Disneyland will host its first-ever Pride Nite this coming Pride Month. Here’s what to know.
Disneyland will host its first official Pride Nite this year to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Not to be confused with Gay Days, which are organized by a third party, Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be held on two nights in June to coincide with Pride Month.
The new after-hours event debuts as Disney continues to come under fire for its inclusivity and opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law restricting speech on sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classrooms. But it’s not the first Pride event at a Disney park. Disneyland Paris Pride began in 2019, and Disney puts out a whole collection of Pride merchandise annually.
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When is Pride Nite at Disneyland?
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite will be held on June 13 and June 15 at California’s Disneyland Park.
The specially-ticketed event officially begins at 9 p.m. each night, after the park closes to guests with standard admission. Pride Nite guests can enter the park as early as 6 p.m., similar to other after-hours events.
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When do Pride Nite tickets go on sale?
Magic Key holders can purchase a limited number of presale tickets on April 18. Tickets for the general public go on sale on April 20. On both dates, ticket sales will begin at 9 a.m. PT/noon ET.
Tickets are nonrefundable and must be purchased in advance on Disneyland’s website.
What’s happening on Pride Nite?
Exclusive offerings include a Pride Cavalcade (parade) with Mickey Mouse and his friends dressed in new outfits, an Ohana Dance Party with Stitch in Tomorrowland and separate dance party along the Rivers of America, country line dancing in the Golden Horseshoe, unique photo opportunities with unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital downloads, and special dining and merchandise.
Pride Nite guests will also receive a commemorative credential and guide map and may access many popular attractions, likely with shorter waits than during regular park hours.
Is Pride Nite part of Gay Days Anaheim?
No. Pride Nite is an official Disneyland event during Pride Month. While many Disneyland guests and cast members take part in Gay Days Anaheim, that event is run by a third-party organization.
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