A new Disneyland After Dark, 70 Years of Favorites, event will take place in 2026. Some returning events have new entertainment and other offerings.

Disneyland After Dark events are separately ticketed, themed evenings that feature access to Disneyland park and select attractions after-hours entertainment, character encounters, food and beverages, special merchandise collections, and more.

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

What’s Included with a Disneyland After Dark Ticket

Each Disneyland After Dark event takes place at Disneyland park, beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing until 1 a.m. Admission to Disneyland After Dark also includes entry to Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

There are unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the party. Scan the QR code on your event wristband via the Disneyland app to access your photo gallery. Guests will also receive a commemorative keepsake and event guide map.

Sweethearts’ Nite

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

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 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.

Sweethearts’ Nite Specialty Food

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 a Mickey-shaped strawberry cream puff at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante.

More specialty menu items will be available at table-service restaurants: Cafe Orleans, River Belle Terrace, and Carnation Café, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked online closer to the event dates.

Sweethearts’ Nite Merchandise

This year’s collection includes a Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse ear headband, trading pin, T-shirt, zip-up hoodie, and tumbler.

Sweethearts’ Nite Tickets

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.***

70 Years of Favorites

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.

Disney promises a figurative walk down memory lane with offerings that pay tribute to the park’s history.

70 Years of Favorites 2026 Dates

• Tuesday, March 3
• Thursday, March 5

70 Years of Favorites Entertainment

Get ready to jitterbug and jive to the sweet beats of swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland.

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 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.

70 Years of Favorites Food

Enjoy new themed food and beverage with a nod to Disneyland kitchens of yesteryear 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.

70 Years of Favorites Tickets

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

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite returns, with an blend of entertainment, characters, and music celebrating beloved eras of the TV channel.

Disney Channel Nite 2026 Dates

• Sunday, April 12
• Tuesday, April 14
• Thursday, April 16

On-sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite are forthcoming.

Star Wars Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite returns for events in 2026. Offerings include character gatherings, illustrious photo ops, and more.

Star Wars Nite 2026 Dates

• Tuesday, April 28
• Thursday, April 30
• Monday, May 4
• Wednesday, May 6

On-sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite are forthcoming.

Pride Nite

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

Pride Nite 2026 Dates

• Tuesday, June 16
• Thursday, June 18

On-sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite are forthcoming.

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