Filled with Pride!

With fun festive rainbows and a general vibe of good times and acceptance, Pride Night turned out to be a sleeper hit for us this year. 

Disneyland hosts special themed After Dark events throughout the year where the park closes down early for a special event party.  We had done Star Wars After Dark and decided to give Pride Night a try. Party guests got to enjoy a variety of unique treats, shows, performances, and a limited  park capacity - which translates into shorter ride wait times!

So, let the Pride Flags fly, as we share our amazing experience !

The night started out with a musical celebration of fan favorite Pride-themed music including classics like Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive", Shania Twain's "Feel Like a Woman" and Cher's "Believe." The ambience was fantastic. People were singing along and dancing, laughing and dressed up taking photos together.  

The musical celebration was followed up by ​Disney's special Pride Nite fireworks display (video above), which started with classic Disney songs about being yourself, believing in yourself and loving yourself as you are and then transitioned into the tune of "This is Me" from the Greatest Showman soundtrack. There's something magical about being in a crowd of Disney fans just absorbing the show. People were singing along and I felt my eyes water a bit watching it all and just taking in all the feeling and joy around me.

About 15 minutes later the Welcome Pride Cavalcade (video below) came thru with colorful floats and lots of fun dancers and music.  The character's outfits were spectacular and they were so animated and having so much fun  - it was infectious!

There were a lot of unique character meet and greets with special bright Pride outfits.  The characters are always engaging and entertaining but they were just filled with a bit more energy that night. Daisy's shoes were FABULOUS pink and glittery.  

And wow can Clarabelle Cow DANCE!  She was on FIRE! Check her out below! Crowds formed around her every time she stopped to dance. She was definitely a fan-favorite and had a long meet and greet line all night!

​There were several dance parties happening around the park each with different DJ's.  We stopped at one to let Zoey show us her best dance moves. And of course, I made a fool out of myself dancing with her because, why not? There was no judgement, just smiles and laughter all night from everyone all around!

I am always amazed by the different treats that Disneyland cooks up for their customers.  We had several sweet treats throughout the night.  The Cereal Funnelcake was some of the best I've ever had.  It was loaded with lucky charm marshmallows and whipped cream.  The Watermelon Beignets were oddly delicious, like a sour-patch beignet.

Pride was everywhere to be found in the parks.  Rainbows were being projected everywhere. 

The mood was uplifting at the park and everyone was there to have a great time.  Main Street was lit up with wonderful moving rainbows, even the Matterhorn had a rainbow cape tonight.

Final Verdict? We loved it and can't wait to celebrate PRIDE NIGHT next year!! Count us in!

It's Mouse O'Clock!