Your Complete Guide to Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Nite
I hope you’re feeling the force this morning Disneyland fans as we’ve got an exciting reveal for you! Not only is May the 4th (AKA Star Wars Day) just around the corner but Disneyland is also getting in on the intergalactic fun with their Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Nite events. These special after-hours soirees will take place on May 2, 4, 8, and 11, 2023!
For those lucky enough to have scored a ticket, we’ve got a rundown of all of the fun that awaits! Let’s take a look!
Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite Event Highlights
Check out all of the out-of-this-world perks guests get to enjoy during Star Wars Nite including:
- Early Admission – Enjoy admission to Disneyland Park beginning at 6:00 PM; no theme park reservation required.
- Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite Fireworks Show – Get immersed in your own Star Wars Adventure—listen to iconic music from the Star Wars films as you watch an amazing pyrotechnical spectacle illuminate the skies above Sleeping Beauty Castle!
- Character Encounters – Mingle with beloved Star Wars Characters throughout the evening.
- Galactic Dance Party- Get ready to dance the night away at an epic event sure to make Star Wars history!
- Strike a Pose- Disney PhotoPass photographers will be on hand to capture shots against event-themed backdrops.
- After-Hours Access to Attractions- Ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (subject to availability, which may vary and is not guaranteed) with little to no wait times.
- Themed Eats- Indulge in goodies that are out of this galaxy.
- Themed Merchandise- Guests will have the opportunity to purchase Star Wars-themed items, while supplies last.
- Event Keepsakes – Receive a commemorative credential and guide map as well as unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass digital photos taken during the party.
- Inspired Attire- Proclaim your allegiance to the light side or dark side of the Force! Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character. (See Costume Guidelines below.)
PREVIEW: Disneyland After Dark- Star Wars Nite Guidemap
This week, Disneyland released a preview of the special Disneyland After Dark – Star Wars Nite Guidemap which we are excited to share in its entirety.
Otherworldly Entertainment at Disneyland After Dark; Star Wars Nite
- Galactic DJ Party Zone- Main Street, U.S.A.: 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
- Fleet of Fandom- Main Street, U.S.A.: 10:15 p.m. | 11:15 p.m.
- Lightsaber Meetup: Star Wars- Galaxy’s Edge: 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
- March of the First OrderTomorrowland: 10:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | 12:00 a.m.
- Lightsaber Masters- Fantasyland; 9:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m
Disneyland After Dark; Star Wars Nite – Photo Opportunities
- Frontierland- Mythosaur Skull
- Critter Country- Speeder Bikes
- Fantasyland- Rebel Base e K-2SO
- Tomorrowland®- Boba Fett’s Throne, Bo-Katan Kryze Throne, Emperor Palpatine’s Throne, Jabba the Hutt
Disneyland After Dark; Star Wars Nite – Character Encounters
- Main Street, U.S.A.– Ezra and Sabine e Captain Rex, The Seventh Sister
- Adventureland- Zam Wesell
- Frontierland- BB-8 e C1-10P
- Critter Country- Ewoks e R5-D4 and Jawas
- Fantasyland- Queen Amidala
- Tomorrowland- Darth Vader and Darth Maul, R2-D2, Emperor Palpatine and His Royal Guard
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge– Chewbacca e Kylo Ren e Rey, Vi Moradi e C-3PO, Mandalorian and Grogu
Next up is a look inside the Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Nite Guidemap which gives us a first look at the incredible eats and treats you’ll find at the theme parks.
Entrees
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Bulgogi Toasted Cheese Sandwich and Corn Cheese Soup.
- Shaak Shortrib and Tip-Yip Bowl
- Loaded Corn Dog
Tomorrowland
- Bacon & Slaw Burger
- Curry Tip-Yip Noodles
- Kashyykian Spicy
- Meat Pie-Slice
Fantasyland
- Harissa Tip-Yip Bowl
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Gomgourd Seed and Ration Cream Noodles
- Fried Sakiyan Gwayo with Herbroasted Topato
- Garra Outpost Roll
- Ferrixian Spiced Puffer Pig Slider
Critter Country
- Takodana Rice Porridge
- Corned Shaak Loaded Fries
Snacks
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Cantina Snack Mix
Tomorrowland
- Ferrixian Fries
- Dark Side Pretzel
- Churros
Churros
- Mossy Mint Churro
- The Phantom Churro
- Dark Side Dip
- Endor Forest Churro
Desserts
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Galactic Princess Sundae
- Snacky Sundae
- Pandan Croissant
- Strawberry Macaron
Tomorrowland
- Wookiee Parfait
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Mossberry Biscuit
New Orleans Square & Critter Country
- Dagobah-bite Beignets
- Mos Eisley Spaceport Cookies
Beverages
Main Street, U.S.A.
- Blue Cream Soda
- Zeltron Punch with Death Star Glow Cube
Tomorrowland
- Bossk Brew
- Pineapple Coconut Juice
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Blue Bantha with Guava and Dragonberry Rum
Critter Country
- Kashyyk Cold Brew
- Dagobah Sunset Slush with Glow Cube
- Mustafar Slush with Death Star Glow Cube
You can download the entire Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Guidemap here – Disneyland-After_Dark-Star_Wars-Nite-2023-Event_Guide
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