Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite and Star Wars Nite Coming this Spring!

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Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite and Star Wars Nite Coming this Spring!

This spring, guests can bop into a blast from the past or venture into a galaxy far, far away as Disneyland Resort just announced the addition of Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite and Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite.

These popular after-hours events feature themed entertainment, Disney characters, photo opportunities, specialty menu items, merchandise, and memories to last a lifetime. 

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Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite (April 18 & 20 at Disneyland Park) invites guests to don flashback fashions for a soiree inspired by the ‘50s and ‘60s. Relive Disney’s classic past with a special presentation of the “Fantasy in the Sky” nighttime spectacular, dance parties and Disney characters in retro outfits. 


  • Gaze upon “Fantasy in the Sky,” a nighttime spectacular giving a nod to the same-named fireworks display that first illuminated the night in Disneyland park in 1957!
  • Do the twist, the mashed potato and bunny hop your way to dance parties around Disneyland park with bands and deejays inspired by the era.
  • Snack like it’s 1955 with treats that are inspired by the park’s early days, made once again just for this event!
  • Picture yourself in vintage photo backdrops of attractions and posters from yesteryear like Skyway or Autopia, and from timeless Disney films captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers at the party.
  • Enjoy after-hours access to iconic Disneyland attractions such as Peter Pan’s Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.
  • Enjoy pre-party mix-in admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required.

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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite (May 2, 4, 8 & 11 at Disneyland Park) is back with more “nites” than ever before. Guests can live their own Star Wars adventures with the “Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite” fireworks, encounter travelers from across the galaxy, attend a lightsaber demonstration and more. 

  • Be wowed watching “Star Wars: Celebrate the Nite”  as fireworks illuminate the skies above Disneyland park. This pyrotechnic spectacle is set to the powerful music of Star Wars films.
  • Prepare for Captain Phasma and her Stormtroopers during the March of the First Order in Tomorrowland, as they search for a Resistance spy.
  • You may encounter travelers across the galaxy like Tusken Raiders and Jawas. 
  • Get ready to master a lightsaber! Attend the Lightsaber Instructional demonstration, where you will learn to handle a lightsaber through a series of elite moves, sure to bring out your inner Jedi!
  • Picture yourself in dynamic photo backdrops featuring some of the galaxy’s favorite heroes and villains, captured by Disney PhotoPass photographers at the party.
  • Explore themed snacks such as galactic churros and other out-of-this-world sweets!
  • Begin your adventure with pre-party mix-in admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required.

Disneyland After Dark events begin with a three-hour, pre-party mix-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT at Disneyland park, then the private party begins from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. PT, with the opportunity to ride some popular attractions after regular park hours. 

A limited number of these Disneyland After Dark tickets will go on pre-sale for Magic Key holders beginning Feb. 21, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) on Disneyland.com. On Feb. 23, 2023 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public and are subject to availability.**

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