Disneyland® Resort After Dark 2023 Events and Announcements

If you’re searching for after-hours access to your favorite attractions and exciting themed nights that you’ll remember forever, here’s your chance! Disneyland® After Dark is back with events inviting you into your favorite characters’ magical world. 

Disneyland® After Dark introduces a new event to 2023, Princess Nite! This event celebrates your favorite heroines who empower you and your children to be strong, courageous, and kind. This night includes shimmering decór, delicious food, and stunning photo opportunities. 

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel makes it easy to get to and from Disneyland® Resort throughout the evening with our free Dream Machine Shuttle that takes you directly to and from the park. Check with our hotel lobby to see the daily shuttle schedule. 

Disneyland® After Dark March 2023 Event

Princess Nite

Meet your favorite heroines on March 7, 2023, and March 9, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Disneyland® Park. Celebrate the night with music from the movies you love, meet your favorite characters, and eat delicious food from Cafe Orleans. This is a can’t-miss night that you’ll remember forever, so make sure you’re part of the celebration! 

What you can expect: 

  • Early admission. Get access to the park three hours before the night event begins so you and your family can experience more with one ticket. 
  • Princess Nite concert. Enjoy an inspirational performance that celebrates your favorite heroines. 
  • Female DJs, dancing, and music. Experience a night of women empowerment with popular female DJs, dancing, and music. Keep yourself and your family happy and active throughout the night. 
  • Meet your favorite heroines. The most iconic female characters will love meeting you! 
  • Have your photo taken at the event. Event photographers will take pictures of you and your family at the event, giving you memorable moments and memories to last a lifetime. 
  • Delicious meals and treats. This event-night-only menu is a must-try as you celebrate throughout the night. You can also try delicious meals and enjoy a unique dining experience at Cafe Orleans
  • After-hours access to your favorite attractions. Some of the park’s attractions will be open throughout the night for you and the rest of the Disneyland® After Dark guests to enjoy. 
  • Sweet keepsakes and souvenirs. The mementos from the event will allow you to remember this one-time experience for years to come. You’ll receive commemorative credentials, a guide map, and unlimited downloads for photos taken throughout the event. The QR code on your wristband will grant you access to all photos captured during Princess Nite. 
  • Dress like your favorite characters. You and your family or friends can dress like your favorite characters. Be sure to check Disneyland® Resort costume guidelines to understand all the rules about appropriate attire. 

Keep the Magic Going at Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Before leaving for your Disneyland® After Dark adventure, meet with our own Princess Corinne! She’ll read a book or tuck in and wake up our younger guests. Check for her story hour and breakfast visit schedule at the front desk. And don’t forget to leave her a note in her Princess mailbox. She’ll respond to fan letters!  

Other Disneyland® After Dark Events You Don’t Want to Miss! 

Throwback Nite

On April 18, 2023, and April 20, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Disneyland® Resort, take a step back into the 50s and 60s for a throwback night! You and your partner can dress in dapper attire and dance the night away with live music and entertainment. Some of the event highlights include: 

  • A fireworks spectacular. Reminisce on when fireworks first illuminated the sky at Disneyland® Resort in 1958!
  • Vintage music and dancing. Grab your partner and show off dance moves made famous in the past – the twist and the mashed potato. 
  • Our most famous food from the past. Delight your taste buds with delicious food that was famous at the park in the 50s and 60s. 
  • And more!

Star Wars Nite

You’ll want to board this starship! All ages can hop on board May 2, 4, 8, and 11, 2023, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Disneyland® Resort. Spot your favorite Star Wars characters and enjoy exciting entertainment throughout the night, including: 

  • March of the First Order featuring Captain Phasma. 
  • Galactic dance party. Dance the night away with your family and favorite characters from the Star Wars movies!
  • Star Wars Celebrate The Nite Fireworks Show. Feel like you’re part of the Star Wars universe with famous soundtracks from the movie and colorful fireworks that’ll illuminate the night sky!
  • After-hours access to attractions. Enjoy late-night access to our most popular attractions, such as – Star Tour – The Adventures Continue, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. All rides are subject to availability, which may vary and isn’t guaranteed. 
  • And more!

We make it easy for you to enjoy all of the exciting new events and experiences that Disneyland® Resort offers through our free direct shuttle service and our location less than 2 miles from the park. Book now to enjoy your Anaheim vacation with a Disneyland® Resort Good Neighbor Hotel!