All Events at Disney California Adventure, Disneyland Park or Downtown Disney in Disneyland during April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December of 2016, 2020, 2021, 2024 and 2025
April 2016 | ||
| Nov. 16 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill. |
| Early 2016 - May 6 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment. |
| Mar. 18 - Apr. 15 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Jungle Book Sneak Peek The Bugs Land theater is showing a sneak peek of The Jungle Book, which opens on April 15. |
| April 1 - May 1 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Features culinary demonstrations, seminars, and new Festival Marketplaces. Festival Marketplaces are open daily; other events are Fridays-Sundays only. |
| Apr. 15 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Ridley Pearson Book Signing Author Ridley Pearson will celebrate the release of his newest book, Kingdom Keepers: The Return, Book 2: Legacy of Secrets on April 15 at Off the Page from 1 to 3 p.m. |
| Apr. 16 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Ridley Pearson Book Signing at Disneyana, Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland park from 9 to 11 a.m. |
| Apr. 16 | Downtown Disney : Downtown Disney | Ridley Pearson Book Signing at the World of Disney Store from 2 to 4 p.m. |
May 2016 | ||
| Nov. 16 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill. |
| Early 2016 - May 6 | Adventureland : Disneyland Park | Jungle Cruise Reopens May 6 after an extensive refurbishment. |
| April 1 - May 1 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Features culinary demonstrations, seminars, and new Festival Marketplaces. Festival Marketplaces are open daily; other events are Fridays-Sundays only. |
| May. 05 - May. 06 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Pixar Play Parade Returns to daily performance after its hiatus due to the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival. |
| May. 06 - Jun. 12 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak Peak of Alice Through the Looking Glass Starting on May 6, the preview of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater (formerly Muppets Theater). |
| May. 13 - Jun. 17 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Grad Nites Grad Nites are a private event taking place at Disney California Adventure on select nights in May and June from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dates for 2016 are: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31 June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 DCA closes at 9:00 p.m. on all party evenings. |
| May. 27 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Frozen - Live at the Hyperion Opens May 27. |
June 2016 | ||
| Nov. 16 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill. |
| May. 06 - Jun. 12 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak Peak of Alice Through the Looking Glass Starting on May 6, the preview of "Alice Through the Looking Glass" will be presented in 3D with special in-theater effects at the Sunset Showcase Theater (formerly Muppets Theater). |
| May. 13 - Jun. 17 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Grad Nites Grad Nites are a private event taking place at Disney California Adventure on select nights in May and June from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. The dates for 2016 are: May 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 23, 25, 31 June 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 17 DCA closes at 9:00 p.m. on all party evenings. |
| Jun. 16 - Aug. 13 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland All-American College Band This talented group of college students performs Tuesdays-Sundays for about 10 weeks during the summer. Performances are in various areas in both parks, and include a jazz set as well as marching band performances. |
| Jun. 17 | Condor Flats : Disney California Adventure | Soarin' Around the World Opens Soarin' Around the World, with a new film featuring spectacular aerial scenes from all over the world, opens on June 17, 2016. |
July 2016 | ||
| Nov. 16 - TBA | Tomorrowland : Disneyland Park | Season of the Force Star Wars overlay, featuring Star Wars Launch Bay, Hyperspace Mountain, Path of the Jedi, and Star Wars-inspired foods at The Galactic Grill. |
| Jun. 16 - Aug. 13 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland All-American College Band This talented group of college students performs Tuesdays-Sundays for about 10 weeks during the summer. Performances are in various areas in both parks, and include a jazz set as well as marching band performances. |
| Jul. 01 - Aug. 14 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Sneak peek of Pete's Dragon at Sunset Showcase Theater This sneak peek of the movie features in-theater special effects. |
| Jul. 04 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Fourth of July Performances by the Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band The Third Marine Aircraft Wing Band will participate in a special 4th of July Flag Retreat Ceremony on Main Street, as well as perform an evening concert in the Fantasyland Theater. |
| Jul. 17 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland's 61st Birthday July 17, 2016 |
September 2016 | ||
| Sep. 06 - Oct. 02 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | AP Days at Disney California Adventure AP Days will take place at Disney California Adventure from September 6-October 2. Special events for Annual Passholders include Disney character appearances, a series of AP buttons and recipe cards (a new one each Monday while supplies last), color/crafting opportunities for kids, and special merchandise. |
| Sep. 23 - Oct. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's Halloween Party Takes place at Disneyland Park on 17 selected nights on September and October, starting on September 23 with the final party on October 31. This not-so-scary Halloween party is a fun-filled evening for the whole family. In addition to trick-or-treating around the park, costumed character greetings, and Mickey's Halloween Party Character Cavalcade, the event also provides exclusive viewing of the Halloween Screams fireworks show. New this year: the Headless Horseman rides on Main Street prior to the Character Cavalcade. |
October 2016 | ||
| Sep. 06 - Oct. 02 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | AP Days at Disney California Adventure AP Days will take place at Disney California Adventure from September 6-October 2. Special events for Annual Passholders include Disney character appearances, a series of AP buttons and recipe cards (a new one each Monday while supplies last), color/crafting opportunities for kids, and special merchandise. |
| Sep. 23 - Oct. 31 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Mickey's Halloween Party Takes place at Disneyland Park on 17 selected nights on September and October, starting on September 23 with the final party on October 31. This not-so-scary Halloween party is a fun-filled evening for the whole family. In addition to trick-or-treating around the park, costumed character greetings, and Mickey's Halloween Party Character Cavalcade, the event also provides exclusive viewing of the Halloween Screams fireworks show. New this year: the Headless Horseman rides on Main Street prior to the Character Cavalcade. |
| Oct. 07 - Nov. 06 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Dr. Strange Sneak Peek Sneak peak, complete with special effects, in the Sunset Showcase Theater. The movie opens on November 4, 2016. |
| Oct. 14 - Nov. 27 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Moana Sneak Peek A 3-D preview of the upcoming movie "Moana" is held in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" theater. The movie opens on November 23, 2016. |
November 2016 | ||
| Oct. 07 - Nov. 06 | Hollywood Land : Disney California Adventure | Dr. Strange Sneak Peek Sneak peak, complete with special effects, in the Sunset Showcase Theater. The movie opens on November 4, 2016. |
| Oct. 14 - Nov. 27 | a bug's land : Disney California Adventure | Moana Sneak Peek A 3-D preview of the upcoming movie "Moana" is held in the "It's Tough to Be a Bug" theater. The movie opens on November 23, 2016. |
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 08 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Festival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration. |
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 08 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies. |
| Nov. 11 - Jan. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Paint the Night Parade The Paint the Night Parade will return to Disneyland on select nights during the holiday season. Performance dates are currently on the Disneyland calendar are November 18-27, December 2-4, December 9-11. It's expected that the parade will run daily from December 16-January 1. |
December 2016 | ||
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 08 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Festival of Holidays Celebrate holidays around the world from November 10, 2017-January 7, 2018. Daily activities around Disney California Adventure include festival themed food and beverage booths, performances by guest musical groups, and the returning Viva Navidad! celebration. |
| Nov. 10 - Jan. 08 | Pixar Pier : Disney California Adventure | World of Color - Season of Light This new World of Color show celebrates the season with holiday music and memorable moments from Disney animated movies. |
| Nov. 11 - Jan. 01 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Paint the Night Parade The Paint the Night Parade will return to Disneyland on select nights during the holiday season. Performance dates are currently on the Disneyland calendar are November 18-27, December 2-4, December 9-11. It's expected that the parade will run daily from December 16-January 1. |
| Dec. 03 - Dec. 04 | Main Street, U.S.A. : Disneyland Park | Candlelight Processional The Christmas story told in music and readings from the Bible. Featuring a mass choir, full orchestra, and guest narrator, performed from the Main Street Train Station. Performance times and narrators are TBD. |
April 2020 | ||
| Feb. 28 - Apr. 21 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Festival Marketplaces will showcase foods and beverages inspired by California cuisine. In addition, Festival-inspired menus and menu items will be available at existing restaurants. The Festival includes family-friendly seminars and culinary demonstrations, and live musical entertainment. |
May 2020 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
June 2020 | ||
| Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
July 2020 | ||
| Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
September 2020 | ||
| Summer 2020 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus Phase 1 Opens When you visit Avengers Campus you will become part of an interconnected story that includes California Adventure, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland. On each campus the Avengers will be looking for and recruiting people to join them. |
October 2020 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
November 2020 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
December 2020 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
April 2021 | ||
| Mar. 18 - April 5 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | A Touch of Disney Disneyland's "A Touch of Disney" event is a separately ticketed event in Disney California Adventure running Thursdays through Mondays from 12PM-8PM. |
May 2021 | ||
| April 30 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | Disneyland Park Reopening |
| April 30 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Disney California Adventure Reopening |
June 2021 | ||
| Jun. 04 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | Avengers Campus -- Grand Opening |
July 2021 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
September 2021 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
October 2021 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
November 2021 | ||
| Nov. 11 - Dec. 9 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2021 Disney Merriest Nites |
| Nov. 14, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2021 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure |
December 2021 | ||
| Nov. 11 - Dec. 9 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2021 Disney Merriest Nites |
| Nov. 14, 2021 - Jan. 9, 2022 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2021 Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure |
April 2024 | ||
| 2024-02-17 - 2024-04-23 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival |
| 2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite |
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
May 2024 | ||
| 2024/04/16 - 2024/05/10 | Disneyland Park : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite |
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
June 2024 | ||
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
July 2024 | ||
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
September 2024 | ||
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
| 2024/08/18 - 2024/11/15 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Plaza de la Familia Celebration |
October 2024 | ||
| Aug 25th - Oct 31st | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash Disney has announced the dates for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash! This year, Disney confirmed that there will be more party nights than ever before. That’s right — there are 27 nights to choose from this year! |
| 2024/08/18 - 2024/11/15 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Plaza de la Familia Celebration |
November 2024 | ||
| 2024/08/18 - 2024/11/15 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Plaza de la Familia Celebration |
| 2024-02-17 - 2025-01-01 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park |
| Nov 16th, 2024 - Jan 6th, 2025 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at DCA runs Nov. 15 - Jan. 6. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party will run on certain days |
December 2024 | ||
| 2024-02-17 - 2025-01-01 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney Festival of the Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park |
| Nov 16th, 2024 - Jan 6th, 2025 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2024 Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at DCA runs Nov. 15 - Jan. 6. The Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party will run on certain days |
April 2025 | ||
| 2025-02-20 - 2025-04-22 | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2025 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival |
May 2025 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
June 2025 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
July 2025 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
September 2025 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
October 2025 | ||
| No Events Announced for this Month Yet | ||
November 2025 | ||
| Nov 14th - Jan 7th | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2025 Festival of Holidays |
December 2025 | ||
| Nov 14th - Jan 7th | Disney California Adventure : Disneyland Resort | 2025 Festival of Holidays |
