After a 2-year hiatus, Disneyland is slowly bringing back shows and entertainment. And this spring, that lineup includes a fan favorite series – Disneyland After Dark. These ticketed events are themed parties, complete with special character meet and greets, photo ops, merchandise, and of course, lots of music and dance parties.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
The first party (Sweethearts Nite) and the third (Star Wars Nite) will take place in Disneyland, and the second party (Villains Nite) will happen in California Adventure. Here are the offerings for each party, per the Disney parks blog:
Sweethearts Nite (Feb 1, 3, 9, 10, 14) – tickets on sale now!
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- Early admission to Disneyland, starting at 5pm
- Character encounters with Disney couples
- Photo ops featuring iconic romantic Disney scenes
- Jazz performances on the Mark Twain Riverboat
- a royal ball & dance party (no location specified)
- Special fireworks & projections on the castle
Villains Nite (March 8, 10) – tickets on sale starting Jan 11
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- Early admission to California Adventure, starting at 5pm
- Character encounters with Disney villains
- Photo ops inspired by villain lairs and iconic scenes
- The “Cauldron” cabaret (no location specified)
- Ursula’s Seaside Sing-a-long in Paradise Gardens Park
- Underworld dance party in Hollywood Land
Star Wars Nite (May 3, 4, 27) – tickets on sale starting Jan 11
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- Early admission to Disneyland starting at 6pm
- Character encounters from a galaxy far, far away
- March of the First Order in Galaxy’s Edge
- Galactic dance party (location not specified)
- Special fireworks
If you bought a ticket for a cancelled 2020 Disneyland After Dark event, you also have the option to exchange it. Here are the guidelines, per Disney parks blog:
If you previously purchased a ticket for the 2020 Disneyland After Dark: Villains Nite or Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events, you can exchange your 2020 event ticket(s) to one of the nights of the new event of the same theme (e.g., exchange 2020 Villains Nite ticket for ticket to Villains Nite on March 8 or 10, 2022, or exchange 2020 Star Wars Nite ticket for ticket to Star Wars Nite on May 3 or 4, 2022, respectively) anytime from today through Jan. 8, 2022. An exchange for a 2020 Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite ticket for a ticket to the May 27, 2022, Star Wars Nite can be made, but with an additional fee equal to the difference in price of the 2020 and 2022 tickets. Visit Disneyland.com/ExtrasUpdates for more information. Simply call Guest Information Ticket Sales at (714) 300-7807 by Jan. 8, 2022, to make that exchange. Disneyland After Dark tickets purchased in 2020 will not be valid for admission to any event and must be exchanged to participate in an event.
For more information about costume guidelines, purchasing tickets, and other party details, check out the official event page here.
Star Wars Nite would be a blast!!!
I think so too!
I hope they bring back the 80’s Nite too… it seemed to be very popular! As High School senior in the 80’s we got to have our Disneyland Grad Nite… def a highlight of senior year. KROQ had Sparks and X play at Disneyland! Such great memories. Hopefully as we move ahead in 2022 we can get back to normal events and the Magic Kingdom will feel magic again.
I heard that event was really popular, so I was kind of surprised it didn’t make the lineup!