Disneyland has revealed its full schedule and theme lineup for the 2026 Disneyland After Dark series, offering fans a new season of after-hours magic from January through June.
These separately ticketed evenings transform the park with exclusive entertainment, themed food and merchandise, and a noticeably lighter crowd. Guests can enter as early as 6 p.m. for a pre-party mix-in, with the official event running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission also includes unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads and a commemorative event keepsake.
The 2026 program features five themes, blending brand-new concepts with returning fan favorites. One of the biggest highlights is the expanded Sweethearts’ Nite, which returns with nine evenings dedicated to celebrating love in all forms.
This year introduces new entertainment, including the “Celebrate Love Cavalcade” gliding down Main Street, U.S.A., and the debut of “Once Upon a Dream – A Musical Journey Through the Disney Songbook,” a romantic musical experience ending with an outdoor nighttime ball.
Guests will also find festive karaoke at the Golden Horseshoe, a lively Valentine’s Dance Party hosted by Donald and Daisy Duck, and classic photo spots recreated from beloved Disney films. Specialty treats range from a new Triple Berry Slushy with a Mickey glow cube to Surf N’ Turf loaded fries and a Mickey-shaped Strawberry Cream Puff. Event-exclusive accessories and apparel, including themed ear headbands, will also be available.
Another standout is 70 Years of Favorites, a nostalgic tribute to Disneyland’s seven decades of history, offered on March 3 and 5. The park will celebrate with swing dancing at the Royal Theatre in Fantasyland, an ’80s-inspired Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace, and a return to “Woody’s Round-Up” energy through line dancing at the Golden Horseshoe.
Photo opportunities will nod to classic entertainment like the Main Street Electrical Parade and Mad T Party, while special menu items – including a Mushroom Philly Sandwich, Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll, and Birria Mac & Cheese in a Bread Bowl – pay homage to Disneyland favorites from years past.
Three additional themes return next year with more details coming in early 2026. Disney Channel Nite will celebrate iconic eras of the network’s TV shows and movies across three April dates. Star Wars Nite brings four evenings of galactic fun as fans take over the park in costume, meet characters, and enjoy limited-time entertainment.
And Pride Nite, returning June 16 and 18 during Pride Month, will once again transform the park with rainbow projections, vibrant décor, and high-energy entertainment celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.
Tickets for Sweethearts’ Nite and 70 Years of Favorites go on sale to the general public on December 11 at 9 a.m., with Magic Key holders receiving early access beginning December 9. Dates for the remaining themes will be announced with additional details next year.
With expanded offerings, new entertainment, and a mix of nostalgia and celebration, the 2026 Disneyland After Dark lineup promises one of the most diverse and immersive seasons yet – an ideal opportunity for guests who want to experience Disneyland in a whole new light.
