Disneyland Summer 2026: Star Wars Updates, Soarin’ Across America, $50 Kids Tickets, and More

As the school year winds down and summer plans start taking center stage, Disneyland Resort has announced some new highlights for the whole family to enjoy.

The 70th Celebration continues to roll on, Bluey is coming, there are new experiences at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Soarin’ Across America officially takes off.

If you need something to do, you might want to consider a visit to The Happiest Place on Earth this summer!

What’s New: Bluey and Stitch Parties

Great news for families and guests of all ages: Bluey is officially at Disneyland!

“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” debuted on March 22, 2026, inside the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park. The theatre has transformed into Bluey’s school grounds, where she and her sister, Bingo, will take the stage to sing and play games.

There are games like Keepy Uppy, and interactive adventures inside a life-sized Gnome Village and Fairy Garden. There are even themed foods at the Troubadour Tavern, inspired by the animated Disney+ series.

If you prefer your dogs from space, fans of Stitch can join the Disney Friends Dance Party at the Disney Theater at Disney California Adventure Park. Over at Disneyland Park, Stitch and friends return to Tomorrowland Terrace for “Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast.”

Ongoing and Returning Favorites

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration

The Disneyland 70th Celebration is going strong at the parks.

While some shows continued during the holiday season, “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade,” “Wondrous Journeys,” and “Paint the Night” parades are returning after brief pauses.

However, the 70th Celebration will conclude on August 9, 2026.

2026 Festival and Event Calendar

Disneyland has events and festivals year-round, and 2026 is no exception.

Here’s what guests can expect when they visit The Happiest Place on Earth this summer and beyond, available without paying for a separate ticket.

All of these events are included with your admission. However, if you want to check out some extra-special parties, there will be plenty to choose from.

Limited-Time and Separately Ticketed Events

Just because the sun goes down doesn’t mean the fun stops at Disneyland. Some of the best parties are after-hours themed events with specialty foods, entertainment, unlimited Disney PhotoPass, and the best part: shorter wait times for your favorite rides!

In 2026, there were 5 Disneyland After Dark parties. The final one will be Pride Nite on June 16 and June 18.

The fan-favorite Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party is back for 2026 with a staggering 33 different dates to choose from, running from August through October:

• August 18, 20, 23, 25, 27, and 30
• September 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29
• October 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, and 31

For event prices and ticket sale details, visit www.disneyland.com/events.

Magical Experiences

In addition to all of the festivals and events, special additions are coming to some of our favorite attractions.

Star Wars

Starting on May 22, 2026, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park will be getting an all-new story, centered around “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” just in time for the release of the new Star Wars film.

Also starting May 22, BDX droids will return to Disneyland Park, making a new home at Black Spire Station. That is in addition to new meet-and-greets with characters from multiple eras of Star Wars history at Galaxy’s Edge, including Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.

Plus, for a limited time, guests can watch “The Curious Child,” a short film featuring Grogu testing his ability to recall memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian, which plays after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.”

Soarin’

Starting on July 2, 2026, the much-loved attraction Soarin’ will receive a new limited-time overlay to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.

This all-new airborne adventure will be titled “Soarin’ Across America” and will “showcase some of the country’s natural beauty and iconic cityscapes.”

Special Hotel and Ticket Offers

Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World recently announced price increases on their most expensive tickets. Fortunately, the lowest-priced tickets remained unchanged.

To help make those off-peak dates a bit more affordable, Disneyland offers a variety of ticket options starting at $104, available at Disneyland.com/offers.

Parents will be happy to know that kids’ tickets start at $50 per child for a 1-Day Park Hopper Ticket.

California residents can still purchase the best deal we’ve seen in years, the California Resident 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket for just $249.

For guests looking to spend the night on property, there is an offer to save up to 25% on stays of 4 nights or more at a Disneyland Resort Hotel from May 22 through September 7, 2026. Or, for shorter stays, save 15% at the Disneyland Resort Hotel.

Final Thoughts

Disneyland just unveiled its summer plans, which are packed with exciting festivals, parties, events, and more.

With the addition of Bluey, a new After Dark party, a new Star Wars story, and a limited-time Soarin’ experience, there are plenty of reasons to visit The Happiest Place on Earth next year. Plus, you can still catch the end of the 70th Celebration!