Disneyland Announces 70th Anniversary Events Including Return Of Fan-Favorite Parade

Disneyland Park in California has unveiled an exciting lineup of events to mark its 70th anniversary. Kicking off on May 16, 2025, and running through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will commemorate seven decades of magic and cherished memories. Guests can look forward to “celebrating happy” with limited-time entertainment, specialty food and beverages, exclusive merchandise, and more.

The resort will be decked out in vibrant, colorful decor, highlighted by an elegant medallion gracing Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will don brand-new outfits in Disneyland’s Town Square, specially designed to honor this milestone occasion. But that’s not all because the beloved nighttime parade, Paint the Night, is making its highly anticipated return to Disneyland as part of the 70th celebration.

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According to Disney, dazzling spectacle will illuminate Main Street, U.S.A., with stunning colors and over a million radiant LED lights, creating an unforgettable experience. The parade brings beloved characters and stories to life from Disney and Pixar classics such as Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more. Featuring cutting-edge floats, vibrant costumes, jaw-dropping special effects, lively music, and high-energy performances, Paint the Night promises to be a highlight of the 70th celebration.

Disneyland Brings New Nighttime Spectacular For Its 70th Anniversary Celebration

At Disney California Adventure Park, guests can look forward to a new version of World of Color called World of Color Happiness. Inspired by Walt Disney’s iconic words from Disneyland’s opening day dedication—”To all who come to this happy place…welcome!”—this show celebrates seven decades of joy and magic. Hosted by Joy and the other Emotions from Pixar’s Inside Out and Inside Out 2, World of Color Happiness explores the essence of “happy” through a vibrant journey of emotions. Along the way, the Emotions bring to life music and moments from beloved stories by Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios, including Turning Red, A Goofy Movie, Tangled, The Lion King, and more.

Over at Disneyland, the theme park will transform into a breathtaking canvas with the return of the fan-favorite fireworks spectacular, Wondrous Journeys. This awe-inspiring show pays tribute to the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios, celebrating the timeless classics that have shaped Walt Disney’s original magic kingdom. Wondrous Journeys takes guests on an emotional adventure filled with artistry, music, and storytelling, featuring unforgettable moments from beloved films like Hercules, The Princess and the Frog, Peter Pan, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Moana, Encanto, and more. On select nights, the spectacle will be elevated with dazzling fireworks, making Wondrous Journeys a must-see experience during Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration.

Even more enchanting details and magical surprises are coming to Disneyland Resort for its 70th anniversary celebration. The entire resort will shimmer with brilliant, colorful decor, including a stunning medallion gracing Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will join the festivities in Town Square at Disneyland Park, sporting custom-designed outfits created especially for the occasion. Adding to the excitement, Disneyland Park will introduce a brand-new character cavalcade, Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy. Plus, new shops and restaurants will be opening in Downtown Disney in time for the big celebration.