Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite returns in 2026 on three select nights in April featuring themed entertainment, characters, photo opportunities, food and more inspired by the classic TV channel.

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite Tickets & Dates

Tickets for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite go on sale this week with a pre-sale on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 for Magic Key Inspire Key holders. Then on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, a pre-sale opportunity will be available for Magic Key Inspire, Believe, Explore, Enchant and Imagine Key holders before the tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Each day, the ticket sales waiting room will open on Disneyland’s website at approximately 8:45am Pacific Time, with sales starting no earlier than 9:00am Pacific Time. The waiting room for Magic Key holders to purchase pre-sale tickets will close at 11:59pm Pacific Time on February 4, 2026.

Each Disney Channel Nite will take place from 9pm to 1am but will also include early admission to Disneyland Park three hours before the event begins. Guests with a ticket to the event will not need to make theme park reservations on their ticketed event night if they enter Disneyland Park at 6pm or later. Ticket holders will receive a commemorative keepsake, an event guide map, and unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken throughout the event night.

Ticket prices for each Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite are as follows:

2026 Dates and Ticket Prices
Sunday, April 12, 2026	$169
Tuesday, April 14, 2026	$159
Thursday, April 16, 2026	$159

Disneyland After Dark Disney Channel Nite Mickey & Minnie Mouse 2024

Things to Do

During each Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, get ready to celebrate some of the iconic TV shows and characters from your childhood with themed entertainment, food, merchandise and more.

Themed Foods

Satisfy your cravings all night long with savory and sweet themed items throughout the park such as:

Loaded dino nuggies at Red Rose Taverne, The Golden Horseshoe, and Stage Door Café
Ice cream naco at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
Agent P churro at Churros near Sleeping Beauty Castle, Churros near Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, and Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

There will also be a specialty menu available at River Belle Terrace. Reservations are recommended for table-service restaurants and can be booked closer to the event dates on Disneyland.com.

Disney Channel Nite featuring Penny Proud from The Proud Family — Photo credit: Disney Parks Blog

Themed Entertainment

Get ready for high-energy entertainment during each Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite in April. Here’s a look at what guests can experience:

Get ready for a special high-energy mash-up celebrating songs from High School Musical and Zombies during High School Musical Zombies Pep Rally at designated spots along the parade route.

Join the VK dancers from the Isle of the Lost as they show off their wicked moves during DescenDance near the Rivers of America.

Party at this rock concert-style stage show that totally pumps up the volume to hit songs from popular Disney Channel shows and movies during Disney Channel Rocks near “it’s a small world”.
Rock out and sing your heart out to musical hits like Camp Rock during the Camp Rock Sing-Along at the Golden Horseshoe.
Get a photo with Disney characters from some of your favorite Disney Channel shows during special Character Experiences including:
- DuckTales
- Goof Troop
- Kim Possible
- Lilo & Stitch
- Proud Family
- TaleSpin

Disney PhotoPass photographers will be on-hand to snap your picture with scenic Photo Backdrops throughout the park. Backdrops will pay tribute to favorite Disney Channel original movies and TV shows including Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Lizzie McGuire, That’s So Raven, Disney Channel Wand ID and more.

Disney Channel Nite Merchandise

Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite will include new merchandise available only to attendees during each event night. Take home a light-up headband, hoodie and trading pin to commemorate your special night.