It is the time of year when Hallmark films surge in popularity, with made-for-TV holiday movies filling the Hallmark Channel lineup and streaming platforms like Netflix. Disney fans are buzzing about the possibility of a Disney-style Hallmark movie in the works, fueled by several celebrity sightings in both Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
Let’s take a closer look at the stars, many known for their iconic Hallmark holiday roles, whose appearances around Disney World sparked this wave of speculation on social media. At Mickey Visit, we report on recent Disney news, like the extended refurbishment at a Disney World resort hotel and the new annual pass coming to Disneyland.
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Hallmark Movie Stars Spotted Filming at Hollywood Studios
Lacey Chabert is best known for her leading roles in Hallmark Channel films, along with her recent holiday projects on Netflix, and now she’s sparked a new wave of speculation among Disney fans.
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The actress was seen filming at Walt Disney World, prompting rumors that a Hallmark-style Disney holiday movie could be in the works. And it’s easy to see why the assumptions started since Chabert has become one of the most recognizable faces of made-for-TV Christmas films.
In the photo below in Hollywood Studios, she appears with Travis Van Winkle, who is also known for his roles in Hallmark holiday films.
Van Winkle was also spotted filming with Chabert in Magic Kingdom, further fueling speculation about a Hallmark-inspired project in the works.
Here’s a look at the photos shared from Hollywood Studios.
My sources tell me there is a Hallmark-esque type movie being filmed at Magic Kingdom and Hollywood studios between yesterday and today… Lacey Chabert was even spotted filming in DHS a couple of hours ago. 👀
Nice to see Hollywood studios being used for movies again! #Disney… pic.twitter.com/fT7j3l4c1a
— Max Taff (@HisNameIsMax) December 3, 2025
On TikTok, WalrusCarp shared this clip of the filming that offers a clearer look at the scene in progress. The footage also shows Richard Kind, well known to Disney fans as the voice of Bing Bong from Inside Out, along with Christy Carlson Romano, recognized for her role on Even Stevens and as the voice of Kim Possible.
@walruscarp I need YOUR help who are these people actors and actresses filming at Disney World today? This was at Hollywood Studios at 3:30pm today. Someone said it’s for a Hallmark Movie but I have no clue. What do you think of seeing Bing Bong and Mean Girls today? #disneyworld #hollywoodstudios #hallmark #hallmarkmovies #disneyadult ♬ original sound – Kirk • Theme Park Expert
Hallmark Movie Stars Also Spotted at Magic Kingdom
Lacey Chabert was also spotted filming at Magic Kingdom, where photos began circulating on Facebook. Many Facebook commenters were excited by the possibility of a Hallmark-style Disney collaboration. Others, however, shared their thoughts that the crew was not shooting a movie at all but instead filming holiday commercials for the resort.
According to Lisa Peters on Facebook, “They were filming commercials! I tried to sit under the tree for the second parade and was told that is what they’d be doing.” This sentiment was echoed by another commenter on the Facebook thread. According to Deborah Christiana Wertalik, “They told us it was a commercial because they were filming at the Polynesian. Also, we got to speak to them for a while and take pictures with them. They were all so kind.”
Richard Kind was also seen filming at Magic Kingdom as well in the photos shared across social media.
While there is no confirmation from Disney about what was being filmed in Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, the appearance of several well-known Hallmark actors and actresses makes it hard not to hope that a Hallmark-style Disney film could be on the way.
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