“Disneyland After Dark” is bringing two more themed “nites” to Disneyland Resort this spring: “Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite” and “Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite.”
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.
Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite
This is an after-hours soiree at Disneyland Park inspired by the debonair days of the ‘50s and ‘60s.
Dress in your dapperest attire and commemorate the evening with live music and entertainment, specialty photo ops, and visits with some classic Disney Characters from the era.
Mickey Mouse and his friends will sport retro outfits which will make for great photo moments!
The dates are:
April 18 and 20, 2023
What to expect:
- Gaze upon “Fantasy in the Sky,” a nighttime spectacular giving a nod to the same-named fireworks display that first illuminated the night in Disneyland park in 1957
- Do the twist, the mashed potato and bunny hop your way to dance parties around Disneyland park with bands and deejays inspired by the era.
- Snack like it’s 1955 with treats that are inspired by the park’s early days, made once again just for this event!
- Picture yourself in vintage photo backdrops of attractions and posters from yesteryear like Skyway or Autopia, and from timeless Disney films captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers at the party.
- Enjoy after-hours access to iconic Disneyland attractions such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.
Tickets:
Tickets start at $129 per Guest (ages 3+). Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Jedi, Padawans, Sith, and Acolytes alike rejoice as “Star Wars Nite” returns to Disneyland Park!
May the Force Be With You as you enjoy a specially themed night full of characters, food, and fun. One of the nights even falls on “Star Wars Day!“
The dates are:
May 2, 4, 8, and 11, 2023
What to expect:
- Watch “Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite” as fireworks illuminate the skies above Disneyland park. This pyrotechnic spectacle is set to the powerful music of Star Wars films.
- Prepare for Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers during the March of the First Order in Tomorrowland, as they search for a Resistance spy.
- You may encounter travelers across the galaxy like Tusken Raiders and Jawas.
- Get ready to master a lightsaber! Attend the Lightsaber Instructional demonstration, where you will learn to handle a lightsaber through a series of elite moves, sure to bring out your inner Jedi!
- Picture yourself in dynamic photo backdrops featuring some of the galaxy’s favorite heroes and villains, captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers at the party.
- Explore themed snacks such as galactic churros and other out-of-this-world sweets! (Click here to see last year’s cosmic creations.)
Tickets:
Tickets are $149 to $169 per Guest (ages 3+) depending on event date. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price.
To Book
A limited number of Disneyland After Dark tickets for both events will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Feb. 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT) on Disneyland.com.
On Feb. 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public at the same link, and are subject to availability.
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