Hi there, Naomi!
Congratulations on scoring tickets to the first
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts' Nite of the year! I know how quickly these highly coveted tickets sell out, so I'm really happy for you that you are attending!
That was very thoughtful of you to enter your friend's preferred name rather than her real name on her ticket! I'm happy to report to you that this will not be an issue for admission. You can enjoy early entry to Disneyland Park beginning at 6 p.m., where a Cast Member will assign you a wristband once your tickets are scanned. Though the actual party does not begin until 9 p.m., you are free to enjoy all the attractions and dining available throughout the Park. Be sure to check out
Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, which will have just debuted on January 27, and take in the decorations for the
Disney100 Celebration! Also, I highly recommend experiencing the special Moonlight Jazz Cruise aboard the Mark Twain. My wife and I did something similar during another after-hours event and it was the highlight of our evening!
Fun Fact: Date Nite at Disneyland was one of the Park's first nighttime events held in the late 1950s featuring live music and dancing. And "Disneyland After Dark" was an episode of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color that aired in 1962 featuring nighttime entertainment at the Park.
Naomi, I hope this information was helpful for you and your friend. I'm so excited for your visit and hope you both have a fabulous time!
Magically Yours,
Al