Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True Cast and Premiere Date
Quick answer: Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle star in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which premieres Saturday, Nov. 28, at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel. Hallmark says it streams on Hallmark+ the next day.
It is part of the Countdown to Christmas 2026 lineup, and it follows The Most Wonderful Secret at 6/5c on the same Saturday. The Friday before, Hallmark airs Return to Santa at 8/7c. Hallmark's movie page lists seven airings in all.
Who stars in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True?
Hallmark's cast page credits seven actors. The Hollywood Reporter's Countdown lineup names the same stars, minus Asher Alexander, who appears only on Hallmark's page.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Lacey Chabert | Lindsey |
| Travis Van Winkle | Phillip |
| Christy Carlson Romano | Nicole |
| Richard Kind | Alan |
| Bryce Durfee | Sam |
| Taegen Burns | Kiera |
| Asher Alexander | Jay |
What is Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True about?
Per Hallmark's About page, Lindsey takes her extended family to Walt Disney World for Christmas. The trip stumbles when she learns her hotel room is next door to a man she recently went on a disastrous first date with, who is there on a family trip of his own. As their paths keep crossing, the two start to see they have more in common than they thought, and a wish Lindsey made at Cinderella Fountain may turn the rivalry into romance. The ending stays under wraps here.
Where was Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True filmed?
The Hollywood Reporter says the movie "filmed on location at Disney World," and the story is set there too. Fox 35 Orlando reports that Disney and Hallmark teamed up on it and that Walt Disney World is the setting. Neither article, nor Hallmark's movie, cast and About pages, names which parks or resort areas appear on screen beyond the Cinderella Fountain mentioned in the story summary, so we do not list any. We read all of these on Wednesday, Nov. 4.
When does Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True air again, and where can you stream it?
| Date | Hallmark listing | Airing |
|---|---|---|
| Sat., Nov. 28 | 8/7c | Premiere |
| Sun., Nov. 29 | 10/9c | Encore |
| Wed., Dec. 2 | 8/7c | Encore |
| Sun., Dec. 6 | 4/3c | Encore |
| Sat., Dec. 12 | 10/9c | Encore |
| Thu., Dec. 17 | 8/7c | Encore |
| Fri., Dec. 25 | 12/11c | Encore |
We read these seven showtimes on Hallmark Channel's page for the movie on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 10:20 a.m. ET. Hallmark's daily schedule page for Nov. 28 lists the movie at 8 p.m. ET, matching the premiere. Hallmark prints each time as Eastern/Central, so we copied the pairs as listed. We did not find the encores on separate daily pages, so they rest on the movie page alone, and Hallmark can change them before air. The Dec. 25 slot reads “12/11c” with no a.m. or p.m. marker, so check Hallmark's schedule for that day.
To catch the premiere live, tune to Hallmark Channel through a cable, satellite or live TV package. The movie page's note for Hallmark+ reads “Streaming Next Day,” meaning Sunday, Nov. 29.
FAQ
What time does Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True start?
8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. Central, on Saturday, Nov. 28. Hallmark lists its first encore for Sunday, Nov. 29, at 10/9c.
Who stars in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True?
Lacey Chabert plays Lindsey and Travis Van Winkle plays Phillip, per Hallmark's cast page, with Christy Carlson Romano, Richard Kind, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns and Asher Alexander also credited.
Is it in the 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup?
Yes. The Hollywood Reporter's lineup lists it on Nov. 28 and calls it one of three movie events. The full Countdown schedule lists every other premiere.
Sources
- Hallmark Channel: Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True (premiere and encore times, next-day streaming), its cast page and About page (story)
- Hollywood Reporter: 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup (Nov. 28 date, stars, filming on location)
- Fox 35 Orlando: Disney, Hallmark team up for new holiday movie (Disney World setting)