Disneyland Reveals New Details on 70th Anniversary Events, Entertainment, and Special Offers

Mar 06, 2025 in "Disneyland Resort"

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Posted: Thursday March 6, 2025 12:15pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disneyland Resort has revealed new details for the full slate of experiences for its 70th anniversary celebration, set to begin May 16, 2025, and continue through summer 2026. The milestone event will bring back fan-favorite entertainment, debut new nighttime spectaculars, introduce limited-time offerings, and expand special touches across the parks. Here’s everything coming to Disneyland Resort for the anniversary.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

New Entertainment and Returning Favorites

“World of Color – Happiness!” at Disney California Adventure

World of Color Happiness!

A brand-new version of World of Color will light up Paradise Bay, inspired by Walt Disney’s opening day dedication: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!”

Hosted by Joy and the Emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2, the show will explore the different colors of happiness.
Featured films include Turning Red, The Incredibles, A Goofy Movie, Tangled, Encanto, and more.
The Muppets, led by Joe the Legal Weasel, will deliver a pre-show message.
Boyz II Men will perform Rainbow Connection, and Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums will debut a new original song.

“Paint the Night” Parade Returns to Disneyland

Paint the Night - Anna and Elsa's Frozen float

The nighttime parade Paint the Night is making a comeback to Main Street, U.S.A., bringing more than a million LED lights and favorite Disney and Pixar characters.

Mickey Mouse uses Tinker Bell’s pixie dust to bring beloved characters to life.
The parade features films like Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more.
Anna and Elsa’s Frozen float returns to Disneyland’s parade route for the first time since its original run.

“Wondrous Journeys” at Disneyland

Wondrous Journeys

The fan-favorite Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular will return, celebrating the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios.

The show will feature projection effects on Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, it’s a small world, and Rivers of America.
Fireworks will enhance select performances.

“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Parade at Disney California Adventure

Pixar fans can once again enjoy this lively daytime parade featuring more than two dozen characters from Luca, Turning Red, Up, and more.

Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!

“Tapestry of Happiness” at Disneyland

Each night, it’s a small world will be transformed with projection effects celebrating Disneyland’s history.

Inspired by Disney legend Mary Blair, the show will highlight Disneyland attractions and moments from across seven decades.
The 70th anniversary theme song Celebrate Happy will be featured.

“The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland

A new character cavalcade will make its way through Disneyland, featuring Goofy and Max in their 70th celebration outfits, along with rare characters like Duffy and ShellieMay.

Concept art for 'The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade'

New Enhancements to Classic Attractions

Miguel and Dante from Coco will join the Mexico scene in it’s a small world, silhouetted against a glowing marigold bridge.
Toy Story Midway Mania! at Disney California Adventure will include 70th-anniversary nods throughout its carnival games.

Toy Story Mania

Mickey & Friends Get New 70th Anniversary Looks

Mickey, Minnie, and their friends will debut new outfits featuring bright colors and sparkling details. Guests can meet them in Town Square at Disneyland.

Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Clarabelle, Chip, Dale, Donald, Daisy and Pluto in their 70th Anniversary outfits

Anniversary Décor Throughout Disneyland Resort

Main Entrance concept art

Esplanade concept art

A 50-foot Sleeping Beauty Castle-inspired sculpture will be installed between Disneyland and California Adventure.
Floral Mickey at Disneyland’s entrance will be refreshed with a vibrant new design.
Sleeping Beauty Castle will feature an anniversary medallion.
Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure will be illuminated each evening with a music and projection show celebrating the milestone.
Downtown Disney and Disneyland Resort hotels will also be decorated with 70th-anniversary touches.

Town Square concept art

Limited-Time Ticket and Hotel Offers

To make the most of the celebration, Disneyland Resort is offering special discounts:

A 3-Day, 1-Park per day ticket for $360 ($120 per day).
A 4-Day, 1-Park per day ticket for $400 ($100 per day).
Special hotel discounts up to 30% off select stays of four or more nights at Disneyland Resort hotels from May 16 to September 26, 2025.

The Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer will go on sale March 11, 2025, for visits from May 16 through August 14.

70th Anniversary Merchandise

Disneyland will release a full collection of anniversary merchandise, including:

Ears, apparel, and accessories
Plush, toys, and home décor

Some items will be available before the official anniversary kickoff.

A Year-Long Celebration

The Disneyland 70th celebration will run from May 16, 2025, through summer 2026, giving guests plenty of time to experience the new entertainment, updates, and offerings.

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JohnD6 days ago

That's exactly what I did. So glad I built in an extra day before flying out. DLP 5/16-17. Rest 5/18. DCA 5/19.

Misted Compass6 days ago

I'd probably move the rest day, grad nights can get insanely crowded.

JohnD7 days ago

What "Special Ticketed Event" is coming to DCA on Sunday, May 18 from 9:00pm - 2:00am? The DLR site doesn't say. Edit: It's Grad Nite. My plans are for DLP 5/16-17 and DCA 5/18. I think there is no point in switching with DLP on 5/18. There is a ticket option for both parks for the Grad Niters. I do have an open rest day built in on 5/19. So I think my options are sticking with DCA on 5/18 or moving my open rest day to 5/18 and doing DCA on 5/19.

JohnD7 days ago

It's now available.

wityblack7 days ago

So do we call the era Covpek or Chapid?

JohnD7 days ago

Anyone know what time (Eastern) the WOC dessert party reservations open? I thought it would be 9am. Nothing yet.

eddie1048 days ago

Covid and Chapek ruined WDW 50th by and large. Any large budget allocated towards the celebration was substantially cut. We know some refurbs like Big Thunder were most likely suppose to happen until they scrapped it.

Giss Neric8 days ago

Well, there is a day and night difference between 2021 and 2025. While I agree with you about the disappointing part, I'm sure there is a big factor other than budget why the 50th was not up to par.

Touchdown9 days ago

Yes Wonderous Journeys will be shelved, whenever “HaloweennTime” begins (with the exemption of one weekend in Nov, maybe) it will not occur until 2026. WOC should still be running.

SteamboatJoe9 days ago

Thanks. This would only be my second DL trip and I have never gotten to see the park in its "pure" form. Last time I was there, was Pixar Fest in 2018. I am more interested in the 70th Anniversary stuff, but my wife will probably be more amped for Halloween so this seems like a good compromise. Will Halloween Screams likely result in Wondrous Journeys being put on hiatus? I hope WOC still runs. It broke before our last trip.

JohnD9 days ago

I'll be there 5/16-19. Bummer I'm going to miss it.

Nirya9 days ago

I would imagine the 70th decor stays up with some changes, and depending on the timing Wondrous likely gets replaced with Halloween Screams, but PTN should still be running up until Christmas at the very least.

Touchdown9 days ago

For the 60th they coexisted, on Main Street it was 75% anniversary, 25% Halloween (the giant Mickey was there, the pumpkins on the shops and in the hub were out but the bunting, castle, and flower beds were still anniversary. Note they already announced Halloween Screams will play in the fall, PTN’s fate is unknown but assumed to be continuing.

SteamboatJoe9 days ago

I have a bit of a random question that I don't think warranted a new thread. I am considering flying out for a trip in late September and/or early October. That is obviously Halloween season. What should I expect in terms of decor? Will the 70th Anniversary decor be temporarily replaced with Fall/Halloween or will they co-exist to some degree?