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Hallmark Releases Sneak Peek for Disney World Holiday Rom‑Com

The clip confirms the film was shot on location at Walt Disney World, signaling Hallmark’s early marketing push toward its Countdown to Christmas.

Overview

  • Hallmark published a new sneak‑peek clip that shows leads Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle interacting at Disney’s Hollywood Studios near Echo Lake and features a line from Christy Carlson Romano teasing their chemistry.
  • The film, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, was filmed entirely on location at Walt Disney World and centers on Lindsey discovering a former bad blind date, Philip, is staying nearby during their families’ Christmas vacations.
  • Hallmark’s promotional rollout includes an earlier trailer and published merchandise previews that list branded items such as Vera Bradley accessories, Loungefly products, pajamas, and a Spirit Jersey, with those items described as expected to arrive in October 2026.
  • Production was announced last December, filming took place on resort property and wrapped in February, and Hallmark says the movie will debut as part of its Countdown to Christmas programming and stream the following day on Hallmark+.
  • The project continues Hallmark’s strategy of using familiar actors, official park settings, and licensed products to broaden audience reach and could boost seasonal park interest, travel tie‑ins and holiday merchandise sales tied to the film.