Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites Nite Dining

The Experience

Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites Nite is a separately ticketed evening event at Disneyland Park celebrating the park’s 70th anniversary — one of the most significant milestones in the history of American theme parks. The 70 Years of Favorites Nite Dining Package lets guests anchor their anniversary celebration with a sit-down dinner at a participating Disneyland Park restaurant, combining a specially curated meal with priority access to the after-hours event.

What’s Included

Dining packages for 70 Years of Favorites Nite typically include:

• A specially curated dinner at one of the participating Disneyland Park restaurants — menus are crafted for the occasion and may feature classic Disneyland dishes and fan favorites that span the park’s 70-year history, with presentations designed to honor the anniversary
• Priority or reserved positioning for select 70 Years of Favorites Nite entertainment — dining package guests receive reserved access or priority viewing for the evening’s signature shows, parades, and experiences, ensuring a front-row perspective on the anniversary entertainment
• Event admission is not included — a valid separately ticketed Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites Nite ticket for the same evening is required for each Guest ages 3 and older

Participating restaurants and exact package inclusions vary by event date. Confirm current offerings on the Disney website at the time of booking.

What to Expect at 70 Years of Favorites Nite

Disneyland opened on July 17, 1955, and the 70th anniversary in 2025 marks seven decades of the original Disney theme park. 70 Years of Favorites Nite is built around the park’s most beloved elements across that history — the entertainment, characters, lands, and culinary traditions that have defined Disneyland across generations. The event features:

• Anniversary-specific entertainment celebrating 70 years of Disneyland history — expect tributes to classic attractions, beloved characters from across the decades, and experiences that draw on the park’s deep archive of beloved moments
• Rare character appearances not typically available during regular park hours, with Disney characters and combinations drawn from across the breadth of the park’s history
• Reduced crowd levels compared to standard park operating days — the after-hours format keeps the event focused and the atmosphere celebratory rather than overwhelming
• Exclusive 70th anniversary merchandise available only to event ticket holders
• Lower attraction wait times across the park, allowing guests to experience Disneyland’s iconic rides and lands with a fraction of the usual crowds

Booking Notes

• A valid Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites Nite event ticket is required separately from the dining package
• Dining packages must be booked in advance through Disney — walk-up availability is not guaranteed
• Event dates are limited to select evenings; check the Disney website for the current schedule
• All dining packages are paid entirely out of pocket — pricing varies by restaurant and package tier and is subject to change
• The 70 Years of Favorites Nite event is specific to the 2025-2026 anniversary season

Dining Plan Information

The Disneyland Resort does not currently offer a Disney Dining Plan equivalent to Walt Disney World’s. 70 Years of Favorites Nite Dining Packages are paid entirely out of pocket at the time of booking. Pricing varies by participating restaurant and package tier and is subject to change — consult the Disneyland Resort website for current per-adult and per-child pricing ahead of booking.

About Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites Nite Dining

Disneyland After Dark events are Disney’s premium after-hours experiences at the Disneyland Resort — separately ticketed evenings built around a central theme, with lower crowds, exclusive entertainment, and experiences available only to that event’s guests. The 70 Years of Favorites Nite is among the most historically significant of these events, offering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to celebrate inside Disneyland during a landmark anniversary year.

The dining package is the considered way to experience this event. Rather than scrambling for food during peak event hours — when the priority should be the anniversary entertainment, character encounters, and iconic attractions — the dining package provides a structured, unhurried meal before the full event energy takes hold. The priority or reserved viewing access that comes with the package means you won’t miss the signature anniversary entertainment moments.

The 70 Years of Favorites theme invites participating restaurants to lean into Disneyland’s culinary history. Over 70 years, the park has developed a repertoire of beloved dishes — from the Monte Cristo sandwich at Café Orleans to mint juleps on the French Market porch — and the event menus have the opportunity to honor that legacy in a way that regular dining cannot. Guests booking these packages in the anniversary season are participating in something specific to this moment in Disneyland’s history.

Availability is limited. If you have secured a 70 Years of Favorites Nite event ticket, booking a dining package at the same time is strongly recommended — both tend to be in short supply, and the combination of a curated anniversary dinner with priority entertainment access is the most complete way to mark the occasion.