Lacey Chabert Disney World Hallmark Movie Coming in 2026: Everything We Know So Far
Hallmark fans just got major holiday news: a brand-new Lacey Chabert Disney World Hallmark movie is officially coming in 2026. The network announced that Chabert, the undisputed queen of Hallmark Christmas, will star in a festive romance filmed on location at Walt Disney World Resort. This is a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Hallmark and Disney.
The movie, titled Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, was revealed during The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday Christmas Special and immediately lit up the internet with excitement.
A First for Hallmark: A Disney World Christmas Setting
What sets this Lacey Chabert Disney World Hallmark movie apart is its setting. While Hallmark films are known for their small-town coziness, this one brings the holiday magic straight to the “Most Magical Place on Earth.”
People.com and Variety report that this marks the first time Hallmark has filmed an original Christmas movie inside Disney World, blending two powerhouse brands known for warmth, nostalgia, and feel-good storytelling.
Plot Details: A Holiday Vacation, a Bad First Date, and a Second Chance at Love
Here’s what we know so far about the movie’s storyline:
- Chabert plays Lindsey, who heads to Disney World with her family for a holiday vacation.
- She unexpectedly ends up staying next door to Philip, played by Travis Van Winkle who just so happens to be the guy from a recent disastrous first date.
- As Christmas magic begins to sparkle around them (literally), the two slowly reconnect.
- Director and writer Ryan Landels is behind the project. Yes, the Ryan Landels of Santa Tell Me and Sugarplummed fame! Color us thrilled!
- Supporting cast includes Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, and Asher Alexander, with a cameo from Patrick Renna.
A Bigger Partnership Between Hallmark and Disney
Hallmark and Disney have collaborated on merchandise before, but this project marks their most ambitious crossover yet.
Alongside the movie, fans can expect a co-branded holiday merchandise line, including ornaments, greeting cards, and gift wrap.
We can’t help but wonder: first the NFL, then Disney. What partnership will be next for Hallmark?
Why Fans Are So Excited
Hallmark loyalists and Disney adults alike are already thrilled, and so are we. We can look forward to:
- Iconic backdrops. Expect Cinderella Castle, Main Street U.S.A., and holiday overlays to steal scenes. Perhaps the iconic handmade candy canes will make an appearance?
- A unique twist on the familiar. It’s still a classic Hallmark romance, but with Disney-scale sparkle.
- Chabert at the center. Whenever Lacey stars in a Countdown to Christmas movie, it tends to become a seasonal favorite. The woman is on her own Hallmark Christmas ornament for goodness sake.
When Will the Lacey Chabert Disney World Hallmark Movie Premiere?
Hallmark has confirmed only that the movie will debut as part of the 2026 Countdown to Christmas slate. No official release date yet, but the anticipation will build for the next year!
In the meantime, Chabert continues to dominate Hallmark’s holiday releases, including her 2025 film She’s Making a List and the upcoming Lost in Paradise, premiering January 2026.
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