Are kids allowed at Disney after dark?

The Disneyland After Dark events, including Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts' Nite, are after-hours events designed for Guests of ALL ages, including infants; however, tickets will only be required for Guests three years of age or older.



Yes, children are absolutely allowed at "Disney After Dark" events, such as Disneyland After Dark or Disney After Hours at Walt Disney World. In fact, many of these events, like Star Wars Nite or the 70th Anniversary celebrations in 2026, are specifically designed to be family-friendly and inclusive of all ages. Tickets are required for all guests ages 3 and up, while children under 2 can typically enter for free. While the events run late (usually from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM), they feature character meet-and-greets, special snacks, and shorter wait times for rides that kids love. However, parents should consider the physical toll of a 1:00 AM finish on younger children; many families "rope drop" the afternoon (as the ticket usually allows entry starting at 6:00 PM) and then take a mid-day nap to prepare for the late-night fun. While there are a few "adults-focused" lounge areas, the parks themselves remain a completely open, kid-friendly environment throughout the entire "After Dark" experience.

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Disneyland After Dark events are not included with regular park admission and require a separate park ticket purchase. These events include unlimited digital downloads of Disney PhotoPass for all your event photos, commemorative keepsakes, plus three hours of access to the parks before the party officially begins.

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You won't need a Disney Park Pass theme park reservation or a regular theme park ticket to get in as long as you enter the park no earlier than 7:00 PM. If you want to drop in earlier, you'll need a standard theme park ticket — and a park reservation (if your ticket type requires one).

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For those with short trips, Disney After Hours is an excellent way to make the most of your time in the park, since you'll be able to get so much done in a short amount of time. So, if you're looking for a truly special and unforgettable Disney experience, we highly recommend giving Disney After Hours a try.

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Disney After Hours Events are limited-capacity, special-ticketed three-hour events that occur after park closing and are offered at select parks on specific dates for a fee. No park pass reservation or additional theme park admission ticket required!

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The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.

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The Disneyland Resort hosts several events “after dark” throughout the year at both parks. The events vary by cost, timing and theming. They also include lower crowds, which means lower lines for attractions. In fact, they're so low, Genie+ isn't even in use.

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2023 Dates Disney After Hours may be for you. Hold on one second though, because you need to pony up $129 to $149 per person to do so (plus tax). Yes, that's right, $129 to $149 per person (including children) for extra time in the Magic Kingdom.

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With a Disney base ticket, you're welcome to leave and re-enter the same theme park as many times as you like during the same day. So, if you want to visit the Magic Kingdom in the morning, go back to your hotel room for a nap, and return to the Magic Kingdom in the evening, then you do not need a Park Hopper ticket.

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Disney After Hours tickets are around the same price as regular, full-day theme park tickets. Expensive: Since the event is typically 3 hours long, then the cost per hour is much high compared to normal tickets. Disney After Hours is only available on select dates (see below) Not all rides are open.

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Sweethearts' Nite is a Disneyland After Dark event that has been held in past years. While we don't know yet whether or not it will be offered in 2024, this special event has typically been announced around mid-December.

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With the exception of the exclusive Club 33, there are two places within Disneyland Park where visitors may buy alcohol. Both offer patrons a unique experience that they are sure to enjoy. Do beware that Disneyland has a 2 beverage per guest per transaction limit and a government ID is required with all orders.

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Disneyland is great for kids over the age of 7. So if you have 4 kids, 2 of which are under 7, you may have to watch which rides you can do. For my family, this meant that my oldest two (ages 9 and 10) could ride rides together while an adult rode with the younger kids (ages 2, 4, and 6).

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Greetings, Marni, and thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! It's great to have you hEAR! Currently, the Disneyland Resort doesn't offer discounted admission if you arrive after a certain time of day. Theme-park tickets are sold on a daily basis, from one day up to five days.

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It's worth mentioning that children under the age of 7 must be accompanied by a Guest 14 years or older to board an attraction. Children under the age of 3 are considered Guests of Mickey and do not require a theme park ticket.

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How exciting that you have a trip planned to the Disneyland Resort here soon! If you are purchasing a theme park ticket for a child, the age range for a child's ticket is 3-9 years old. Children younger than age 3 do not need a ticket.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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Unfortunately, there isn't an option to visit for a half or partial day. I would suggest that you consider adding another day to your existing ticket if a theme park reservation is available for the half-day you would like to visit.

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So, how much does it cost to rent out Disney World for the day? The cost to do this will run in the $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 range to rent out a Disney World park, depending on the park as well as the time of the year. Disney is all about price discrimination.

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It is the same price for everyone whether you arrive at Park Opening or at 4 pm.

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