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  • On Sep 25, 2025
    Noemi from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Are Homeschoolers included and welcomed at Grad Nite 2026 Festivities? If so, how would they go about purchasing those tickets for themselves and their accompanying friends and/or family?

    Hi there, Noemi, and welcome to planDisney! Whether you’re asking for yourself or on behalf of a graduate you care about, congratulations are in order. The Class of 2026 has an exciting year ahead, and there’s no better way to honor this milestone than with Grad Nite, a Disneyland Resort tradition that has been bringing students together for decades!

    Grad Nite is more than a regular visit to the parks—it’s an exclusive after-hours celebration at Disney California Adventure Park designed just for graduating seniors. Homeschool students are welcome to join in the fun, but there’s an important detail to know: registration isn’t available directly to individuals. Instead, tickets are arranged through schools, districts, and recognized home school organizations or co-ops. If you’re connected with one, that will be your pathway to participating in this milestone event.

    As of the time I’m writing this, the 2026 Grad Nite dates have been announced and registration is open! Since this event is incredibly popular, it’s a good idea to begin conversations with your group organizer as soon as possible. If that group organizer is you—and it sounds like it might be!—I’d recommend reaching out directly to a member of the Grad Nite team who will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have and walk you through the next steps.

    One of the best parts of Grad Nite is that some packages even include the Park Hopper option that allows students to enjoy both theme parks during the day and then transition into the exclusive nighttime celebration at Disney California Adventure Park. It’s a full day-to-night experience where graduates can enjoy attractions, music, and entertainment created just for them. It’s a tradition that honors hard work, celebrates friendships, and kicks off the exciting journey that lies ahead.

    Noemi, here’s wishing the entire Class of 2026 every success as they toss their caps in the air and step boldly into their future. May their celebration—whether at Grad Nite or on another Disney day—be filled with joy, pride, and memories to treasure for years to come.

    Have a magical day!

    Cody
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Meet the Panelist: Cody, California

Hiya, pals! I'm Cody, a native Midwesterner who traded the cornfields of Illinois for the California sunshine. With my husband, two pups, a bearded dragon, and a desert tortoise, it's an "Animal Kingdom" life every day! I love helping others plan magical Disneyland Resort vacations—whether traveling with family, friends, a sweetheart, or going solo. I'm thrilled to be a planDisney panelist, and I'm just as excited as you are to help plan your unforgettable adventure to the Disneyland Resort! Learn More About Cody

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