Occasionally Disneyland will offer a paid "Disneyland After Dark" after-hours event in the park. A separate ticket purchase is required in addition to your daily park ticket or Magic Key pass.
Several different Disneyland After Dark events have been scheduled for 2026.
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
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
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
- April 12, 14, 16, 2026 at Disneyland Park
- Character meet and greets
- Photo opportunities
Star Wars Nite
- April 28, 30, 4 and 6, 2026 at Disneyland Park
- Character meet and greets
- Photo opportunities
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
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.