The Disney Parks Blog recently launched your official guide to Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary, unveiling exciting details about this monumental celebration. Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through the summer of 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and cherished memories. Guests can “Celebrate Happy” with exclusive entertainment, vibrant décor, themed food and beverages, collectible merchandise, and more.
While we eagerly anticipate the festivities, let’s take a moment to look back on the 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration and its iconic television special, The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60.
This dazzling event showcased six decades of Disneyland magic, featuring spectacular performances, heartfelt tributes, and a glimpse into the park’s enduring legacy. As we look forward to Disneyland’s 70th, we’re reminded of the timeless joy and memories created over the years.
Now, let’s take a closer look at what’s in store for this milestone celebration!
“World of Color Happiness!” at Disney California Adventure Park
This all-new nighttime spectacular transforms Paradise Bay into a breathtaking exploration of joy, inspired by Walt Disney’s opening day dedication: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!”
Hosted by Joy and her fellow Emotions from Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out and Inside Out 2, World of Color Happiness! celebrates the essence of happiness through music and scenes from Turning Red, The Lion King, Tangled, and more. With dazzling fountains, vivid projections, and dynamic flame effects, this show promises to create unforgettable memories.
“Paint the Night” Parade Returns to Disneyland Park
A fan-favorite parade returns, lighting up Main Street, U.S.A., with more than a million LED lights. Guided by Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Paint the Night brings beloved characters and stories to life with innovative floats, vibrant costumes, and energetic performances. Favorites from Monsters, Inc., Cars, The Little Mermaid, and more will light up the night in this stunning spectacle.
“Wondrous Journeys” Returns to Disneyland Park
This beloved nighttime spectacular makes a triumphant comeback, celebrating the artistry and legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios. From Peter Pan and The Princess and the Frog to Encanto and Moana, the show transforms Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, and “it’s a small world” into dazzling canvases of light and music. Select nights will also feature a breathtaking fireworks display.
“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” at Disney California Adventure Park
This delightful daytime parade invites guests to celebrate friendship and fun with nearly 30 Pixar characters. Featuring vibrant floats and music, the parade highlights favorites from Luca, Turning Red, Up, and more.
More Magic on the Horizon
The 70th celebration promises even more surprises, including:
- Elegant anniversary décor, such as a commemorative medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle.
- Mickey and friends dressed in custom outfits created for the occasion.
- A new character cavalcade, Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!, blending dance, music, and high-energy fun.
- A special nighttime projection moment on Carthay Circle Restaurant and a new projection show on the façade of “it’s a small world.”
- A catchy new theme song, Celebrate Happy, heard throughout the resort.
