EVERYTHING Happening Around the Disneyland Resort This May 2026!
May is here!
Photo: Disney
Another month has arrived, bringing us galactic celebrations, graduation festivities, and tons more!
And to help you plan the best trip possible this month, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of everything happening around the Disneyland Resort in May 2026!
Let’s dive in!
Disneyland Resort – May 2026
Disneyland Park
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
The sold-out Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events will hit the park on May 4th and May 6th from 9PM to 1AM!
If you were lucky enough to secure your ticket(s) before they sold out, you’re in for some galactic fun! The event offers ticketed guests Star Wars-themed entertainment…
2025 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
…photo-ops…
2025 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
…character interactions…
2025 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
…lightsaber instructionals…
Photo: Disneyland
…eats and drinks, and more!
2025 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Don’t forget–if you have a ticket, you may access Disneyland Park on your event date as early as 6PM–three hours before the party begins!
If you weren’t able to secure a ticket, but you’ll be visiting the park during an event night–don’t worry! You’ll have to leave the park at 8PM, but you can park-hop over to DCA (if you have a Park Hopper) or end your day with a nightcap in Downtown Disney!
Check Out the FULL LIST of Eats and Drinks at the 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Events!
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run Updates Debut
Staying in the Star Wars universe, Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will debut its new updates on May 22nd!
Starting that day, riders can join the Mandalorian and Grogu on a new mission, looking for ex-Imperial officers around the galaxy.
Photo: Disney
Riders will also be in control of their destination, with Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star, and Coruscant as exciting possibilities.
And Engineers have reason to rejoice! The position–which has been subject to scrutiny for not having enough to do–will be able to communicate with Grogu.
Click Here for More Information About These Updates!
Disney California Adventure (DCA)
Grad Nite
Grad Nites will take over the park on the following dates:
- May 8th
- May 12
- May 13th
- May 15th
- May 17th
- May 20th
- May 21st
- May 28th
- May 29th
- May 31st
Photo: Disney
If you’re visiting the park on any of those days, be aware that the park will close at 9PM. But you can always park-hop over to Disneyland Park to end your night (with a valid Park Hopper) or head to Downtown Disney to grab some late-night bites!
Resort-Wide
May the 4th
The resort celebrates May the 4th, Star Wars’ quasi-holiday, with tons of galactic fun!
Guests visiting the resort this month can make the jump to lightspeed with themed merchandise…
Photo: Disney Parks Blog
…and character interactions!
Photo: Disney
Mother’s Day Festivities
While you can celebrate Mother’s Day on May 10th by having some fun around the parks, you can make the day extra special with a Mother’s Day Buffet!
Storytellers Cafe will offer its Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Buffet on May 10th—click here to see if reservations are still available.
Here’s the information:
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
- 7AM to 1PM
- $74 per guest (10 and older)
- $39 per guest (3 to 9)
Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet
- 1:30PM to 9PM
- $89 per guest (10 and older)
- $42 per guest (3 to 9)
Storytellers Cafe – Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Goofy’s Kitchen will host its own Mother’s Day Brunch and Dinner Buffet on May 10th—click here to see if reservations are still available.
Here’s the information:
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
- 7AM to 1PM
- $74 per guest (10 and older)
- $39 per guest (3 to 9)
Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet
- 1:30PM to 9PM
- $89 per guest (10 and older)
- $42 per guest (3 to 9)
Goofy’s Kitchen Celebrates Springtime!
Plaza Inn is the only character dining location offering Mother’s Day buffets on May 9th and May 10th! Click here to see if reservations are still available for either day.
Here’s the information:
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet
- 8AM to 12:30PM
- $79 per guest (10 and older)
- $39 per guest (3 to 9)
Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet – Disneyland’s Plaza Inn
Memorial Day
Memorial Day will take place on May 25th, which typically attracts large crowds the weekend leading up to the holiday, and on Memorial Day itself.
So if you’re visiting during those days–come prepared!
Refurbishments & Closures
Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disneyland’s calendar during your visit for the current list.
Disneyland Park
- Blue Bayou Restaurant
- Closes May 4th
- Reopens May 21st
- Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
- Closed Through the Month
- Monorail
- Closed Through the Month
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Closes May 4th
- Remains Closed Through the Month
- Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
- Closed Through the Month
Disneyland Monorail
Disney California Adventure
- Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind
- Closed Through the Month
- Silly Symphony Swings
- Closed Through the Month
Photo: Disney
So keep all of this in mind when visiting the resort this month!
And we’ll keep bringing you the latest updates hitting the resort, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com.
Thanks for visiting MickeyBlog.com! Want to go to Disney? For a FREE quote on your next Disney vacation, please fill out the form below. One of the agents from MickeyTravels, an EarMarked By Disney – Authorized Travel Agency – Diamond Level, will be in touch soon!
Photo: Disney
