In a surprise move, Disneyland has revealed next year’s Disneyland After Dark events early! Disneyland After Dark events are after-hours parties centered around specific themes that feature special entertainment, exclusive foods, rare characters, and more.
In 2026, there will be five Disneyland After Dark themes, including a brand new theme celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary! Keep reading for all of the details on dates and ticket sales info. At Mickey Visit, we cover the latest Disney news and events, including a construction milestone on a long-awaited ride, and the news of a major travel agency dropped by Disney responding to allegations.
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Disneyland After Dark 2026 Dates
This year, the Disneyland After Dark themes include Sweethearts’ Nite, Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite, as well as a new theme, “70 Years of Favorites.” These after-hours parties are held at Disneyland Park from 9 PM through 1 AM, with a three-hour mix-in beforehand.
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This year, there are five Disneyland After Dark themes, compared to the typical four in recent years. Notably, there is one more Disney Channel Nite added since this party was last offered, and half the number of Star Wars Nite parties compared to last year. Sweethearts’ Nite, which is the most popular Disneyland After Dark event, has the most nights.
Disneyland has now shared the 2026 dates for each of these Disneyland After Dark themes! Here they are listed below.
Disneyland 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
Disneyland 70 Years of Favorites 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, March 3
- Thursday, March 5
Disneyland Disney Channel Nite 2026 Dates
- Sunday, April 12
- Tuesday, April 14
- Thursday, April 16
Disneyland Star Wars Nite 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, April 28
- Thursday, April 30
- Monday, May 4
- Wednesday, May 6
Disneyland Pride Nite 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, June 16
- Thursday, June 18
Disneyland After Dark 2026 Ticket Prices
So far, the 2026 ticket prices range from $159-$185. This is currently the range for Sweethearts’ Nite, with exact pricing varying by date. This is an increase from this year’s pricing, which ranged from $149 to $179. For both of the 70 Years of Favorites dates, pricing is fixed at $159.
Last year, Star Wars Nite ranged from $169-$189 per person, so we expect we may see a price increase for peak pricing on May the 4th. We expect that Disney Channel Nite, which previously cost $139 on both nights, will start a little higher this year. Pride Nite cost $169 per person for this year’s parties for both dates.
Disneyland After Dark 2026 Ticket Sales Info
Disneyland also revealed the ticket sales info for a few of the events. Ticket sale info for the later after-dark parties usually comes closer to the time.
For Sweethearts’ Nite and 70 Years of Favorites tickets, there will be Magic Key presales before tickets open up to the general public.
On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders can purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets, then on Wednesday, December 10, all Magic Key holders can purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets.
On Thursday, December 11, 2025, tickets will go on sale to the general public.
For Star Wars Nite, Pride Nite, and Disney Channel Nite, ticket sale info will be released in early 2026.
Disneyland After Dark Themes This Year
The parties this year include several returning favorites, with some new offerings mixed in!
Sweethearts’ Nite is a celebration of love that will feature some brand new offerings this year, including Disney Duets karaoke, a new “Celebrate Love Cavalcade,” and a new “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook” show with live singers and Disney royalty culminating in a nighttime ball.
Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites is a new theme that promises “a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments” at Disneyland. The party, celebrating Disneyland’s 70th anniversary, features nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters. This sounds like it will be a nostalgic event with guests invited to take a “figurative walk down memory lane with these offerings that pay tribute to the park’s history.”
Highlights include swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland, Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe, special photo ops, and “characters from days gone by” including “Long Lost Friends” from Disney Afternoon, “Mother” and “Father” from Carousel of Progress, Merlin, Flik and Atta, and the Fantasmic! Monkeys.
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Disney Channel Nite will also make its return, highlighting entertainment, characters, and music that celebrate the eras of the Disney Channel. Star Wars Nite, featuring rare characters and special entertainment, is also returning next year. The season wraps up with Pride Nite, a celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community featuring rainbow projections, colorful décor, special entertainment, and more.
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