Hello Marian! Welcome back to planDisney! We always love when you stop by with your great questions.
I love that you're looking ahead to plan a visit to the Happiest Place on Earth - at perhaps the most wonderful time of year too! Anytime is a perfect time to visit Disneyland but early September is one of my favorites, for the potential lower crowds and the opportunity to experience the frightfully fun haunts of
Halloween Time, which begins August 22!
Although
Disneyland announced that the after-dark sensation,
Paint the Night parade, will continue throughout the Halloween season, which is huge news(!), we do not know if the
Paint the Night Dining Package will be extended into Halloween Time, as well. At the time of this writing, the Disneyland website only indicates dates for the dining package through August 21, 2025.
Advance dining reservations at Disneyland Resort, including for the Paint the Night Dining Package, are open for booking up to 60 days prior to your visit, so I recommend keeping your eye on the Disneyland website for your particular dates. Booking a dining package is a great way to make sure you've got a spot to view the dazzling, and very popular Paint the Night parade! During your meal at Plaza Inn, you'll receive a voucher to return later to a reserved viewing area in Town Square for the first performance of the parade, at 8:45pm.
Well, Marian, I hope this has been helpful for you in your planning, and that you have the most magical visit to the Happiest Place on Earth. It's just a matter of time!
If you have any other questions or would like some additional tips or recommendations, like how to experience the magic of
Disneyland's 70th Celebration and Halloween Time or strategies to make sure you hit all your top priorities, don't hesitate to
reach out again anytime!
Warmest wishes,
McCayla