As the sun sets during the holiday season, California Adventure gets extra festive with thousands of twinkling lights and eye-catching seasonal decorations – the centerpiece of which is the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting. This nightly event takes the park’s Christmas tree from day to night, illuminating it with some extra-special fanfare.
Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting Fast Facts
- Location: Buena Vista Street
- Height Requirement: None
- Attraction Length: About 5 minutes
- Lightning Lane Multi Pass: No
- Ride Type: Tree lighting
- Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
- Extended Evening Hours Eligible: N/A
- Ride Switch Available: No
Queue
There is no official queue for the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting. Instead, guests simply gather in the area – you can see the lighting from many different locations across the land.
AccessibilityÂ
Guests may remain in wheelchairs and ECVs for this attraction.
On-Ride Photo
There is no on-ride photo for this attraction.
Is the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting Kid-Friendly?
The nightly Christmas tree lighting that happens on Buena Vista Street is a perfect event for adults and kids alike. Both the tree at the heart of the park’s entrance land and the surrounding holiday decorations illuminate with festive music and plenty of fanfare, and it’s a sight to behold even if you’ve seen plenty of lights displays before.
Very young children, tweens, and even teens will love catching this only-during-the-holidays event in person.
Best For: Any kids and adults who love watching holiday decorations come to life or a good holiday lights display.
Will the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting Cause Motion Sickness?
Since the Buena Vista Street Holiday Tree Lighting is a brief, standing-room-only event, motion sickness shouldn’t be a concern.Â
