The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration kicks off today, May 16, 2025. It honors seven decades and counting of The Happiest Place on Earth with must-visit festivities across the resort through summer 2026.
In 1955, Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park with a hope that it would be “a source of joy and inspiration to all the world.” This limited-time celebration highlights that feeling of absolute happiness through jubilant entertainment, décor, food and beverages, merchandise and more.
High-energy and heartfelt entertainment, day into night
From effervescent moments to breathtaking spectaculars, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration entertainment lineup will inspire guests to sing along and dance.
The Paint the Night parade is making its highly anticipated return to Disneyland Park, showcasing vibrant floats adorned with over a million dazzling LED lights. The nighttime spectacular Wondrous Journeys is also back, featuring stunning projection effects and music inspired by films from Walt Disney Animation Studios. This show is further enhanced by fireworks on select nights.
At Disney California Adventure Park, the brand-new nighttime spectacular “World of Color Happiness!” is inspired by Walt Disney’s words from the opening day dedication of Disneyland: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” This water show features a rendition of “Rainbow Connection” performed by the R&B group Boyz II Men, as well as an original song titled “Makes Me Wanna Move,” performed by FITZ, the frontman and namesake of the multi-platinum band Fitz and the Tantrums. Additionally, colorful floats and more than two dozen characters from Pixar Animation Studios films will fill the streets of Disney California Adventure Park with the return of the high-energy daytime parade “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!”
Additional entertainment highlights include “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” daytime processional and “Tapestry of Happiness” nighttime projection show on the façade of “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Park, as well as “Celebrate Happy: A Little Bit of Magic Every Night” projections on the façade of Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure Park. “Celebrate Happy,” a new theme song performed by the Jonas Brothers, can be heard in various new entertainment experiences. Walt Disney Records released Music From Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, which is now available on the Disneyland Official Playlist, wherever guests stream music.
Walt Disney Records released “Music From Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration,” now available on the Disneyland Official Playlist, wherever guests stream music.
Special anniversary décor and offerings, available for a limited time
The entire resort is adorned with bold blue, magenta, and purple décor, enhanced by golden accents, including an elegant medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some of their friends are dressed in custom outfits at Town Square in Disneyland Park. A variety of themed food and beverage options includes over 70 new celebration offerings. Food enthusiasts can enjoy nostalgic classic dishes with a modern twist, themed candies, and exciting new novelties. Multiple merchandise collections will be released throughout the celebration, featuring apparel, collectibles, toys, and more. From the colorful Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Celebration Collection to the vintage-inspired Vault Collection, there is something for all ages and a range of style preferences.
The variety of themed food and beverage items includes over 70 new celebration offerings. Foodies can delight in nostalgic classic eats with a modern twist, themed candies and fun new novelties.
Multiple merchandise collections will be released over the course of the celebration, including apparel, collectibles, toys and more. From the colorful Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Celebration Collection to the vintage-inspired Vault Collection, there is something for all ages and a variety of style preferences.
Arriving on July 17th
On the official day of its 70th anniversary – July 17, 2025 – Disneyland Park will unveil new tributes to its cherished history and optimism for the future. Walt Disney – A Magical Life at the Main Street Opera House will feature a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney’s journey, culminating in a visit with Walt in his office, brought to life for the first time ever through Audio-Animatronics storytelling. The Main Street Opera House will also host an all-new gallery experience showcasing art, artifacts, and more that document Disneyland from its earliest stages to the iconic destination it is today. Also debuting on July 17 are tributes to the songwriting duo the Sherman Brothers, in the Main Street Cinema, and a new verse playing in the titular song of it’s a small world.
For complete details, visit disneyland.com.
Featured Image: World of Color in Disney California Adventure (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)
