We love seeing special events happen in the Disney parks, especially when they get so many people involved!
One of our ultimate favorites is Dapper Days, which takes place in both Disney World and Disneyland throughout the year. However, if you’re not into dressing up fancy but prefer more of a darker style, then Bats Day is 100% for you. It just happened in Disneyland recently, but if you missed it, don’t worry — the 2027 date has just been announced!
In 2027, Bats Day will take place on May 2nd, with pre-events happening in the park on May 1st. This will be the 28th year of the event, which started as just two goth groups getting together back in 1999. The 2026 event just took place on May 3rd, and was a big hit!
What exactly is Bats Day, you ask? Well, it celebrates all things Disney AND goth, and encourages attendees to dress up in their best/favorite black or goth attire (that still meets the park’s outfit guidelines!). You’ll find events throughout the day, such as a Baby Goths meetup, and while the event isn’t officially affiliated with Disney, the park is well aware of the events and assists in it running smoothly each year.
At this time, there isn’t a similar event that takes place in Disney World, but who knows what’s on the horizon! We’ll be sure to keep you updated on anything we hear so you stay informed.
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