2018 Events

Ringing in 2018 at the Disneyland Resort

Ringing In 2019 At The Disneyland Resort

In just two days, this long and crazy year finally comes to an end. And if you’re headed to Disneyland to welcome 2019, the resort has tons of special festivities in store! Here’s everything you need to know about the New Year’s Eve parties across both parks. LEVEL SET I mentioned this last year, but […] Read more…

Festival of the Holidays 2018

Festival of the Holidays 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! In just a few days, California Adventure kicks off its 3rd annual Festival of the Holidays, a global celebration of the merriest season of all.  Source: Disney Parks Blog The festival, which covers all of Paradise Gardens Park, celebrates Christmas (& Navidad), Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali. Along […] Read more…

PhotoPass Day 2018

PhotoPass Day 2018

Disneyland helps guests capture magic every day, thanks in part to PhotoPass photographers. But on August 19, the Resort will kick things up a notch with PhotoPass Day 2018, a character event designed to rack up camera clicks.  Source: Disney Parks Blog This one-day event includes special character meet and greets, new PhotoPass locations, and […] Read more…

Fried Chicken Celebration

Fried Chicken Celebration

Heading to the Disneyland Resort this July? You’re in for a savory treat. This week, Disney Parks Blog hinted at an upcoming event (?) from July 6-8 in both Disneyland and California Adventure: the Fried Chicken Celebration. In this slightly unusual event announcement, Disney didn’t highlight any unique offerings. Instead, they invited guests to check […] Read more…

Halloween Season 2018

Halloween Season 2018

Last year I started talking about Halloween season at Disneyland in the middle of July, which is already crazy. But this year, Disneyland upped the crazy and announced the Halloween lineup in the middle of May! So apologies for season hopping before the summer even really starts, but tickets for the Halloween Party go on […] Read more…

Star Wars Nite

Disneyland After Dark Event #2: Star Wars Nite

Disneyland After Dark returns! The first event, Throwback Nite, kicked off Disneyland’s new ticketed event series back in January. And this May, the park welcomes event #2: Star Wars Nite.  Source: Disney Parks Blog On May 3 (the evening before May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day), Disneyland will close early, only allowing in event […] Read more…

Pixar Fest

Pixar Fest

This summer, the Disneyland Resort is celebrating Pixar unlike ever before. Leading up to the grand opening of Pixar Pier on June 23, both Disneyland and California Adventure will host Pixar Fest, a new resort-wide festival celebrating all things Pixar. Both parks will offer all new merchandise and Pixar-themed snacks, and the festival will usher […] Read more…

Food & Wine Festival 2018

California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2018

In just a few days, California Adventure kicks off the 2018 Food and Wine Festival! From March 2 through April 12, Paradise Park will once again transform into a culinary playground, full of surprises, special activities, and tons of delicious drinks and snacks. During the festival, 13 food and drink stands appear in Paradise Park. […] Read more…

Lunar New Year 2018

Lunar New Year 2018

The new year celebrations aren’t over yet! On Friday, February 16, we officially reach the year of the dog on the Chinese Zodiac, and California Adventure’s celebration starts this month.  Source: Disney Parks Blog From January 26 through February 18, the new Paradise Park (recently split from Paradise Pier) will host its first seasonal celebration. […] Read more…

Throwback Nite

Disneyland After Dark Event #1: Throwback Nite

This winter, Disneyland announced plans for a new after-hours event series: Disneyland After Dark. Each event will have its own unique theme, and require a separate ticket ($95), like Mickey’s Halloween Party. The first event, happening on January 18, will be Throwback Nite.  Source: Disneyland Today For this retro party, guests are encouraged to dress […] Read more…