NEW Theme Coming to Disneyland After Dark in 2024
Fans of nighttime events in Disneyland Resort are about to get really excited!
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Disneyland After Dark, separately ticketed themed nights that take place after regular park hours, are coming back in 2024, with more nights than ever…plus a brand new theme! Let’s get into it.
Disneyland After Dark
First, let’s talk about Disneyland After Dark. These events require separate tickets from regular park admission and the evenings lasts from 9PM to 12AM, although guests can enter the park as early as 6PM (when regular guests are still there) for a “pre-party mix-in.”
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The 2024 lineup includes four different themed events with multiple nights for each event available. We’ll go over each theme below!
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
First up is Sweethearts’ Nite, which is all about celebrating love in Disneyland, with eight different dates available, including January 23, 25, and 30, and February 1, 6, 8, 12, and 14, 2024 in Disneyland Park. Some of the event features include:
- A royal cavalcade
- A royal ball with princesses, princes, and other characters near “it’s a small world”
- A Tomorrowland dance party with Stitch and Angel
- Photo ops and backdrops featuring iconic Disney scenes of love and friendship
- Special lighting, projections, and music throughout the park
- Sweet treats and savory items exclusive to the event, such as a new shortbread cookie churro with strawberry cheesecake dipping sauce, Cafe Daisy fried heart-shaped ravioli, and old favorites like the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe’s chocolate and strawberry-stuffed croissant
- Special menu items at Plaza Inn, Cafe Orleans, River Belle Terrace and Carnation Café. Reservations will be required.
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Tickets for Sweethearts’ Nite go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders on December 12, 2023 (no earlier than 9AM PT), with general sale tickets on sale on December 14, 2023.
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
The new theme coming to 2024 is Disney Channel Nite, featuring all your favorite Disney Channel shows and movies from all different eras on March 5 and 7, 2024 at Disneyland Park. Here are some of the event’s features:
- High School Musical pep rally throughout the streets of Disneyland Park
- Phineas and Ferb dance party in Tomorrowland
- Camp Rock karaoke and The Ultimate Disney Channel Trivia Challenge in The Golden Horseshoe
- Take a cruise on the Sailing Ship Columbia on the Rivers of America with music from the Descendants trilogy
- Photo opportunities including backdrops from shows and movies such as Lizzie McGuire, The Cheetah Girls, Teen Beach Movie, and more
- Special themed foods and snacks such as mini banana burritos and tropical banana punch at Red Rose Taverne, or chili cheese loaded nachos and s’mores donut skewers from Cafe Daisy
- Special dining packages — more info on that soon!
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Tickets for Disney Channel Nite will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders on December 12, 2023 (no earlier than 9AM PT) with general ticket sales beginning December 14, 2023.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Star Wars Nites are back on April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7, and 9, 2024 at Disneyland Park. These evenings will take place during the Season of the Force, which lasts from April 5 to June 2, 2024.
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More details are coming soon!
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Finally, after its debut in 2023, Pride Nite will return on June 18 and 20, 2024 at Disneyland Park!
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More details will be coming soon.
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