Over the course of a single year the Disneyland Resort hosts A LOT of events and celebrations to keep enticing fans to return to the Happiest Place on Earth. Now, Disney is offering a peek at what is in store for the 2026 calendar year.
Here’s everything confirmed to be happening in 2026 at the Disneyland Resort.
What to Expect in 2026
Below is an infographic shared by Disney offering a quick glance at everything going in the year. Further details can be found below!
Fans will see the culmination of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebration pus the return of favorites including Food and Wine, Halloween Time, Halloween Time, and the Disney Holidays.
2026 Event Calendar
January 2026
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration
WHEN: Through Aug. 9
WHERE: Disneyland Resort
Continue celebrating seven decades of happiness with dazzling entertainment like the Paint the Night parade and Mickey & Minnie in festive 70th attire.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Disneyland 70th Anniversary
Disneyland After Dark
WHEN: Select dates Jan.–June
WHERE: Disneyland Park
Play the night away during themed after-hours events for all ages at Disneyland park. A separate ticket is required.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Disneyland After Dark
Lunar New Year
WHEN: Jan. 23–Feb. 22
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
To ring in the Year of the Horse, Horace Horsecollar will make appearances during this joyous festival that honors Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean traditions. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse return in their Korean-inspired outfits, and new this year, several Disney characters will debut all-new outfits with representations of Vietnamese and Chinese attire. Guests may also meet a character from the Pixar Animation Studios film Turning Red.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Lunar New Year
February 2026
Celebrate Gospel
WHEN: Feb. 20–21 & Feb. 27–28
WHERE: Downtown Disney District
New for 2026, this uplifting annual concert will move to Downtown Disney District for two weekends full of performances by community choirs in Southern California and featuring headlining talent Hezekiah Walker (February 21) and Yolanda Adams (February 28).
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Celebrate Gospel
Anaheim Ducks Day
WHEN: Feb. 22
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
This fan and park-goer favorite returns for one day to California Adventure, featuring appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players and Wild Wing, hockey-themed entertainment and activities, photo opportunities, and more.
March 2026
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
WHEN: March 6–April 27
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
Celebrating the epicurean bounty of the Golden State, curious connoisseurs of cuisine can expect limited-time food offerings, beverage seminars, culinary demos, and family-friendly entertainment.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Bluey and Bingo
WHEN: Debuts March 22
WHERE: Disneyland Park (Fantasyland Theatre)
Celebrate the heart and humor of the critically taacclaimed Disney+ animated series in an immersive, family-friendly celebration with Bluey and Bingo at Fantasyland Theatre.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for Bluey
May 2026
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run feat. Mando & Grogu
WHEN: Debuts May 22
WHERE: Disneyland Park (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge)
Take on a thrilling new mission alongside The Mandalorian and Grogu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run feat. Mando & Grogu
June 2026
Disney On the Yard – Yardfest: Powered by Celebrate Soulfully
WHEN: June 19
WHERE: Downtown Disney District
This community event returns to Downtown Disney District for its second year. During the day, join a celebration of the spirit and traditions that may be found at historically Black colleges and universities, along with drum majors and Drum Major Mickey Mouse accompanied by a drumline.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for Disney on the Yard
July 2026
Soarin’ Across America
WHEN: Debuts July 2
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an all-new flight across breathtaking U.S. landscapes and iconic cityscapes.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for Soarin’ Across America
August 2026
D23 Day at Disneyland Resort
WHEN: Aug. 13
WHERE: Disneyland Resort (Park-wide)
The countdown to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event begins with D23 Day at Disneyland Resort, a one-day event where all guests visiting Disneyland Resort can discover magical surprises, themed moments, and fan-favorite experiences that celebrate the worlds of Disney.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for D23 Day at Disneyland Resort
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party
WHEN: Aug. 13–16
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park & Downtown Disney District
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party returns for a one-day special event tailored to families with young children at Disney California Adventure park featuring live entertainment, Disney Jr. characters and activities, and fun photo opportunities, before extending the festivities into a three-day event at Downtown Disney District.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party
Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
WHEN: Aug. 21–Oct. 31
WHERE: Disneyland Resort
Festive frights and pumpkin delights return for guests of all ages to enjoy, including seasonal attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and autumnal accoutrements throughout the resort.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for Halloween Time
Plaza de la Familia feat. Coco
WHEN: Aug. 21–Nov. 2
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
The annual celebration of the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día De Los Muertos returns, inspired by the Academy Award-winning Pixar Animation Studios film Coco.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for Plaza de la Familia
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
WHEN: Select dates Aug. 18–Oct 31. (MORE INFO)
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
Step into a spellbinding Halloween party packed with immersive fun and villainous surprises. A separate ticket is required to join the spooky celebration.
November 2026
Holidays at Disneyland Resort
WHEN: Begins Nov. 18
WHERE: Disneyland Resort (Park-wide)
Families can celebrate diverse and cherished holiday traditions during this whimsical wintry season, featuring enchanting décor, jolly entertainment, and festive foods. This season of celebrations also includes Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure park.
MORE INFO: See previous MouseInfo coverage for for the Disney Holidays
See it for Yourself
Disneyland Resort special entertainment kicks off starting in January 2026!
