Disneyland Reveals NEW After Hours Event for 2026

Disney just announced all the Disneyland after-hours events for 2026, including a BRAND-NEW after-hours event!

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Disneyland After Dark events are separately ticketed, themed events that take place in the evening. It gives guests access to Disneyland park with select attractions with shorter wait times, exclusive entertainment, special character meets, delicious food and beverages, exclusive merchandise collections, and so much more!

Disney’s already getting us excited for 2026 at Disneyland! They dropped all the details on the after-hours parties that take place on select nights in January through June 2026 at Disneyland Park. Each party begins at 9 PM and continues until 1 AM.

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If you’ve never been, take a look at what’s included with a Disneyland After Dark ticket:

Pre-party park mix-in: Admission to Disneyland After Dark also includes entry to Disneyland park from 6 PM to 9 PM. That’s an extra 3 hours on top of the 4 hours for the party.
Photos from the party: You’ll get unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the party.
Commemorative event guide: Your admission ticket includes a commemorative keepsake and event guide map. Not only is the map helpful for your night at the party, but it also makes for a great themed collectible souvenir.

Now, let’s take a look at the details for each Disneyland After Dark event!

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Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a night of celebration for you and that special someone. It takes place at the beginning of the year, falling on January 22nd, 25th, and 27th. As well as February 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 17th. During this night, you’ll get to see some amazing entertainment! Here’s what to expect:

Celebrate Love Cavalcade — this NEW show will go down Main Street in a grand celebration honoring loved ones. The calvacade will feature Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their pals.
Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook — another brand-new show, which is a musical look at love and romance. The show will feature live singers and a variety of Disney royalty in a nighttime ball beneath the stars.
Disney Duets — festive karaoke that will take place in the Golden Horseshoe in Frontierland with a unique Disney twist.
Valentine’s Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace — a dance party with Donald and Daisy Duck.

There will also be cute photo backdrops throughout the park where you can “step into the scenes” of your favorite Disney films, such as The Aristocats, Tangled, Aladdin, Lady and the Tramp, and more.

Magic Key pre-sale tickets will be available for Inspire Key Holders on December 9th. Then, on December 10th, the pre-sale will open to all Magic Key holders. Tickets will go on sale to the public on December 11th, no earlier than 9 AM PT.

Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites

The Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites is Disneyland’s brand-new theme for! It will take you on a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments at the beloved theme park. This event was inspired by the Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration that is going on right now. Here’s what you can expect:

Swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland.
Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace — the ultimate throwback dance party of the ‘80s with features a live DJ, ‘80s tunes, and iconic retro décor.
Line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe.
Sentimental photo opportunities.

The event will only take place on two nights — March 3rd and March 5th.

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite is back again, and will feature engaging entertainment, special characters, and music celebrating beloved eras of Disney Channel. It will take place on April 12th, 14th, and 16th. Details about ticket sales will be released in early 2026.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite will also be returning in 2026. You’ll be travelling to a galaxy far, far away for this thrilling evening. It will be filled with force-sensitive gatherings, amazing photo ops, and more. It takes place on April 28th and 30th. As well as May 4th and 6th. Details about ticket sales will be released in early 2026.

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

Lastly, Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will fall on June 16th and 18th. It will be a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community featuring rainbow projections, lively décor, dazzling entertainment, and more. Details about ticket sales will be released in early 2026.

We’re looking forward to the after-hours events, especially the brand-new 70th anniversary one! For more Disney news and updates, make sure to stay tuned to AllEars.

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