Additional Details Revealed for 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite Events

Plus tons of photo ops!

We're only a few days away from the return of one of the favorite Disneyland After Dark events, Disney Channel Nite! Now, we're getting more details on what fans can expect from the event when it arrives next week!

About The Event:

  • Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite will take place on April 12, 14, and 16, and will celebrate classic Disney Channel movies and series throughout Disneyland Park. The event features exclusive entertainment and experiences available only on those nights. And as we approach the first of those nights, we now have more details on what to expect during these special nights.
  • The fun evening starts at 9:00 PM, running until 1:00 AM, though the ticket to this event also includes admission to Disneyland Park as early as 6:00 PM. Guests with a ticket to this event do not need to make a theme park reservation to enter Disneyland Park at 6:00 PM or later.
  • Tickets are still available at the official Disneyland website.

Entertainment:

  • High School Musical - Zombies Pep Rally
    • A special high-energy mash-up celebrating songs from High School Musical and ZOMBIES at designated spots.
  • DescenDance near The Pirates Bridge
    • Join the VK Dancers from the Isle of the Lost as they show off their wicked moves.
  • Disney Channel Rocks near "it's a small world"
    • Party at this concert-style stage show that pumps up the volume to hit songs from popular Disney Channel shows and movies.
  • Camp Rock Sing-Along at the Golden Horseshoe
    • Sing your heart out to the the musical hits from Camp Rock and some other Disney Channel favorites.
  • Phineas and Ferb Dance Party at Disney Channel Nite
    • A lively dance party featuring terrific songs from the world of Phineas and Ferb and more, at the the Tomorrowland Terrace stage
  • Walt Disney Archives Presents: Disney Channel
    • Located in Starcade in Tomorrowland, guests can find an exhibit featuring costumes and props from Disney Channel hits like Camp Rock, Hannah Montana, and High School Musical.
  • A Fond Farewell at Disney Channel Nite
    • Mickey and friends say goodnight to everyone in Town Square.

Character Experiences: (Locations listed where available, check the Disneyland App on party nights for specific locations)

  • Kim Possible and Ron Stoppable from Kim Possible
  • Phineas, Ferb, and Agent P from Phineas and Ferb
  • Baloo, King Louie, and Don Karnage from TaleSpin
  • Near Jungle Cruise in Adventureland
  • Lilo, Stitch, and assorted Experiments from Lilo & Stitch: The Series
  • Huey, Dewey, Louie, and Scrooge McDuck from DuckTales
  • Chip, Dale, and Monterey Jack from Chip 'N Dale: Rescue Rangers
    • Mickey's Toontown
  • Launchpad McQuack and Darkwing Duck
  • Goofy and Max from Goof Troop
    • Main Street Opera House
  • Aladdin and Genie from Aladdin: The Series
  • Rapunzel and Flynn from Tangled: The Series
  • Penny Proud from The Proud Family
  • Mickey and Minnie Mouse

"Step Into The Scene" and Other Photo Ops:

  • Johnny Tsunami - near "it's a small world"
  • Gargoyles - Big Thunder Trail behind Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
  • Lizzie McGuire - near Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland
  • Camp Rock - near The Golden Horseshoe
  • Hannah Montana - Fantasy Faire
  • Disney Channel Wand ID - Sleeping Beauty Castle
  • That's So Raven - Between Pixie Hollow and the Matterhorn
  • Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - near Submarine Lagoon
  • Zenon - near Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage and Monorail
  • Disney Channel Welcome - Near Main Street Opera House
  • High School Musical - near Emporium on Main Street
  • Halloweentown - near Haunted Mansion
  • The Cheetah Girls - near Pooh Corner in Bayou Country
  • The Suite Life of Zack and Cody - near Tiana's Bayou Adventure exit in Bayou Country

Food:

Event Merchandise:

  • Exclusive event Merchandise can be picked up at both the Emporium on Main Street, U.S.A. and The Star Trader in Tomorrowland.

  • Offerings include:
    • Zip-up hoodie featuring the logos of various Disney Channel favorites
    • Collectible trading pins
    • A Light-Up Headband that features a playful, glowing version of the mouse ears that made up the famous Wand-ID version of the Disney Channel logo

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Tony Betti
Originally from California where he studied a dying artform (hand-drawn animation), Tony has spent most of his adult life in the theme parks of Orlando. When he’s not writing for LP, he’s usually watching and studying something animated or arguing about “the good ole’ days” at the parks.