These Are the Important Disneyland Dates For Those Visiting or Planning Trips This Week

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This is your resource for everything happening at Disneyland the week of November 17, 2025. This week, we have news about several special merchandise events, new characters debuting, Mickey and Minnie’s birthday celebration,  and more.

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Important Disneyland Dates This Week

Life Day Chewbacca is appearing in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for a limited time starting today! Life Day is a Wookie Holiday in the Star Wars universe, originally introduced in the 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, celebrating family, joy, and harmony. You can see details on this version of the character coming to Disney World as well in our separate article here. There are also special Life Day foods at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo, Oga’s Cantina, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and the Milk Stand.

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Disneyland’s special promotional theme park tickets for active and retired U.S. military personnel will be available for purchase on November 18, 2025. These new promotions are part of the “Disney Celebrates America” campaign honoring the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. For Disneyland, there will be discounted 3-Day and 4-Day Park Hopper tickets and 1-Day, 1-Park Disneyland Resort Military Adult Tickets. You can see all pricing details and offers for Disney World as well in our separate article here.

Our travel partner, Get Away Today, is offering Early Black Friday deals available through November 19. This includes special offers for DisneylandDisney World, Universal Orlando, and cruises. You can see all of the deals you can take advantage of in our separate article here.

Mickey and Minnie cavalcade birthday

Mickey and Minnie Mouse’s birthday is on November 18, and Disneyland will have some special offerings to celebrate! There is usually a special cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. at around 12:00 or 12:30 pm. There will also be special treats available tomorrow, including the following:

  • Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
    • Mickey Birthday Cupcake: milk chocolate mousse, hard chocolate shell, Mickey sprinkles, sugar candle, chocolate ears
    • Minnie Birthday Cupcake: same yummy base, plus her signature bow!
  •  Cafe Daisy
    • Mickey’s Birthday Celebration Cold Brew: whipped cream, red & yellow sprinkles, chocolate medallions
    • Minnie’s Birthday Celebration Cold Brew: whipped cream, bow, chocolate medallions

On Friday, November 21, the highly anticipated Holiday Zombie Mug arrives. This festive, limited-edition collectible is sure to go fast, so don’t miss your chance to grab one while you can! Check the Disneyland app for full details. The mug will also be available at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar on Saturday, November 22. (On November 21 only, mobile orders may be placed as early as 6:00 am on the Disneyland app while supplies last)

Holiday Zombie Mug at Trader Sam's Disneyland
Photo via Disney Parks Blog

Starting today, November 17, three holiday-themed character dining experiences begin! Reservations are open now for Daisy’s Holiday Pajama Party: Breakfast and Brunch at Storytellers Cafe, Mickey’s Christmas Carol Feast: Dinner at Storytellers Cafe, and Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays at the Disneyland Hotel. You can see details about Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates the Holidays and the two holiday experiences coming to Storytellers Cafe here.

A few new offerings will be debuting on November 19 to celebrate the release of the upcoming Zootopia 2 film! A new Gary De’Snake Sipper (a new character in the film) will be available at Disneyland starting that day, and there will also be a special custom lithograph giveaway while supplies last. See all details about this new Zootopia giveaway here!

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For a limited time, starting November 24, 2025, Officer Clawhauser will appear at Disney California Adventure! We anticipate this is going to be a super popular meet-and-greet. You can see details on where to find him in our separate article here.

From November 20 to 23, 2025, there will be a special Artist Showcase and Signing with Noah Elias. Disney shares in the event description that “Noah’s interpretation of characters has become a huge favorite among Disney collectors and fans worldwide.” This will be happening from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Friday) and 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (Saturday and Sunday) at Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park.

Also, from November 20 to 23, 2025, there will be an Artist Showcase and Signing with Scooter at the same location. Disney describes that “Disney artist Scooter presents his exciting interpretation of popular Disney characters and icons with a mid-century modern twist.” This will be offered from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, daily at Disneyana on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park.

There will be a CRISLU Jewelry Trunk Show from November 21 to 22, 2025, happening from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland Park. Disney describes how, during the event, you can “browse pieces that are crafted with the highest quality cubic zirconia stones, set in precious sterling silver and finished in pure platinum, 18K gold and 18K rose gold.” This viral Disney Jewelry has had Disney Adults waiting in line for hours in the past.

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