Disneyland to update attractions, add new entertainment for 70th anniversary celebration
Disneyland on Thursday revealed more details about the upcoming 70th anniversary celebration, including a special ticket offer, entertainment updates, new ride additions and more.
The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor “seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making.” The event kicks off on May 16, 2025, and will run throughout summer 2026.
Here’s what guests can expect during the 70th Celebration:
New additions to rides
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In sunny Mexico in “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Miguel and Dante from the Disney and Pixar film “Coco” will join the other children in song. This new addition can be spotted when the attraction reopens April 25, 2025, in time for the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration which will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making beginning May 16, 2025. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. At Disney California Adventure Park, Toy Story Midway Mania! will have special nods to the 70th anniversary for guests to spot as they compete on carnival-inspired games. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)
Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, will be added to “It’s A Small World.” Guests can see the new additions when the attraction reopens on April 25, 2025.
Toy Story Midway Mania! in DCA will include special 70th-anniversary nods, as well.
Live entertainment
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Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. Guests will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, such as the fan-favorite dazzling nighttime parade, “Paint the Night,” featuring innovative floats, vibrant costumes, incredible special effects, unforgettable music and energetic performances. Plus, Anna and Elsa will rejoin the parade on the fan-favorite float inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen” when it makes its return to Main Street, U.S.A., for the first time since its initial run. (Paul Hiffmeyer/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. Guests can “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, such as “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland Park. This energetic and contemporary celebration features favorite characters in their 70th anniversary attire, as well as pals not often seen at Disneyland like the teddy bear characters from Duffy and Friends, Duffy and ShellieMay. (Artistic Concept/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. Guests can “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, such as the return of the “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular, which features nods to Walt Disney Animation Studios films created over the past century at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. On select nights, “Wondrous Journeys” will be enhanced with sparkling fireworks. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. Guests will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, such as the high-energy parade “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!,” which will return to Disney California Adventure Park in Anaheim, Calif. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Disneyland:
Fan-favorite entertainment, such as the “Paint the Night” parade, will see the return of Anna and Elsa on the “Frozen”-themed float when it hits the Disneyland parade route this summer.
The parade will also feature characters from Pixar’s “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars” and “Toy Story,” as well as Disney Animation classics such as “The Little Mermaid” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
The fireworks show “Wondrous Journeys” will also return during the celebration.
Additionally, the new nighttime projection show, “Tapestry of Happiness,” will animate the facade of “It’s A Small World,” blending iconic Disneyland attractions and music in a tribute to the park’s history.
The park also announced that it would add the third and final verse to the “It’s A Small World” attraction beginning on July 17, in honor of the attraction’s 60th anniversary.
The 70th celebration will also introduce “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland, featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and an array of rare Disney characters like Duffy and ShellieMay.
Duffy and ShellieMay are teddy bear characters from Duffy and Friends.
Disney California Adventure
The “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade and the brand-new “World of Color Happiness!” will be at Disney California Adventure.
The brand-new show, “World of Color Happiness!” will explore happiness through a kaleidoscope of emotions, hosted by Joy and the other emotions from Pixar Animation Studios films “Inside Out” and “Inside Out 2.”
The nighttime spectacular will also feature an interactive experience, encouraging guests to sing and dance along, as well as a special performance of “Rainbow Connection” by Boyz II Men and an original song by Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums.
The Muppets will also share a special message ahead of “World of Color Happiness!”
Ticket Deal & More Discounts
Beginning March 11, 2025, visitors can purchase the limited-time Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer, which includes a three-day, one-park per day ticket for as low as $120 per day, totaling $360. Guests looking for additional savings can opt for a four-day, one-park per day ticket for as low as $100 per day, totaling $400.
The tickets are valid for visits between May 16 and Aug. 14, 2025. Options to upgrade to Park Hopper tickets and add the Lightning Lane Multi Pass are also available. Park reservations are required.
Discounts are also available for Disneyland Resort hotels. More information about the deals can be found here.
Décor
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Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. Guests can “celebrate happy” and enjoy themed décor all around the resort. In the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, guests will find a contemporary 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. Upon entering the gates of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., floral Mickey welcomes guests to the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration with a colorful display of vibrant flowers, multi-colored banners and bunting. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. Upon entering the gates of Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., floral Mickey welcomes guests to the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration with a colorful display of vibrant flowers, multi-colored banners and bunting. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort) -
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making in Anaheim, Calif. Colorful décor, banners and bunting will adorn Main Street, U.S.A., in Disneyland Park. In the heart of Town Square, you’ll spot an installation featuring Mickey and Minnie created just for the anniversary. Guests will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, specialty food and beverages, collectible merchandise and more. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)
New 70th anniversary décor will dawn the entire resort, including Sleeping Beauty’s castle, which will have an elegant medallion to mark the occasion.
An upbeat new theme song, “Celebrate Happy,” will also be heard throughout the celebration.
Guests can also expect themed decorations throughout the resort, including a 50-foot sculpture in the esplanade, a vibrant floral Mickey display, and golden charms adorning Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Carthay Circle Restaurant at DCA will also be decked out in 70th colors. In the evenings, the restaurant’s exterior will invite everyone to “celebrate happy” during a special moment filled with music, lights, and projection effects.
The resort teased that more details about the 70th celebration will be released soon.