The Disneyland Resort has announced the lineup of events that guests will be able to experience when visiting The Happiest Place on Earth in 2024. This includes some annual favorites, new offerings, and the return of some beloved classics, all of which are sure to delight guests when they visit next year. Some of the highlights include the return of Pixar Fest (which will include a new parade), the return of the Peter Pan segment to Fantasmic!, and the Season of the Force offerings (including music with fireworks in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge). Below is a look at all of the offerings that will be found at the Disneyland Resort in 2024:
- Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Jan. 23-Feb. 18): A tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions, this multicultural celebration rings in the Year of the Dragon with Asian-inspired food and beverages, vibrant décor and Mushu leading the way in “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.”
- Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 17 and 24): Performing at the Fantasyland Theatre, the 2024 “Celebrate Gospel” concerts will be headlined by Marvin Sapp (Feb. 17) and Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Feb. 24). “Celebrate Gospel” is an annual tribute to Gospel music that brings together award-winning music artists and community choirs from across Southern California.
- Anaheim Ducks Days at Disney California Adventure Park (Feb. 22-23): In celebration of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club’s 30thanniversary, the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Ducks team up for a two-day event in Hollywood Land, including a celebratory cavalcade, fan zone with themed activities and photo opportunities, plus appearances by select current and legacy team players.
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 1-April 22): The gastronomic extravaganza serves up creative foods and beverages, cooking demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment inspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines of the Golden State. The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, also returns for a limited time.
- Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (April 5-June 2): Season of the Force arrives at Disneyland Park with Hyperspace Mountain and specially themed food and beverage, merchandise and more for a limited time. Debuting during the celebration, guests can embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires.
- Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 23-Oct. 31): Wicked fun for all ages, this spellbinding season transforms the resort with autumn décor, characters dressed in hauntingly haute Halloween outfits and uniquely themed attractions.
- Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 23-Nov. 2): The everlasting bonds of family and Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos are honored through a cultural experience featuring storytelling and music from Pixar’s “Coco.”
- Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Begins Nov. 15): Family and friends can celebrate the season with the lively Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park, plus seasonal overlays on beloved attractions, cherished holiday spectaculars and dazzling wintry décor throughout the resort.
- Separately ticketed after-hours events
- Guests can play the night away during fan-favorite after-hours events scheduled in 2024. These themed, separately ticketed events include pre-party park mix-in, shorter wait times for select attractions, unlimited select Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event, and more.
- Disneyland After Dark (select nights from January through June): Disneyland Park will host four themed soirées packed with unique entertainment, rare character encounters and distinctive menus of sweet treats and savory snacks.
- Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party** (Returning in 2024): Disney California Adventure Park will throw family-friendly Halloween parties including immersive treat trails, rare character sightings and unique entertainment. For this spirited occasion, guests are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes.
An all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will debut at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., as highlighted entertainment for Pixar Fest in 2024. Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024, with colorful décor, themed menu items, commemorative merchandise and more for a limited-time. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) 
For a limited time, from April 5-June 2, 2024, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., with Hyperspace Mountain (pictured) and themed food and beverage, merchandise and more. Debuting during the celebration, guests will be able to embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, Disneyland Resort guests can dance along as Disney and Pixar characters march to the beat of the Holiday Toy Drummers in “Mickey’s Happy Holidays” during Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park. Disney Festival of Holidays draws inspiration from multicultural seasonal celebrations and cherished traditions of Christmas, Navidad, Diwali, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Three Kings Day. Guests can enjoy delicious seasonal food and beverage items at the Disney Festival of Holidays marketplaces and groove to live music. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) 
From Feb. 22-23, 2024, guests will be able to celebrate the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club’s 30th anniversary with a two-day Anaheim Ducks Days event at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. During the event, guests may see appearances by select players, take part in themed activities and cheer on a cavalcade. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort) 
Oogie Boogie Bash will return in 2024. Disney California Adventure Park will throw family-friendly Halloween parties including immersive treat trails, rare character sightings and unique entertainment. For this spirited occasion, guests are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) 
Oogie Boogie Bash will return in 2024. Disney California Adventure Park will throw family-friendly Halloween parties including immersive treat trails, rare character sightings and unique entertainment. For this spirited occasion, guests are invited to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
The evolution of the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., continues to take shape with the opening of Paseo and Céntrico in 2024. Michelin-starred chef Carlos Gaytán will bring his inclusive vision of Mexican cuisine to Paseo and Céntrico, brought to life by Patina Restaurant Group in 2024. (Artist Concept/Patina Restaurant Group) 
An all-new daytime parade, “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” will debut at Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif., as highlighted entertainment for Pixar Fest in 2024. Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024, with colorful décor, themed menu items, commemorative merchandise and more for a limited-time. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) 
“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return with some all-new scenes to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., as highlighted entertainment for Pixar Fest in 2024. Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024, with colorful décor, themed menu items, commemorative merchandise and more for a limited-time. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort) 
“Together Forever – A Pixar Nighttime Spectacular” will return with some all-new scenes to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., as highlighted entertainment for Pixar Fest in 2024. Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from April 26-Aug. 4, 2024, with colorful décor, themed menu items, commemorative merchandise and more for a limited-time. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort) 
For the first time, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., released the dates and details of limited-time and seasonal events throughout 2024. Guests can book Disneyland Resort theme park reservations up to 180 days in advance with the expanded reservation calendar, and the slate of scheduled events can help guests plan their visits earlier. For more details, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
The annual “Celebrate Gospel” concerts return to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. in 2024, headlined by Marvin Sapp on Feb. 17 and Tasha Cobbs Leonard on Feb. 24. “Celebrate Gospel” is an annual tribute to Gospel music that brings together award-winning music artists and community choirs from across Southern California. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Aug. 23-Oct. 31, 2024, the citizens of Cars Land at Disney California Adventure Park celebrate by turning Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams. The entire land is transformed with a special Haul-O-Ween makeover as the townsfolk of Radiator Springs don Halloween “car-stumes” and decorate their respective homes for the season. The family-friendly attractions, Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree in Cars Land and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters opt for happily hair-raising soundtracks to become Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree and Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) 
Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Chinese restaurant that originated in Taiwan and specializes in soup dumplings and noodles, will join the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort in 2024 to offer guests their flavorful cuisine. This concept art gives a first look at what this space may look like. (Courtesy of Rockwell Group/Artist Concept) 
For a limited time, from April 5-June 2, 2024, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., with Hyperspace Mountain and themed food and beverage, merchandise and more. Debuting during the celebration, guests will be able to embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours (pictured), and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
During select nights in January through June, 2024, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., will host four themed soirées packed with unique entertainment, rare character encounters and distinctive menus of sweet treats and savory snacks. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
The annual “Celebrate Gospel” concerts return to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. in 2024, headlined by Marvin Sapp on Feb. 17 and Tasha Cobbs Leonard on Feb. 24. “Celebrate Gospel” is an annual tribute to Gospel music that brings together award-winning music artists and community choirs from across Southern California. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
From Aug. 23-Oct. 31, 2024, Halloween Time will bring frightfully fun experiences to guests with Halloween magic throughout the Disneyland Resort. From transformed Halloween-themed attractions and sightings of favorite Disney characters and villains, to seasonal décor, spectacular merchandise and delightfully delicious treats, there is family-friendly fun for every ghoul or goblin to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort) 
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, coming to Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif., in late 2024, will take guests on a musical adventure inspired by the beloved story and characters from the fan-favorite film. Picking up where the film left off, guests will join Princess Tiana, Naveen and jazz-loving alligator Louis on an adventure through the bayou as they prepare to host a one-of-a-kind Mardi Gras celebration where everyone is welcome. Along the way, guests will encounter familiar faces, make new friends and travel through the bayou to original music inspired by songs from the film as they are brought into the next chapter of Tiana’s story. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) 
For a limited time, from April 5-June 2, 2024, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., with Hyperspace Mountain and themed food and beverage, merchandise and more. Debuting during the celebration, guests will be able to embark on new adventures aboard Star Tours, and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland Park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
Beginning Nov. 15, 2024, the Disneyland Resort will transform into a merry and magical place during the holiday season. The celebration will feature cheerful entertainment, festive treats, specialty merchandise, sparkling décor and seasonal transformations of select attractions. Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle will shine brightly with the glow of the shimmering icicles and twinkling lights, enchanting guests from day to night. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
From Aug. 23-Nov. 2, 2024, Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park celebrates the spirit of Día de los Muertos, plus décor and entertainment inspired by Disney and Pixar’s “Coco.” Among the activities to enjoy are “A Musical Celebration of Coco,” an entertaining street show honoring the beloved film and the everlasting bonds of family. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) 
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will return to Disney California Adventure Park from March 1-April 22, 2024. The gastronomic extravaganza will serve up creative foods and beverages, cooking demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment inspired by the diverse cultures and cuisines of the Golden State. The popular attraction, Soarin’ Over California, also returns for a limited time. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif. Pictured here, is a reimagined guest room filled with whimsical nods to Pixar Animation Studios, like lighting reminiscent of the Pixar Lamp and pillows inspired by the Pixar Ball. When the property officially transforms into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, it will weave the artistry of Pixar into a comfortable, contemporary setting. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) 
Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel is being transformed into Pixar Place Hotel at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., and this artist rendering shares a glimpse of the new Pixar Ball and Lamp sculpture and character mobile that will be in the lobby. When the hotel officially transforms into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, it will weave the artistry of Pixar into a comfortable, contemporary setting. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) 
“Fantasmic!,” Disney’s popular and longest-running nighttime spectacular, returns to the Rivers of America in Disneyland Park on May 24, 2024. “Fantasmic!” is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) 
“Fantasmic!,” Disney’s popular and longest-running nighttime spectacular, returns to the Rivers of America in Disneyland Park on May 24, 2024. “Fantasmic!” is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
“Fantasmic!,” Disney’s popular and longest-running nighttime spectacular, returns to the Rivers of America in Disneyland Park on May 24, 2024. “Fantasmic!” is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
“Fantasmic!,” Disney’s popular and longest-running nighttime spectacular, returns to the Rivers of America in Disneyland Park on May 24, 2024. “Fantasmic!” is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections. For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort) 
Lunar New Year will return to Disney California Adventure Park from Jan. 23-Feb. 18, 2024. A tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions, this multicultural celebration will ring in the Year of the Dragon with Asian-inspired food and beverages, vibrant décor and Mushu leading the way in “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession.” For additional Disneyland Resort limited-time seasonal event dates, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Along with all of these special events and offerings at the Disneyland Resort in 2024, there will be some other exciting things to check out when visiting. The Pixar Place Hotel will officially open on January 30, 2024. Nearby in Downtown Disney District, the transformation will continue and new eating venues will be opening including Paseo and Céntrico, serving Mexican cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, and Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Chinese restaurant known for its soup dumplings and noodles. They will add to the new entertainment and other offerings found throughout the Downtown Disney District, including those at the new Downtown Disney LIVE! stage and lawn. In Disneyland Park itself, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening later in 2024. This will take guests on a new adventure with Princess Tiana and her friends through the bayou. This will be a musical and magical adventure that is destined to become a classic Disney attraction.
What do you think of all of the offerings coming to the Disneyland Resort in 2024? Which one are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
