Dates and Details for 2026 Disneyland After Dark Events

With one all-new theme and four returning themes, the 2026 Disneyland After Dark events will create magical evenings of love, memories, nostalgia, adventure, and community for guests of all ages!

Disneyland After Dark events are separately ticketed, themed evenings that feature access to Disneyland park and select attractions after-hours (often with shorter wait times), imaginative entertainment, character encounters, scrumptious food and beverages, special merchandise collections, and so much more!

The parties take place on select nights January through June 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced fan or a first-time attendee, there’s a Disneyland After Dark event for you in 2026. Read on for everything you need to know about these soirees, and bookmark this link for future updates.

On Nov. 20, 2025, we announced themes and dates for all 2026 Disneyland After Dark events, including experience highlights and ticket sale details for Sweethearts’ Nite and the all-new 70 Years of Favorites.

Today, we’re sharing the fandom fun and on-sale information for Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite! Plus, we’re revealing “Sounds of Magic,” a new entertainment offering that will perform during 70 Years of Favorites.

Stay tuned to this space for on-sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Night in the coming months.

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is now sold out. At the time of publishing, tickets are still available for 70 Years of Favorites on March 3 and March 5.

Each Disneyland After Dark event takes place at Disneyland park, beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing until 1 a.m. That is 4 hours to play the night away, after the park closes!

Pre-party park mix-in: Admission to Disneyland After Dark also includes entry to Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — giving you a three-hour prelude before the party begins! During this time, be sure to check out offerings available during regular park hours.

Photos from the party: Enjoy unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass* photos captured during the party. That means there’s literally no limit to the memories you can make! Simply scan the QR code on your event wristband via the Disneyland app** to access your photo gallery.

Commemorative event guide: In addition to the uniquely themed fun, your admission ticket also includes a commemorative keepsake and event guide map. The map is handy to reference during the party and so beautifully designed, you’ll want to keep it as a collectible souvenir to remember your visit.

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a joyful celebration for you and your valentine, whether spouse, family member, or bestie.

New for 2026, the “Celebrate Love Cavalcade” will glide down Main Street, U.S.A., in a grand celebration honoring loved ones: best friends, soulmates, and family alike. Look for Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals to fill the air with love during this enchanting procession.

Also new for 2026, the romantic “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” show is a musical look at love and romance, featuring live singers and a variety of Disney royalty that culminates in a nighttime ball beneath the stars.

Partner up for the new Disney Duets festive karaoke in the beloved Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland with a uniquely Disney twist.

Swing, sway, and twirl to your heart’s content with Donald Duck and Daisy Duck at the Valentine’s Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace.

Scenic photo backdrops throughout the park invite you to “step into the scenes” of fan-favorite films such as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Aristocats, Tangled, Aladdin, Lady and the Tramp, and more.

As the saying goes, the way to the heart is through the stomach! Fall in love with specially curated sweets and savory treats.

New for 2026 at Galactic Grill is a triple berry slushy with a Mickey-shaped glow cube. Returning favorites include surf n’ turf loaded fries at Red Rose Taverne.

More specialty menu items will be available at table-service restaurants: Blue Bayou Restaurant, River Belle Terrace, and Carnation Café, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked online on Disneyland.com or through the Disneyland app. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability.

On the night of the event, attendees may have the opportunity to join the mobile walk-up list at select table restaurants using the Disneyland app.

The ultimate souvenir is one you can show off, both during the event and after! This year’s collection includes a Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse ear headband, trading pin, T-shirt, zip-up hoodie, and tumbler.

Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite on Disneyland.com. Then on Wednesday, December 10, (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.

General: On Thursday, December 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.***

This all-new theme, 70 Years of Favorites, will take you on a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments at the beloved theme park. Inspired by the Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration, it weaves together the best of Disneyland happenings, including nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters.

Remembrance of Disneyland moments past will be all around you, as you take a figurative walk down memory lane with these offerings that pay tribute to the park’s history.

“Sounds of Magic” is a riverfront serenade featuring vocalists that perform favorite songs from past Disneyland musical shows. These performers will float down the Rivers of America on a raft multiple times throughout the night, singing tunes from various decades of Disneyland entertainment, including “Animazement – The Musical,” “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee,” “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” and “The Lion King Celebration Parade.”

Get ready to jitterbug and jive to the sweet beats of swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland. Once upon a time, all the hepcats gathered here for the swingiest bands around. Now, it’s your chance to light up the dance floor!

Neon nostalgia will return in full force when you put on your boogie shoes at Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. The can’t-miss, ultimate throwback dance party of the ‘80s features a live DJ, nonstop ‘80s tunes, and iconic retro décor.

Kick up your heels for line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe — stepping in time at this fond tribute to “Woody’s Round Up,” the favorite cowboy show which graced the Frontierland stage in the late ‘90s and early 2000s.

Sentimental photo opportunities staged throughout Disneyland park will harken back to past entertainment such as “Mad T Party,” “Main Street Electrical Parade,” and Club Buzz, as well as some favorite attractions. Get ready to strike a pose!

Reminisce with characters from days gone by, as you encounter some of your favorite “Long Lost Friends” from Disney Afternoon, “Mother” and “Father” from Carousel of Progress, Merlin, Flik and Atta, and the Fantasmic! Monkeys.

Enjoy new themed food and beverage with a nod to Disneyland kitchens of yesteryear such as:

Plus, a new specialty item will be available at River Belle Terrace, blackened New York steak and prawns. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked closer to the event dates. Keep your eyes on Disneyland.com.

Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on Disneyland.com. Then on Wednesday, December 10, (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.

General: On Thursday, December 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. ***

Disney Channel Nite returns in 2026 for three nights with offerings and entertainment themed to various eras of this favorite TV channel. Join the fun with fellow Disney Channel fans and enjoy energetic music, epic characters, themed food and beverage, and iconic photo opportunities.

New this year, Penny Proud from The Proud Family makes her Disneyland Resort debut at this event. She joins fellow Disney Channel characters Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch and many more. Be sure to have your camera ready to make one-of-a-kind photo memories.

Gather up your pom-poms and get ready to root at “High School Musical – ZOMBIES Pep Rally,” celebrating songs from High School Musical and ZOMBIES. This high-energy street show will definitely get you moving and grooving to songs you know and love from these much-loved films.

Wicked moves are the steps to know for “DescenDANCE” along the Rivers of America. The wonderfully wrongdoing Villain Kids want to show you “It’s Good to Be Bad” as they strut their stuff.

Get ready to pump up the volume at “Disney Channel Rocks” a concert-style show celebrating hit songs from the channel’s most popular movies and shows. High energy performers will dazzle you as they perform some of the hottest tunes from your favorite shows.

Join your fellow campers for a festive “Camp Rock Sing-Along” at The Golden Horseshoe. This is your opportunity to shine in the saloon spotlight as you croon your favorite tune.

“Step into the scene” for a distinctive photo featuring backgrounds inspired by your favorite Disney Channel programs. New this year, High School Musical joins other popular Disney Channel-inspired scenes such as Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, and more!

What’s TV without snacks? Satisfy those cravings all night long with savory and sweet themed items throughout the park such as:

There will also be a specialty menu available at River Belle Terrace. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked closer to the event dates. Keep your eyes on Disneyland.com.

Commemorate your special evening with a themed souvenir! Choices include a light-up headband, hoodie and trading pin.

Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite on Disneyland.com.

Then on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.

General: On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. ***

Star Wars Nite returns for four nights with epic experiences, themed entertainment, cosmic food and beverage, and character encounters from across the Star Wars galaxy. Dress in costume**** to show your allegiance, whether to the light side or dark side, and join fellow fans in a galactic night to remember.

Prepare to witness Captain Phasma and her elite First Order Stormtroopers in search of Resistance spies, as “The March of the First Order” returns to Tomorrowland. Will their methods of inquisition succeed in routing out the Resistance?

Activate your lightsaber and learn the way of the Jedi at a Lightsaber Instructional. Master instructors will show the correct way to handle a lightsaber as well as present a series of defensive and offensive maneuvers.

Enjoy an iconic musical experience unique to Disneyland After Dark. Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, also known as the Cantina Band, will make special appearances throughout the night on the Rivers of America.

Thrill to the malevolence of the Darth Maul at Tomorrowland Terrace as he claims this location in the name of the Sith. Will the Shadow Lord ensure the rise of the dark side?

Hug an Ewok, barter with a Jawa, or show your allegiance to Queen Amidala. Heroes and villains from all corners of the Star Wars galaxy will be on hand to make out-of-this-world memories with you.

“Step into the scene” from films you love with themed photo backgrounds featuring iconic Star Wars elements. Snap a selfie on Speeder Bikes or the thrones of Boba Fett and Bo Katan.

During your night celebrating galactic experiences, be sure to sample some of the sensational culinary treats special to this event.

Items new for 2026:

Preserve the memory of your interstellar adventure with a keepsake. This year’s collection includes a zip-up hoodie, tee, hat, tumbler and pin.

Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite on Disneyland.com.

Then on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.

General: On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.***

Join together in this celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community, bringing allies and community together for a festive evening featuring rainbow projections, lively décor, dazzling entertainment, and more.

On-sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite are forthcoming, so keep your eyes on this Disney Parks Blog in spring 2026.

To make the most of your special evening, consider the following tips:

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