Disneyland Events
NOTE: All event dates/entertainment are subject to change
Major Events at the Disneyland Resort- Disney's California Food & Wine Festival - event canceled for 2011 and 2012
- Halloween at the Disneyland Resort
- Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland
- Christmas at the Disneyland Resort
February
February 5, 2012
This second annual unofficial event is a day for guests to wear their Sunday-best to Disneyland. According to organizers, Dapper Day is about experiencing the upscale escape of Disneyland filled with fashionable guests ready for fun.
February 6-12, 2012
This week long event in scenic Laguna Beach, showcases prominent and promising musicians. Mainstage concerts are held at the Laguna Playhouse. Informal concerts and other music-based activities are held at hotels, museums and restaurants throughout the city.
February 10-12, 17-21, 24-26, March 2-4, 9-11, 2012
Celebrate from 10am to 5pm in New Orleans Square with performances by Princess Tiana, Louis and Naveen, plus meet and greets with your favorite Disney characters dressed in their Mardi Gras finest. Special food items and entertainment will also be featured.
February 14, 2012
Restaurants around the Disneyland Resort will offer special menus for Valentine's Day.
Celebrate Gospel
2012 dates to be announced
California Adventure welcomes 15 local gospel choirs. The event is included with your Park admission and runs from 11am to 6pm inside Stage 17 in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot.
February 18-19, 2012
Celebrate the Scottish heritage of the Queen Mary at this unique Long Beach event. Entertainment includes piping and dancing competitions, Highland games, sheep herding demonstrations and parades, plus merchandise, food and spirits.
Leap Day
February 29, 2012
In celebration of Leap Day, Disneyland Park will be open for 24 hours straight beginning at 6:00am on February 29th.
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March
New Orleans Bayou Bash
February 10-12, 17-21, 24-26, March 2-4, 9-11, 2012
Celebrate from 10am to 5pm in New Orleans Square with performances by Princess Tiana, Louis and Naveen, plus meet and greets with your favorite Disney characters dressed in their Mardi Gras finest. Special food items and entertainment will also be featured.
Festival of the Whales at Dana Point
March 3, 4, 10 & 11, 2012
It's the time of the year that the whales make their annual trip down south. Don't miss the Annual Street Fair, which is part of the Whale Festival with a weekend of fun, food, entertainment.
April
Disney's California Food and Wine Festival***Due to construction at Disney California Adventure, this event has been canceled for 2011 and 2012.
Scheduled dates would have been April 29,2011 through June 12, 2011.
Celebrate the palate pleasing flavors of California cuisine and spirits as the Disneyland Resort plays host to a food lover's festival that showcases the diverse tastes of the Golden State. Join celebrity chefs, noted sommeliers and fellow culinary connoisseurs in a series of demonstrations, seminars, and epicurean adventures that will have your mouth watering every at Disney California Adventure.
Easter at the Disneyland Resort
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Although no special activities are planned in the parks, some Disneyland Resort Hotels may be offering special Easter dinners.
May
May 6, 2012
Walk through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure before they open in this 25th annual fundraiser for HIV/AIDS organizations in Orange County.
May 4-6, 2012 (tentative dates)
An annual Goolish "Goth" Gathering at Disneyland.
May 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21 & 22, 2012
Grad Nite makes some changes for its 51st year, with grads being allowed all day access to both Parks, then a private party at Disneyland.
Mother’s Day at the Disneyland Resort
May 13, 2012
Mother’s Day can be a special day that the Disneyland Resort. Along with flowers for all Moms, Disney also offers special Mother’s Day dining options.
Strawberry Festival/Garden Grove
May 25 - May 28, 2012
The festival is a parade and carnival celebrating the city's strawberry-growing history.
June
Summer at the Disneyland Resort
2012 dates to be announced
The fun begins in May and continues all summer long.
Patina Restaurant Group Food & Wine Festival
2012 dates to be announced
The Patina Restaurant Group is hosting a week of wine and tequila tastings, cooking classes and demonstrations and wine dinners at their Downtown Disney restaurants: Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, Tortilla Jo's and Naples Ristorante E Pizzeria. Space is limited for all events and reservations are recommended.
May 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 30, 31, June 1, 6, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 19, 21 & 22, 2012
Grad Nite makes some changes for its 51st year, with grads being allowed all day access to both Parks, then a private party at Disneyland.
Disneyland Martial Arts Festival
2012 dates to be announced
The Disneyland Martial Arts Festival combines the positive atmosphere of competition with the magic of the Disneyland Resort for competitors, spectators, families and volunteers.
Sawdust Art Festival
June 29 - September 2, 2012
See more than 200 Laguna Beach artists exhibit and sell their original artwork including jewelry, ceramics and textiles. See artist's demonstrations; attend complimentary art classes and children's art activities. There are three stages for entertainment, cafes and a saloon.
July
Summer at the Disneyland Resort
2012 dates to be announced
The fun begins in May and continues all summer long.
4th of July at Disneyland!
“Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will be featured July 1st through July 4th at Disneyland, plus there's an all new Independence Day pre-show for World of Color over at Disney California Adventure featuring video, water effects, lighting and fireworks!
Summer Jazz Series - Hyatt Newport Beach
(All summer through early October)
Hyatt Newport Beach Amphitheater, on the Golf Course
Hosted by The Wave 94.7, this event features the smooth sounds of jazz artists.
Orange County Fair/Costa Mesa
July 13 - August 12, 2012
The annual Orange County Fair is the premier family attraction in Southern California offering a wide variety of exhibits, foods, entertainment, rides and hands-on activities.
August
D23's Destination D: 75 Years of Disneyland Animation
August 11-12, 2012
Disney marks the 75th Anniversary of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" with a gathering of top animators, voice talent and composers. This D23 member-only event will be held at the Disneyland Hotel convention center.
Summer at the Disneyland Resort
2012 dates to be announced
The fun begins in May continues all summer long.
Disneyland Half Marathon
August 31 - September 2, 2012
Visit disneylandhalfmarathon.com for updates and additional information.
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September
Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
2012 dates to be announced
Disneyland Half Marathon
August 31 - September 2, 2012
Visit disneylandhalfmarathon.com for updates and additional information.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Mid-September - October 31, 2012
October
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Mid-September - October 31, 2012
Halloween Time features Haunted Mansion Holiday and
Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy, plus holiday decorations throughout the parks!
Mickey's Halloween Party at Disneyland Park!
2012 dates to be announced
This ‘private’ party at Disneyland Park is open only to special ticket holders and features exclusive viewings of Halloween Screams fireworks, but the great part is anyone can purchase tickets.
Familiar attractions, live music, treat stations for the little ones and creepy crafts are just a few activities available during the party. You never know who you’ll run into on these special nights. Oh and don’t forget to wear your Halloween costumes so you can join Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade!
The Unofficial Gay Days at Disneyland
October 5 - October 7, 2012The ‘Unofficial’ Gay Days 2012 at the Disneyland Resort
CHOC/Disneyland Resort Walk in the Park - 5K Walk
2012 date to be announced
The annual CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) 5K walk to raise money for CHOC will give walkers unique opportunity to walk through Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure before they officially open for the day. After the Walk, festivities will be underway in Downtown Disney District, where shops, restaurants and booths will offer more fun for everyone! In addition, the Disneyland Resort will offer to walkers with wristbands a specially priced 1-day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket to return to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.
November
Disneyland Thanksgiving Day Dining
The Disneyland Resort offers a variety of dining on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2012.
Christmas at the Disneyland Resort
Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort from mid-November through the New Year.
December
Christmas at the Disneyland Resort
Celebrate the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort from mid-November through the New Year.
TUBACHRISTMAS at Downtown Disney
2012 date to be announced.
Hundreds of tuba and euphonium players will gather in front of ESPN Zone to perform holiday music in this annual event.
New Year's Eve at the Disneyland Resort
December 31, 2012
New Year's Eve celebrations take place at both Disneyland at Disney California Adventure with extended hours and extra entertainment.
January
2013 dates to be announced
Disneyland celebrates Three Kings Day in Zocalo Park (Frontienrland) with special decor and entertainment showcasing Western and Mexican heritage. Highlights include Mickey, Minnie and The Three Caballeros in their fiesta finest, plus performances by the Mariachi Divas, face painting, coloring, crown decoration and other activities.
In addition, special food carts serve Three Kings Day treats, including: Rosca de Reyes (Mexican Kings Bread with a hidden whole almond), sweet corn tamales with pineapple and caramel sauce, blue corn tamales with Monterey Jack cheese & a green tomatillo sauce and strawberry-filled churros.
2013 dates to be announced
The Happy Lunar New Year Celebration pays tribute to the Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultural traditions, including musicians and dancers. The celebration, which takes place near "it's a small world" also includes appearances by Mulan, Mushu and other Disney characters.
Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
2013 dates to be announced
This half marathon focused on women will take you through the Disneyland Resort and the streets of Anaheim, California. Each finisher receives an exclusive Tinker Bell-inspired medal, long-sleeve tech shirt, goody bag, and more!
DIS Unplugged Disneyland Correspondent Tony Spittell ran the inaugural marathon to benefit Give Kids the World. Click here for more information.
Grand National Roadster Show/Pamona
2013 dates to be announced
This annual event held at the Fairplex in Pamona features over 500 show vehicles competing for awards, plus several hundred more "hobby" cars. This year's show theme is Route 66.
Cambria Annual Art & Wine Festival
2013 dates to be announced
Wine tastings featuring over 30 local wineries plus an art show and silent auction highlight this annual event.
- Disney Cruise Line cancels December 2012 Mexican Riviera sailings
Disney Cruise Line is cancelling all Mexican Riviera sailings after December 9, 2012. - Contract dispute settled between Disneyland and hotel workers
An agreement has finally been made between the Disneyland Resort and their 2,100 hotel workers. - Fresh candy canes made at Disneyland
Candy canes are being made at Disneyland'' Candy Palace. - Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory to open at Disney California Adventure
Ghirardelli Chocolate Factory is coming to Disney California Adventure. - New Adventures by Disney excursion tours Hollywood
Adventures by Disney has announced a new excursion that will take guests on a tour of Disney highlights in Hollywood.
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