Disneyland After Dark Events are Returning to Disneyland in 2023

Disney has announced the first two “Disneyland After Dark” events that will take place in 2023, and they’re dedicated to Sweethearts and Princesses.

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About Disneyland After Dark

Disneyland After Dark is an after-hours separately ticketed party at the park that runs from 9pm to 1am, though ticket holders can enter the park as early as 6pm with no theme park reservation required.

Each event feature unique themes, fun festivities, special nighttime entertainment, access to most attractions with reduced wait times, and more for guests to enjoy for four hours.

Guests will also receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party, plus commemorative keepsakes including a souvenir credential.

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Sweethearts’ Nite

Sweethearts’ Nite will take place on seven different “date nights” in Disneyland park in 2023 – the most ever for a Disneyland After Dark event.

The dates are:

Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 2023

What to expect:

• A special themed fireworks show
• Dance at the Royal Ball hosted by Aladdin and Jasmine near “it’s a small world”
• Take a moonlit cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat with the sounds of a live jazz ensemble
• Relax and unwind to the sounds of island music from a Polynesian trio drifting through the night air at The Tropical Hideaway
• Delight in many deliciously themed menu items available for purchase, created just for the event
• Capture your moment with photo opportunities with darling Disney couples and spots inspired by romantic scenes from Disney films such as “Lady and the Tramp” and “The Little Mermaid,” including unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party

Tickets:

Tickets start at $129 per Guest (ages 3+). Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.

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Princess Nite

This all-new, first-ever event will be a celebration under the stars where you are invited to be royally fierce at Disneyland Park!

The dates are:

March 7 & 9, 2023

What to expect:

• Receive a royal welcome at the Disneyland Train Station featuring Princess Minnie Mouse and Princess Daisy Duck with fanfare trumpeters
• Enjoy an inspiring musical concert celebrating heartwarming, adventurous heroines including Moana, Merida, and more accompanied by live vocalists
• Raise the royal roof and dance the night away at the high-energy, candy-themed dance party at Tomorrowland stage with Vanellope Von Schweetz
• Revel in Tiana’s Southern hospitality and dance along to jazz music in New Orleans Square
• Savor specialty menu items befitting royalty throughout Disneyland park, available for purchase
• Picture yourself in photo backdrops inspired by Disney films like “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Princess Diaries” including unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party

Tickets:

Tickets start at $129 per Guest (ages 3+). Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.

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To Book

A limited number of tickets for both Disneyland After Dark events go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders on December 12, 2022, no earlier than 9am PT.

Then on December 14, 2022 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets for both events will go on sale to the general public and are subject to availability.

Tickets may be purchased at Disneyland.com.

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