The new "Awesome Mix: Holiday Edition" pits Star-Lord against Deadpool at Disney California Adventure through Jan. 6, 2027, in a 10-minute show. Mickey and Minnie also stepped out Friday in new alpine-inspired holiday outfits.
Deadpool has a new holiday gig at the Disneyland Resort, and this one involves dancing instead of story time.
A holiday version of Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! debuts Friday, Nov. 13, at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Star-Lord and Deadpool square off near the entrance to Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission: BREAKOUT!, the Disney Parks Blog said Thursday.
Disneyland's show page calls it "Awesome Mix: Holiday Edition" and lists it from Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, 2027. The show runs about 10 minutes, and the first listed showtimes are 4 p.m., 4:55 p.m. and 5:50 p.m.
The music comes from Peter Quill's boom box, Disney said, and guests can join in. Stretch first. Deadpool certainly won't.
Laughing Place posted a video on YouTube
Is Story Time with Deadpool back for the holidays?
Disney hasn't said. Its Nov. 12 holiday entertainment rundown and its Disneyland holiday guide don't mention Story Time with Deadpool this year. The dance-off is the only Avengers Campus holiday show Disney listed.
That's a switch from the last two seasons. In November 2024, Deadpool retold A Christmas Carol in a Santa suit at the Hyperion Theater courtyard, with characters like "Loganeezer Scrooge," Laughing Place reported.
KTLA reported in October 2025 that the holiday special was coming back for a second run, from Nov. 14, 2025, through Jan. 7, 2026, with Wolverine dropping by at some shows.
Deadpool isn't new to the dance floor, either. When he arrived at Disney California Adventure in July 2024, Laughing Place reported he might also pop into the Awesome Dance Off. This is the first holiday edition built around him.
What are Mickey and Minnie wearing at Disneyland this holiday season?
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and some of their friends are greeting guests in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., in brand-new holiday outfits. Disney says the looks capture "the spirit of holiday travel and a wintery alpine gathering."
WDWNT posted a first look at the costumes Friday, opening day of the season. Disney first described the alpine theme in its holiday guide back in August, so the news now is seeing them in person.
Also new this year: for the first time, characters in Mickey's Toontown are wearing holiday apparel and accessories, Disney said.
Over at Disney California Adventure, Mickey and friends wear winter attire on Buena Vista Street. Mickey, Minnie and Goofy show up in holiday outfits at Paradise Gardens Park at select times, and Mickey and Minnie join the Disney Viva Navidad! street party on select days.
When are the holidays at Disneyland in 2026?
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort and Disney Festival of Holidays at California Adventure run Nov. 13, 2026, through Jan. 6, 2027. Here's what Disney has on the calendar:
Santa Claus: Daily from Nov. 13 through Dec. 24 at a new spot, Mickey's Toontown Trolley Barn near Roger Rabbit's Car Toon Spin.
Santa Goofy: Takes over starting Dec. 25.
Hotel Santa: Visits at the three Disneyland Resort hotels from Nov. 26 through Dec. 24.
World of Color Season of Light: Back starting Nov. 13.
Buena Vista Street Tree Lighting: Starts Nov. 13.
Downtown Disney snowfall: Running since Nov. 6, through Jan. 6.
Chip and Dale's Ornament Trail: Nov. 11 through Jan. 6.
Hotel character dining: Nov. 16 through Jan. 3.
Disney's rundown also includes A Christmas Fantasy Parade, the Believe... in Holiday Magic fireworks and the parks' holiday ride overlays.
How do you see the holiday Awesome Dance Off?
Head to Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure and check the Disneyland app for the day's showtimes, since they can change. Disney says you "may encounter" Star-Lord and Deadpool, so the lineup isn't promised at every show.
It's a street show, so there's no extra ticket beyond park admission. Based on the first listed times, plan on late afternoon. Bring your best moves, or at least better ones than Deadpool's.
Article compiled and written by Kambrea Pratt (editor-in-chief), Derek Gibbs (beat editor) and the Pirates & Princesses newsroom. Pirates & Princesses is part of WebReef Media.
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Hat Tips:
Disney Parks Blog (Nov. 12, 2026), the holiday Dance Off with Star-Lord and Deadpool, the new character attire and the Disneyland holiday calendar
Disneyland Resort (Nov. 13, 2026), Awesome Mix: Holiday Edition run dates, length and showtimes
WDWNT (Nov. 13, 2026), first look at Mickey and friends' alpine-inspired holiday costumes
Laughing Place (July 26, 2024 and Nov. 15, 2024), Story Time with Deadpool's debut and its first holiday special
KTLA (Oct. 30, 2025), the 2025 return of Deadpool's holiday show
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