Disneyland Resort released its calendar of special events planned for 2024.
Disney said, "With distinctly Disney experiences and exciting happenings all year long, no two visits are the same."
Disneyland Resort is investing in developing more guest experiences, with work underway on Pixar Place Hotel, the upcoming attraction, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, and the continued transformation of the Downtown Disney District.
According to Disney, various ticket options and special offers will be available throughout the year. Families can get greater value for visits in early 2024 with a special offer on theme park tickets for children ages 3-9. Valid between 08JAN and 10MAR 2024 (no blackout dates, subject to park reservation availability), child tickets can be purchased for USD $50 per child per day.
Reimagined Pixar Fest Spring 2024
Pixar Fest returns to the Disneyland Resort from 26APR through 04AUG 2024.
"From colourful décor and themed menu items to commemorative merchandise, the Disneyland Resort theme parks, hotels and Downtown Disney District will have a Pixar twist of friendly fun for a limited time."
Festivals and Limited-Time Celebrations
The return of festivals and seasonal festivities add choices of entertainment, menu items and experiences to Disneyland Resort visits in 2024.
Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (23JAN-18FEB): A tribute to Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions, the multicultural celebration rings in the Year of the Dragon with Asian-inspired food and beverages, décor and Mushu leading the way in "Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession."
Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (17FEB and 24FEB): Performing at the Fantasyland Theatre, the 2024 "Celebrate Gospel" concerts will be headlined by Marvin Sapp (17FEB) and Tasha Cobbs Leonard (24FEB).
Anaheim Ducks Days at Disney California Adventure Park (22FEB-23FEB): In celebration of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club's 30th anniversary, the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Ducks team up for a two-day event in Hollywood Land, including a celebratory cavalcade, fan zone with themed activities and photo opportunities, plus appearances by select current and legacy team players.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (01MAR-22APR): Serves up foods and beverages, cooking demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment inspired by the cultures and cuisines of the Golden State.
Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (05APR-02JUN): Season of the Force arrives at Disneyland Park with Hyperspace Mountain and specially themed food and beverage, merchandise and more for a limited time.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (23AUG-31OCT): Fun for all ages, this season transforms the resort with autumn décor, characters dressed in hauntingly haute Halloween outfits and uniquely themed attractions.
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (23AUG-02NOV): The bonds of family and Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos are honoured through a cultural experience featuring storytelling and music from Pixar's "Coco."
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Begins 15NOV): Family and friends can celebrate the season with the Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure Park.
Separately Ticketed After-Hours Events
These themed, separately ticketed events include pre-party park mix-in, shorter wait times for select attractions, unlimited Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event, and more.
Disneyland After Dark (select nights from JAN through JUN): Disneyland Park will host four themed soirées packed with entertainment, character encounters and menus of sweet treats and snacks.
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party (Returning in 2024): Disney California Adventure Park will throw family-friendly Halloween parties, including treat trails, character sightings and entertainment.
More Magic in the Making
The reimagined Pixar Place Hotel opens 30JAN 2024, marking the official transformation of Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the U.S.
Beginning 24MAY, the nighttime spectacular "Fantasmic!" will once again illuminate the Rivers of America at Disneyland Park, featuring new special effects, a thrilling new battle scene between Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent, plus the return of the iconic "Peter Pan" scene. In this treasured show, fantastic events and images from Disney stories come to life through soaring music, dozens of live performers, character appearances and state-of-the-art projections.
When the new attraction Tiana's Bayou Adventure debuts at Disneyland Park later in 2024, guests will embark on a musical journey inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios' "The Princess and the Frog."
Downtown Disney District continues to take shape with the openings of Paseo and Céntrico, serving Mexican cuisine by Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, and Din Tai Fung, a world-renowned Chinese restaurant known for its soup dumplings and noodles, in 2024.
More information is available on Disneyland.com.
