Disneyland Resort is once again celebrating inclusivity and love with its “Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite” event, returning for its second year. Set to illuminate Disneyland park with rainbow colors and vibrant celebrations, this separately ticketed, after-hours occasion promises an array of unique experiences designed to honor the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies. Taking place on June 18 and 20, 2024, guests are invited to immerse themselves in a night filled with exclusive entertainment, photo ops, themed food and drinks, and much more, all under the banner of pride.
A Night of Colorful Celebration
The event kicks off with the “Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite Fireworks – WELCOME!” a spectacular display of colors, pyrotechnics, and music that sets the tone for an inspirational evening. Attendees can also look forward to the “Welcome Pride Cavalcade,” featuring beloved Disney characters in rainbow attire, parading through the park in a show of solidarity and joy.
Dance enthusiasts will have plenty to choose from, whether it’s showing off their moves under the stars at the “Pride Nite Dance Club” along the Rivers of America, joining Stitch at the “Ohana Dance Party” in Tomorrowland for a family-centric celebration, or getting into the groove with some “Country Line Dancing” at The Golden Horseshoe. Each of these experiences is designed to create a sense of community and fun, welcoming everyone to dance the night away.
Exclusive Themed Offerings
Beyond the entertainment, “Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite” offers guests the chance to enjoy specially curated snacks and drinks that add an extra layer of festivity to the evening. New menu items include Key Lime Pudding and Red Berry Sangria at River Belle Terrace, 5 Spice Popcorn Chicken at The Tropical Hideaway, and Funnel Cake with a colorful cereal milk and marshmallow topping at Stage Door Café, among others. For those looking for a more immersive dining experience, Cafe Orleans and Plaza Inn will feature specialty menu items, with the latter offering a dining package that includes reserved viewing for the event’s signature fireworks and cavalcade.
Guests will also have the unique opportunity to capture their Pride Nite memories with immersive photo opportunities set against backdrops inspired by Disney characters and films. Plus, event admission includes commemorative keepsakes like a Pride Nite credential, an event guide map, and unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken throughout the night.
Exclusive Access and Ticket Information
The festivities begin with a three-hour pre-party mix-in from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT, allowing guests to enjoy the park’s attractions before the event officially starts. This early access provides a more intimate experience with shorter wait times for popular rides.
Tickets for “Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite” will be available starting April 9, 2024, with an exclusive pre-sale for Magic Key holders, followed by a general sale on April 11. Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the new digital notification option while waiting in the online queue, ensuring they don’t miss their chance to purchase tickets for this in-demand event.
Disneyland’s “Pride Nite” is a testament to the park’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the celebration of love in all its forms. It promises to be a night where joy, pride, and Disney magic come together in a spectacular showcase that guests won’t soon forget.
