Heya, hiya, Raelee! A big, warm welcome from all of us here at planDisney! It looks like your Disneyland Resort visit is coming up soon—just two months away! You've got the perfect amount of time to dream up your park outfits, pack your bags, and get ready for some fantastic fun. We're so excited to see you!
How delightful that you’re setting your sights on what happens to be my favorite
Disneyland After Dark event—Pride Nite! It was actually the first After Dark party I ever attended, and wow, it was such a memorable experience. There’s a really special energy during these after-hours events, and when you combine that with the vibrant hues and spectacular entertainment of Pride Nite... well, it creates an absolutely unforgettable atmosphere!
Now, regarding tickets: As of the time I’m writing this, the sale dates for this year's Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite event haven't been announced just yet. Looking back, tickets went on sale around this same timeframe last year, so I'd expect we might hear something any day now. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the official
Disneyland Instagram account. That’s usually one of the first places news like this pops up! I remember seeing the announcement there last year and immediately making a note of the sale date. These tickets are incredibly popular and tend to sell out very quickly, so you’ll want to be ready to visit the
events page of the Disneyland website as soon as they become available!
Raelee, if you haven't experienced Pride Nite before, you are absolutely in for such a treat! It's truly a standout event. One of my personal highlights from last year—something I still smile thinking about—was the Welcome Pride Cavalcade. It brought such an incredible burst of energy to Main Street, U.S.A., with fantastic music and performers full of joy. Seeing everyone celebrating together was wonderful! I sincerely hope it makes a return this year. Leading up to the event, I saw videos online of Clarabelle Cow absolutely owning the parade route with her dance moves, and I knew right then I simply had to witness it in person. Let me tell you, the videos didn't even do her justice—she was full of sass and style, and seeing her dance live was pure delight! She definitely did not disappoint!
Beyond the incredible entertainment, you can also count on finding an awesome lineup of special treats created just for the event, alongside unique, limited-edition merchandise. Think colorful snacks, maybe some special sips, and other fun bites you won't find every day. Last year, they had a dedicated pop-up shop that was buzzing with excitement, filled with all sorts of exclusive apparel, pins, and other great finds to remember the evening. And let's not forget the characters! This is such a fun part of the evening. Seeing so many beloved Disney friends dressed up in their festive Pride Nite best, ready for special photos throughout the park, adds another layer of magic. Last year, I had fun encounters with Donald and Daisy Duck, a particularly cheerful Goofy, and even the ever-fabulous Cruella De Vil. I have to say, Cruella seemed particularly at home during the evening event, striking poses with extra flair—maybe the nighttime atmosphere suits her best!
The entire park felt alive with such a fun, vibrant, and joyful energy all night long. It was a truly special experience filled with laughter and celebration. I really hope this gives you a better picture of the fun that awaits and gets you even more excited for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite, Raelee! Keep an eye on that After Dark events page to be among the first to snag tickets!
Have a magical day!
Cody