Grad Nite Events Will Be Returning to Disneyland Resort in 2022
We’ve got some exciting news for 2022 graduates! Disneyland Resort has announced that Grad Nites, will be making a return in 2022! On special evenings in May and June, Disneyland theme parks welcome local graduates to enjoy rides, attractions and special Grad Nite offerings as a way of celebrating graduating from high school.
These nights are massively popular and a rite of passage for Southern California students. That’s why we’re so happy to announce that registration is now open for 2022!
Disneyland Grade Nite Dates 2022
Disneyland Grade Nites will take place on the following dates in May and June 2022:
- May: 13, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26 and 31
- June: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 17
Grad Nite Ticket Options
There will be three ticket options for high school graduates visiting Disneyland during Grad Nite. Exclusive Grad Nite Events take place from 9pm – 2am (after the park has closed) . Here’s a quick rundown:
Disneyland Grad Nite Private Party Experience at Disney California Adventure Park – After 9pm, grads get exclusive access to Disney California Adventure park as it transforms into an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime graduation celebration. Grads will get to enjoy this special evening event with other grads. The cost for this event is $89 per person.
Full Day at Disney California adventure Park Plus Admission to Disneyland Private Party Experience at Disney California Adventure Park – Grads will have the opportunity to spend a full day at the theme parks and stay on for an exclusive afterparty at the same park. This option is $119 per person.
Park Hopper Experience to Both Parks Plus Admission to the Exclusive Disneyland Grad Nite Private Party Experience at Disney California Adventure Park – Grads can gain access to both Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park during the day during normal operating hours. You can then wrap up the night at the exclusive private party experience with other grads. This option will set you back $179 per person.
As mentioned above, Disneyland Resort Grad Nite 2022 Registration is now open!
As the Orange County Register tells us, the return of Grad Nites is HUGE as the 2020 and 2021 Grad Nites were both cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. A spokesperson from Disney Youth Programs said the following: “When we missed sharing the Disneyland resort Grad Nite experience with the classes of 2020 and 2021, we were determined to bring back the experience soon to the many future graduates who were looking forward to celebrating at the Disneyland resort.”
What Happens If My Family Vacation Dates Coincides With Grad Nites!?
Admittedly, one of the biggest questions I get asked about Grad Nites is what impact these events will have on other guests visiting the parks. I agree with the OC Register who advises that those planning visits in May and June should keep in mind that crowds will increase throughout the day as graduates arrive at the the theme parks.
However, in my experience, having visited the theme parks during Grad Nite events, my theme park visits weren’t drastically impacted by these after hours events. A tip to avoid the crowds is that most Grad Nite students flock to Disney California Adventure where the after hours portion of Grad Nite is being held. With that in mind, you can avoid the bulk of the crowds by visiting Disney California Adventure in the morning and then Park Hopping over to Disneyland later in the day.
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Source: Orange County Register