Lacey Chabert Wishes for 'Fairy Tale' Love in Hallmark's “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True” Trailer (Exclusive)
Lacey Chabert Wishes for 'Fairy Tale' Love in Hallmark's “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True” Trailer (Exclusive)
Breanne L. HeldmanThu, July 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM UTC
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Travis Van Winkle, Lacey Chabert and Christy Carlson Romano in Hallmark Channel's Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come TrueCredit: Hallmark Channel/YouTube
Wish fulfillment is the name of the game at Disney World — and in Hallmark movies. And that's certainly evident in PEOPLE's exclusive first look at the trailer for Lacey Chabert's new Christmas movie, Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True.
The movie, which will debut later this year during Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas, follows Lindsey (Chabert) and her family as they head to Walt Disney World in Florida — and run into Philip (Travis Van Winkle), with whom Lindsey went on a disastrous first date, and his family.
From the beginning of the trailer, it's clear that Lindsey is a dreamer. "I wish for a little Christmas magic, enough to find love, the kind that's right out of a fairy tale," she says as she throws a coin into Cinderella Fountain.
Then, of course, she physically crashes into Philip.
Lindsay's sister Nicole (Christy Carlson Romano) seems to be the first to notice the enemies-to-lovers sparks flying, especially as Philip slips a sparkly shoe onto Lindsey's foot. "What in the Cinderella am I seeing?" Nicole asks.
Her astute observations — and solid Disney fairy tale references — don't stop there. Later she notes, "There's something happening between you guys. He's the Beast to your Belle, the Kristoff to your Anna, the Lady to your Tramp."
"How am I the Tramp in this scenario?" Lindsey responds.
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But between dancing, watching carolers and enjoying the fireworks at Epcot, a "new holiday tradition" takes shape for Lindsey, Philip and their families.
Chabert, 43, is a die-hard Disney fan herself. "I love visiting here with my family, and I always thought it would make the absolute perfect setting for a Hallmark Christmas movie," she said when the movie was announced, referring to her 9-year-old daughter Julia and her husband, David Nehdar,
Lacey Chabert at Disney World with Minnie and Mickey MouseCredit: Hallmark Channel
"I fell over when they called me and asked me to be a part of this," Chabert tells PEOPLE of filming on location at Disney World. "I truly was so excited. I was on a video call and actually fell off the screen. It's such a dream come true. I get so excited about every movie I have the chance to make for Hallmark. We put our hearts and souls into them, and it's just so nice to get to be a part of something that brings people joy, and to get to do it at a place that has brought me so much joy in my life, is a magical combination."
Filming the movie, she says, was "so joyful. We're running around the park, getting to ride rides and show so much of the magic of the parks. It's just a pinch-me moment."
Chabert, Van Winkle and Romano will be joined by Richard Kind, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns and Asher Alexander. The Sandlot's Patrick Renna will appear in a cameo role. The film is written and directed by Ryan Landels, who also worked on 2024's Santa Tell Me and Beauty and the Beast: A 30th Celebration in 2022.
Hallmark and Disney will also release a collection of goodies inspired by the movie, including greeting cards, ornaments, gifts, gift wrap and other unique products.
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Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True will premiere on Hallmark Channel in 2026.
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