? Full day to evening

A fairy-tale winter unfolds at Disneyland Paris during Disney Enchanted Christmas, where Main Street sparkles under falling snow and a giant tree lights up the night. Guests can sing along at Let’s Sing Christmas!, watch Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade! glide by twice daily, and meet Santa and Mrs Claus before they return to the North Pole. From hot chocolate at Les Chalets Gourmands to the magical tree lighting and fireworks over Sleeping Beauty Castle, it’s a European Christmas dream wrapped in Disney magic.