Disneyland Entertainment – Parades, Fireworks, Shows, Special Events and More

Updated October 12, 2023

The Disneyland Resort offers so many options for entertainment during your visit.

Keep reading for information on what all you can see and do.

I share tips on how to include everything while not missing an attraction.

Parades

Parades seem to be ever-changing at Disneyland.

Find information on parades in this post.

Fireworks

Fireworks, too!

Find information on fireworks in this post.

Shows

Fantasmic! World of Color! There’s so much happening right now.

Here are a few I recommend:

California Adventure

  • World of Color – visit this post for info
  • Disney Junior Dance Party! – see showtimes for your visit here

Disneyland

  • Storytelling at the Royal Theatre – see showtimes for your visit here
  • Tale of the Lion King at Fantasyland Theatre – find showtimes here

This link from the Disneyland website shares information on the above shows and several other entertainment options.

How and When to Include These Options in Your Visit

I recommend following my tips on when to arrive along with my strategies on how to start your day, which can be found in this post.

My plans for each park allow you to focus on attractions at park opening when lines are lowest.

If you follow the information in the previously linked post, you will be finished with all attractions at California Adventure or with most key attractions at Disneyland by early afternoon.

When you’re finished with attractions, focus on entertainment, including all of the options above.

If you don’t want to take a break at your hotel in the afternoon as I suggest, see shows or a parade instead. If you do take a break, be ready to focus on these entertainment options when you return.

Notes

  • Absolutely check the links for all entertainment options prior to visiting, as times may change.
  • Entertainment options do go into refurbishment occasionally, so check this link for what your timing entails.
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2 thoughts on “Disneyland Entertainment – Parades, Fireworks, Shows, Special Events and More

  1. Hi Casey,
    We are definitely NOT Star Wars fans- my question is – would we still bother to visit that area of the park?
    Thank you
    Lisa

    1. Absolutely. I’ve been to Pandora at Animal Kingdom many times and just recently saw the movie. But I still had a huge appreciation for the land prior to it. Definitely walk through the market if nothing else.

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