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A Little Disney Magic, a Little Mistletoe: Hallmark's Disney World Christmas Movie Gets a Premiere Date!
Christmas at Walt Disney World? Magical. A Hallmark holiday romance set at Walt Disney World? We're listening.
Two things we love are coming together this holiday season, and we officially have a date to circle on the calendar.
Hallmark's upcoming holiday movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish, is set to premiere on Saturday, November 28, 2026, as part of the network's annual Countdown to Christmas celebration.
And yes, it was actually filmed at Walt Disney World!
Meet-Cutes, Mickey Ears, and a Second Chance at Romance
The movie stars Hallmark favorite Lacey Chabert alongside Travis Van Winkle in a holiday romance that proves even a disastrous first date might deserve a second chance. Especially when a little Disney magic gets involved.
Chabert plays Lindsey, who heads to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a Christmas vacation filled with holiday cheer. Unfortunately, her plans for a perfectly magical getaway hit a snag when she discovers that Philip (Van Winkle), a man she recently shared a spectacularly unsuccessful first date with, is staying right next door.
Of all the resorts, in all the rooms, in all of Walt Disney World.
Naturally.
As the two continue running into each other throughout their vacation, their frosty relationship begins to warm. And when a wish made at Cinderella Fountain enters the picture, well, this is Hallmark. We have a pretty good idea where things are headed.
But getting there is half the fun.
A Familiar Cast and a Very Magical Setting
Joining Chabert and Van Winkle are Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with a cameo appearance by Patrick Renna.
What makes this particular Hallmark movie especially exciting for Disney fans is its setting. Rather than simply creating a fictional holiday destination, the production filmed on location at Walt Disney World Resort.
That means viewers can look forward to seeing familiar Disney surroundings as the backdrop for the holiday romance.
And really, is there a better setting for a Christmas love story than the place where fairy tales come to life?
Mark Your Calendars!
The premiere date was revealed during a Hallmark presentation at a Television Critics Association event, giving fans something new to look forward to this November.
With the movie's trailer already released, the countdown to this Disney-meets-Hallmark holiday adventure is officially underway.
We'll be watching for the romance, the Christmas decorations, and, of course, all those familiar Disney details in the background.
Because while Hallmark wants us to fall in love with Lindsey and Philip, there's a very good chance we'll be busy trying to figure out exactly where every scene was filmed.
Our only question: Is it too early to put on our Christmas pajamas and make some hot cocoa?
We think not.
