{"id":2389605,"date":"2026-04-26T05:03:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T05:03:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2389605"},"modified":"2026-04-26T05:03:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T05:03:54","slug":"disneyland-after-dark-star-wars-nite-2026-event-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/disneyland-after-dark-star-wars-nite-2026-event-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2026 Event Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"maincontent\" itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\">\n        <meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"Experience the magic of Star Wars Nite at Disneyland with unique entertainment, exclusive food, and meet iconic characters like The Mandalorian and Grogu.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re just a few days away from the first\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/w\/p\/disneyland\/\">Disneyland<\/a>\u00a0After Dark:\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/w\/tag\/star-wars-nite\/\">Star Wars Nite<\/a>\u00a0event of the year, and we have more details on the special entertainment, photo opportunities, food offerings and more for this year&#8217;s event.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s Happening:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite will return on select evenings in April and May, featuring exclusive food and beverage offerings, new photo opportunities, and beloved galactic entertainment at Disneyland Park.<\/li>\n<li>This year&#8217;s Star Wars Nite dates are:\n<ul>\n<li>Tuesday, April 28<\/li>\n<li>Thursday, April 30<\/li>\n<li>Monday, May the 4th (as in May the 4th Be with You)<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, May 6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Let&#8217;s take a look at what Star Wars fans can expect during these galactic nights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Entertainment<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lightsaber Instructional <\/strong>\u2013 Attend a demonstration of lightsaber skills and learn how to wield a lightsaber from elite instructors.<\/li>\n<li><strong>March of the First Order Featuring Captain Phasma<\/strong> \u2013 The First Order is searching for a Resistance spy in Tomorrowland\u2014and any opposition will not be taken lightly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Figrin D\u2019an and the Modal Nodes (Cantina Band)<\/strong> \u2013 The famous cantina band will make special appearances on the Rivers of America, playing their most iconic piece of music.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fans of the Force Costume Cavalcade<\/strong> \u2013 Dress as your favorite\u00a0<em>Star Wars<\/em>\u00a0character and participate in a sensational celebration on\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/disneyland.disney.go.com\/destinations\/disneyland\/main-street-usa\/\">Main Street, U.S.A<\/a>. To participate, meet in Town Square 10 minutes prior to the show.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Choose Your Path <\/strong>\u2013 Which side compels you? Scan QR codes throughout the park to show your allegiance to either the light side or dark side of the Force. Votes are tallied each hour and will be announced by the Galactic DJ in the Hub.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Lightsaber Summoning <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Bring your lightsaber and participate in a powerful show of unity!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fond Farewell <\/strong>\u2013 Bid a fond farewell to Mickey and Minnie Mouse \u2013 dressed in costumes inspired by their favorite droids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"embed-wrapper\">\n<div style=\"max-width: 1778px;\">\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lightsaber Instructional | Disneyland After Dark Star Wars Nite 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3O8HeeEPK1U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Character Experiences<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The Mandalorian and Grogu<\/li>\n<li>Boba Fett<\/li>\n<li>Emperor Palpatine<\/li>\n<li>Darth Maul<\/li>\n<li>Fennec Shand<\/li>\n<li>Queen Amidala<\/li>\n<li>R2-D2<\/li>\n<li>C-3PO<\/li>\n<li>Hera and Chopper<\/li>\n<li>Jawas<\/li>\n<li>Ewoks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w1280\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_2.jpeg\/w1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 1280px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Themed Photo Ops<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The themed photo ops at this year&#8217;s event include the chance to:\n<ul>\n<li>Pose on a Speeder Bike, flying through the forest of Endor.<\/li>\n<li>Show your allegiance to either the light or dark side of the Force, in front of iconic emblems.<\/li>\n<li>Take a seat in one of the most infamous thrones to see if you have what it takes to rule the galaxy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1280\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w1280\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpeg\/w1280 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 1280px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Food and Merchandise<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"We previously got a look\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/disney-parks\/disneyland-after-dark-star-wars-nite-2026-food-items\/\">We previously got a look<\/a> at the special food items that will be available at this year&#8217;s Star Wars Nite events, which include some returning favorites and several new items.<\/li>\n<li>But now, we&#8217;re also getting a first look at some of the event exclusive merchandise, which appropriately features The Mandalorian and Grogu, who will soon be starring in their own movie!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w900\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide.jpg\/w900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 900px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w1920\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpeg\/w1920 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 1920px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Attendees will also receive a commemorative credential and guide map as well as unlimited downloads of\u00a0Disney PhotoPass\u00a0digital photos taken during the party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\" data-fslightbox=\"15\" data-google-interstitial=\"false\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w900\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w1280 1280w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w1024 1024w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w768 768w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w480 480w, https:\/\/www.laughingplace.com\/uploads\/media\/2026\/04\/Star-Wars-Nite-Event-Guide_1.jpg\/w900 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1280px) 75vw, 900px\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Disneyland Resort News:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"lp-partnerbox\">Laughing Place recommends <span class=\"lp-partnerbox-url\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mousefantravel.com\/laughingplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MouseFanTravel.com<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for all your Disneyland Resort travel planning<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.laughingplace.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re just a few days away from the first\u00a0Disneyland\u00a0After Dark:\u00a0Star Wars Nite\u00a0event of the year, and we have more details on the special entertainment, photo opportunities, food offerings and more for this year&#8217;s event. 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