We’re going all out so you can relive your younger years in the Land Where Fantasy Lives! Jump on the rides you loved as a kid, then visit Cinderella in her castle and get your photo taken, just like the old days! Indulge in treasured kiddie snacks like cotton candy, popcorn, and ice cream cones; you can even get your face painted! Kick back and enjoy an adult beverage where as a kid you sipped a juice box, then groove to the tunes of live music. This is an event you won't want to miss!
2022 Story Land Season Passholders get early access to tickets! This perk runs from March 23 – March 28. Limit 4 per Passholder 21+. Must be a Season Passholder on or before March 20th.
To purchase tickets during presale, you'll need to use your Season Pass Card Number or Voucher number (starting with 89 or 49) to gain access to your tickets.
A trip to Story Land wouldn’t be complete without rides! Enjoy endless opportunities to relive your childhood on classic Story Land rides and ones that may be ‘new’ to you since your childhood departure from the land where fantasy lives. Unless you are choosing a kid free night at Story Land, then you are well acquainted with our offerings ;P. It is our goal to have all rides and attractions open for these events! Rides will operate until 10 pm with queue lines closing at 9:30 pm. Some rides will close once the ride operator deems it too dark to operate safely, including (but not limited to) Swan Boats, Buccaneer Pirate Ship, Cinderella's Coach, Carousel, Cuckoo Clock, and the Safari Ride. All ride offerings and schedules are subject to change and are not guaranteed
Classic theme park snacks and adult beverages will be available. Multiple food and beverage locations will be open serving classic favorites and more hearty options for those looking for a bite to eat. Some locations will close at 8pm, some at 9, at some at wil stay open until the end of the event. Please note, Story Land is not an open campus, there will be a specific drinking area for those wishing to enjoy an adult beverage. Drinks will be available for purchase at the event, or purchase tickets ahead of time at checkout. ($12 tickets, 1 drink per ticket). Drink service ends at 9PM!
Back by popular demand for those joining us not only to ride rides but listen to good music…even dance maybe! Every Nostalgia Night from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm will offer live music in our drinking zone.
July 9 - El Grande Portland Maine Ska
July 16 - Riley Parkhurt Project
July 23 - Rek'lis
July 30 - Something Stupid Cover Band
We saw how many of your LOVED getting your face painted during our 2019 events. Back by popular demand so you can look your very best during your night of fun!
It wouldn’t be a Nostalgia Night without photo opportunities at every turn! Freddy the Fire Truck will be on display along with an original Antique Car and our beloved Voyage to the Moon vehicles. All the classics will be available as well from roaming characters, Cinderella in her Castle (till dark), face cut outs and ride photos. Some areas of the park will not be accessible after dark, including Little Dreamers, and the hill by Heidi's Grandfather's Hut.
6pm-9pm: Roaming Street Performances
6:30-8pm: Cinderella Meet & Greets at Cinderella's Castle
6:30-8pm: Character Meet & Greets around the park
7:00pm & 8:00pm Adult Magic Shows at Loopy Lab
Play and win custom Nostalgia Night branded memorabilia! Games will be open and ready to play throughout the night. Don’t want to just win Nostalgia Night swag? No worries, we will have retail shops open as well with many custom Nostalgia Night pieces for purchase.
We are so excited you are joining us for a highly anticiapted Nostaliga Night. Below you will find useful information to help make your visit as enjoyable and memorable as possible!
The event starts at 6pm, with gates opening at 5pm. Entrance to the event will be permitted from 5 - 8pm with no re-entry permitted. Public operation will conclude at 5 pm and day visitors will be leaving the park after close. Please note, entering between 5 - 6 pm will allow you to enjoy the park but all event related areas may not be open until 6 pm. A variety of rides and attractions will continue to operate throughout the evening while the following rides and areas will close at dusk: Pumpkin Coach/Cinderella's Castle, Swan Boats, Pirate Ship, Carousel. Cuckoo Clockenspiel and Rap-Tour Safari.
BAG POLICY: Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags (maximum size: 12" x 6" x 12") or small clutch bags approximately the size of a hand and doesn't need to be clear (maximum size: 4.5" x 6.5").
ID CHECKING: All guests will be ID'd and wrist banded at the gate. No ID, no entry, no exceptions. Guests who show signs of visible intoxication upon arrival to the park may be denied entry at staff’s discretion without refund.
FOOD & DRINK: No outside food or drink will be permitted except unopened bottles of water or small packaged snacks. Identification must be provided and scanned upon purchase of all alcoholic beverages, no exceptions (2 drinks per ID per sale will be permitted up to 4 total drinks). Guests visibly intoxicated during the event may be asked to leave without refund.
TAILGATING: Any signs of tailgating in Story Land parking lots prior to Nostalgia Night events will forfeit your ticket immediately and entry will not be permitted. No exceptions. No refunds.
Concerned about rain in the forecast? Don't worry, this event will happen rain or shine, and we sell ponchos (yes the classic yellow one you wore as a kid.)
Nostaliga Night requires a special event ticket. All other forms of admission will not be permitted entry.