Get ready for a double dose of holiday magic in 2026, because Hallmark isn't just filming a Christmas movie inside Walt Disney World, they're also setting up a special pop-up shop to celebrate it. Because apparently, that's where we are now: full cinematic immersion, even for your holiday rom-coms.
The shop will open at Disney Springs, perfectly timed with "Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True." Yes, that's the actual title. And yes, it's the first time Hallmark has ever filmed one of their signature Christmas movies entirely within the enchanted — and presumably very well-lit — confines of Walt Disney World.
Filming for this groundbreaking cinematic event kicked off around Thanksgiving 2025 in Orlando. Which means, somewhere, Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle were pretending it was peak winter while palm trees swayed gently in the Florida breeze. The dedication!
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"Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True" is slated to be part of Hallmark Channel’s 17th annual Countdown to Christmas. Lacey Chabert, the undisputed queen of Christmas cheer, stars as Lindsey, whose family holiday at Disney World takes an unexpected turn when her room ends up next to Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle. Philip, it turns out, is the unfortunate recipient of a truly terrible first date with Lindsey.
Naturally, they keep running into each other. Naturally, their rivalry morphs into romance. And naturally, the magic of Disney World is probably going to play a starring role in making Lindsey's holiday wish come true. Because, it's Hallmark. We know how this goes.
Fans are, predictably, thrilled. One Instagram user perfectly encapsulated the mood: "This is the Hallmark movie I never knew I needed." Another was already clearing their schedule: "I know where I will be November 28th!!"
If you're one of those people, mark your calendars: the film premieres November 28th on Hallmark Channel. Subscribers can stream it on Hallmark+ starting November 29th. Just try not to spontaneously book a trip to Disney World immediately afterward. Or do. We won't judge.
