This Spring, Disneyland Resort in California will bring back Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite and Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite.

A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning February 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT) on Disneyland.com.

On February 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9am PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public and are subject to availability.

These events are very popular and will sell out very fast. Guests can enjoy themed entertainment, Disney characters, unique photo opportunities, specialty menu items and merchandise and more.

The events begin with a 3 hour pre-party from 6pm to 9pm PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9pm to 1am PT, where guests may ride some popular attractions after regular park hours!

They will also receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party, along with commemorative souvenir credentials and event guide maps to remember their Disneyland After Dark experience.

Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite

April 18 & 20, 2023

Don throwback fashions inspired by the debonair days of the ‘50s and ‘60s. Take a trip down memory lane to relive Disney’s classic past with music and entertainment that pay tribute to the first decade of Disneyland park. Mickey Mouse and his friends will sport retro outfits, along with visits from some nostalgic characters.

Gaze upon “Fantasy in the Sky,” a nighttime spectacular giving a nod to the same-named fireworks display that first illuminated the night in Disneyland park in 1957!

Do the twist, the mashed potato, and bunny hop your way to dance parties around Disneyland park with bands and deejays inspired by the era.
Snack on treats inspired by the park’s early days, made once again just for this event!
Picture yourself in vintage photo backdrops of attractions and posters from yesteryear like Skyway or Autopia, and from timeless Disney films.

Enjoy after-hours access to iconic Disneyland attractions such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise. Note, not all attractions will be open during the party hours.
No theme park reservation are required for the pre-party either.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

May 2, 4, 8 & 11, 2023

This event is back with four “nites” – the most ever – where guests can live their own epic Star Wars adventure.

Watch the “Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite” fireworks illuminate the skies above Disneyland park. This pyrotechnic spectacle is set to the powerful music of Star Wars.

Prepare for Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers during the March of the First Order in Tomorrowland, as they search for a Resistance spy. You may also encounter travelers across the galaxy like Tuskan Raiders and Jawas.

Get ready to master a lightsaber! Attend the Lightsaber Instructional demonstration, where you will learn to handle a lightsaber through a series of elite moves, sure to bring out your inner Jedi!

Picture yourself in dynamic photo backdrops featuring some of the galaxy’s favorite heroes and villains.
Explore themed snacks such as intergalactic churros and other out-of-this-world sweets!

*Separately priced Disney PhotoPass packages, including the photo packages offered at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique or other locations, are not included with the unlimited digital photo downloads.

**The number of tickets available for each event date are limited, and event tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours. Parking fees are not included in the ticket price. Tickets must be purchased online and are not available on the day of the event. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date, and no discounts apply. Tickets not required for guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for commercial purposes. Certain attractions and offerings may not be available during the event , including without limitation, Indiana Jones Adventure, Matterhorn Bobsleds, Mickey’s Toontown and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass terms and expiration policy found at Disneyland.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Event, event elements, and available offerings may be modified and limited in availability, and are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice or liability. No refunds given for any changes or cancellations whether due to inclement weather or otherwise. Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort

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Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Disneyland California Adventure Park from January 20 – February 15, 2023!

This celebration brings together the traditions of Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean cultures for wishes of luck and prosperity for the Year of the Rabbit.

Don’t miss Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession honoring family, friendship and the potential for a fortune-filled new year.

Live entertainment will take place at the Paradise Gardens Bandstand throughout the day. A new Hurry Home nighttime water show will be featured at Paradise Pier. Check your Disneyland app for showtimes.

Sample a variety of Asian-inspired dishes prepared with a Disney twist at marketplaces throughout the park.

– Bamboo Blessings – new!
– Wrapped with Love – new!
– Lucky 8 Lantern
– Prosperity Bao & Buns
– Red Dragon Spice Traders
– Longevity Noodle Co.

Catch a photo with the Disney characters dressed in colorful Lunar New Year inspired attire and partake in the many crafts and activities. Stop by the Lucky Wishing Wall located in Paradise Gardens to add their own special message of hope, health and happiness for the upcoming year. Of course, there will be plenty of merchandise for your shopping pleasure as well.

Come join in the fun! I wish you a happy and healthy year!

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More Disneyland California news! It’s been quite the week of announcements!

The French Market Restaurant in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park will be reimagined into Tiana’s Palace!

Tiana’s Palace, with its peach-colored walls and fancy green wrought-iron balconies, will open later this year, followed by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, the thrilling attraction that will open in Disneyland park in 2024.

The new Tiana’s Palace restaurant will offer authentic New Orleans flavors inspired by Tiana’s friends and adventures in this quick-service style restaurant.

The menu at Tiana’s Palace will expand on many of the current favorites served in the location, explore seasonal flavors and, of course, offer some New Orleans classics.

While Tiana’s Palace is not a character dining location, guests may find Tiana in New Orleans Square.

The current French Market Restaurant and Mint Julep Bar will be closed beginning February 17, 2023, and will reopen as Tiana’s Palace (alongside Mint Julep Bar with its famous mint juleps and Mickey beignets) later in the year. No word yet on whether biegnets and mint juleps will be available elsewhere during this closure, but I would think so. I’ll update here if I hear anything else.

As always, feel free to contact me if you want to chat about planning your Disney trip.

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In addition to all of those Disney World announcements yesterday, there were many upcoming changes announced for Disneyland in California as well!

Starting February 4, 2023, guests with Park Hopper tickets will be able to begin hopping at 11am.

Also starting Feb 4th, all ticketed park guests will receive complimentary PhotoPass digital downloads of attraction photos.

Disney will also significantly increase the number of days – nearly two months’ worth over the coming year – that will be offered at the lowest-priced one-day, one-park ticket at $104.

Magic Key passes will be available for sale more times during the year as inventory becomes available. Check the Disneyland.com/MagicKey site often for pass sale dates and availability.

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Incase you missed it, Disneyland will be the epicenter for the Disney company’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2023, so there will be many events related to that throughout the year.

New nighttime shows for both parks, World of Color – ONE and Wondrous Journeys will be coming soon, along with the return of the Magic Happens parade.

The Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway ride will open January 27th. Then, the rest of the redesigned Toon Town area will open March 8th.

From Jan 20 – Feb 15th, there will be Lunar New Year festivities in California Adventure Park.

They are also offering a 3-day SoCal Resident weekday ticket for $73 per day through May 25th.

So many new things are coming to Disneyland this year! This is a good year to go! We just did a fun trip to Disneyland this past December. Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about planning a Disneyland trip.

In honor of Mickey’s and Minnie’s birthdays today, Disneyland Resort has announced the official reopening date of Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park in California. It will reopen on March 8, 2023!

Mickey’s Toontown is undergoing an ambitious reimagining, and will reopen with some all-new experiences for families and young children to have more opportunities to play together inside Disneyland Park.

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown will provide open, grassy play spaces and interactive play areas for everyone to unwind, starting with CenTOONial Park, the first space guests will see when they enter the land.

In addition, you can step inside Mickey’s, Minnie’s, Goofy’s, and Donald’s houses for additional interactive fun.

Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin will return, where Guests can board Lenny the Cab and spin through the streets and alleys of Toontown as they follow the adventures of Roger Rabbit.

Climb aboard Chip ‘n’ Dale’s GADGETcoaster, where Mickey’s Toontown’s favorite tinkerer, Gadget Hackwrench, has created a one-of-a-kind, fun-sized coaster for the town’s tiniest citizens.

Two new places will satisfy your appetites in the land: Café Daisy, where acclaimed culinary expert, Daisy Duck, serves up diner classics at her sidewalk table eatery; and the Toontown Farmers Market at Good Boy! Grocers, a friendly roadside stand, offering grab and go drinks and treats.

It will also be home to the new attraction, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway! Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will open sooner, on Jan 27th, when the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration comes to life at Disneyland Resort!

Feel free to contact me if you want to chat about planning a Disney trip.

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The holidays begin today at Disney! Let’s see what Disneyland in California has to do offer. The celebration runs from November 11, 2022 – January 8, 2023.

The Christmas Fantasy Parade will take place at Disneyland Park each day, usually at 3:30pm and 6:30pm, though check your app for the latest showtimes. Your favorite Disney characters will join Santa Claus for a merry musical celebration down Main Street, U.S.A. Gotta love those toy soldiers too!

Some rides, including the Haunted Mansion, “it’s a small world”, Mater’s Jamboree, and Luigi’s Rollicki’ Roadsters, will have holiday overlays.

Of course, there will be holiday decorations all over the parks and resorts too. Sleeping Beauty’s castle will be extra shimmery!

Don’t miss the nighttime shows! Disneyland Park will have the “Believe…In Holiday Magic” fireworks and California Adventure Park will have the “World of Color – Season of Light” spectacular.

California Adventure Park will host the Festival of Holidays, a celebration of diverse cultural festivities with music, food and fun from the traditions of Christmas, Navidad, Hanukkah, Diwali, Kwanzaa and Three King’s Day.

Of course, there will be plenty of other holiday foods and seasonal merchandise around both parks.

For more details, visit the Disneyland Holidays page.

If you want to chat about planning a Disney trip, feel free to contact me. We’re in the midst of planning a trip ourselves for the holidays! Hope to see you there!

Happy Holidays!

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The “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks will be ending their limited-time runs on Sept. 1, 2022 over at Disneyland in California. Catch them before they end!