The Disneyland calendar will be bursting with seasonal events from the Lunar New Year to the Christmas winter holidays as the Anaheim theme park looks ahead to 2026 and rolls out its lineup for the year ahead.
Disneyland released details on Tuesday, Dec. 2 for each of the seasonal celebrations, special events and limited-time offerings planned for the year ahead.
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Disneyland also plans to update two rides and roll out a new Bluey dance party in 2026.
Here’s the lineup of events planned for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in 2026.
Mickey and Minnie host Sweethearts’ Nite during Disneyland After Dark at the Anaheim theme park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Sweethearts’ Nite
Disneyland
Select dates on Jan. 22-Feb. 17
Entertainment will include the new “Once Upon a Dream” show and the Celebrate Love cavalcade along Main Street U.S.A.
Tickets for the Disneyland After Dark after-hours separate admission event go on sale Dec. 9 for Inspire Key holders, Dec. 10 for all other Keyholders and Dec. 11 for the general public. Tickets start at $159 and sales start each date no earlier than 9 a.m.
Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession during Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Anaheim, CA. ..(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Lunar New Year
Disney California Adventure
Jan. 23-Feb. 22
The annual food festival paying tribute to Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese traditions returns to DCA.
Mulan’s Lunar New Year procession and live musical performances will celebrate the Year of the Horse.
The Celebrate Gospel festival returns to the Disneyland resort. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Celebrate Gospel
Disneyland
Feb. 20-21 and Feb. 27-28
The annual tribute to Gospel music moves from the Fantasyland Theatre to the Downtown Disney Live stage with a pair of headliner musicians and a host of Southern California community choirs.
A ticket to Disneyland is not required for the free event in the outdoor shopping mall next to the Anaheim parks.
The annual Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure brings current and former players from the Anaheim NHL team to the park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Anaheim Ducks Day
Disney California Adventure
Feb. 22
Current and former players from the Anaheim NHL team will take part in a cavalcade parade in DCA with the Wild Wing mascot, hockey-themed entertainment and plenty of photo opportunities.
A new season of Disneyland After Dark events return to the Anaheim theme park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)70 Years of Favorites Nite
Disneyland
March 3 and 5
Entertainment will include swing dancing in Fantasyland’s Royal Theatre, a Videopolis Dance Party at Tomorrowland Terrace and Woody’s Round Up line dancing in the Golden Horseshoe.
Rare characters from the Carousel of Progress, The Sword and the Stone, A Bug’s Life and Fantasmic will make meet-and-greet appearances.
Photo op stations will include tributes to Main Street Electrical Parade, Club Buzz and the Mad T Party.
Tickets for the Disneyland After Dark after-hours separate admission event go on sale Dec. 9 for Inspire Key holders, Dec. 10 for all other Keyholders and Dec. 11 for the general public. Tickets start at $159 and sales start each date no earlier than 9 a.m.
Aaron Rodarte takes a picture of her children, Millie, left, Drew, center, and Cecelia during a Goofy’s Kitchen meet-and-greet at the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival in Anaheim, CA, on Feb. 28, 2020. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)Disney Food & Wine Festival
Disney California Adventure
March 6-April 27
The 2026 version of the venerable Food & Wine Festival returns to DCA with California-centric food, beer and wine, celebrity chefs and Disney characters dressed in their best foodie attire.
Disney has not yet announced whether Soarin’ Over California will return again during the food fest before the debut of the new Soarin’ Across America.
Bandit (Dad), Chilli (Mom), Bingo (Little sister) and Bluey (Big sister) from the “Bluey” animated television show on the Disney+ streaming service. (Courtesy of Ludo Studio)Bluey’s Best Day Ever
Disneyland
Debuts March 22
The Bluey’s Best Day Ever dance party in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland will include meet-and-greet photo ops with Bluey and her dog family.
“Bluey” is an Australian children’s TV series about a 6-year-old puppy named Bluey and her family, neighbors and school friends who invent elaborate games to play in each episode of the Peabody- and Emmy-winning animated show.
Disney Channel Nite projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle during Disneyland After Dark at the Anaheim theme park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Disney Channel Nite
Disneyland
April 12, 14 and 16
The Disneyland After Dark after-hours separate admission event will feature nods to various eras of Disney’s kids television network.
On sale dates for Disney Channel Nite will be announced in early 2026.
Visitors raise their lightsabers on Star Wars Nite in Galaxy’s Edge during Disneyland After Dark at the Anaheim theme park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Star Wars Nite
Disneyland
Select dates April 28-May 6
The Disneyland After Dark after-hours separate admission event will feature photo ops with Star Wars characters and specialty themed food.
On sale dates for Star Wars Nite will be announced in early 2026.
Concept art of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run makeover tied to the release of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
Disneyland
Debuts May 22
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will venture to Tatooine, Endor and Bespin when the rebooted Disneyland ride embarks on a new adventure with the Mandalorian and Grogu.
The launch of the updated ride in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be tied to the debut of “The Mandalorian and Grogu” film coming to theaters on May 22.
Disney characters dress in rainbow costumes for Pride Nite during Disneyland After Dark at the Anaheim theme park. (Courtesy of Disneyland)Pride Nite
Disneyland
June 16 and 18
The Disneyland After Dark after-hours separate admission event will feature rainbow-colored streets, buildings, attractions, dance parties and photo opportunities with Disney characters in a celebration of all things LGBTQ.
On sale dates for Pride Nite will be announced in spring 2026.
Drum Major Mickey Mouse pays tribute to marching bands at Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the United States. (Courtesy of Disney)Yardfest
Downtown Disney
June 19
The Disney On the Yard drumline procession brings together Drum Major Mickey Mouse with drum majors from historically Black colleges and universities for a second year during the Celebrate Soulfully community event.
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