Disneyland After Dark 2026 Events and Dates Announced

“Disneyland After Dark” are after-hours events in Disneyland which offer special opportunities to meet rare characters, attend dance parties, experience park attractions with minimal waits, and purchase exclusively themed food and drink. Disney has announced all of the 2026 Disneyland After Dark dates, along with a new event to commemorate the park’s 70th anniversary.

A separate ticket purchase is required in addition to your daily park ticket or Magic Key pass.

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite

• January 22, 25, 27 and February 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17 2026 at Disneyland Park
• “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” Show /li>
• Character meet and greets
• Dance party
• Photo opportunities

Tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite go on sale on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9 AM for Magic Key holders , and Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9 AM for the general public.

Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites

• March 3, and 5, 2026 at Disneyland Park
• Tribute to Disneyland inspired by the park’s 70th anniversary celebration
• Swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland
• Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace
• Line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe
• Character meet and greets
• Photo opportunities

Tickets for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites go on sale on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9 AM for Magic Key holders , and Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 9 AM for the general public.

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

• April 12, 14, 16, 2026 at Disneyland Park
• Character meet and greets
• Photo opportunities

Ticket and additional event information for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite will be announced in early 2026.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

• April 28, 30, 4 and 6, 2026 at Disneyland Park
• Character meet and greets
• Photo opportunities

Ticket and additional event information for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite will be announced in early 2026.

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

• June 16 and 18, 2026, at Disneyland Park
• Pride Nite Cavalcade of Disney characters
• Dance parties in Tomorrowland and Frontierland
• Photo opportunities
• Special snacks

Ticket and additional event information for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be announced in spring 2026.

Disneyland After Dark events typically include:

• Unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads of the event with special backdrops.
• Rides on attractions, with minimal wait times.
• Character meet and greets.
• Themed photo opportunities.
• Exclusive food and drinks sold only during the event.
• The events run 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, but guests with valid party tickets can enter the park at 6:00 PM.