Disneyland After Dark events return in 2023 with two specially themed, limited-time after-park hours events. Disneyland After Dark: Sweetheart’s Nite, and introducing for the first time, Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite ! Beloved Disney characters, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, scrumptious food, amazing drinks and more make these events a can’t miss.
Both Disneyland After Dark begins with a three-hour pre-party mix-in from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm PT at Disneyland park. Then at 9:00 pm the party begins and doesn’t stop until 1:00 am PT ! Allowing guests to not only enjoy all the party extras, but ride all the popular attractions long after regular park hours. Additionally, at each event, guests will receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party. Along with commemorative keepsakes including souvenir credentials and event guide map.

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite
Jan. 31, Feb. 2, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16, 2023, at Disneyland Park
Sweethearts’ Nite will take place on seven different “date nights” in Disneyland park – the most ever for a Disneyland After Dark event:
- Gaze up at a special themed fireworks show
- Dance at the Royal Ball hosted by Aladdin and Jasmine near “it’s a small world”
- Take a moonlit cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat with the sounds of a live jazz ensemble
- Relax and unwind to the sounds of island music from a Polynesian trio drifting through the night air at The Tropical Hideaway
- Delight in many deliciously themed menu items available for purchase, created just for the event
- Capture your moment with photo opportunities with darling Disney couples and spots inspired by romantic scenes from Disney films such as “Lady and the Tramp” and “The Little Mermaid,” including unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party
- Enjoy pre-party mix-in admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required
Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite
March 7 & 9, 2023 at Disneyland Park
Guests are invited to be royally fierce at Disneyland After Dark: Princess Nite! This all-new, first-ever event will be a celebration under the stars where adventurous heroines and aspirational hearts unite! Immerse in this empowering night at Disneyland park. Iconic characters who light the world with kindness, courage, and a touch of magic. Shimmering décor, special photo opportunities, themed food and beverage offerings. Along with commemorative keepsakes and characters galore, guests will be ready to step into their own adventure of bravery and grace.
- Receive a royal welcome at the Disneyland Train Station featuring Princess Minnie Mouse and Princess Daisy Duck with fanfare trumpeters
- Enjoy an inspiring musical concert celebrating heartwarming, adventurous heroines including Moana, Merida and more accompanied by live vocalists
- Raise the royal roof and dance the night away at the high-energy, candy-themed dance party at Tomorrowland stage with Vanellope Von Schweetz
- Revel in Tiana’s Southern hospitality and dance along to jazz music in New Orleans Square
- Savor specialty menu items befitting royalty throughout Disneyland park, available for purchase
- Picture yourself in photo backdrops inspired by Disney films like “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Princess Diaries” including unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the party
- Have a ball with pre-party mix-in admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required
Contact your favorite Enchanted Adventures Travel Advisor to book your upcoming Disneyland Vacation. Don’t forget to add one of these Disneyland After Dark Events to your current Disneyland vacation.