We had the opportunity to attend the super-popular Disney Vacation Club member-exclusive DVC Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure which took place on February 23, 2026. Created exclusively for eligible members of the Disney timeshare program, the after-hours party features reduced in-park crowds with rare character meet and greets, free snacks and frozen novelty treats, and more surprises. The event was available from 9pm – 12am with an early mix-in opportunity at 6pm.

Here’s a full look at everything we enjoyed during 2026 DVC Moonlight Magic event at Disney California Adventure.

Character Meet and Greets

All around the park, special character encounters were available from 9pm – 12am. From expected favorites like Mickey and Minnie to modern favorites from Pixar, Marvel, and beyond, there were a bunch of friends ready to snap photos and share a moment.

Some of the special character interactions that guests visiting the event could enjoy included:

  • Mickey and Minnie (in DCA 1.0 outfits)
  • Chip and Dale (in Rescue Ranger outfits)
  • Wreck-It Ralph and Vanellope von Schweetz
  • Mike Wazowski and Sulley
  • Remy and Emile
  • Luca and Alberto
  • Stitch and Angel
  • March Hare and Cheshire Cat
  • Thumper
  • Cinderella and Fairy Godmother
  • Maleficent & the Three Good Fairies
  • Tow Mater
  • Spider-Man, Star-Lord, Gamora, Wanda Maximoff, and President Loki
  • Duffy, ShellieMay, and Olu Mel

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Special Entertainment

Special performances of various entertainment options were also available including:

  • World of Color Happiness at 9:00pm and 10:15pm
  • Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Dance Off! at 9:15pm, 10pm, and 11pm

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Complimentary Treats

Special Disney Dining Promo Card were available to redeem at various locations around the park with $20 of credit. 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 free for all event attendees starting at 9pm.

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Exclusive Merch

Moonlight Magic branded merch was available including a long sleeve shirt and a water bottle that sold out before the event officially started.

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Decor and More

Special gobo lights advertised the DVC Moonlight Magic event logo on landmark locations around the park.

Additional photo-ops were also located around the park to commemorate the night and most of them were staffed with PhotoPass photographers so you could take advantage of the freebie perk.

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Event Map

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

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See it for Yourself

DVC Moonlight Magic 2026 event at Disney California Adventure was a special one-night only event on February 23, 2026.

Although not guaranteed, an additional event is expected to take place during a similar time frame in 2027.

MORE INFO: See all MouseInfo coverage for DVC Moonlight Magic

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