Hi Raymond,
Welcome back to planDisney! Thanks for trusting us with your questions. This time of year, it’s especially important to check park hours when planning your trip—there are so many special events taking place.
May 12 happens to be a night when
California Adventure is hosting
Grad Nite. Grad Nite will take place at California Adventure on May 9, 12, 18, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 30, 2025. The event will also run on June 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, and 13, 2025. On these nights, the park will close to regular guests at 9:00 PM, and the private Grad Nite party will run from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
While the Grad Nite party is exclusive to California Adventure, you may notice students hopping between both parks earlier in the day. If your vacation happens to align with one of these dates, expect to see lots of high school students throughout both parks. If you have
Park Hopper tickets, I recommend starting your day in California Adventure and then hopping over to Disneyland in the evening. After 9:00 PM, the Grad Nite participants will be at California Adventure, and Disneyland may feel a bit less crowded.
Also, be sure to keep an eye out for
Disneyland After Dark events.
Star Wars Nite will take place on April 22, 24, and 29, and will continue on May 1, 4, and 6.
Pride Nite is set for two special dates: June 16 and 18.
Just like you, Raymond, I always recommend checking the
park hours when planning my trip—both to avoid any surprises and to make the most of every magical moment!
I hope this information was helpful, Raymond. If you have any other questions, need additional help, or would love more advice, please feel free to write back to me or any of my fellow panelists—we’d be happy to assist.
Have a wonderful trip!
–Melinda