Hey, Lacey Chabert, now that you have had another successful Christmas season of holiday movies on the Hallmark Channel, what are you going to do? She is going to Disney World!
The actress announced that next Christmas season, she will star in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, which will be filmed at Disney World. That is the first time the two have collaborated on a movie.
“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,” said Darren Abbott, Chief Brand Officer, Hallmark. “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.”
The telemovie follows 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 (Travis 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.
Chabert and Van Winkle will be joined at the Happiest Place on Earth by Richard Kind, Christy Carlson Romano, Bryce Durfee, Taegen Burns, Asher Alexander, and Patrick Renna.
This will be just one of the many films that will be part of Countdown to Christmas. But I have a feeling it will also be the most memorable one in 2026.
Hallmark Channel called When Calls the Heart today and told them they will be back for season 14.
And that is not all. Lori Loughlin will reprise her role for six of the twelve episodes. This is the first time she has appeared on the long-running period drama since the college admission bribery scandal in 2019. However, she has appeared on the spinoff, When Hope Calls.
WCTH will film next year, I am assuming, after Erin Krakow’s maternity leave, and debut in 2027.
Season 13, which wrapped filming last month, will return with new episodes on January 4th.
Season 13 of When Calls the Heart is not the only new thing coming for the show’s stars, Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum, in 2026. The couple, who got married in June, are expecting their first baby together.
The Rosenbaums broke the news on social media and wrote, “So much to be grateful for!!! ” Yes, they do! And that is a good thing!
Their love story is just like a Hallmark movie, but it is real life!
WCTH returns to Hallmark on January 4th, and the baby makes its debut after that.
Lacey Chabert is such a massive part of Hallmark Channel’s Christmas programming that Hallmark created a Keepsake Ornament in her honor! The 4.5″ ornament is wearing a festive red dress that will make any tree look beautiful.
She is not the only new ornament coming out on October 11th. Here are the others:
And To All a Good Night! Musical Ornament – Celebrate Santa’s annual trip in timeless style with this charming ornament featuring a nostalgic cloche design. The classic decoration features Santa’s sleigh and a toy train encircling a silver tinsel tree, all set on a base accented with a relief-style, snowy country scene. Enjoy a dazzling light show synchronized with a festive rendition of “Up On the Housetop” as Santa and his reindeer fly and the train chugs along.
Eight Tiny Reindeer Dasher Ornament – This first-in-series ornament features Dasher, one of eight reindeer that guides Santa on his one-night journey around the world. Delight all the believers with the first in this charming new ornament series.
Deck the Shelves Ornament – Celebrate any big reader or writer with this ornament. Wooden bookcase ornament is shaped like a tree and filled with books in shades of green. Red and white ball ornaments and gold star accents add a festive touch.
Pull-String Lion With Santa Wood Ornament – Inspired by classic jumping jack toys, this wooden pull-string ornament combines timeless charm and modern trends to elevate all holiday decor. Ornate patterns add festive detail to the delightful design that features Santa riding atop a lion.
Festive Feline Ornament – Add a little cat-titude to the tree with this frowny-faced feline decoration. The playful ornament features a fluffy gray-and-white tabby cat sporting a grumpy expression while wearing a festive holiday costume complete with ornaments, garland and a gold star. A purr-fect gift for pet parents who delight in dressing up their unamused fur-babies for the holidays.
Nintendo Mario Kart™ Princess Peach Ornament – Race into holiday excitement with Princess Peach. Gamers of all ages will feel like they’re leading the pack when they receive this ornament with wheels that turn. The fun design features the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom at the wheel of her go-kart from the racing video game that has been a go-to source of fun for more than three decades.
Clueless Cher Horowitz Ornament With Sound – Toe-up holiday decorations? Ugh, as if! Make the tree festively phat with this “Clueless” ornament. Dressed in her iconic yellow plaid ensemble, Cher Horowitz channels the inner Betty in all of us with her spirited innocence. Complete with memorable quotes from the movie, this ornament brings a nostalgic touch of wit and warmth to holiday decor.
Wicked Popular Musical Ornament – You’ll be popular with all Wicked fans when you enchant your holiday decor with this Christmas tree ornament. Glinda, the bubbly, blonde, exceptionally popular student at Shiz University who develops an unexpected friendship with classmate Elphaba, is dressed in her extravagant, and pink naturally, nightgown. She’ll even sing the hit song, “Popular” from the film.
Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas!™ Cindy-Lou Who Ornament – Sweeten the holidays with this adorable ornament that celebrates the Dr. Seuss classic “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” Dressed in her pink nightgown and hair bow, a smiling Cindy-Lou Who holds a green stocking filled with a candy cane. The charming decoration will delight the “Whos” in any home, the tall and the small.
These are just a few of the many, many Hallmark ornaments that will make any Christmas tree or Chanukkah bush be the envy this holiday season.
Chabert’s newest holiday movie, She’s Making a List, will debut December 6th on Hallmark Channel.
People love When Calls the Heart so much that it is Hallmark’s #1 show, even in its 12th season. Fans aren’t the only ones falling in love; so are the cast members.
Erin Krakow and Ben Rosenbaum, who have been with the series since season one, recently tied the knot. The newlyweds shared a photo yesterday from their wedding, and they look so much in love.
Even though they have been working together for over 11 years, they didn’t reveal they were dating until Valentine’s Day 2024. Therefore, we don’t know when they went from co-stars to lovers. But we do know that they are that now!
And they are not the only ones who met their soulmate on the period drama; Kevin McGarry and Kayla Wallace will celebrate their first wedding anniversary in September!
How many other scripted shows can say that they brought two couples together?
