2026 Disneyland After Dark Events: Dates and Details

Get ready for some magical nights in 2026 with Disneyland After Dark! We've got one brand-new theme and four fan-favorite themes making a comeback, promising unforgettable evenings filled with love, memories, nostalgia, adventure, and community for everyone!

Disneyland After Dark is all about special, themed nights where you can enjoy Disneyland park and select attractions after the usual hours—often with shorter lines! Plus, there's awesome entertainment, chances to meet your favorite characters, delicious food and drinks, unique merchandise, and so much more!

The fun kicks off on select nights from January through June 2026.

Whether you're a Disneyland pro or a first-timer, there's something for everyone at Disneyland After Dark in 2026. Keep reading to get all the details on these exciting events, and be sure to bookmark this link for future updates.

What’s Included with a Disneyland After Dark Ticket

Every Disneyland After Dark event kicks off at Disneyland park at 9 p.m. and runs until 1 a.m. That gives you 4 hours to enjoy the park after it officially closes!

Pre-party park mix-in: Your ticket to Disneyland After Dark also lets you into Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — a perfect three-hour warm-up before the main event! Make sure to check out everything the park has to offer during regular hours.

Photos from the party: Snap as many Disney PhotoPass* pics as you want during the party and download them all digitally without any limits! Just scan the QR code on your event wristband using the Disneyland app** to see your photo gallery.

Commemorative event guide: Along with all the themed fun, your ticket includes a special keepsake and event guide map. This beautifully designed map is not only useful during the party but also makes a great collectible to remember your visit by.

Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark:

Sweethearts’ Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a fun event for you and your valentine, whether that's your partner, a family member, or your best friend.

Sweethearts’ Nite 2026 Dates:

• Thursday, Jan. 22

• Sunday, Jan. 25

• Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Tuesday, Feb. 3

• Thursday, Feb. 5

• Sunday, Feb. 8

• Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Thursday, Feb. 12

• Tuesday, Feb. 17

Sweethearts’ Nite Entertainment

New in 2026, the “Celebrate Love Cavalcade” will cruise down Main Street, U.S.A., celebrating all kinds of love: friends, soulmates, and family. Look out for Mickey, Minnie, and their friends spreading the love in this magical parade.

Also new for 2026, the romantic “Once Upon a Dream - A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” is a musical adventure through love and romance with live singers and Disney royalty, ending in a dreamy ball under the stars. 

Grab a partner for the new Disney Duets karaoke party at the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland with a special Disney twist. 

Dance the night away with Donald and Daisy Duck at the Valentine’s Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. 

Check out scenic photo backdrops around the park where you can “step into the scenes” of your favorite movies like “The Aristocats,” “Tangled,” “Aladdin,” “Lady and the Tramp,” and more.

Sweethearts’ Nite Specialty Food 

They say the way to the heart is through the stomach! Fall in love with specially curated sweet 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 and Mickey-shaped strawberry cream puff at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. 

More special menu items will be available at table-service restaurants: Cafe Orleans, River Belle Terrace, and Carnation Café, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online closer to the event dates. Keep an eye on Disneyland.com. 

Sweethearts’ Nite Merchandise

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

Sweethearts’ Nite Tickets 

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

General: On Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will be available to everyone. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.*** 

Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites

This brand-new theme, 70 Years of Favorites, is all about taking guests on a nostalgic trip down memory lane, celebrating seven decades of amazing moments at the beloved theme park.

Inspired by Disneyland Resort's 70th Celebration, it brings together the best of Disneyland's highlights, with nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters.

Guests will be surrounded by memories of Disneyland's past as they enjoy offerings that honor the park's history.

70 Years of Favorites 2026 Dates:

• Tuesday, March 3

• Thursday, March 5

70 Years of Favorites Entertainment

Get ready to swing and jive to the sweet tunes of swing dancing at the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland. Back in the day, this was the spot for all the coolest swing bands. Now, it's your turn to light up the dance floor!

Neon nostalgia is back in full swing at the Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. This can't-miss, ultimate throwback dance party 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 tribute to “Woody’s Round Up,” the favorite cowboy show from the late '90s and early 2000s.

Sentimental photo ops set up throughout Disneyland park will bring back memories of past entertainment like “Mad T Party,” “Main Street Electrical Parade,” and Club Buzz, along with some favorite attractions. Get ready to strike a pose!

Reminisce with characters from days gone by as you meet 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.

70 Years of Favorites Food

Guests can enjoy new themed food and drinks with a nod to Disneyland kitchens of the past, such as:

• Mushroom Philly sandwich (plant-based) and maple bacon cinnamon roll at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

• Birria mac and cheese in a bread bowl at Refreshment Corner

• Gaston Brew at Red Rose Taverne

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.

70 Years of Favorites Tickets

Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders can snag a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on Disneyland.com. Then on Wednesday, Dec. 10, (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) all Magic Key holders can grab some pre-sale tickets.

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

Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

Get ready for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite to make a comeback! It's packed with fun entertainment, cool characters, and awesome music that celebrate your favorite Disney Channel eras. 

Disney Channel Nite 2026 Dates:

• Sunday, April 12

• Tuesday, April 14

• Thursday, April 16

Stay tuned for when tickets go on sale and more details about Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite.

Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is making a comeback for some awesome nights in 2026! Get set to travel to a galaxy far, far away with your pals, family, and fellow fans for an exciting evening packed with cool character meet-ups, fantastic photo ops, and more.

Star Wars Nite 2026 Dates:

• Tuesday, April 28

• Thursday, April 30

• Monday, May 4

• Wednesday, May 6

Stay tuned for ticket sales and more details about Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite.

Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

Come join a fun night celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community! It's a chance for everyone, including allies, to come together for an evening full of rainbow lights, vibrant decorations, amazing entertainment, and more.

Pride Nite 2026 Dates:

• Tuesday, June 16

• Thursday, June 18

Tickets will go on sale soom and more details about Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be announced soon.

Disneyland After Dark Pro Tips and Party Prep 

If you want to make your evening extra special, check out these tips:

• Dress to impress: Pick an outfit that matches the party vibe—whether it's romantic, adventurous, colorful, or totally unique. Just make sure to look up the costume guidelines on Disneyland.com.

• Extend the fun: Why not book a stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort or a Disney-approved Good Neighbor Hotel? They're super close to the park. For the latest hotel deals, head over to our Disneyland Special Offers page.

• Use the Disneyland app: It's got some cool features like mobile ordering, which makes it easy to plan your snack game with sweet and savory treats from select quick-service spots. You can even order specialty menu items ahead of time.

Parks, attractions, entertainment, experiences, services, and offerings may be modified, limited in availability or unavailable, and are subject to restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice. Park admission and offerings are not guaranteed. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for more information about visiting the Disneyland® Resort. 

*Disney PhotoPass® digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass® packages and products offered at select locations. Disney PhotoPass® service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass® Terms and Conditions and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.  

**Message, data and roaming rates may apply for use of the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.

***The number of tickets available for each event date are limited, and event tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Offer, event, and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice or liability.