We had the opportunity to attend the super-popular Disney Vacation Club-member exclusive DVC Moonlight Magic at Disney California Adventure which took place on February 3, 2025. Created exclusively for eligible members of the Disney timeshare program, the after-hours event offers reduced in-park crowds accentuated with rare character meet and greets plus free snacks and frozen novelty treats from 9pm – 12am!

Here’s a full look at everything we enjoyed during 2025 DVC Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure.

Character Meet and Greets

Special character encounters were available from 9pm – 12am. Some of the special character interactions that guests visiting the event could enjoy included:

  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia on Buena Vista Street behind the Storytellers Statue.
  • Blue Fairy and Jiminy Cricket from PINOCCHIO in Carthay Circle
  • Snow White and Dopey from PINOCCHIO in Carthay Circle
  • Milo Thatch and Kida from ATLANTIS in Grizzly Peak near Soarin’
  • Captain Minnie and Aviator Goofy in Grizzly Peak near the plane by Soarin’
  • Duffy the Disney Bear, Shellie Mae and ‘Olu Mel in Paradise Park
  • Bolt and Mittens from BOLT in Hollywood Land near the Hollywood Lounge
  • Max dressed as Powerline at the Hollywood Backlot Stage
  • Moon Knight in Avengers Campus

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Special Entertainment

Special performances of various entertainment optiosn were also available including:

  • World of Color – One at 8:45pm and 10:15pm
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! at 9:15pm, 10pm, and 11pm
  • Live DJ at the Hollywood Backlot stage through out he night
  • Silent DJ in San Fransokyo with headphones for those who want to get in on the funny trend.

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Complimentary Treats

Special Snack and Beverage certificates were available to redeem various options around the park. In addition to that, you could find designated spots around the park to claim complimentary frozen novelties including the classic Premium Mickey ice cream bar!

Plus, Disney PhotoPass was offered for all event attendees starting at 9pm.

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Exclusive Merch

Moonlight Magic branded merch was available including a Loungefly backpack and zip up hoodie. It appeared the water bottle was sold out by the time we made it into the stores.

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Decor and More

Special gobo lights advertised the DVC Moonlight Magic event logo on landmark locations around the park. Plus, the new Cinderella Platinum Coach for Disney Weddings was on display near the Hyperion Theater for up close looks and photo ops.

Additional photo-ops were also located around the park to commemorate the night.

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Event Map

You can get a lay of the land — or rather, the entire park — with this commemorative map for the 2025 DVC Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure.

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See it for Yourself

DVC Moonlight Magic 2025 event at Disney California Adventure was a special one-night only event on February 3, 2025.

Although not guaranteed, an additional event is expected to take place during a similar time frame in 2026.

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