Disneyland After Dark will include 70 Years of Favorites, Sweethearts’ Nite, Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite with dates being announced for all.
Disneyland recently announced the dates and initial details for all five of the 2026 Disneyland After Dark events, including new themes, new events, and fun new perks. Disneyland After Dark is a separately ticketed event held at Disneyland on select nights from January to June. The events take place from 9 pm-1 am, but admission includes a pre-party mix in allowing guests into the park as early as 6 pm. The purchase of tickets also includes unlimited digital downloads of Disney Photopass photos, and a commemorative event guide map, and a keepsake. 70 Years of Favorites, Sweethearts’ Nite, Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite have been announced as the five themes for this year’s Disneyland After Dark.
Sweethearts’ Nite
The night is dedicated to celebrating love for all sweethearts, whether spouses, family, or friends will be returning this year. With nine nights, including January 22nd, 25th, 27th and February 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 7th, it is a good way to kick off the year. Bringing back the same environment as past years, the nights will also include a few new events and items.
Entertainment will include:
The “Celebrate Love Cavaclade” as it glides down Mainstreet, USA (new)
“Once Upon A Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” featuring live singers and culminating in a nighttime ball beneath the stars (new)
A Valentine’s Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace featuring Donald Duck and Daisy Duck
Disney Duets Festive Karaoke in the Golden Horseshoe (new)
Photo Backdrops staged throughout the park referencing all your favorite films like “The Aristocrats”, “Tangled”, “Aladdin”, and “Lady and the Tramp”
Specialty food will include:
A Triple Berry Slushy with a Mickey-Shaped Glow Cube at Galactic Grill (new)
Surf N’ Turf loaded fries at Red Rose Taverne
Mickey Shaped Strawberry Cream Puff at Rancho Del Zocalo Restaurant
Additional specialty items are available at table-service restaurants like Café Orleans, River Belle Terrace, and Carnation Café, but reservations are recommended
Sweethearts’ Nite will also feature Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ear headbands, trading pins, T-shirts, zip-up hoodies and tumblers for sale.
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70 Years of Favorites
One of the new themed nights is 70 Years of Favorites, celebrating the seven decades of unforgettable moments at Disneyland park, in honor of Disney’s 70th anniversary. There will be just two nights, on March 3rd and 5th. Events will include:
Swing dancing at the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland
A Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, featuring a live DJ and ‘80s tunes in a throwback setting
Line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe, paying tribute to “Woody’s Round Up” show, a staple on the Frontierland stage in the late ‘90s and early 2000s
Photo opportunities thrown back to past entertainment like “Mad T Party”, “Main Street Electrical Parade” and Club Buzz
Encounters with “Long Lost Friends” including those from Disney Afternoon, “Mother” and “Father” from Carousel of Progress, Merlin, Flik and Atta, and the Fantasmic! Monkeys
And as with all Disneyland events, special food will be featured as well, including:
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 Tavern
Additionally, Blackened New York Steak and Prawns will be available at River Belle Terrace, but reservations are recommended
Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite are all returning themes for Disneyland After Dark, with further details about their entertainment and specialty foods to be announced early in 2026. Disney Channel Nites will be a blend of entertainment, characters and music, celebrating the beloved eras of the iconic TV channel will take place April 12th, 14th, and 16th, followed by Star Wars Nites on April 28th and 30th, as well as May 4th and May 6th. The two Pride Nites will take place during the month of June, Pride month, on the 16th and 18th to celebrate and bring together allies and members of the community for a festive evening featuring rainbow projection, lively decor, and dazzling entertainment.
Tickets for the 70 Years of Favorites and Sweethearts’ Nite go on sale to the general public on December 11 at 9 am. Magic key presale holders can get tickets on December 9th if they are Inspire Key holders, while All-Key holders get access to tickets on December 10th. Sale dates for the other three nights will be announced along with their other details in 2026. These nights will be full of magic and fun so don’t miss out.