[PHOTOS] Disneyland got a lot happier, thanks to 2026 Gay Days Anaheim

The red was in full force at this year's Gay Days Anaheim.

Mark Mark
Oct 1, 2026 - 20:00
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[PHOTOS] Disneyland got a lot happier, thanks to 2026 Gay Days Anaheim
Four men in red tank tops smile with their arms around each other outdoors at Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim

What’s happy, gay, and red all over? Gay Days Anaheim, the LGBTQ+ community’s annual takeover of the happiest place on Earth, a.k.a. Disneyland Resort.

This year, over 30,000 people flocked to Anaheim, California for three action-packed days from September 18 to 20. Of course, like the theme park itself, the unofficial queer community meetup has certainly blossomed from its humble roots as a one-day gathering in 1998.

Accordingly, programming featured not only dedicated days in both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure, but parties and a performances by Cheyenne Jackson, stand-up comedians Zach Stewart and Kalea McNeill, as well as packed-out drag shows from the likes of Alyssa Edwards, Jackie Cox, Jan Sport, and Irene the Alien.

A large group in red t-shirts poses for a giant group photo outside of Cinderella's castle at Disneyland underneath a superimposed rainbow.
The happiest day ever at the happiest place on Earth at Cinderella Castle | Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim

Famously, Gay Days Anaheim is a “mix in” event, meaning its LGBTQ+ attendees are mingling with the general public throughout the parks. That said, it’s not hard to figure out who’s there with their regular family or their chosen one, thanks to the red-shirt dress code. (This year’s signature tee featured an especially fabulous ode to The Haunted Mansion, and is still available online.)

From dedicated ride events on The Jungle Cruise, to family lunches, and even bear meet-ups at Grizzly River Run, the entire weekend was a celebration of the parks — and even more importantly, the people who made it out there.

Below, check out more pics of the red in full force at Gay Days Anaheim.

Two men in red t-shirts smiles for a selfie outside of Splash Mountain at Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A man in a rainbow dress smiles outdoors at Disneyland in rainbow Mickey Mouse ears.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A group of men in red t-shirts and a woman in a black t-shirt pose in front of an outer space-themed shop in Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A group of four men in red Disney t-shirts and sunglasses smile underneath an adventure-themed awning in Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
Four men in red t-shirts and shorts smile on Main Street USA in Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A woman in a white blouse and black pants stands in between two drag queens in a conference room.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
Three men and a woman in red t-shirts and shorts smile wearing Mickey Mouse ears on Main Street USA in Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
Two men in red tank tops and shorts smile in the main plaza wearing sunglasses at Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
Two men in red tank tops smile with their arms around each other on Main Street USA in Disneyland next to a giant jack o' lantern shaped like Mickey Mouse.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A group of Disneyland parkgoers in red t-shirts and sunglasses smile while waving outdoors at the park.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A large group of people in red t-shirts smile aboard the Jungle Cruise in Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
Six men smile on Main Street USA wearing red shirts at Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim
A man in a red tanktop and denim cutoffs smiles while leaning against a pole, wearing sunglasses, at Disneyland.
Courtesy of Gay Days Anaheim

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