After-Hours events can be a lot of fun for guests at the Disneyland Resort. Each of these events is specifically themed to whatever the evening event is and offers a pre-party park mix-in, shorter wait times for select attractions, unique entertainment, themed food and beverages, plus unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event. In general, they are a lot of fun and offer a very different experience than a normal day in the park. These are hard-ticketed events, meaning that they have a specific ticket for the event and aren’t included with the general admission for the day.
In 2025, there will be multiple after-hours events at the Disneyland Resort. There will be Disneyland After Dark events and also the return of the incredibly popular Oogie Boogie Bash. Below is a look at the details and dates for 2025’s After-Hours events:
Disneyland After Dark
Sweethearts’ Nite
January 21, 23, 28; Feb. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13
Couples, friends and families alike can celebrate love with a new cavalcade on Main Street, U.S.A., a Royal Ball, encounters with character couples and lively music. A select number of pre-sale tickets for Sweethearts’ Nite will go on sale for Inspire Magic Key holders beginning December 10, 2024, and all Magic Key holders beginning December 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning December 12, 2024. All tickets will be on sale no earlier than 9:00 a.m. PT on Disneyland.com, and are limited and subject to availability.
90s Nite
March 4 and 6
Dance parties, sing-alongs and more celebrate Disney films, music and pop culture from this iconic decade. “90s on Parade” will have nods to past parades, such as “The Lion King Celebration” and “Mulan Parade.” A select number of pre-sale tickets for 90s Nite will go on sale for Inspire Magic Key holders beginning December 10, 2024, and all Magic Key holders beginning December 11, 2024. Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning December 12, 2024. All tickets will be on sale no earlier than 9:00 a.m. PT on Disneyland.com, and are limited and subject to availability.
Star Wars Nite
April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6
Galactic adventures await with appearances by Star Wars characters from the Light and Dark sides of the Force, unique gatherings, and out-of-this-world photo opportunities. Ticket sale details will be announced at a later time.
Pride Nite
June 16 and 18
This celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community brings allies and community members together to enjoy rainbow projections, colorful décor, fabulous entertainment and more. Ticket sale details will be announced at a later time.
Oogie Boogie Bash
Guests are invited to dress up in costume (within the guidelines of the Disneyland Resort costume policy) for this frightfully fun, after-hours Halloween party at California Adventure with family-friendly tricks and treats. In 2025, the party will offer more nights than ever before with 31 different dates:
- Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
- Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
- Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31
Generally, most Disneyland After Dark and Oogie Boogie Bash events sell out well before the event happens. If you want to attend any of these events, plan to buy a ticket as quickly as possible when tickets become available.
When attending the events, come expecting to have fun. Recognize that everyone else is there to do the same thing and the cast members are also doing their best to make a magical evening as well! With that said, keep kind and gracious if things don’t go exactly as you planned. Quite often there are certain offerings at these events that are more popular than others and that can sometimes lead to longer waits. Prioritize what you want to do, bring your patience, and make it a great evening! These events are a lot of fun and Daps Magic will be covering them!
What do you think about the 2025 After-Hours offerings for the Disneyland Resort? Will you be attending any/all of them? Which one are you most looking forward to? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
