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Disney After Dark: Pride Nite Dates Announced For June 2023

Pride Nite: Disney After Dark celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and allies over two nights in June. Here's what to know.

First-Ever “Disney After Dark: Pride Nite” Debuts at the Disneyland Resort, June 13 and 15, 2023
First-Ever “Disney After Dark: Pride Nite” Debuts at the Disneyland Resort, June 13 and 15, 2023 (Disneyland Resort)

ANAHEIM, CA — Pride Nite, an after-hours Disneyland After Dark event, will take place over two nights in June, the Disneyland Resort announced.

The event will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. and is planned for June 13 and 15. Tickets start at $139 per guest, age three and up. Parking fees are not included with the tickets.

Guests can pre-party starting at 6 p.m. when they can enter and get their wristband for all of the exclusive festivities.

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"Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is a separately ticketed event inside Disneyland Park that celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and allies," a resort spokesperson said.

Current Magic Key holders can pre-purchase tickets this month with tickets releasing April 18 and tickets for the general public on April 20. There is a limited number of tickets for each night, so all are subject to availability.

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Unlike daytime tickets, no additional reservations are necessary for Pride Nite.

"When you go, expect pride-themed entertainment, Disney characters, one-of-a-kind photo opportunities, specialty menu items, event merchandise and more," the resort spokesperson said.

Guests can ride some popular attractions during the event after regular park hours. A list of available rides has not yet been released but includes Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Attractions and areas that may be unavailable for the event include Mark Twain Riverboat, Mickey’s Toontown, Peter Pan's Flight and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

The special event includes a Pride Nite Cavalcade featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Clarabelle, Donald, Daisy and Goofy dressed in special attire. Guests can dance at the Ohana Dance Party in Tomorrowland Terrace, along with Stitch or head to the Pride Nite Dance Club at the Rivers of America. Country lovers should guide to the Golden Horshoe for line dancing.

Head over to the Berry Cheesecake Funnel Cake Stage Door Cafe in Frontierland. (Disneyland Resort)

Expect delicious sweet and savory treats just for the occasion, including a Chocolate Almond Churro at New Orleans Square, Spiced Beef Potato Loaded Bites at Red Rose Taverne in Fantasyland, Berry Cheesecake Funnel Cake Stage Door Cafe in Frontierland, and Grapefruit Lemonade Soda at the Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland.

Across the resort, expect fun photo backdrops and inspirational messages from Disney Characters. Guests will receive unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass photos taken during the party and commemorative keepsakes, including a souvenir credential and event guide map.

Due to popularity, some elements of the event may be modified or changed, a spokesperson said. All are subject to restrictions and change or cancellation without notice or liability. See all of the events, rides and Pride Nite information here.

Disneyland After Dark offers multiple events throughout the year. The upcoming "Disneyland After Dark: Throwback Nite" on April 18 and 20 and "Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite" planned for May 2, 4, 8 and 11, have all sold-out.

If you choose to dress up, remember that all costumes must follow the Disneyland guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive.

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