0 Seasonal & Holidays Holidays at Disneyland Resort arrive in earnest this week, with the new sold out Merriest Nites, a special ticketed event, starting Friday. Ashley Ludwig , Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply ANAHEIM, CA — Disneyland Resort is decked in lights as the holidays start to happen here in Orange County. During the day, explore the Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure, enjoy diverse cultural festivities and stick around for the park after dark, with over 50,000 twinkling lights on Sleeping Beauty’s Castle and the 60-foot tall Christmas tree. Plus, get the chance to meet Mirabel, the new hero from “Encanto,” debuting Thanksgiving week. Guests will need to wait a bit longer to set foot on “it’s a small world” after flooding affected some machinery that runs the attraction, officials reported Thursday. It is not yet known when that ride will reopen, though the exterior will still shine brightly during the nighttime hours and fireworks spectaculars. The beloved theme park is bursting with new holiday events starting Friday, including special holiday food and even the six, completely sold-out after-hours party, Disney Merriest Nites. If you missed your chance to buy tickets, don’t worry. Chances are this…