Fans have been eagerly looking forward to the new Hallmark movie filmed at Disney World ever since it was first announced last year. Since that original announcement, we have gotten more information on what the film will entail, including the recently released trailer.
We knew that the movie would release in 2026 during Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event, but now we have an exact opening date! Keep reading for all details, plus everything we know about the movie so far. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including 7 perks exclusively for Disney+ subscribers, and Disney’s new CEO giving specifics on the use of AI in theme parks, movies, and streaming.
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Hallmark Christmas Movie Opening Date
Hallmark and Disney World are collaborating to produce the first-ever original holiday movie filmed at the Most Magical Place on Earth. The film, featuring Hallmark stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, was shot onsite at the resort.
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In the film, main character Lindsey is on a Disney World vacation with her family when she encounters Philip, whom she had a disastrous first date with. After spending some more time together, their rivalry melts into romance in the charming setting of the parks.
Now, it has been revealed during a Hallmark panel at a Television Critics Association event that the film will debut on Saturday, November 28th.
Fans have shown immense interest in this new film and are doubtlessly counting the days until this big release.
The movie stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, along with Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with a cameo role from Patrick Renna.
Hallmark previously shared the official description of the film’s plot:
Lindsey (Chabert) and her extended family head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. But the dream of a jolly holiday gets quickly dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a disastrous first date she recently had, who’s also there on a family trip. As Lindsey and Philip’s paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they’re not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Walt Disney World magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made in Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance.
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There will be an exclusive Hallmark and Disney collection of products released, inspired by the film. The collection includes everything from greeting cards to ornaments, gifts, gift wrap, and more. See everything you need to know about the merchandise collection in our separate article here. You can also check out all of the fun Disney Parks Hallmark ornaments releasing for the season here.
The news of the opening date was first reported by Laughing Place.
See the trailer for the film below:
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