Kids will rule summer in 2026 at Disneyland Resort with new Star Wars experience | News

This summer, kids rule the Disneyland Resort as The Happiest Place on Earth continues its historic 70th celebration. Guests can enjoy the iconic highlights of a Disneyland Resort summer vacation that kids and adults alike love, combined with limited-time offers for the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration and exciting experiences like a new mission coming to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the recent debut of “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at the Fantasyland Theater.

From classic rides and encounters with beloved characters to refreshing treats and breathtaking views of a nighttime spectacle, the best day ever awaits when kids lead the way at Disneyland Resort. Families can enjoy the seasonal fun at a particularly affordable price in 2026 with the limited-time children’s summer ticket offer* and special hotel offers to extend their stay and create summer memories that will last a lifetime.

New mission debuts and characters arrive in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
On May 22, 2026, in celebration of the release of Lucasfilm’s upcoming feature film “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” a brand new mission will debut during Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland Park. The exciting new mission puts the crew in control of their destiny like never before, leading to potential adventures on Bespin, the wreckage of the second Death Star around Endor or the planet Coruscant. Star Wars fans in the engineer position will also have the opportunity to communicate directly with Grogu to succeed in their mission.

For a limited time, visitors can also celebrate the release of the new film by watching Grogu test his ability to recall fond memories of his adventures with The Mandalorian in “The Curious Child,” set after “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga.” These nighttime stunning projection effects transform the spiers of Batuu near the Millennium Falcon and take you on a story-telling adventure across the galaxy.

Additionally, BDX droids will return to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park starting May 22, 2026, finding a home on Black Spire Station and appearing in a whole new way. These playful and curious droids-in-training learn by doing, take on new challenges and have a bit of fun as they work together and show off their unique and lovable personalities.

New for 2026, visitors can now immerse themselves in different points of the Star Wars saga in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with an expanded timeline that brings iconic characters and new storylines to life on Batuu. Recent additions of Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Han Solo and Luke Skywalker join other beloved characters roaming the Black Spire Outpost. Visitors will be further transported into the world of Star Wars with the addition of new selections of beloved scores from composer John Williams, featuring musical themes from the first six films.

A fun party for everyone with “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!”
Guests of all ages can join in a fun-filled celebration of the heart and humor of favorite episodes from the beloved animated series “Bluey” with the recently debuted “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” at the Fantasyland Theater. Now transformed into a carnival at Bluey’s School, Bluey and her sister Bingo appear live on stage throughout the day and join a group of comedy performers and musicians to bring popular games and cheeky dance moves from the series to real life.

In addition to the fun on stage, families can tell stories, play games and dance along on the venue’s upper and lower grounds and enjoy Bluey-themed food and drinks, including a kids’ meal combo available for $5.99, available at Troubadour Tavern. Additionally, guests can look forward to an exciting range of Bluey merchandise such as youth and adult apparel, headwear, drinkware and more. “Bluey” joins Disney Experiences through Disney’s global partnership with BBC Studios, with producers Ludo Studio collaborating on fan activations.

Even more exciting summer offers at Disneyland Resort
This summer, every corner of the Disneyland Resort is ready for a children’s day, and there is plenty for adults to enjoy too. At Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park, Downtown Disney District and the Hotels of Disneyland Resort, families can enjoy seasonal offers year-round to create the perfect Disneyland visit.

Summer dance parties come to life at the Disneyland Resort beginning May 22, 2026 with the limited-time debut of “Disney Friends Dance Party,” an evening dance party in Hollywood Land at Disney California Adventure Park. Guests can also look for a galactic good time with the return of “Stitch’s Intergalactic Beach Party Blast” at Tomorrowland Terrace at Disneyland Park.

Debuting at the Disneyland Resort on July 2, 2026, guests can experience a brand new aerial adventure at Soarin’ Across America for a limited time.

Disney On the Yard Presents Yardfest: Part of Vier Soulfully returns to Downtown Disney District for a second time on June 19, 2026, inviting guests to celebrate the culture and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with energetic major drum performances featuring Drum Major Mickey Mouse. The event kicks off “Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes,” a limited-time celebration beginning June 19 through July 19, 2026, showcasing experiences that celebrate Black heritage and culture through music, food and art at the Disneyland Resort. Guests can attend Summer Vibes concerts in the park on select days at Paradise Garden Bandstand in Disney California Adventure. On Fridays and Saturdays Paradise Gardens will host special character encounters and live variety acts.

For an additional fee, fans of Disneyland history can experience the reinterpretation of the fan-favorite tour “A Walk in Walt’s Footsteps,” debuting on August 14, 2026. During this two-hour tour, now also starting at Disney California Adventure Park, guests will be immersed in captivating stories about Walt Disney’s legacy, enjoy iconic attractions and gain rare access to Walt’s private apartment, located above the Fire House on Main Street, USA, in Disneyland Park. More details about the sale will be announced at a later date. Theme park admission and reservations are required to access this tour.

Evergreen classics keep the kids in the driver’s seat, from must-do attractions like Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway and Radiator Springs Racers to entertainment like Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Guests can also stay cool with a whitewater adventure on Grizzly River Run or a musical journey through the bayou on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Free Family Adventure Maps are a must-read with kid-friendly activities and simple ideas to help them lead the adventure, available at select locations in both parks.

The fun continues beyond the parks with special activities and seasonal events at the Disneyland Resort hotels for overnight hotel guests to enjoy, including summer pool parties, outdoor movie nights, Learn to Draw classes and more. The Pixar Place Hotel is home to the brand new “Dug’s Dance Party!” debuts on the rooftop lawn, inviting hotel guests to dance with Dug from Pixar’s “Up” on Friday evenings.

Disneyland Resort’s 70th celebration continues through August 9, 2026
Guests can continue to celebrate seven decades of The Happiest Place on Earth this summer with limited-time experiences, special food and beverages, themed merchandise and entertainment offerings during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, which ends August 9, 2026.

Summer savings for the whole family at Disneyland Resort
With so much to see and do at the Disneyland Resort this summer, guests can take advantage of a variety of ticket options and special offers for travelers planning their 2026 summer vacation. Guests can save by planning ahead and being flexible on dates, with theme park reservations open 240 days in advance. Guests can view the latest offers throughout the year at Disneyland.com/offers.

For a limited time, families can experience all the fun of the Disneyland Resort at a special price with the Kids’ Summer Ticket Offer, on sale now for visits from May 22 through September 7, 2026. Children ages 3 through 9 can visit both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park for $50 per child with a 1-day Park Hopper ticket. Additionally, Disneyland Resort is proud to continue its longstanding support of U.S. military service members and their families with a variety of special promotional ticket offers for visits throughout the year.

Those looking to extend the magic with an overnight stay can take advantage of summer savings at Disneyland Resort hotels, including savings of up to 15% on Sunday-Thursday evening visits** from May 22 to September 7, 2026.

For guests who want to visit multiple times throughout the year while maximizing value, Magic Key annual passes are currently available for purchase, including the new Explore Key, which provides access to select dates during the summer. For more information, visit Disneyland.com/MagicKey.