Disneyland Resort Events Calendar 2026

• Lyn Prince
• Jul 26, 2025
• 4 min read

Updated: Feb 19

January – February

Lunar New Year Celebration

Location: Disney California Adventure Park

• January 23 – February 22, 2026

January 23 – February 22, 2026

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with classic music, themed food & décor, character greetings (including Mickey & Minnie in special outfits), and cultural entertainment included with general admission.

Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend

Location: Disneyland Resort + Anaheim area

• January 29 – February 1, 2026

January 29 – February 1, 2026

The final Disneyland Half Marathon weekend before runDisney races pause (due to resort development projects).

Celebrate Gospel Weekends

Locations: Downtown Disney District

• February 20 & 21; February 27 & 28, 2026

February 20 & 21; February 27 & 28, 2026

New for 2026 — uplifting gospel concerts with community choirs and headline performers.

March - April 2026

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

Location: Disney California Adventure Park

• March 6 – April 27, 2026

March 6 – April 27, 2026

Spring festival featuring rotating food booths, beverage tastings, seminars, and seasonal eats included with park admission.

May – August 2026

Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary “Celebrate Happy!”

Location: Both Parks

• May 16 – August 9, 2026

May 16 – August 9, 2026

The Resort’s landmark 70th Anniversary continues with themed entertainment like Paint the Night parade, Wondrous Journeys fireworks and seasonal décor.

Soarin’ Across America Premiere

Location: Disney California Adventure

• July 2, 2026

July 2, 2026

A new aerial film celebrating American landscapes for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

D23 Day at Disneyland Resort

Location: Across the Resort + Downtown Disney

• August 13, 2026

August 13, 2026

One-day fan celebration with activities, shows, and character interactions

August – October

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort

Location: Both Parks

• August 21 – October 31, 2026

August 21 – October 31, 2026

Autumn décor, seasonal snacks, and spooky overlays throughout the parks.

Plaza de la Familia: A Celebration of Coco

Location: Disney California Adventure Park

• August 21 – November 2, 2026

August 21 – November 2, 2026

A heartwarming Dia de los Muertos celebration with music, activities, and storytelling.

November – December

Holidays at Disneyland Resort

Location: Both Parks + Downtown Disney

• November 18 – early January

November 18 – early January

Festive décor, holiday shows, World of Color – Season of Light, winter overlays, and seasonal treats.

Disney ¡Viva Navidad!

Location: Disney California Adventure Park

• November 18 – early January

November 18 – early January

Cultural holiday celebration with music, dance, and entertainment honoring Latinx traditions.

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Location: Both Parks

• December 31, 2026

December 31, 2026

Late-night festivities with special fireworks and character appearances included with admission.

At-a-Glance Table

Timeframe

Event

Location

Jan 17–Feb 16

Lunar New Year Celebration

DCA

Jan–Feb (select nights)

Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite

Disneyland Park

Feb 28–Apr 21

Food & Wine Festival

DCA

Mar 4 & 6

Disneyland After Dark: 90s Nite

Disneyland Park

Mar 28–May 11

Season of the Force (Star Wars Festival)

Disneyland Resort

Apr 8–May 6 (select nights)

Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite

Disneyland Park

May 16–Summer 2026

70th Anniversary "Celebrate Happy!"

Both parks

Jul 17

Walt Disney – A Magical Life show launch

Disneyland – Opera House

Jun 16 & 18

Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite

Disneyland Park

Aug 23–Oct 31

Halloween Time

Both parks

Aug 25–Oct 31 (select nights)

Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party

DCA

Mid-November–Dec 31

Holidays at Disneyland Resort

Both parks

Events That Require Separate Party Tickets at Disneyland Resort (2026)

While many seasonal celebrations and festivals at Disneyland Resort are included with regular park admission, some popular events require a separate, specially ticketed party. These events are typically held after regular park hours and offer exclusive entertainment, character experiences, themed food, and shorter attraction wait times.

Below are the Disneyland Resort events that require an additional ticket outside of normal park entry in 2026:

Disneyland After Dark Events

Location: Disneyland Park

Disneyland After Dark events are limited-capacity, after-hours parties that require their own ticket. A valid park ticket is not included unless stated otherwise, but most events allow mix-in entry a few hours before the party officially begins.

Common Disneyland After Dark themes include:

• Sweethearts’ Nite

Sweethearts’ Nite

• Star Wars Nite

Star Wars Nite

• Pride Nite

Pride Nite

• Disney Channel Nite

Disney Channel Nite

• Special anniversary-themed After Dark events

Special anniversary-themed After Dark events

These parties feature exclusive entertainment, themed décor, specialty food and beverages, character appearances, photo opportunities, and select attractions open with shorter waits.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Location: Disney California Adventure Park

Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed Halloween party held on select nights from late August through October. This event is not included with regular park admission.

What makes Oogie Boogie Bash special:

• Villain-themed treat trails

Villain-themed treat trails

• Exclusive character sightings

Exclusive character sightings

• Halloween entertainment and parades

Halloween entertainment and parades

• Party-only food and merchandise

Party-only food and merchandise

• Shorter attraction wait times

Shorter attraction wait times

Guests attending Oogie Boogie Bash can usually enter Disney California Adventure a few hours before the party officiall