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Disneyland Announces 70th Anniversary Celebration — Including the Return of Popular Parades!


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Disneyland Resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary next year! Yep, 70 years of the happiest place on Earth! Here’s to 70 MORE years and many, many more.

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Of course, it wouldn’t be an anniversary without a celebration. And if anyone knows how to celebrate, it is Disney!

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The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will begin on May 16th, 2025, and run through summer 2026. The celebration will see the return of some beloved shows and other limited-time entertainment, colorful decor, special food and beverages, exclusive merchandise, and more. Let’s take a look at some of the special offerings during the celebration!

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A new “World of Color” show will be debuting called “World of Color Happiness!” The show is inspired by Walt Disney’s famous words on opening day: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” Joy and the other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2 will host this new nighttime spectacular. Viewers will journey through some of Disney stories’ most iconic music and moments including Turning Red, A Goofy Movie, Tangled, The Lion King, and more.

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The “Paint the Night” parade will be returning to Disneyland Park! This beloved nighttime parade will once again make its way down Main Street, U.S.A. The parade utilizes millions of lights to create stunning colors as some of your favorite characters parade through Disneyland Park. You will see characters from Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, and more.

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That is not all that will be returning, though! “Wondrous Journeys” is also returning during Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration. The nighttime spectacular celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and takes you on a journey through some of its most iconic characters and stories. The show utilizes projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., the Rivers of America, and”it’s a small world” to bring your favorite stories to life. On select nights, the show will also include fireworks!

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Wondrous Journeys

As well, the “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade will be returning to Disney California Adventure for the celebration. This is a daytime parade that includes nearly 30 Pixar characters from some of the most popular Pixar movies.

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Better Together Parade

Mickey Mouse and friends will also be wearing special outfits for the occasion! They will also be part of a NEW character cavalcade called “Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!” The cavalcade will be in Disneyland Park and will celebrate the 70 years of happiness created by Disneyland Resort.

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Over in Disney California Adventure, the exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant will features music, lights, and projection effects to “celebrate happy.” As well, in Disneyland Park, “it’s a small world” will also be getting a new projection show. There will also be a NEW theme song called “Celebrate Happy” that you will be able to hear throughout the celebration offerings.

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Carthay Circle Restaurant

That is not all that will be happening for Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration, though! Disney shared that there will be even more coming to Disneyland Resort, and they will share additional details as we get closer to the celebration. We can’t wait to celebrate 70 years of Disneyland beginning on May 16th, 2025! If you are heading to Disneyland for the 70th Celebration, make sure to check out our TOP restaurants in Disneyland for 2025:

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What offering are you most excited for at the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration? Let us know in the comments!

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