TravelHalloween and Christmas Are the New Summer at California Theme Parks00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintSanta Claus is the star attraction in Disneyland's annual Christmas Fantasy Parade, which returns Nov. 12. Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort/TNSTribune News Service9/14/2023|Updated: 9/14/20230:00X 1By Brady MacDonald From The Mercury NewsIt used to be that you could toss a bowling ball down Main Street, USA without hitting a soul on Halloween night or Christmas morning because kids and their families had something better to do on those classic holidays.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesWA’s Real Twin Peaks: Seattle Times Critics Take a Surreal Day TripDec 04, 2025Pork Tonnato (Pork in Tuna Sauce) With Green SaladDec 04, 20253 Soup Recipes That Are a Bright Spot as the Days Get ShorterDec 04, 2025Ask Angi: Do I Have Enough Insulation?Dec 03, 2025Related TopicsHalloweenChristmastheme parks