Lacey Chabert Brings Disney World Magic to Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ Trailer

Hallmark has officially released the first trailer for ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,’ giving fans their earliest look at a Christmas story set inside Walt Disney World. The film brings together holiday romance and Disney magic in a way the network has never attempted before.

The project was first announced as part of Hallmark’s Countdown to Christmas lineup for 2026, marking a milestone moment as it becomes the first Hallmark holiday movie filmed entirely on location at Walt Disney World in Florida. The trailer highlights the familiar festive tone Hallmark is known for, but adds a strong layer of theme park fantasy.

The movie stars Lacey Chabert alongside Travis Van Winkle, Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and Patrick Renna in a cameo role. According to Hallmark’s official announcement and production notes, Ryan Landels serves as both writer and director for the project.

In ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,’ Chabert plays Lindsey, a woman who travels to Walt Disney World with her extended family for a Christmas holiday meant to be perfect. Things quickly become complicated when she discovers that her hotel room is right next to Philip, played by Van Winkle, a man she recently had a disastrous first date with.

The story follows the two as they repeatedly cross paths throughout the resort. What begins as awkward tension slowly turns into something softer as they start to understand each other better. The film builds toward a holiday romance shaped by the idea of wishes made at Disney’s iconic Cinderella fountain.

As described in Hallmark’s synopsis, Lindsey’s wish may end up changing everything, turning a frustrating holiday into something unexpected. The trailer leans into classic Hallmark storytelling, mixing emotional conflict with light comedy and a festive Disney backdrop.

Production on the film wrapped earlier in 2026 after a multi-month shoot across Walt Disney World. According to details shared by Disney Parks and Hallmark’s social media updates, filming took place in several key locations around the resort. Magic Kingdom was a major focus, with scenes shot near Cinderella Castle and the Wishing Well. Some sequences were also filmed in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including Toy Story Land, along with additional work at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Reports from on-site sightings suggested that crews worked during park hours, briefly closing off areas to capture scenes before reopening them to guests. The use of real park locations is expected to give the film a more immersive holiday feel, blending real-world Disney settings with Hallmark’s traditional romantic storytelling style.

The early release of a trailer and poster has already generated strong interest from fans, especially since Hallmark usually reveals its Christmas lineup much later in the year. The collaboration between Hallmark and Disney is being viewed as a major crossover event for holiday television programming.

With its mix of romance, Christmas spirit, and Disney park magic, ‘Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True’ is shaping up to be one of Hallmark’s most talked-about holiday releases in years. Viewers will have to wait until 2026 to see how Lindsey and Philip’s story unfolds, but the trailer has already set the tone for a festive and emotional ride.

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