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Hallmark Christmas‑in‑July 2026

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Hallmark Channel’s annual “Christmas‑in‑July” marathon ran from June 26 to July 31, 2026, showcasing classic holiday titles and debuting four original Christmas movies. The network’s first Disney World collaboration, the romantic‑comedy “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” starring Lacey Chabert and Travis Van Winkle, was promoted with on‑site clips and a trailer on July 2 that highlighted the Polynesian Village Resort, Cinderella’s Wishing Well and Main Street U.S.A. The film’s production wrapped with a celebration inside the park and is slated for Hallmark’s 2026 Countdown to Christmas lineup. The July schedule featured a new original movie each Saturday: “Christmas Under Construction” (July 4), “O Little Christmas Market” (July 11), “Snowbound for the Holidays” (July 18) and “Love Under the Mistletoe” (July 25). Regular Hallmark stars—including Jessica Lowndes, Daniel Lissing, Katherine Barrell, Stephen Huszar, Vanessa Lengies, Marcus Rosner, Jen Lilley and Nick Bateman—headlined the titles. The lineup also included the Hallmark+ exclusive debut of Season 2 of the unscripted series “Christmas at Sea” on July 1. During the same period Hallmark announced a new Hallmark+ limited series, “Paris is Always a Good Idea,” starring Chabert as Chelsea Martin. Adapted from Jenn McKinlay’s novel, the six‑episode romance follows a European road‑trip through Paris, a Spanish vineyard and the Irish hills, co‑starring Scott Michael Foster as Jason Knightly. The series expands the format to a longer narrative, portraying Chelsea, a nonprofit leader, seeking a major donation while navigating a rivalry‑turned‑alliance with Jason. Promotional interviews highlighted the actors’ personal reflections that echo ~~their~~ the characters’ journeys, promising unexpected twists beyond a conventional romance. The series ~~premieres~~ premiered on July ~~30.~~ 30 and generated enthusiastic fan reactions on social media, with Chabert posting a thank‑you video on Instagram and praising the cast and crew. The marathon also sparked budget‑friendly home‑decor trends. Viewers replicated the warm, nostalgic aesthetic seen in the films, prompting retailers such as Dollar Tree to offer low‑cost items—vintage‑style paper doilies, red beaded ceramic plates, and matching mugs—in classic reds, greens, neutrals, wood, tweed and velvet textures. Seasonal fashion worn by lead actresses Jessica Lowndes and Jen Lilley further influenced shoppers seeking affordable ways to recreate the Hallmark look.

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