Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle Visit Ryan’s Hallmark

Orlando Hallmark fans just got an early Christmas surprise worth clearing the calendar for. Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle are coming to Ryan’s Hallmark Shop in Hunter’s Creek on November 19, giving fans a chance to meet the stars of Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True before the movie premieres. The neighborhood-store setting, two-hour appearance window, and nearby Walt Disney World filming location make this a memorable holiday outing. Before you grab your favorite festive sweater and head out, though, there are a few important details to know—and some unanswered questions.

Two Hallmark Favorites Are Heading to One Orlando Shop

Chabert and Van Winkle will meet fans on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from noon to 2 p.m. at Ryan’s Hallmark Shop, a Hallmark Gold Crown Store. It’s at 4066 W. Town Center Blvd. in Hunter’s Creek, within easy reach of many Central Florida Disney and Hallmark fans.

Ryan’s first teased a meet-and-greet photo opportunity on November 1, then revealed the two stars. That turned a promising seasonal event into something even more exciting: a chance to see both leads of Hallmark’s first original movie made with Walt Disney World.

The Essential Details Before You Make Plans

If you’re already coordinating a lunch break or a trip across town, here’s what’s been announced so far:

• Appearing: Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle
• Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
• Time: Noon to 2 p.m.
• Location: Ryan’s Hallmark Shop in Hunter’s Creek
• Address: 4066 W. Town Center Blvd., Orlando area
• Event: Fan meet-and-greet photo opportunity

Pay close attention to the address when setting your navigation. According to Fantasy Land News, the store is a few minutes north of The Loop on John Young Parkway. Use the Town Center Boulevard address rather than relying on the general shopping area.

Why This Appearance Is Such a Big Deal

Celebrity appearances are exciting on their own, but this one has a strong local connection. Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True was filmed at Walt Disney World, just down the road from the store where its leads will greet fans.

So this is more than a routine stop to promote a holiday movie. Central Florida viewers can meet the performers behind a romance filmed in parks many of them visit regularly, before the movie reaches television screens.

Orlando Is Getting the Actual Leads of Its Movie

A recent Hallmark event puts Orlando’s lineup in perspective. When the Jingle Stop Tour visited Little Green Apple in Arlington Heights on October 14, five stars met fans, but none appeared in Holiday Touchdown: A Bears Love Story, the movie associated with the Chicago stop.

Orlando, by contrast, is getting both leads of its locally filmed movie. Fantasy Land News even noted that its earlier coverage had advised fans not to count on Chabert appearing—a prediction the outlet was happy to see overturned.

The lineup strongly suggests Ryan’s is the Orlando destination for Hallmark’s Jingle Stop Tour. Still, the source describes that connection as effectively confirmed by the lineup, rather than citing a separate formal Hallmark announcement. It’s a distinction worth keeping in mind.

The Disney World Romance Behind the Fan Frenzy

Chabert plays Lindsey, and Van Winkle plays Philip in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True. The story gives a family Christmas vacation an awkward romantic complication, with Disney World as the backdrop.

Lindsey discovers that Philip, a man she once had a bad first date with, is staying in the room next door. He’s visiting with his own family, leaving the two unexpectedly close during what was supposed to be a holiday getaway.

When the Movie Premieres—and Where the Extended Cut Lands

The movie premieres Saturday, November 28, at 8 p.m. ET on Hallmark Channel. Ryan’s appearance is nine days before the television debut, giving fans a timely chance to meet the stars of this Disney-and-Hallmark collaboration.

An extended cut arrives on Hallmark+ the following day, November 29. If you’re planning to watch both versions, mark the weekend for the broadcast premiere and streaming release.

The Biggest Questions Still Have No Answers

Excited fans should hold off on assuming they know how the afternoon will work. The announcement reported by Fantasy Land News doesn’t say whether purchases will be required, wristbands distributed, or attendance limited by a capped line.

Those details matter when two popular performers are scheduled for just two hours. An announced photo opportunity doesn’t guarantee that everyone who arrives will get a turn, especially when the event rules haven’t been shared.

Plan Early, but Keep Your Expectations Realistic

Arriving early makes sense, though no official arrival time or queue procedure has been announced. Check Ryan’s or Hallmark’s updates before traveling, especially if meeting both actors is important to your plans.

And don’t assume autographs, personalized messages, or other extras are included. The available information describes a meet-and-greet photo opportunity; anything beyond that hasn’t been announced.

Lacey Chabert Has Another Disney Date Coming Up

If November 19 doesn’t fit your schedule, Chabert has another Walt Disney World engagement coming up. She’s scheduled to narrate the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays on December 22 and 23.

That’s separate from the Ryan’s meet-and-greet, so don’t expect another fan-photo session. Still, Disney and Hallmark fans have another reason to keep her holiday schedule on their radar.

One More Announcement Fans Are Waiting For

Hallmark hasn’t announced a premiere event for Holiday Ever After. So far, the only confirmed Orlando opportunity is the November 19 store appearance, ahead of the movie’s November 28 television debut.

Fantasy Land News plans to cover the meet-and-greet in person and publish its review when the film premieres. Until more event rules are announced, the best approach is simple: save the date, double-check the address, and watch for updates before heading to Hunter’s Creek.