Shanghai Disneyland's Winter Frostival Returns with Seasonal Celebrations, Entertainment, and More

Shanghai Disneyland is ready to welcome guests into a cold season celebration with the return of their Winter Frostival event. 

What’s Happening:

• Starting next month, Shanghai Disneyland will transform into a frigid fantasy world with the return of their Disney Winter Frostival season. 
• From November 7th through March 3rd, 2026, guests will be invited to step into the resort with special entertainment, decor, food, and merchandise. 
• During the entirety of the Frostival, the fan-favorite ice sculptures will return with updated and new characters to enjoy. 
• The resort will also introduce new snow statues on Mickey Avenue and Garden of Imagination. 
• The new statues will feature iconic characters with unforgettable details, including Minnie’s polka-dot bow and Donald’s sailor hat. 
• There will also be Zootopia-themed snow statues added to the Zootopia area of the park. 
• A new picturesque social wall will also arrive, giving fans the opportunity to celebrate their favorite characters like Mickey, Minnie, the Snowies, and Duffy and Friends enjoying a magical snow day. 
• You also be able to enjoy exciting entertainment, including
  • Mickey’s Snow Magic – Mickey Avenue turns into an unforgettable winter wonderland, as snow flurries fall from the sky. 
  • Disney Winter Magic Cavalcade – Fan-favorite characters adorned in their winter outfits will ride through the park on this seasonal mini-parade. 
  • A Celebration of Disney Winter Frostival – Enchanted Storybook Castle and Gardens of Imagination will come to life, as this nighttime spectacular lights up the area with projects, lights, and sounds. 
• Characters will also be meeting guests in seasonal attire, giving fans an extra way to commemorate their winter fun. 

• These characters include:
  • Character greetings with Disney Queens, Princesses, Princes in winter outfits at Castle Encounters.
  • Winnie the Pooh & Friends debut new winter fashions made of natural-textured fabrics.
• For food, there are plenty of themed options available. 
• Christmas-themed donuts, cookies, and muffins are available throughout the entire Winter Frostival season.

• A variety of hot drinks are offered across the resort to keep guests warm between activities.
• Duck Leg in Turnip Sour Soup returns as a signature winter specialty.
• Lumière’s Kitchen serves its Christmas Season Dinner Buffet all winter, featuring multiple styles of hairy crab, a large seafood selection, refined desserts, and seasonal drinks.

• Guests will also be able to shop several collections of merchandise.
• The Mickey and Friends Christmas Waltz Collection includes sweaters, accessories, home décor, and toys designed for festive winter gifting.
• The Duffy and Friends Snowy Pals Collection features fluffy padded jackets, warm hats, and other cozy winter apparel.
• Additional winter merchandise collections inspired by Stitch and Angel, Winnie the Pooh and Friends, and Zootopia offer a variety of seasonal accessories.
• Cozy scarves, furry earmuffs, and other warm items are available for guests looking to stay comfortable throughout the winter.
• During the season, there will also be exciting limited time celebrations with Mickey & Minnie’s Birthday Week, Christmas Season, and New Years Festivities. 

Mickey & Minnie’s Birthday Party (November 12-18)

• Kicking off the seasonal celebrations during Disney Winter Frostival, Shanghai Disneyland will celebrate the birthdays of Mickey & Minnie Mouse with additional experiences. 
• Mickey & Minnie will be adorned in their exclusive birthday outfits, with guests getting the opportunity to meet them on Mickey Avenue. 
• Each day, during the Shanghai Disneyland Band performance in front of the castle, guests will be able to enjoy a “secret birthday surprise” moment. 
• Enchanted Storybook Castle will also be the best place to close out the party, as Mickey & Minnie’s Birthday Celebration Castle Projection “Best Wishes” will bring the celebration to the sky with fireworks and projections. 
• The show celebrates the love and friendship found between Mickey & Minnie and their friends. 
• On November 18th, there will be a finale celebration in front of the castle. 

Christmas Season (November 21-January 3, 2026)

• Christmas comes to life, as the entire resort transforms for the yuletide fun. 
• This year, Shanghai Disneyland will have their tallest Christmas tree ever in Gardens of Imagination. 
• The new tree will become the centerpiece of Mickey’s Magical Tree Lighting Ceremony, which features Mickey, Minnie, Duffy, LinaBell, and a live band. 
• Other returning entertainment includes Happy Holidays, Mickey!, Christmas Swing, and Mickey Avenue Carolers. 
• For dining, guests will be able to experience several exciting offerings, including a Christmas set menu at Royal Banquet Hall, as well as an Aurora-hosted Christmas menu at Shanghai Disneyland Hotel.
• Character encounters include:
  • Mickey & Friends dressed as wind-up toys:
    • Mickey: marching band hat, royal-style uniform with gold trim.
    • Minnie: tiny crown, tutu dress with snowballs.
    • Santa Goofy: returns to Mickey Avenue.
  • Duffy & Friends winter outfits:
    • Duffy: padded coat, warm scarf.
    • ShellieMay: fluffy collar on padded coat.
    • Gelatoni: knitted hat, ski goggles.
    • StellaLou: beret with coat.
    • CookieAnn: coat with large decorative bows.
    • ‘Olu Mel: snowflake-themed jacket decorations.
    • LinaBell: bauble sweater set with bell-shaped buttons.
• In the Disneytown shopping district, the Disneytown Christmas Tree Trail returns with 3 new trees themed to Peter Pan, Up, and Monsters, Inc. 
• Disneytown Christmas Market returns weekends and holidays starting December 12th, with seasonal food, crafts, and activities. 
• Santa’s Cabin will also allow shoppers to meet the big man, himself. 

New Year Festivities (December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026)

• Mickey & Friends will appear on Mickey Avenue in their special New Year outfits. 
• Enchanted Storybook Castle rings in 2026 with the special nighttime spectacular Ignite the New Year. 
• For those looking for help planning their Shanghai Disney Resort vacation, Laughing Place recommends Mouse Fan Travel.

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