Earlier this week, Disneyland Resort announced its festival and events calendar for 2024, and said details on the 2024 Disneyland After Dark events would be coming soon…and we now have what you need to know!
The Details
In 2024, there will be four themed Disneyland After Dark events: returning favorites Sweethearts’ Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite, along with a new theme – Disney Channel Nite.
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.
Guests can expect unique themes, fun festivities, themed food and drinks, special nighttime entertainment, access to most attractions with reduced wait times, and more enjoy for four hours.
Each themed Disneyland After Dark event will take place over multiple nights on select dates. Here’s what you need to know, including when tickets go on sale.
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite celebrates the love all around us on eight different nights in Disneyland.
Sweethearts’ Nite will include these offerings:
- A royal cavalcade will make its way through Disneyland park, offering an enchanting gathering of some of Disney’s favorite royals, transported by equally splendid equines.
- Near “it’s a small world,” dance along with princesses, princes and Disney characters at the evening’s royal ball.
- Stitch and Angel will host their very own dance party at the stage in Tomorrowland. Join them throughout the night to dance and sing to some awesome beats!
- Throughout the park, unique photo backdrops will offer you an opportunity to step inside some of Disney’s iconic scenes of love and friendship, including “Lady and the Tramp,” “Tangled,” “Sleeping Beauty,” “Aladdin,” and more.
- Divine lighting, fabulous projections and the music of Disney love songs create the ultimate atmosphere for romance, friendship and family throughout the park.
- Enjoy many sweet treats to indulge in and themed savory items available throughout the park, created especially for Sweethearts’ Nite. New offerings will include the shortbread cookie churro with strawberry cheesecake dipping sauce and the Café Daisy fried heart-shaped ravioli, plus some returning and reimagined favorites like the Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe Chocolate & Strawberry-stuffed croissant.
- Specialty menu items will also be available at Plaza Inn, Cafe Orleans, River Belle Terrace and Carnation Café, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online soon.
Dates: Jan. 23, 25, 30, Feb. 1, 6, 8, 12 & 14, 2024, at Disneyland Park
Tickets: Starting at $139 per Guest (ages 3+). A limited number of Sweethearts’ Nite tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Dec. 12, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT/Noon ET) on Disneyland.com. On Dec. 14, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT/Noon ET), tickets will go on sale to the general public, subject to availability.
Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Get ready for this all-new, nostalgic celebration as the Disney Channel Nite comes to life, highlighting themed offerings from favorite Disney Channel shows across various eras of programming with fantastic music, memorable characters, high-energy parties, unique photo opportunities, and more!
Join in the fun with fellow Disney Channel fans with great offerings including:
- The “High School Musical” pep rally will take place through the streets of Disneyland park celebrating the songs from the beloved “High School Musical” franchise.
- The “Phineas and Ferb” dance party at the stage in Tomorrowland will be a high-energy dance party, complete with a DJ and appearances by your favorite “Phineas and Ferb” characters!
- “Camp Rock” karaoke will allow you to sing favorite songs, and The Ultimate Disney Channel Trivia Challenge will test true Disney Channel fans, all in the cozy atmosphere of The Golden Horseshoe.
- “Descendants” at the Rivers of America will invite you to take a cruise on the Sailing Ship Columbia and enjoy music from the “Descendants” trilogy.
- Opportunities to step into imaginative photo backdrops representing favorite Disney Channel shows and movies, including “Lizzie McGuire,” “The Cheetah Girls,” “Teen Beach Movie” and more, will make you the star!
- Enjoy specially themed foods and snacks all evening long. A few items to expect are the mini banana burritos and tropical banana punch at Red Rose Taverne, plus chili cheese loaded nachos, and s’mores donut skewer from Café Daisy. Additionally, specialty dining packages will be available, too – more details coming soon.
Dates: Mar. 5 & 7, 2024, at Disneyland Park
Tickets: Starting at $139 per Guest (ages 3+). A limited number of Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Dec. 12, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT/Noon ET) on Disneyland.com. On Dec. 14, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT/Noon ET), tickets will go on sale to the general public and are subject to availability.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Star Wars Nites are back, with more nights than ever before! Star Wars Nites will also take place during Season of the Force, happening at Disneyland park from April 5 – June 2.
Details on offerings will be announced soon, but you can read last year’s announcement for an idea of what to expect.
Dates: April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 & 9, 2024 at Disneyland Park
Tickets: On sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite are forthcoming, and we’ll let you know when they’re announced.
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Pride Nite returns for two nights during Pride month, and it’s back in 2024 with entertainment, colorful characters, photo opps and more.
Details on offerings will be announced soon, but you can read last year’s announcement for an idea of what to expect.
Date: June 18 & 20, 2024 at Disneyland Park
Tickets: On sale dates and additional details for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite are forthcoming, and we’ll let you know when they’re announced.
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