What time can I enter Disneyland for Sweethearts Night?

This year, the party started at 9 PM and ended at 1 AM. However, the tickets allowed us to enter the park at 6 PM. We decided to show up early and they ended up letting us enter around 5:30 PM.



For the 2026 Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts' Nite events, guests with a valid event ticket can enter Disneyland Park as early as 6:00 PM. Although the private party officially runs from 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, this three-hour "mix-in" period allows you to enjoy the park's regular attractions, dining, and atmosphere before the exclusive event festivities begin. You do not need a separate theme park reservation or a daytime ticket to enter at 6:00 PM; your special event ticket serves as your admission. This is a highly recommended strategy in 2026 to maximize your value, as it allows you to get your "must-do" rides out of the way early so you can focus on the party-specific entertainment, rare character meet-and-greets, and themed food offerings that start officially at 9:00 PM. Just be sure to head to the main entrance and look for the designated "Event Check-In" turnstiles to receive your wristband and event guide.

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As long as you have your tickets for the event, you should be all set to arrive at Disneyland Park. Identification is not required, however, I would suggest reviewing the Important Information for this special event before you arrive.

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The price of tickets for this year was roughly $129-$159 per person, without taking into account taxes and other fees. Please keep in mind that ticket prices for next year's event can vary and are subject to change.

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Early Entry at the Disneyland Resort Guests who are checked in and staying at one of the Disneyland Resort hotels can enter Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park 30 minutes before regular park opening to enjoy select attractions, dining and shopping locations.

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Early Entry at Magic Kingdom is a good way for on-site guests of Walt Disney World hotels to get a head-start, accomplishing a few attractions with low waits.

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Disneyland Sweethearts Nite 2023 Tips! The event takes place on Jan 31 and Feb 2, 5, 7, 9, 14, 16 from 9pm - 1am. The park closes to daytime guests at 8pm and you can only access the event if you have a ticket. Sweethearts' Night guests can get into the park starting at 6pm on those nights.

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So if you're planning a multi-day Disneyland vacation and want the short and sweet answer about when to visit that will be true more often than not, the answer is to visit Disneyland or Disney California Adventure Thursdays through Sundays and avoid Mondays through Wednesdays.

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Each Passholder must follow the Disneyland® Resort procedures to have an acceptable personal photo associated with their Pass for identification purposes, and a Pass must be used by the same person on any and all park visits and benefit redemptions with the Pass.

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With a Magic Key, you can visit Disneyland almost any time! The Magic Key program is your pass to year-round fun at Disneyland! With any tier of Magic Key, you can visit the parks again and again – and you may even be able to take advantage of some special keyholder-only perks, too.

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