Last updated on July 8th, 2025 at 09:06 pm
Celebrate Pride Month every June at Disneyland Resort, and anticipated in 2026 Pride Nite returns for more After Dark events. Keep reading for ways to celebrate with popular attractions, Rainbow Mickey merchandise and more!
Quick Pride Facts:
- Did you know Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests in 1969? Since that time pride celebrations have spread throughout the country and it first become official in a 1999 proclamation from former President Bill Clinton.
- Read the fascinating history of Gay Days at Disney Parks here.
- I also love this video of Disney Cast Members sharing their personal experiences in partnership with the Trevor Project. The reference to Dodger fans is one of my favorites!
- Did you know that Disney was named a Leader in Inclusion by the Trevor Project? Read more here.
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Gilbert Baker designed the rainbow flag for the 1978 San Francisco’s Gay Freedom Celebration. In the original eight-color version, pink stood for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony and violet for the soul.
While Disney steadily increased their rainbow merchandise and offerings in the parks, 2023 marked a very big turn with the official Pride Nite event. It’s all in a wider effort of inclusion that spans years of growth behind the scenes and in the public eye.
Disneyland Resort Pride Month Events
In June “we celebrate Pride month to publicly include all members of our families and communities who in the past had to hide who they were.” And there’s no better place to be yourself than during Pride month at Disneyland Resort.
What is Disney Pride Month?
Disney Pride Month is held in June each year. Disneyland recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community during June and throughout the year from charitable donations to the Pride Collection to special food, photo opportunities and more.
When is Pride Month at Disneyland?
Disneyland invites the general public to join in celebrating Pride Month each June. The amusement parks are open for regular park hours and anyone with a valid theme park admission and reservation can attend. If you don’t have a ticket, there are also to celebrate and shop the Disney Pride Collection sales at Downtown Disney.
Where are Disneyland’s Pride Month Events?
There are so many ways to enjoy entertainment, food, shopping and more during Pride Month at throughout the Disneyland Resort. Here are a few of the highlights:
- Pride month Magic Shots available through the PhotoPass Service
- Disneyland After Dark Pride Nite, private party and separately ticketed event
- Pride and rainbow decor at select locations throughout the resort
- Pride Month foodie guide
What begin with hundreds of red shirts and unofficial Gay Days events, Pride Month is certainly taking shape in June and throughout the year at Disneyland.
How much does Disney’s Pride Celebration cost?
Once you get your discount Disneyland Resort tickets, any food and drinks are an additional cost (find exact prices on the Disneyland app). The rides, the atmosphere and celebration is all included in your admission.
Disneyland Pride Month Food
Throughout June, find special pride month menu items around Disneyland Resort, including some Downtown Disney locations.
Remember, these food items are available all month, but some others you may have heard about are only served during special Pride Nite events.
Pride Menu Disneyland Park
Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Market House, and Red Rose Taverne (mobile order available):
- Rainbow Linzer Cookie: Strawberry jam-filled sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with colorful sprinkles and a chocolate decoration.
Plaza Inn on Main Street, walk up only:
- Rainbow Layer Cake: Layers of multicolored cake and mousse buttercream topped with a Mickey Mouse chocolate decoration. These layered cakes at Plaza Inn (offered in various flavors throughout the year) are always very delicious and worth sharing! But be warned, your mouth will also be colorful!
Churro Carts, Select Popcorn and Pretzel Carts and Fruit Stands:
- Pride Bottle Topper
- Pride Mickey Mouse Hands Bucket
Pride Menu California Adventure Park
Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta (mobile order available):
- Rainbow Linzer Cookie: Strawberry jam-filled sugar cookie dipped in white chocolate topped with colorful sprinkles and a chocolate decoration.
Churro Carts, Select Popcorn and Pretzel Carts and Fruit Stands:
- Pride Bottle Topper
- Pride Mickey Mouse Hands Bucket
Be sure to mobile order your Pride Month foodie picks—you can even mobile order novelty items like tumblers and sippers at select locations.
Pride Menu Around the Resort
Disneyland Hotel – The Coffee House (mobile order available):
- Assorted Macarons (3 pack assorted flavors)
- Pride Mickey Mouse Hands Bucket
Grand Californian Hotel – Craftsman Grill:
- Pride Crisped Rice Treat
- Pride Donut
Grand Californian Hotel – Hearthstone Lounge:
- Elderflower Gin Fizz: Empress Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, and a splash of St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur
- Ketel Watermelon Cocktail: Ketel One Vodka, Lillet Blanc, lime juice, watermelon slices, and Topo Chico mineral water
Pride Month at Downtown Disney
Come celebrate at Downtown Disney District with shopping, live music and special offerings.
Lovepop is an adorable card shop that’s more than just regular greeting cards. Stop by to shop and see their Pride collection. Plus with every Pride Month item purchased, Lovepop will donate a portion of proceeds of every purchase of this card to select organizations focused on the support of the LGBTQ+ youth community.
You’ll also find live music year-round at Downtown Disney. Check out the stage in front of the grassy area at the Downtown Disney entrance.
We’re in the beginning of Pride Month celebrations at Disneyland and I expect to see more offerings announced year after year. While the past few years are still a little basic and limited to food and merchandise, seeing the Pride Nite After Dark event return is truly a new era in The Walt Disney Company.
