4 MAG 2025 · Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars NitePrepare for the ultimate Star Wars extravaganza at an after-hours party packed with galactic fun on select nights from April 8 through May 6, 2025, at Disneyland Park.
The Resistance Needs You
For select nights in April and May, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite will grant Guests of all ages special after-hours access to Disneyland Park with the purchase of a separate event admission ticket. Enjoy Star Wars Character sightings, event-themed menu selections and exciting entertainment—including a lightsaber instructional and the Fans of the Force Costume Cavalcade, a celebration that invites Guests dressed in Star Wars costumes to join in a march down Main Street, U.S.A.! Plus, discover special Star Wars-themed photo opportunities, merchandise and more!Event Details
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
- Location: Disneyland Park
- Dates: April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6, 2025
- Time: 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM
- Ticket Price: Starting at $169 per Guest (ages 3+)
The ticket to this event also includes admission to Disneyland Park as early as 6:00 PM—that’s 3 hours before the party begins—on the valid date of your ticket. Guests with a ticket to this event do not need to make a theme park reservation to enter Disneyland Park at 6:00 PM or later.
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