On Nov. 20, 2025, the themes and dates for all 2026 Disneyland After Dark events were announced, including experience highlights and ticket sale details for Sweethearts’ Nite and the all-new 70 Years of Favorites.
Today, we’re sharing the fandom fun and on-sale information for Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite! Plus, revealing “Sounds of Magic,” a new entertainment offering that will perform during 70 Years of Favorites.
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is now sold out. At the time of publishing, tickets are still available for 70 Years of Favorites on March 3 and March 5.
What’s Included with a Disneyland After Dark Ticket
Each Disneyland After Dark event takes place at Disneyland park, beginning at 9 p.m. and continuing until 1 a.m. That is 4 hours to play the night away, after the park closes!
Pre-party park mix-in: Admission to Disneyland After Dark also includes entry to Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. — giving you a three-hour prelude before the party begins! During this time, be sure to check out the offerings available during regular park hours.
Photos from the party: Enjoy unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass* photos captured during the party. That means there’s literally no limit to the memories you can make! Simply scan the QR code on your event wristband via the Disneyland app** to access your photo gallery.
Commemorative event guide: In addition to the uniquely themed fun, your admission ticket also includes a commemorative keepsake and event guide map. The map is handy to reference during the party, and so beautifully designed, you’ll want to keep it as a collectible souvenir to remember your visit.
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
This all-new theme, 70 Years of Favorites, will take you on a sentimental journey commemorating seven decades of unforgettable moments at the beloved theme park. Inspired by the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, it weaves together the best of Disneyland happenings, including nods to favorite musical moments, shows, and characters.
Remembrance of Disneyland moments past will be all around you, as you take a figurative walk down memory lane with these offerings that pay tribute to the park’s history.
70 Years of Favorites 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, March 3
- Thursday, March 5
70 Years of Favorites Entertainment
“Sounds of Magic” is a riverfront serenade featuring vocalists who perform favorite songs from past Disneyland musical shows. These performers will float down the Rivers of America on a raft multiple times throughout the night, singing tunes from various decades of Disneyland entertainment, including “Animazement – The Musical,” “Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee,” “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion,” and “The Lion King Celebration Parade.”
Get ready to jitterbug and jive to the sweet beats of swing dancing at Royal Theatre in Fantasyland. Once upon a time, all the hepcats gathered here for the swingiest bands around. Now, it’s your chance to light up the dance floor!
Neon nostalgia will return in full force when you put on your boogie shoes at Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace. The can’t-miss, ultimate throwback dance party of the ‘80s features a live DJ, nonstop ‘80s tunes, and iconic retro décor.
Kick up your heels for line dancing at The Golden Horseshoe — stepping in time at this fond tribute to “Woody’s Round Up,” the favorite cowboy show which graced the Frontierland stage in the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
Sentimental photo opportunities staged throughout Disneyland park will harken back to past entertainment such as “Mad T Party,” “Main Street Electrical Parade,” and Club Buzz, as well as some favorite attractions. Get ready to strike a pose!
Reminisce with characters from days gone by, as you encounter some of your favorite “Long Lost Friends” from Disney Afternoon, “Mother” and “Father” from Carousel of Progress, Merlin, Flik and Atta, and the Fantasmic! Monkeys.
70 Years of Favorites Food
Enjoy new themed food and beverage with a nod to Disneyland kitchens of yesteryear, such as:
- Mushroom Philly toasted sandwich (plant-based) and maple bacon cinnamon roll at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
- Birria mac and cheese in a bread bowl at Refreshment Corner
- Gaston Brew at Red Rose Taverne
Plus, a new specialty item will be available at River Belle Terrace: blackened New York steak and prawns. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked closer to the event dates.
70 Years of Favorites Tickets
Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, December 9, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on Disneyland.com. Then on Wednesday, December 10, (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.
General: On Thursday, December 11, 2025 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. ***
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
Disney Channel Nite returns in 2026 for three nights with offerings and entertainment themed to various eras of this favorite TV channel. Join the fun with fellow Disney Channel fans and enjoy energetic music, epic characters, themed food and beverage, and iconic photo opportunities.
Disney Channel Nite 2026 Dates
- Sunday, April 12
- Tuesday, April 14
- Thursday, April 16
Disney Channel Nite Entertainment
New this year, Penny Proud from The Proud Family makes her Disneyland Resort debut at this event. She joins fellow Disney Channel characters Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch, and many more. Be sure to have your camera ready to make one-of-a-kind photo memories.
Gather up your pom-poms and get ready to root at “High School Musical – ZOMBIES Pep Rally,” celebrating songs from High School Musical and ZOMBIES. This high-energy street show will definitely get you moving and grooving to songs you know and love from these much-loved films.
Wicked moves are the steps to know for “DescenDANCE” along the Rivers of America. The wonderfully wrongdoing Villain Kids want to show you “It’s Good to Be Bad” as they strut their stuff.
Get ready to pump up the volume at “Disney Channel Rocks,” a concert-style show celebrating hit songs from the channel’s most popular movies and shows. High-energy performers will dazzle you as they perform some of the hottest tunes from your favorite shows.
Join your fellow campers for a festive “Camp Rock Sing-Along” at The Golden Horseshoe. This is your opportunity to shine in the saloon spotlight as you croon your favorite tune.
“Step into the scene” for a distinctive photo featuring backgrounds inspired by your favorite Disney Channel programs. New this year, High School Musical joins other popular Disney Channel-inspired scenes such as Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, and more!
Disney Channel Nite Specialty Food
What’s TV without snacks? Satisfy those cravings all night long with savory and sweet themed items throughout the park, such as:
- Loaded dino nuggies at Red Rose Taverne, The Golden Horseshoe, and Stage Door Café
- Ice cream naco at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor (New)
- Agent P churro at Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (New)
A specialty menu will also be available at River Belle Terrace. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked closer to the event dates.
Disney Channel Nite Merchandise
Commemorate your special evening with a themed souvenir! Choices include a light-up headband, hoodie, and trading pin.
Disney Channel Nite Tickets
Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite on Disneyland’s website.
Then on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.
General: On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability. ***
Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Star Wars Nite returns for four nights with epic experiences, themed entertainment, cosmic food and beverage, and character encounters from across the Star Wars galaxy. Dress in costume**** to show your allegiance, whether to the light side or dark side, and join fellow fans in a galactic night to remember.
Star Wars Nite 2026 Dates
- Tuesday, April 28
- Thursday, April 30
- Monday, May 4
- Wednesday, May 6
Star Wars Nite Entertainment
Prepare to witness Captain Phasma and her elite First Order Stormtroopers in search of Resistance spies, as “The March of the First Order” returns to Tomorrowland. Will their methods of inquisition succeed in routing out the Resistance?
Activate your lightsaber and learn the way of the Jedi at a Lightsaber Instructional. Master instructors will demonstrate the proper way to handle a lightsaber and present a series of defensive and offensive maneuvers.
Enjoy an iconic musical experience unique to Disneyland After Dark. Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, also known as the Cantina Band, will make special appearances throughout the night on the Rivers of America.
Thrill to the malevolence of Darth Maul at Tomorrowland Terrace as he claims this location in the name of the Sith. Will the Shadow Lord ensure the rise of the dark side?
Hug an Ewok, barter with a Jawa, or show your allegiance to Queen Amidala. Heroes and villains from all corners of the Star Wars galaxy will be on hand to make out-of-this-world memories with you.
“Step into the scene” from your favorite films with themed photo backgrounds featuring iconic Star Wars elements. Snap a selfie on Speeder Bikes or the thrones of Boba Fett and Bo Katan.
Star Wars Nite Specialty Food
During your night celebrating galactic experiences, be sure to sample some of the sensational culinary treats special to this event.
Items new for 2026:
- Pizza five-blossom bread at Oga’s Cantina
- Galactic Bundt cake at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe and Galactic Grill
- Banth-gogi at Edelweiss Snacks and Maurice’s Treats
Star Wars Nite Merchandise
Preserve the memory of your interstellar adventure with a keepsake. This year’s collection includes a zip-up hoodie, tee, hat, tumbler and pin.
Star Wars Nite Tickets
Magic Key pre-sale: On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select number of pre-sale tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite on Disneyland.com.
Then on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets.
General: On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.***
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