Hallmark is bringing its holiday magic to Walt Disney World for the first time.
In 2026, the Hallmark Channel and Walt Disney World will release an original holiday movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. Filming will take place on location at the Orlando resort and will star Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, alongside Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Dufee, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and a cameo from Patrick Renna. The movie is set to premiere as part of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas lineup next year.
The story follows Lindsey (Chabert), who travels to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a festive Christmas vacation. Her trip takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her hotel room is next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a recent first date that went poorly. As the two keep running into each other around the parks, holiday magic and a well-timed wish help soften the tension between them.
Sally Conner, VP of Global Content at Disney, said the film is a chance to share the joy and “pixie dust” of Disney with fans everywhere. While Hallmark and Disney have long partnered on merchandise, this marks the first original movie produced together.
The collaboration will also include a co-branded holiday collection featuring ornaments, greeting cards, and gifts inspired by the film, set to debut during the 2026 holiday season. Additional production updates will be announced as filming continues at Walt Disney World.