Get ready to celebrate the “May the Fourth” Star Wars holiday in style at Disneyland this year. The park is pulling out all the stops with a legion of stormtroopers marching into Tomorrowland and lightsaber training sessions in Fantasyland during special after-hours parties themed to a galaxy far, far away.
Double the Fun in 2024
Disneyland is doubling the number of Star Wars Nite events in 2024, with after-hours parties taking place on April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30 and May 2, 7, and 9. So, mark your calendars and get ready to immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe like never before.
Tickets, Please!
Tickets for the Disneyland After Dark events go on sale soon, so don’t miss out! Inspire Magic Keyholders can grab their tickets on Tuesday, Feb. 20, all annual passholders on Wednesday, Feb. 21, and the general public on Friday, Feb. 23. Prices range from $159 to $169, so be sure to snag yours before they sell out.
Join the Queue
If you’re waiting in the online queue for tickets, keep an eye out for the new Notify Me option. This handy feature will send you an email when it’s your turn to buy tickets, so you won’t miss out on the action. Just remember, you’ll have 10 minutes to click the return link when your turn begins, so don’t dilly dally!
What to Expect
Star Wars Nite promises a galaxy of fun, with specialty-themed entertainment, character meet-and-greets, photo ops, food and drinks, collectible merchandise, and more. Get ready for a March of the First Order, lightsaber training, and even galactic churros!
Get Your Jedi On
If you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan, don your best costume and join the Main Street U.S.A. cavalcade with Mickey and Minnie Mouse. You can even snap a group photo in front of the illuminated Sleeping Beauty Castle. And don’t miss the Resistance Show of Unity lightsaber photo op in front of the Millennium Falcon!
Foodie Fun
Indulge in a menu of 21 Star Wars-themed food and drink items, including the Street-style Elote Burger at Hungry Bear Restaurant, Pork Belly Sisig-inspired Loaded Fries at Red Rose Taverne, and the Pineapple and Ube Crescent Sundae at The Tropical Hideaway. Yum!
Party Time
The fun kicks off with a pre-party mix-in at 6 p.m., followed by the private event from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. No theme park reservations are required, so you can focus on having a blast. Just remember, parking is not included, so plan accordingly.
More Disney Magic
In addition to Star Wars Nite, Disneyland has hosted a Valentines-themed Sweetheart Nite in February, with Disney Channel Nite set for March 5 and 7, and Pride Nite returning on June 18 and 20. So, there’s plenty of Disney magic to go around!
So, there you have it, folks! Get ready to celebrate “May the Fourth” in style at Disneyland this year. With a galaxy of fun, food, and festivities, it’s sure to be an out-of-this-world experience. May the Force be with you!
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