Having a full day at a Disneyland is important to guests. It means that park-goers can enjoy everything Disneyland has to offer to its full potential. With the upcoming spring break crowds, maximizing your time in the park is more important than ever. Having the chance to stay late at the parks can be a game-changer, especially with a proper nighttime strategy, as it allows you to get on the most popular rides with minimal wait times.
With that in mind, there are some after-hours events coming up that cause the park to close early, which can catch some guests off guard. This may disrupt your evening plans, if you don’t know when these early closures occur. Keep reading to see which days in March and April the parks will close early! At Mickey Visit, we cover all of the latest Disney news, like new perks for Magic Key holders and Disney World’s new menu changes.
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Disneyland Early Park Closures in March
Disneyland hours shift throughout the year. The earliest closures typically happen because of an after hours special event. These can either be events open to guests or special cast member offerings. For instance, each year they close a park early for a cast member service celebration for those celebrating certain service anniversaries. The majority of the early closures are from Disneyland After Dark special events. These are separately ticketed events built around different themes.
Keep these dates in mind when selecting which days you are spending at Disneyland Park vs Disney California Adventure.
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There is only one Disneyland After Dark event happening in March. A brand new event, called 70 Years of Favorites, will debut, inspired by the 70th anniversary of Disneyland. It will be a nostalgic walk down memory lane, featuring character meetings, new dining experiences, exclusive photo ops, new menu choices, and more! Be sure to read our full breakdown of 70 Years of Favorites for more information on the event.
Disneyland closes at 8 pm for 70 Years of Favorites on the following dates:
- March 3
- March 5
Disneyland Early Park Closures in April
Disney Channel Nite celebrates iconic shows and movies from the favorite television channel. Offerings at this year’s celebration include a Camp Rock sing-along, character meet-ups with Disney Channel TV characters, and the chance to take photos against backdrops from High School Musical, Hannah Montana, and more. We have a full guide to this event that you can check out here.
Disneyland closes at 8 pm for Disney Channel Nite on the following dates:
- April 12
- April 14
- April 16
Finally, Star Wars Nite is back. Travel to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy Star Wars-themed menu choices and exclusive merchandise, the chance to learn how to wield a lightsaber, a cosplay showcase, a March of the First Order, and more. Be sure to check out all of the offerings for Star Wars Nite.
Disneyland closes at 8 pm for Star Wars Nite on the following dates:
- April 28
- April 30
Star Wars Nite also extends into May, running on May 4 and May 6.
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If any of these events clash with your Disneyland Resort plans, you can switch your ticket reservations to Disney California Adventure to make sure you can have a full, uninterrupted day at a Disneyland park. Be prepared for a busier Disney California Adventure park in the evening once Disneyland has closed and people with park hopper tickets move over to that park.
These are all of the ticketed events happening in March and April, but there are many more to look forward to in the future throughout the rest of the year, like Grad Nites, Pride Nite, and Oogie Boogie Bash. We have a full list of Disneyland After Dark events, so read through that if you are interested in attending one of these parties.
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