Disneyland After Dark Announces 2026 Lineup including New Disneyland 70 Years of Favorites. Disneyland Resort is bringing back its popular Disneyland After Dark series in 2026 with a lineup of five separately ticketed, themed evenings, including one all-new event. These special nights offer guests unique entertainment, exclusive photo opportunities, specialty food, and, most importantly, after-hours access to Disneyland Park and its attractions with typically shorter wait times.
The parties will take place on select nights from January through June 2026.
What to Know: Each ticket includes park admission from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. (a three-hour pre-party mix-in followed by four hours of party time) and unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos captured during the event.
Sweethearts’ Nite & 70 Years of Favorites Tickets:
- Magic Key Pre-Sale: Begins December 9, 2025 (Inspire Key holders), and December 10, 2025 (all Magic Key holders).
- General Public Sale: Begins Thursday, December 11, 2025, no earlier than 9 a.m. PT on Disneyland.com.
Tickets for Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite will go on sale later in 2026.
- Sweethearts’ Nite: The perfect date night! Celebrating love, friendship, and romance with a new “Celebrate Love Cavalcade.”January 22 – February 17, 2026 (9 nights)
- NEW! 70 Years of Favorites: a celebration of seven decades of Disneyland nostalgia, music, and memories. March 3 & 5, 2026
- Disney Channel Nite: A throwback to beloved eras of the iconic television channel. April 12, 14, & 16, 2026
- Star Wars Nite: An epic evening for fans of a galaxy far, far away. April 28 – May 6, 2026 (4 nights)
- Pride Nite: A vibrant celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.June 16 & 18, 2026
Disneyland After Dark Announces 2026 Lineup including New Disneyland 70 Years of Favorites
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a joyful celebration for you and your valentine, whether spouse, family member, or bestie.
Sweethearts’ Nite 2026 Dates
- Thursday, Jan. 22
- Sunday, Jan. 25
- Tuesday, Jan. 27
- Tuesday, Feb. 3
- Thursday, Feb. 5
- Sunday, Feb. 8
- Tuesday, Feb. 10
- Thursday, Feb. 12
- Tuesday, Feb. 17
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
This all-new theme, 70 Years of Favorites, will take you on a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments at the beloved theme park. Inspired by the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, it weaves together the best of Disneyland happenings, including nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters.
Remembrance of Disneyland moments past will be all around you, as you take a figurative walk down memory lane with these offerings that pay tribute to the park’s history.
70 Years of Favorites 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, March 3
- Thursday, March 5
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite returns, with an engaging blend of entertainment, characters, and music celebrating beloved eras of the iconic TV channel.
Disney Channel Nite 2026 Dates
- Sunday, April 12
- Tuesday, April 14
- Thursday, April 16
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite returns for epic nights in 2026. Navigate to a distant galaxy with friends, family, and fellow fans to enjoy a thrilling evening with impressive character gatherings, illustrious photo ops, and more.
Star Wars Nite 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, April 28
- Thursday, April 30
- Monday, May 4
- Wednesday, May 6
