2026 Dates: Lunar New Year or Pride?

[carouselDL]

I'm planning to return to DL sometime in 2026, but I'm torn between Lunar New Year in late January/early February or Pride night in June (sadly, I don't think both are in the budget). Both would be very meaningful to me personally. I've put what I think are the pros and cons below, but I'd love to hear other people's opinions!

Lunar New Year
Pros

• Food festival!
• Probably better weather (I realize it might rain)
• Sooner than June lol

Cons

• Haunted Mansion or Small World will be down to remove holiday overlays (I think?)
• Nighttime entertainment may not run on weeknights
• Have to schedule around Sweetheart Nights (not interested in attending)

Pride Night
Pros

• I've never done an after hours event!
• Nighttime entertainment should be every day (I think?)
• Flights are less likely to have weather delays

Cons

• What if I can't get an after hours ticket??? (Idk how fast they sell out)
• Hot (meds have really diminished my heat tolerance)
• More expensive

 

[Pluto468]

I'd go with Lunar New Year strictly because of the June heat issue. You just never know how hot it will be and you want to go at a time when you can enjoy yourself the most. I do think Lunar New Year looks great. We were supposed to go for that this year but had to postpone.

You might like sweethearts nite if you've never been to an after dark event. They seem fun even if you aren't totally invested in the theme.