Fast Facts
- What: Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, the first original movie from Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World
- Premiere: Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel
- Stars: Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle lead the cast
- Filming: Parts of the movie were shot on location at Walt Disney World
- Pop-Up: A Hallmark holiday store opens October 7 at Disney Springs in the former Francesca’s space
- Merch: Hallmark.com lists 42 products from $4.99 to $165.00
OPEN Brief: If you want the premiere date, the cast, the filming details, the Disney Springs pop-up location, and the merchandise prices for Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, this OPEN guide has the verified details in one place. Holiday Ever After is a new Hallmark Channel holiday movie with scenes shot at Walt Disney World. The film premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c. Hallmark.com already lists 42 film-themed products, and a Hallmark pop-up opens at Disney Springs on October 7.
What Is Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True?
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True is a new Hallmark Channel holiday movie set and partly filmed at Walt Disney World.
The film premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. The premiere falls inside Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event. The project is the first time Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World have teamed up on a new, original movie.
Holiday Ever After puts Walt Disney World on the Hallmark Channel schedule for movie night. Full details are on the Disney Parks Blog announcement.
What Is the Story of Holiday Ever After at Walt Disney World?
Holiday Ever After follows Lindsey, who spends Christmas at Walt Disney World in a room next door to a disastrous first date.
Lindsey, played by Lacey Chabert, travels to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a Christmas trip. Lindsey learns that her neighbor is Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle, a recent first date that went badly. Philip is also at the resort on a family trip. Lindsey made a holiday wish in Cinderella fountain, and that wish might turn the rivalry into romance.
Read the full film summary on the Disney Parks Blog.
Who Stars in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True?
Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle lead the cast, alongside Richard Kind and Christy Carlson Romano.
The full cast list includes Lacey Chabert, Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander. Patrick Renna appears in a cameo role. Disney Parks Blog describes the group as a mix of Hallmark and Disney favorites.
Check the Disney Parks Blog cast announcement for updates.
Where Was Holiday Ever After Filmed at Walt Disney World?
Hallmark filmed parts of Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True on location at Walt Disney World.
The filming plan was announced on December 6, 2025. Lacey Chabert made a special appearance from Magic Kingdom during Hallmark Channel’s broadcast of The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday. Disney said the resort was preparing to welcome the film crew while production took place.
How Did Hallmark and Disney Start Working Together?
The Hallmark and Disney partnership dates back decades to a friendship between Hallmark founder J.C. Hall and Walt Disney.
Hallmark Chief Brand Officer Darren Abbott said a shared Kansas City connection led to the first licensed products between the two brands. Those products included the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse. Sally Conner, VP Global Content, said Walt Disney World serves as the immersive setting for a holiday story built around the cheerful events of the season.
The movie is the first time the partnership has moved from products to a new original film. Read both executive statements on the Disney Parks Blog.
What Is the Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Store at Disney Springs?
A limited-time Hallmark holiday pop-up store opens at Disney Springs on October 7 in the former Francesca’s space.
Disney announced the pop-up at D23 on August 16, 2026. The storefront takes over the retail footprint formerly occupied by Francesca’s. The space serves as a themed environment through the end of the 2026 holiday shopping season. Guests can browse products featured in the film, plus Hallmark greeting cards, collectible ornaments, and Disney gifts.
The pop-up gives you an early way to buy film-themed items at Disney Springs and a full holiday season to make the trip. You can confirm details on the Disney Parks Blog.
Limited-Time Shop
The Hallmark pop-up runs through the end of the 2026 holiday shopping season, and no exact closing date has been announced. Check Disney Springs information before you plan a special trip.
What Holiday Ever After Merchandise Can You Buy Right Now?
Holiday Ever After merchandise is on sale now at Hallmark.com and through partners such as Vera Bradley at Disney Springs.
Hallmark.com lists 42 Holiday Ever After products across cards, gifts, gift wrap, and ornaments. The collection includes collaboration items from Corkcicle, Loungefly, Paper Wonder, and Vera Bradley. Hallmark.com shows six Vera Bradley pieces, and the Vera Bradley items are also available at Disney Springs. Disney Parks Blog also names Hallmark Gold Crown stores and other retailers still to be announced.
Some listings on Hallmark.com carry a “Coming soon” label, so the full lineup is still rolling out. OPEN tracks new Disney releases on our Disney merch hub. Browse the full lineup on the official Hallmark Holiday Ever After collection page.
How Much Does Holiday Ever After Merchandise Cost?
Holiday Ever After merchandise on Hallmark.com ranges from $4.99 for a gift bag to $165.00 for a Vera Bradley backpack.
Hallmark.com sorts the collection into seven products under $10 and eight products at $50 and up. Greeting cards run from $6.59 to $15.99 in the examples below. Here is a sample of the lineup, sorted from lowest to highest price.
| Product | Type | Price | Hallmark.com Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Christmas Gift Bag (13 in.) | Gift wrap | $4.99 | Add to cart |
| Jumbo Christmas Wrapping Paper Roll (35 sq. ft.) | Gift wrap | $6.29 | Add to cart |
| Happiest Season Christmas Card | Card | $6.59 | Add to cart |
| Mickey and Minnie Caroling Scene Musical 3D Pop-Up Christmas Card | Card | $12.99 | Add to cart |
| Mickey and Minnie Hallmark Ornaments, Set of 2 | Ornament | $28.99 | Add to cart |
| Jingle Cruise A Holly, Jolly Journey Ornament With Sound | Keepsake ornament | $32.99 | Coming soon |
| Throw Blanket (50×60) | Home | $39.99 | Add to cart |
| Ivory Spirit Jersey | Apparel | $89.99 | Select an option |
| Vera Bradley Large Original Duffle Bag | Bag | $145.00 | Add to cart |
| Vera Bradley Bancroft Backpack | Bag | $165.00 | Add to cart |
Confirm Before You Buy
Prices and stock status come from Hallmark.com on October 3, 2026, and both can change. Several Vera Bradley pieces, including the Small Original Vera Tote Bag and the Lorman Sling Backpack, showed as out of stock online. Check the official Hallmark collection page for current listings.
What Are the Key Holiday Ever After Dates?
Holiday Ever After has three confirmed dates: merchandise is on sale now, the pop-up opens October 7, and the film premieres November 28.
The pop-up closing date is the only item without an exact day. Here is how the timeline breaks down, soonest first.
| Date | Event | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Now (October 3, 2026) | Holiday Ever After merchandise on sale, with some items marked coming soon | Hallmark.com and Vera Bradley items at Disney Springs |
| October 7, 2026 | Limited-time Hallmark holiday pop-up store opens | Disney Springs, in the former Francesca’s space |
| November 28, 2026 | Holiday Ever After premieres at 8/7c | Hallmark Channel |
| End of the 2026 holiday shopping season (date TBD) | Hallmark pop-up themed environment ends | Disney Springs |
OPEN also keeps a running Holiday Ever After guide that we update as Disney and Hallmark share new details. Confirm the latest dates on the Disney Parks Blog.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True premiere?
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True premieres Saturday, November 28 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, during the network’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas event.
Who stars in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True?
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True stars Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, with Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander. Patrick Renna has a cameo role.
Where is the Hallmark holiday pop-up store at Disney Springs?
The Hallmark holiday pop-up store at Disney Springs opens October 7 in the retail space formerly occupied by Francesca’s, and the themed space runs through the end of the 2026 holiday shopping season.
How much does Holiday Ever After Hallmark and Disney merchandise cost?
Holiday Ever After Hallmark and Disney merchandise on Hallmark.com ranges from $4.99 to $165.00, including a Mickey and Minnie ornament set at $28.99 and a Vera Bradley Large Original Duffle Bag at $145.00. Vera Bradley items are also available at Disney Springs.
Status Brief
Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True turns the Hallmark and Disney partnership into a new original movie, a Disney Springs pop-up, and a product line that is already on sale. Hallmark.com lists 42 items from $4.99 to $165.00, the pop-up opens October 7, and the film premieres November 28 at 8/7c. Check stock before you buy, since several Vera Bradley pieces showed as out of stock online. Browse current listings on the official Hallmark Holiday Ever After collection page.
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