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Every RARE Character You Can Meet at Disney’s Exclusive After Hours Event

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Disneyland After Dark events are a great way to have some fun in Disneyland without all the crowds. They’re also a great way to take part in some exclusive activities AND see some special entertainment just for that event.

Hey, Mickey!

However, maybe the best part (okay, maybe second-best part if you’re including exclusive snacks), is all the characters you can meet at one of these events. We usually end up seeing characters you don’t see at ANY other time, so it’s always exciting. Well, we just attended Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites, and we got to see some SUPER rare characters, and we just had to tell you about it.

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Disney CONFIRMS Dates and Details for Disneyland After Dark Events 2026

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One of my favorite things to do in Disneyland is attend one of the park’s After Dark events. These specially-ticketed themed events happen after the park closes for the evening, with special activities, character meet and greets, entertainment, and more. In 2026, Disneyland After Dark is going to be even MORE epic, especially with the addition of one NEW After Dark event, 70 Years of Favorites.

Kim Possible and Rob Stoppable at Disney Channel Nite

So if you want to attend one of these fun events for yourself, you’ll need to know the dates, right? Well, Disney just confirmed the dates for this year’s After Dark events, along with a LOT of new details. So let’s get into it.

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8 New Treats Coming to Disney’s Sweethearts’ Nite 2026

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We love Disneyland normally, but Disneyland during their After Dark events, meaning lower crowds, special experiences and meet and greets, exclusive snacks and merchandise, and more? Yes, please!

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Sweethearts’ Nite is coming to Disneyland Park this year on January 22nd, 25th, and 27th, and February 3rd, 5th, 8th, 10th, 12th, and 17th from 9 PM to 1 AM, and while they’re already sold out for the year, if you got your ticket, now we know what special snacks you can grab during the event!

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MENUS Revealed for Dining Packages at Disney’s 2026 Sweethearts’ Nite Events

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Love is in the air at Disneyland, and if you’re still looking for the perfect dinner date for your park partner, we’ve got you covered! Disney just released menus for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite dining packages to treat your Mickey or Minnie.

Duo of Hearts Mousse Cakes at River Belle Terrace

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite dining packages feature special menus exclusively for Sweethearts’ Nite! With reimagined menus and exclusive Sweethearts’ Nite items at three iconic Disneyland restaurants, there’s a meal perfect for every visitor.

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How Long Can You Stay in Epic Universe After It Closes?

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Universal’s Epic Universe opened in May of this year, and we can’t stop talking about it. There’s just so much to uncover and learn yet, and we’re bringing all the info straight to you as we do. From ride tips and tricks to the best food to the coolest experiences and more, we love talking about Epic Universe.

Epic Universe

For those unfamiliar with the park, it is comprised of five lands — Celestial Park, How To Train Your Dragon — Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, Super Nintendo World, and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Ministry of Magic. Each land offers immersive experiences, rides, restaurants, and shops. As you walk through each portal into the lands, you’re transported into the worlds of these stories. And if you’re like us and never want to leave the park, we have some good news for you — you don’t have to leave right when the park closes!

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CONFIRMED: This Popular Disney After Hours Event Is Coming BACK — Here’s How To Score a Ticket!

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Each year, Disneyland hosts a variety of special Disneyland After Dark events!

Star Wars Nite

This year’s lineup included Sweetheart’s Nite for Valentine’s Day, 90s Nite, and Star Wars Nite. Well, if you have been waiting to attend one of these specialty events, we have some good news: Tickets will soon be on sale for Pride Nite at Disneyland! Here’s what you need to know!

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Dining Package MENUS and PRICES Announced for Disney’s 2025 Sweethearts’ Nite Events

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Sweethearts’ Nite has RETURNED! This Disneyland After Dark event kicked off on January 21st and takes place on select nights now through February 13th.

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Special dining packages will be available for sweethearts to enjoy special meals at multiple different Disneyland restaurants. Disney recently revealed more information about these dining packages, including what food they’ll include and their prices!

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The Danger with Leaving Disney’s Hollywood Studios Late at Night

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While visiting a Disney theme park at night can be magical, there are definitely a few downfalls to visiting after dark. 

After Hours event in Hollywood Studios

There are pros and cons to visiting each of Walt Disney World’s theme parks after sunset, but a strong case can be made that Hollywood Studios may be the best of them. The park is not only home to the nighttime classic Fantasmic and the Wonderful World of Animation fireworks show, it also features lands like Galaxy’s Edge, Hollywood Boulevard, and Sunset Boulevard, that take on entirely different character at night. However, there are some… dangers (in a manner of speaking) to staying at the park past daylight. 

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Dining Package MENUS and PRICES Announced for Disney’s 2024 Sweethearts’ Nite Event

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Disneyland After Dark events are returning in 2024.

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These separately ticketed events allow guests to enter the parks AFTER they close and experience FUN nighttime events. Disney recently released details about the events in 2024, including a new Disney Channel Nite event, as well as the return of Star Wars Nite and Pride Nite. Sweethearts’ Nite is also returning, and we now have details about special dining packages that will be available during that event.

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A Word of WARNING If You’re Buying After Hours Tickets for Disney World

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After Hours events are coming back to Disney World in 2024!

Cinderella Castle

Starting at the beginning of the new year, you’ll be able to experience Hollywood Studios, EPCOT, and Magic Kingdom after closing time. This means shorter wait times, extra shows, and complimentary treats. And starting November 7th, 2023, select guests can purchase tickets to these exclusive events — but we’ve got a warning.

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