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✨Disneyland After Dark 2026: Full Guide to Dates, Themes, Tickets & Tips

🌙 What Is Disneyland After Dark?

Disneyland After Dark is a separately ticketed, after‑hours event series that transforms Disneyland Park into a themed night-time celebration. Guests enjoy shorter wait times, exclusive entertainment, rare characters, themed food, and unlimited PhotoPass downloads.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at night during Disneyland After Dark with glowing lights and guests enjoying the after‑hours atmosphere.

🎉 2026 Disneyland After Dark Themes & Dates

❤️ Sweethearts’ Nite (January–February 2026)

Dates: Jan. 22, 25, 27; Feb. 3, 5, 8, 10, 12, 17 Status: Sold Out

Highlights

  • NEW: Celebrate Love Cavalcade

  • NEW: Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook

  • Disney Duets karaoke at The Golden Horseshoe

  • Valentine’s Dance Party with Donald & Daisy

  • Romantic photo backdrops inspired by The Aristocats, Tangled, Lady and the Tramp, and more

Specialty Food

  • Triple berry slushy with Mickey glow cube (NEW)

  • Surf n’ turf loaded fries (returning favourite)

🎈 70 Years of Favourites (NEW for 2026!)

A nostalgic celebration honouring seven decades of Disneyland magic.

Highlights

  • Sounds of Magic riverfront serenade

  • Swing dancing at Royal Theatre

  • Videopolis ‘80s Dance Party with VJ Richard Blade

  • Line dancing tribute to Woody’s Round Up

  • “Long Lost Friends” character encounters (Merlin, Flik & Atta, Disney Afternoon icons)


Specialty Food

  • Mushroom Philly (plant‑based)

  • Maple bacon cinnamon roll

  • Birria mac & cheese bread bowl

  • Blackened New York steak & prawns

📺 Disney Channel Nite (April 2026)

Dates: Apr. 12, 14, 16

Highlights

  • Penny Proud’s Disneyland debut

  • Characters from Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch, and more

  • High School Musical – ZOMBIES Pep Rally

  • DescenDANCE along the Rivers of America

  • Disney Channel Rocks concert‑style show

  • Camp Rock Sing‑Along at The Golden Horseshoe


Specialty Food

  • Loaded dino nuggies

  • Ice cream “naco” (NEW)

  • Agent P churro (NEW)

🌌 Star Wars Nite (April–May 2026)

Dates: Apr. 28, Apr. 30, May 4, May 6

Highlights

  • March of the First Order with Captain Phasma

  • Lightsaber Instructional sessions

  • Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes performing on the Rivers of America

  • Darth Maul takeover at Tomorrowland Terrace

  • Meet Ewoks, Jawas, Queen Amidala, and more

  • Iconic photo ops: Speeder Bikes, Boba Fett’s throne, Bo‑Katan’s throne

Guests holding lightsabers during Star Wars Nite at Disneyland After Dark with glowing nighttime ambiance.

Specialty Food

  • Pizza five‑blossom bread (NEW)

  • Galactic Bundt cake (NEW)

  • Banth‑gogi (NEW)

🌈 Pride Nite (June 2026)

Dates: June 16 & 18

Celebrate love, identity, and community with rainbow‑themed décor, entertainment, and character moments. More details coming spring 2026.

Disney characters pose cheerfully in colorful outfits outside a lit-up Disneyland entrance at night. Vibrant purples and text visible.

⭐ Pro Tips for Making the Most of Your Night

  • Dress for the theme

  • Use mobile ordering

  • Book dining reservations early

  • Arrive at 6 p.m. for mix‑in hours

  • Take advantage of unlimited PhotoPass downloads


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