Two beloved worlds collided as Hallmark Channel and Disney World announced a collaboration during the network’s Christmas special, “The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday.” The highlight of this collaboration is a new Christmas film set to premiere during the 2026 annual Countdown to Christmas programming lineup.
Lacey Chabert, known for her Hallmark movie roles, made the exciting announcement from Disney World in Orlando, Florida. She will star in the film alongside Travis Van Winkle, known for his role in FUBAR. This marks the first time Chabert and Winkle will star together in a film, making it a historic moment. Chabert had just premiered her newest holiday film, “She’s Making a List” earlier that evening.
The upcoming film, “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” follows Lindsey and her extended family as they head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together. However, their holiday takes an unexpected turn when Lindsey discovers she is staying next door to Philip, with whom she recently had a disastrous first date. As their paths cross throughout their stay, they realize they have more in common than they thought. With the help of some Disney magic, Lindsey’s holiday wish made at Cinderella Fountain may turn their rivalry into romance.
The history between Hallmark and Disney dates back decades, starting with a shared Kansas City connection between Hallmark’s founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself. This partnership has now evolved to a heartwarming Christmas movie that embodies the best of both brands.
The cast of “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True” includes Lacey Chabert as Lindsey, Travis Van Winkle as Philip, along with Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and a cameo by Patrick Renna from “The Sandlot.”
The film is currently being filmed on location at Walt Disney World and Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida. While specific details about the premiere date are yet to be announced, viewers can expect this movie to be a highlight of Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas event.
As production continues, fans can look forward to more updates about “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True.” Stay tuned for more information and get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in this enchanting collaboration between Hallmark and Disney.
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