On select nights in the coming weeks, guests are going to Disneyland to experience Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. This sold-out after-hours event celebrates all types of love. As guests visit this Disneyland After Dark event, they can see “Once Upon a Dream,“ a new musical performed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, a cavalcade, Disney characters, and enjoy special photo opportunities, merchandise, food, and more! This is the first Disneyland After Dark event of the year. It will be followed by Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites, Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, and Pride Nite. Today, Disneyland Resort revealed details about the ticket sales for Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite.

Ticket Sales Details

Here are the specifics for ticket sales for Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite:

• Public Ticket Sales – February 5, 2026 (no earlier than 9:00 AM PT)
• All Magic Key Pre-Sale – February 4, 2026 (no earlier than 9:00 AM PT)
• Inspire Magic Key Pre-Sale – February 3, 2026 (no earlier than 9:00 AM PT)

For both days of pre-sales, a limited number of tickets for these after-hours events will be made available. There are also limited amounts of tickets for each of these events. This is part of the appeal of attending a Disneyland After Dark event. Tickets can be purchased at Disneyland.com.

More Event Details

Along with revealing details about when ticket sales will open for Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite, more details about each of these events were revealed. Below are some of the specifics for each of the two events that will be going on sale on February 5th.

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

Dates:

• Sunday, April 12
• Tuesday, April 14
• Thursday, April 16

Experiences

This year, there will be some new characters during Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite. Making her Disneyland Resort debut is Penny Proud from The Proud Family. She will be joining other Disney Channel characters, including Kim Possible, Lilo & Stitch, and many others.

High School Musical – ZOMBIES Pep Rally will celebrate the songs from High School Musical and Zombies. This is a high-energy street show that is full of fun, with songs that are known and loved from these popular films.

Over along the Rivers of America, catch DescenDANCE as the Villain Kids show how “It’s Good to Be Bad” as they dance the night away.

Disney Channel Rocks is a concert-style show that celebrates some of the most popular music from Disney Channel movies and shows.

Over at the Golden Horseshoe, sing the night away with hundreds of your closest friends at the Camp Rock Sing-Along.

There will also be plenty of photo ops for getting photos taken in front of throughout the event. These will be inspired by favorite Disney Channel programs. A new photo op this year includes one for High School Musical, which will enjoy other Disney Channel-inspired scenes like Hannah Montana, That’s So Raven, Lizzie McGuire, and others.

Food & Beverages

There will be no shortage of nostalgic food and beverage offerings to enjoy during Disney Channel Nite. This includes:

• 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)

The River Belle Terrace will also be offering a specialty menu for the event. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked when the event dates approach. This can be done at Disneyland.com.

Merchandise

There will be merchandise available for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite. This includes a light-up headband, hoodie, and trading pin.

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

Dates

• Tuesday, April 28
• Thursday, April 30
• Monday, May 4
• Wednesday, May 6

Experiences

There are plenty of things to experience during Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. This includes the return of the popular The March of the First Order. Captain Phasma and her elite First Order Stormtroopers will take over Tomorrowland as they seek out Resistance Spies.

The Lightsaber Instructional will also be returning. Guests can activate their lightsaber and learn the way of the Jedi in a modern way that honors these legendary teachings.

Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, commonly known as the Cantina Band, will also be returning to the Rivers of America for this special event. This is a blast to see come to life after seeing this group on the silver screen in Star Wars.

There will also be multiple characters to be found throughout Disneyland during this event. Darth Maul will be found at the Tomorrowland Terrace, claiming the location forthe Sith. In other parts of the park, guests will find Ewoks, Jawas, or even Queen Amidala. These are just some of the characters that will be found in Disneyland from a galaxy far, far away.

There will also be multiple photo opportunities found throughout the park that help recreate iconic Star Wars moments and scenes. This ranges from Speeder Bikes to the thrones of Boba Fett and Bo Katan.

Food & Beverages

There will be a wide range of food and beverage options available during this event. This year, new items include:

• 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

Merchandise

There will also be merchandise to commemorate the event available. This year, guests can take home a zip-up hoodie, tee, hat, tumbler, or pin.

Other Details

For both Disney Channel Nite and Star Wars Nite, the Disneyland Resort encourages people to “dress to impress.” This can go as far as wearing costumes, particularly for Star Wars Nite. It should be noted that guests still need to abide by the Disneyland Resort costume policy if they do wear a costume. The costume guidelines can be found on the Disneyland website.

Disneyland After Dark tickets include admission into Disneyland three hours before the party begins for a mix-in. The event ticket also includes unlimited downloads of Disney PhotoPass digital photos that are taken during the party. Guests will receive a commemorative credential and guide map.

For those who don’t want to make the trek home after one of these events, the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort and other Good Neighbor Hotels can offer a nice addition to the event. Stop by Disneyland.com/offers to see any deals that are available during Disneyland After Dark events.

Finally, the Disneyland App will include information during the event on where to find characters, photo ops, entertainment, and more. This includes mobile ordering for food and beverage offerings unique to a specific event.

What do you think about these two events? Will you be attending either or both of them? What are you most excited about with these two after-hours events? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!