Disneyland 2025 events calendar: 90s, Sweethearts, Stars Wars nites dates revealed

With the new year comes new experiences and attractions at Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure. 

The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration begins May 16, 2025 through summer 2026.  During this time, guests will be able to "celebrate happy" with special entertainment, decor, themed food and drinks, collectible merchandise, and more.

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Here's a look at the 2025 festivals and events calendar:

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., released the dates and details of festivals and limited-time events throughout 2025, including the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. For 340 days in 2025, Disneyland Resort will feature a festival, limited-time

Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Jan. 17 - Feb. 16)

Offerings inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions will ring in the Year of the Snake. In 2025, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut all-new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire. Returning offerings include "Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession" on select days, "Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration" water short, daily live musical performances and Asian-inspired menu items across six Lunar New Year marketplaces and select dining locations. 

Anaheim Ducks Day (Jan. 24)

At Disney California Adventure Park, fans will be able to enjoy a cavalcade, appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players, themed games and more. Anaheim Ducks Day Overtime at the Downtown Disney District will be an exciting fan zone with entertainment, fun activities and photo opportunities. 

Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland (Feb. 8 - Feb. 15)

A resort tradition for more than a decade, the uplifting annual concert will return on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, with performances by community choirs from across Southern California and award-winning artists. 

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 28 - Apr. 21)

This foodie event celebrates the Golden State with heaping helpings of creative menu items, ten marketplaces – including two with new themes – live entertainment and the return of fan-favorites such as Chef Goofy, bookable culinary experiences and the classic Soarin’ Over California attraction. 

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (Mar. 28 - May 11)

 "Fire of the Rising Moons" will perform nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with epic, new projection effects and galactic music – enhanced with fireworks on select nights. Hyperspace Mountain will return to Tomorrowland, hurtling guests through the galaxy and encountering TIE fighters along the way. 

Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)

Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (Summer)

The one-day event at Disney California Adventure Park and two-day event at Downtown Disney District are set to return with entertainment, Disney Jr. character encounters and activities that families with young children will enjoy. 

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 22 - Oct. 31)

Guests of all ages can enjoy eerily awesome fun throughout the resort, including uniquely themed attractions, not-so-scary entertainment and autumn-inspired food and beverages. 

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 22-Nov. 2)

The Academy Award®-winning Pixar Animation Studios film "Coco" comes to life at this celebration of the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de Los Muertos. 

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Nov. 14 - Jan. 7, 2026)

This enchanting season brings sparkling wintry décor, festive entertainment and more. Disney Festival of Holidays will return to Disney California Adventure Park, featuring specialty menu items, live entertainment and family activities inspired by the diverse season of celebrations in Southern California. 

Separately ticketed events scheduled in 2025 

After-hours events for guests of all ages feature pre-party park mix-in, shorter wait times for select attractions, unique entertainment, themed food and beverages, plus unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event. 

Disneyland After Dark* events invite guests to play the night away during vivacious, themed parties at Disneyland Park: 

Sweethearts’ Nite (Jan. 21, 23, 28; Feb. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13)

Couples, friends and families alike can celebrate love with a new cavalcade on Main Street, U.S.A., Royal Ball, encounters with character couples and lively music. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 12, 2024.

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90s Nite (March 4 and 6)

Dance parties, sing-alongs and more celebrate Disney films, music and pop culture from this iconic decade. "90s on Parade" will have nods to past parades, such as "The Lion King Celebration" and "Mulan Parade." Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Dec. 12, 2024.

Star Wars Nite (April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6)

Galactic adventures await with appearances by Star Wars characters from the Light and Dark sides of the Force, unique gatherings and out-of-this-world photo opportunities. Ticket sale details will be announced at a later time.

Pride Nite (June 16 and 18) 

This celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community brings allies and community members together to enjoy rainbow projections, colorful décor, fabulous entertainment and more. Ticket sale details will be announced at a later time.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party

Guests are invited to dress up in costume** for this frightfully fun, after-hours Halloween party at Disney California Adventure Park with family-friendly tricks and treats. In 2025, the party will offer more nights than ever before with 31 different dates: 

  • Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
  • Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31

The Source: This story was reported with information from Disneyland's website.

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