Disneyland will celebrate the “May the Fourth” unofficial Star Wars holiday with an after-hours party boasting a legion of stormtroopers marching into Tomorrowland and a fireworks spectacular themed to a galaxy far, far away.
The Star Wars Nite after-hours parties will take place on May 2, 4, 8 and 11 at Disneyland.
Tickets for the Disneyland After Dark events go on sale Tuesday, Feb. 21 for Magic Key annual passholders and on Thursday, Feb. 23 for the general public.
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Expect the May 4 tickets to get snapped up first for the annual event that now stretches to four nights — the most ever.
The separate admission events feature specialty-themed entertainment, character meet-and-greets, photo op backdrops, food and drinks, collectible merchandise, commemorative keepsakes and unlimited PhotoPass digital downloads along with select rides and shows.
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Star Wars Nite includes a “Celebrate the Nite” fireworks show set to symphonic scores from the film franchise, a March of the First Order led by Captain Phasma in Tomorrowland, appearances by Tusken Raiders and Jawas, lightsaber training and galactic churros.
Pre-party mix-in starts at 6 p.m. each night with the private event running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. each evening. No theme park reservations are required to attend the separate-admission events. Parking is not included.
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No word yet if and when any other Disneyland After Dark events will be announced for 2023. Disney has already hosted a Valentines-themed Sweetheart Nites in February with Princess Nites planned for March and Throwback Nites set for April. Less certain are the return of Disneyland After Dark parties themed to Villains, Pixar and Grad Night — which have come and gone through…
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