All photos courtesy Disney Parks BlogDisneyland After Dark is a series of themed after hours events. One of the most popular is Star Wars Nites. This will run several times in 2024. The first will be on April 16 and the final one on May 9. I attended a Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite a couple of years ago, you can read my review here. Disney Parks Blog has revealed more details for 2024.
***
New Details Revealed for Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
by Kelsey Lynch, Public Relations Director, Disneyland Resort
With twice as many event nights this year, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is back with galactic entertainment, novel-themed snacks and unique photo opportunities on eight separate nights at Disneyland park! This separately ticketed event will be held on April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7 and 9, 2024. Read on for all the details, including the dates these tickets go on sale, Magic Key pre-sale opportunities, plus a new “notify me” option that will be available to you while you’re waiting in the online queue to purchase tickets!
New Things to Look Forward To, Plus Returning Favorites
At Star Wars Nite, get ready to dive into an expanded array of themed foods and experience out-of-this-world entertainment offerings with new plot twists and enhanced excitement:
- Dine on over twenty new, yummy treats available only during Star Wars Nites, including:
- Street-style Elote Burger at Hungry Bear Restaurant
- Pork Belly Sisig-inspired Loaded Fries at Red Rose Taverne
- Pineapple and Ube Crescent Sundae at The Tropical Hideaway
- Chocolate Funnel Cake at Stage Door Café
- Crab Fritters at Royal Street Veranda
- Specialty menu items will also be available at Cafe Orleans, subject to availability. Reservations are recommended and can be booked online soon. Keep your eyes on Disneyland.com/Dining.
- Guests in Star Wars-themed costumes* are invited to participate in a special cavalcade, where they will join Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in a march down Main Street, U.S.A., culminating in a group photo in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, illuminated with galactic projections.
- Bring your lightsaber and learn how to handle it with skill, concentration, and a clear mind with a quick stop at the Star Wars Nite Lightsaber Instructional at “it’s a small world” mall. Here, you will be introduced to all-new maneuvers specially crafted for this year’s recruits. All members of the Light Side and/or Dark Side are welcome.
- Dance along at the Galactic Dance Party with a Master DJ on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Bring your lightsabers and gather at the Millennium Falcon for a Resistance Show of Unity!
- Be prepared to encounter Captain Phasma and her elite unit of Stormtroopers in Tomorrowland.
- Immerse yourself in multiple Star Wars-themed photo opportunities, featuring some new places and faces from across the Star Wars universe!
And, as Disneyland After Dark enthusiasts know, each Star Wars Nite will begin with a pre-party mix-in at Disneyland park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. PT before the party officially begins. In addition to all the themed fun that comes to life just for the party, you’ll have the opportunity to ride some popular attractions after regular park hours (often with less wait times)! Your admission also includes souvenir keepsakes such as a Star Wars Nite credential and event guide map, plus unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken throughout the event.**
Tickets On Sale Soon, with Magic Key Pre-Sale Opportunities
Also new for this event, Inspire Magic Key holders will have the first opportunity to purchase pre-sale tickets for Star Wars Nite. On Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT) Inspire Key holders may purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets on Disneyland.com. Then, on Wednesday, Feb. 21 and Thursday, Feb. 22, all Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets. On Friday, Feb. 23 (no earlier than 9 a.m. PT), tickets will go on sale to the general public. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.***
New “Notify Me” Option in Queue
For the first time, if you’re waiting in the online queue to purchase Star Wars Nite tickets, you may have the option to be digitally notified when it’s your time to enter the ticket store.
To participate, once in the queue, choose the “notify me” option and enter your email address. You’ll receive an email letting you know it’s your turn to return to the waiting room in order to enter the ticket store site. From the time your turn begins, you’ll have ten minutes to use the link to return to the site.****
We look forward to seeing you at Star Wars Nites!
*Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress/ for restrictions.
**Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads exclude separately priced Disney PhotoPass packages and products offered at select locations. Disney PhotoPass service is subject to the Disney PhotoPass Terms and Conditions and expiration policy found at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/photopass-terms-conditions/. Online registration required.
***The number of tickets available for each event date are limited, and event tickets are valid only for the specific event date and hours. Only select attractions, experiences, offerings, and services will be available during the event. Offer, event, and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice or liability.
****Guests will have 10 minutes to use the link to return to the site from when their turn begins, or they will lose their place in line and will need to re-join the queue at the back of the line. The link will no longer be valid once their turn has ended or after they have used the link to return to the site, whether they purchase tickets or not. If this happens, guests will need to re-join the queue at the back of the line. Guests should check spam and/or junk folders to ensure the initial email confirmation is sent.
Visit Disneyland.com/updates for important information to know before visiting the Disneyland Resort.