Lacey Chabert revealed her 2026 Hallmark Christmas movie on Saturday, Dec. 6, following the premiere of her 2025 movie, She's Making a List
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The new movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, will film on location at Walt Disney World Resort
The movie will also star Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind and Christy Carlson Romano
The happiest place on Earth is joining forces with the most festive network on TV.
During Hallmark Channel's live special,The Hallmark Christmas Experience: A Hometown Holiday Christmas Special, on Saturday, Dec. 6,Lacey Chaberthelped to announce that she will be starring inHoliday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which is filming on location at Disney World and will air as part of the 2026 Countdown to Christmas.
The news comes just minutes after the credits rolled on Chabert's 43rd Hallmark movie,She's Making a List.
"Hello, everyone! I am Lacey Chabert and I'm so excited to be celebrating with you all," Chabert, 43, began in a pre-recorded clip. "I am here with some special friends, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and I have got some big news that I cannot wait to share from the most magical place on earth."
"Well, I bet you can guess where I am, and for the first time ever, we are announcing a brand new, 2026 Countdown to Christmas movie a whole year ahead of schedule," she continues. "I am incredibly excited and so honored to share that I will be starring in the all new 2026 Hallmark Christmas movieHoliday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, filming right here on location at Walt Disney World Resort."
Chabert, who shares a 9-year-old daughter Julia with her husband, David Nehdar, also notes, "I love visiting here with my family, and I always thought it would make the absolute perfect setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie."
Chabert will be paired withFUBARactor Travis Van Winkle, who also has a few Hallmark holiday movies under his belt.
They'll be joined by Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns and Asher Alexander. The Sandlot's Patrick Renna will appear in a cameo role.
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The movie's official synopsis reads: "Lindsey (Chabert) and her extended family head to Walt Disney World to spend a magical Christmas together, but the dream of a jolly holiday gets quickly dashed when Lindsey discovers her room is next door to Philip (Van Winkle), a disastrous first date she recently had, who's also there on a family trip. As Lindsey and Philip's paths cross throughout their stay, the frost starts to thaw as they learn they're not so different from each other after all. Thanks to some Walt Disney World magic, the holiday wish Lindsey made in Cinderella Fountain just might turn their rivalry into romance."
The film is written and directed by Ryan Landels, who also worked on 2024'sSanta Tell MeandBeauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebrationin 2022.
"The history between Hallmark and Disney dates back decades, when a shared Kansas City connection and friendship between Hallmark's founder, J.C. Hall, and Walt Disney himself led to our first-ever licensed products, including the very first greeting card featuring Mickey Mouse," Darren Abbott, chief brand officer at Hallmark, says in a statement. "We're thrilled to expand our partnership beyond the products we create together and onto the screen with this heartwarming and joyful Christmas movie that embodies the very best of both brands."
Sally Conner, VP of global content, adds: "Storytelling is at the heart of both Disney and Hallmark, and that magic shines even brighter during the holidays. We're thrilled that Walt Disney World will serve as the immersive setting for a Hallmark holiday movie highlighting the cheerful festivities of the season. Across our theme parks, resorts, and beyond, countless unique stories unfold and new memories are made every day with our guests. This film is a wonderful way to share that joy and pixie dust with fans everywhere."
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Not surprisingly, the partnership doesn't stop at bringing Chabert and Van Winkle's characters together in time for Christmas.
An exclusive Hallmark and Disney collection of goodies inspired by the movie will be available, featuring greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.
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Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come Truewill premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2026. In the meantime, Chabert's latest,She's Making a List, will arrive on Hallmark+ on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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