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It's time to party! Save up to $35 per ticket on 3- and 4-day Disneyland® Resort tickets for visits from May 16, 2025, through Aug. 14, 2025 — just in time for Disneyland® Resort's 70th Anniversary Celebration!
On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney changed the world, creating a place where people of all ages could come and make memories. We could step into lands of Fantasy, the Frontier, Adventure and Tomorrow. 70 years later, Disneyland continues to grow (as "something that will never be finished" — Walt's words). But Disneyland remains true to Walt's vision of a park for everyone to make people happy. Just as the light still burns in Walt's Disneyland apartment window, the spark of joy burns bright in the heart of anyone who walks through the gates of Disneyland. And that, my froggy friends, is something worth celebrating every day, but especially this year! After all, Walt said the magic was in the people who entered the park. Are you ready to celebrate being part of that magic during the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration? The party runs through summer 2026, so RSVP today!
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration Overview
If you've never visited Disneyland during an anniversary celebration year, you are in for a big treat! Well, lots and lots of treats (in terms of foods and experiences). You will be treated to special entertainment, colorful decor, character outfits, food, drinks, merchandise and more! We've put all of the highlights into a downloadable infographic, as previewed above. Click here to see more!
The sights, sounds and tastes make a Disneyland birthday celebration something to remember. This anniversary honors seven decades of happiness, so you'll get to "celebrate happy" with all of the limited-time offerings. Disneyland Park is decorated with colorful buntings, signs and special installations, including an elegant medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Between the parks, you can't miss the 50-foot nod to Sleeping Beauty Castle with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands.
Mickey and Minnie and their friends in Town Square show off their party clothes with custom looks just for the 70th. Also catch them in their party clothes at 12:15 p.m. on the "Happiest March on Earth" from the castle to Town Square, as well as in the cavalcade with more Disney friends.
Disneyland Park debuted a special "Celebrate Happy!" cavalcade along the parade route. "it's a small world" has also reopened, with Miguel and Dante joining the other children in Mexico. The facade of "it's a small world" has a new projection show (and later, a new song verse as of July 17, 2025). Plus, Toy Story Midway Mania! now has nods to the 70th.
The decorations continue into Downtown Disney and the hotels.
In the evenings at Disney California Adventure, the exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant invites everyone to "celebrate happy" with a special moment of music, lights and projection effects. Plus, a new upbeat theme song, "Celebrate Happy," plays during various entertainment offerings. It's performed by the Jonas Brothers! Fans who can't get enough of it can stream the song as of May 13, 2025.
Commemorate the 70th in PhotoPass photos with new 70th Magic Shots! A series of all-new Magic Shots, Disney PhotoPass Lenses and other photo enhancements are available in both parks, including the Mickey and Minnie Magic Shot as of May 16 near the Disneyland Park main entrance and Sleeping Beauty Castle. PhotoPass is included with Lightning Lane Multi Pass.
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration Dates and Tickets
The Disneyland 70th Anniversary Platinum Jubilee began May 16, 2025, and will last through summer 2026 — plenty of time to party!
You can save on Disneyland tickets and hotel stays (both on-site and nearby) when you book through Undercover Tourist. In fact, we have a Disneyland Resort hotel special offer just for the 70th! You can book early and save up to 25% on select stays at a Disneyland Resort hotel during the 70th Anniversary through Aug. 14, 2025.
Disneyland offers a limited-time 3-Day or 4-Day ticket deal. Both tickets are valid for visits from May 16 to Aug. 14, 2025 (days can be used consecutively or separately throughout this usage period), and have options to upgrade to Park Hopper tickets and Lightning Lane Multi Pass. But wait! That is not all. You can save even more on this special 70th Anniversary Ticket Offer when you buy from Undercover Tourist. It's on sale now! Buy early and make those park reservations now.
We just looked in our party goody bag, and what did we see? Free Disney Dollars promo codes! Oh, hoppy day! When you buy any Undercover Tourist Disneyland tickets, including the 70th Anniversary Ticket Offer, you get $20 of Dining Dollars to use at DiningDollars.com. You can apply the promo codes to the purchase of gift cards, including Disney gift cards. For each $100 Disney gift card you purchase at DiningDollars.com, you can apply $15 worth of Dining Dollars, so you'll get that $100 digital gift card for $85. You get $20 Dining Dollars for every ticket you purchase through Undercover Tourist. You can use those gift cards to try all the new foods or buy some must-have 70th merch.
You're going to want a multi-day ticket as there is so much special entertainment, on top of all the rides. Ideally, you'll want at least three or four days to see and do it all. Don't froget about special promotional tickets, which will save you money! Locals love the flexibility of being able to spread out their visits with the 70th Ticket Offer.
Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration Entertainment
The thing that sets anniversary celebrations apart from other years at Disneyland is the special entertainment. You'll be tapping your toes to the upbeat new theme song, “Celebrate Happy." You'll hear it throughout various entertainment offerings. We guarantee that you will not want to miss these shows!
Be sure to charge your MagicBand+ before you visit. It interacts with shows such as “Paint the Night,” “Tapestry of Happiness,” “World of Color Happiness!” and “Wondrous Journeys,” with synchronized vibrations and glittering lights!
Speaking of MagicBands ... your MagicBand+ also unlocks unique interactions inspired by opening day attractions in Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Frontierland.
You might feel your MagicBand+ vibrate or see it light up as you pass 70th Celebration signs. If so, wave your MagicBand+ in front of the sign to reveal some Disney magic. You can read more about all you can do with your MagicBand+ in our Disneyland 70 Interactive Experiences post!
World of Color Happiness! (remains during Halloween Time)
An all-new World of Color show — inspired by Walt Disney's words, "To all who come to this happy place ... welcome!" — explores the theme of "happy" through a world of emotions hosted by Joy and the other Emotions from the "Inside Out" films. During the show, the Emotions manifest music and moments from beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios' and Pixar Animation Studios' stories, including "Turning Red," "A Goofy Movie," "Tangled," "Wish," "Encanto," "The Lion King" and more. Expect its signature fountains, dynamic lighting, colorful lasers, fog and dramatic flame effects to create a "happy" tribute to the Disney stories we all love.
In addition to classic Disney songs, World of Color Happiness! features a rendition of "Rainbow Connection" by Boyz II Men, and a new original song, "Makes Me Wanna Move" by Fitz (the frontman of Fitz and the Tantrums). You'll be encouraged to dance and sing along.
Before the show even begins, the Muppets, led by Joe the Legal Weasel, deliver a special — and hilarious — message through projections and fountains. Who better to "get things started" than the Muppets?
The World of Color Happiness! Dessert Party reservations are now open. Read more about the World of Color Dessert Party and other dining packages in our blog post. The dessert party comes with a souvenir pin.
Tad filmed World of Color Happiness! and The Muppets pre-show from the front row of the free, virtual queue viewing area.
Paint the Night Parade (remains during Halloween Time)
It's been about seven years since Paint the Night lit up the streets of Disneyland theme parks and now it's back at Disneyland Park! And we had been begging, pleading, singing, "When can we do this again?" for years in hopes that it would return. We wished on a star, and our dreams came true! Paint the Night returns for this celebration, and we could not be hoppier about this. Led by Tinker Bell, this electric parade has a catchy song and more than one million sparkling lights!
You can see characters and returning floats from movies including "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "Toy Story," "The Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast" and more.
Plus, Anna and Elsa have rejoined the parade for the first time since its initial run.
There is a Plaza Inn Paint the Night dining package for viewing the first parade available May 16 through Aug. 21, 2025. Reservations are now open, and you can make them up to 60 days in advance of your visit. Read more about it in our Disneyland dining packages post.
Wondrous Journeys (pauses during Halloween Time and Holiday Time)
Fan-favorite "Wondrous Journeys" returned to Disneyland Park, complete with projections on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street U.S.A., "its' a small world" and on water screen in Rivers of America. The fireworks are set to a hoppin' score and celebrate the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios classics, including "Hercules," "The Princess and the Frog," "Peter Pan," "Frozen," "Big Hero 6," "Moana," "Encanto" and more.
The fireworks accompany the projection show nightly in summer and on select nights (usually Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights) at other times. Fireworks are subject to weather. Note that Wondrous Journeys will temporarily pause for Halloween Time's "Halloween Screams" and Holiday Time's "Believe ... in Holiday Magic fireworks, but "Wondrous Journeys" will resume at a later time.
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration Parade (pauses during Halloween Time and Holiday Time)
This fun, upbeat daytime parade that debuted during Pixar Fest last year is back at Disney California Adventure for the 70th Celebration! Nearly 30 characters and themed floats based on Pixar Animation Studios films, including "Luca," "Turning Red," "Soul," "Up" and more, fill the streets of Disney California Adventure.
Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration will temporarily pause for the Halloween Time and Holiday Time entertainment, but will resume at a later time. Reservations for the dessert party are now open! The dessert party comes with a souvenir pin.
The Celebrate Happy Character Cavalcade
In addition to a parade in each park, Disneyland debuted the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade, featuring Disney pals, including Goofy and Max, as well as rare characters such as Duffy and ShellieMay.
Watch it on our YouTube channel:
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! (pauses during Halloween Time for Mickey's Trick and Treat show)
The brand-new show debuted in Disney California Adventure on May 16, 2025! Join Mickey and Minnie as they welcome guests to Mickey's house for a fun-filled party. Sing and dance with Mickey and friends in the Disney Theater. There's singing, dancing, bubbles, some weather and Mickey confetti. What's not to love?
Grab the new kid-friendly 70th maps from Guest Relations or the Chamber of Commerce to learn about all the family-friendly things to do.
Pixar Pals Playtime Party (back for a limited time)
Check out Pixar Pals Playtime Party at Fantasyland Theatre! Join Pixar friends for interactive games, activities and photo locations (with and without characters). Dance and play with beloved Pixar pals and guest appearances. It has rotating entertainment with dance parties hoppening at 12 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Times are subject to change so check the Disneyland app.
Stitch's Interplanetary Beach Party Blast (here for a limited time in summer)
Looking to cowabunga into galactic-good fun? Dance along with Stitch at his space-adventure-themed beach party with some of his favorite tunes! This hoppening party takes place in the evening from about 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Projection Shows
Keep an eye out for two new evening projection shows. Tapestry of Happiness hoppening each night on the façade of "it’s a small world," creating an animated mosaic of Disneyland attractions, moments and memories inspired by legendary Disney artist Mary Blair. It also features the 70th theme song, "Celebration Happy," along with other favorite Disney tunes. The show serves as a visual love letter to Disneyland. You can catch it three times per night. This show remains during Halloween Time.
Tad filmed it for our YouTube channel.
The other one is on the exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant. It invites everyone to “celebrate happy” during a special moment filled with lights, music and projection effects, with a little help from Tinker Bell. It hoppens every 30 minutes after sunset. The last show is right at 10 p.m., right at park closing time.
New Attractions and Exhibits (as of July 17, 2025)
Walt Disney will "come to life" for the first time ever through the magic of Audio-Animatronics storytelling. "Walt Disney – A Magical Life" debuts at the Main Street Opera House theater at Disneyland Park on July 17, 2025 — Disneyland's actual birthday. The attraction features a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney's journey, ending with Walt in his office.
New Experiences at Main Street Opera House
The Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. gets an all-new gallery experience that features the evolution of Walt Disney’s dream of Disneyland. See images, art and artifacts – some never seen before – that show Disneyland before, during, and after Walt’s dream became a reality. Walt Disney Imagineering and the Walt Disney Archives have curated relics and memorabilia from the very early stages of Disneyland. Explore the evolution of what Walt’s original park has become today. Further in, you’ll discover another special exhibit. Encounter the story and history of Audio-Animatronics technology. Learn about Walt’s inspiration and see the inner workings of this technology, and how far Audio-Animatronics figures have advanced through the years.
Disneyland is collaborating with The Walt Disney Family Museum to provide over 30 artifacts for these experiences in the lobby. Look for original items from Walt’s private apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street. These include an original rocking chair, lamp and table, which have never been publicly displayed at Disneyland Park before.
You can also get a close look at some of Walt’s humanitarian accolades, including:
- Walt’s 1955 Emmy award for the “Walt Disney’s Disneyland” TV show
- Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Johnson in 1964
- The Walt Disney Commemorative Medal presented to Lillian Disney by President Nixon in 1969
Tribute to the Sherman Brothers
Also opening on July 17, 2025, is a tribute to the Sherman Brothers in the Main Street Cinema. See the story and impact of the famous songwriting duo who penned so many classic Disney songs. Watch a heartwarming 3.5-minute film called “The Last Verse.” It celebrates the timeless connection and hope behind their iconic song, “It’s a Small World.” Created for the song’s 60th anniversary, this short film unveils a new verse written by legendary composer Richard M. Sherman in his final Disney contribution. Viewers journey across the globe as the song is passed from person to person and generation to generation, culminating in the reveal of this heartfelt new verse:
“Mother earth unites us in heart and mind
And the love we give makes us humankind
Through our vast wondrous land
When we stand hand in hand
It’s a small world after all.”
A New Song Verse Debuts at "it's a small world" (and New Characters!)
The third and final verse of the song premieres in the “it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland, as of July 17, 2025! The ride returned from its refurbishment ahead of the celebration with new characters. Miguel and alebrije Dante from "Coco," along with the marigold bridge, now appear. In fact, all of "it's a small world" looks amazing after refurbishment with bright colors, better lighting and even things that have us guessing as to whether they are new or just things we never noticed before!
70th Celebration at Toy Story Midway Mania!
This classic Disney California Adventure attraction gets nods to the 70th as well! Earn extra points by hitting the 70th stickers.
Uh oh! It looks like Andy's little sister got hold of a bunch of "Celebrate Happy" and "70" stickers and put them all over the ride exterior AND interior, including some of the targets, boosting them to 700 points! Toadally relatable to us as parents of a toddler and toadally fun, too! We got to score higher, and we don't have to clean up the mess!
Disneyland has a lot of new attractions to come in the future. In 2025, construction begins for the expansion of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Find out more in our What's Coming to Disneyland post. After all, Walt Disney said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.”
A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour
A brand-new, two-hour walking tour explores the rich heritage of Disneyland Park. Take a journey from the opening day attractions to the latest innovations. The tour visits iconic locations in the park. Guests learn about Walt Disney’s vision and how it’s continued to grow and change over the last seven decades.
You can book on the Disneyland site now. This tour, like other Disneyland tours, has a separate fee. It includes rides, snacks and a reserved location to watch Paint the Night.
Disneyland 70th Food and Beverages
No birthday party is complete without yummy food and beverages. Hop over to our full foodie guide to the 70th to learn more! Keep in mind that more and more food and novelties will appear throughout the celebration. There are dining packages for World of Color and Paint the Night. The 70th also kicks off an all-new character dining experience. Donald's Tales of Adventure dinner buffet is now available at Storytellers Cafe.
Disneyland 70th Merchandise
When you leave a party, you sometimes get a parting gift or goody bag. You can shop for your own Disneyland 70th clothing, hats, ear headbands — including 70th Create Your Own Headbands — housewares, water bottles, toys, ornaments and more.
And don't forget about popcorn buckets, sippers, glow cubes and other food novelties that always accompany any festival or celebration at Disneyland. We have a whole post on the 70th Anniversary Merchandise you can read through! There is so much cute merchandise!
Key to Disneyland is an interactive experience made just for the 70th Celebration. Guests can purchase a key to "unlock the magic" in each land. Activate special features at the 70th Anniversary lock stations in each of the nine lands of Disneyland Park. Once you unlock all nine lands, the key will reveal one of nine hidden commemorative keepsake pins inside! The key saves your progress, allowing you to unlock lands over the course of the 70th anniversary celebration.
Lock Station Locations:
- Disneyland Fire Station on Main Street, U.S.A.
- Aladdin’s Lamp inside Adventureland Bazaar in Adventureland
- In New Orleans Square
- Outside of Pooh Corner in Bayou Country
- Across from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- Wilderness Expeditions and Delivery Service Wagon (near the entrance to Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge) in Frontierland
- Across from Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin in Mickey’s Toontown
- Fantasy Faire in Fantasyland
- Near the exit of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters in Tomorrowland
- Final location: There are two choices for the final lock station. You can find the final Mickey Topiaries near the left or right tunnels when looking at the Mickey floral near the park entrance.
After unlocking all nine locations, find the Mickey Topiary Finale lock station by the entrance to Disneyland Park (near the tunnel closest to stroller rentals). This is where your key will unlock your commemorative pin.
What Is the Disneyland 70th Like During Halloween Time?
We'll have two celebrations colliding this fall. The 70th continues through summer 2026, but Halloween Time runs Aug. 22 through Oct. 31, 2025. If you have a late summer or fall visit, you understandably want to know what that means in terms of 70th decor and entertainment. Here's what the Disneyland 70th is like during Halloween Time.
Decor
The Mickey Pumpkin returns to Main Street U.S.A. in Disneyland Park. So do all the jack-o-lanterns and orange buntings. Nods to the 70th remain around Disneyland Resort. Decorative accents and the colorful castle photo op in the esplanade remain.
Entertainment
Some 70th Anniversary offerings continue throughout the Halloween season such as:
- Paint the Night Parade
- World of Color Happiness!
- Tapestry of Happiness projection show on "it's a small world"
- 70th stickers on Toy Story Midway Mania!
- Interactive MagicBand+ locations remain available.
- The Key to Disneyland lock stations remain available.
Some 70th entertainment will pause for Halloween entertainment:
- Fireworks: Wondrous Journeys pauses for Halloween Screams during Halloween Time.
- Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! transforms to the Mickey’s Trick and Treat interactive show. Tadpoles even get to take home a special treat at this not-so-spooky show.
- The Better Together Parade will take a break. Instead, the Frightfully Fun Parade will run during the separately ticketed Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween party on select dates. Watch out for early park closures on party nights. Tickets are on sale as of June 26, 2025. Oogie Boogie Bash tickets do sell out quickly, so if you are visiting this fall and want to attend, buy your tickets as soon as they go on sale.
Characters
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and pals always dress to impress during Halloween Time. But this year, there's a twist. Their Halloween looks feature swirling colors of purple, green and orange — a twist on their 70th Celebration outfits! You can find them in Town Square at Disneyland in these new outfits, which offer a little bit of the 70th and Halloween!
What Is the Disneyland 70th Like During Holiday Time?
Like Halloween Time, Holiday Time brings its own entertainment, character outfits and decor. We are still awaiting the specific details for how the holidays and the 70th will work together. We do know that some 70th entertainment will pause for Holiday Time:
- Fireworks: Wondrous Journeys pauses for Believe ... in Holiday Magic fireworks.
- The Better Together Parade will take a break as well.
They will return some time in 2026. We do not know which fireworks will run between Halloween Time and Holiday Time. During that time of year, fireworks are typically on weekends only. Hop back for updates as Holiday Time announcements start to appear.
You can usually see a Christmas Tree and holiday decor on Main Street U.S.A. Sleeping Beauty Castle usually is aglow with lights and icicles.
How to Plan for the Disneyland 70th Celebration
Here are some of our best planning tips for celebrations such as the 70th:
- Book ahead to save on Disneyland Resort hotel stays.
- Make park reservations early, especially near the start of the celebration.
- Get a multi-day ticket to save money and allow enough time to see and do it all. For single-day visits, visit midweek for the least expensive days. Don't forget that you can save money on your Disneyland tickets when you purchase through Undercover Tourist!
- Charge your MagicBand+. It interacts with entertainment and unlocks unique interactions inspired by opening day attractions.
- Look at the Disneyland events post to see all the other events that run in 2025; some of them run concurrently with the 70th.
- If you want full 70th entertainment, we recommend visiting between July 17 and Aug. 22, 2025, or in 2026. Halloween Time entertainment takes over some shows from Aug. 22 through Oct. 31, 2025, and Holiday Time also takes over from Nov. 14 through Jan. 6, 2026.
- Wondrous Journeys and Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration will temporarily pause for the Halloween Time and Holiday Time entertainment, but will resume at a later time.
- Pride Nite is a separately ticketed party that will close Disneyland Park early on June 16 and 18.
- Disneyland's official 70th birthday is July 17, 2025. It's always a special day and usually involves photo-ops and a special cavalcade. Plus, that is the day that Main Street U.S.A. attractions and exhibits open, plus a third verse is added to "it's a small world."
- The Oogie Boogie Bash is a separately ticketed Halloween party that closes Disney California Adventure early on 31 nights in August, September and October.
- Buy any must-have merch when you see it. Popular items will sell out. You have 30 days to return it if you change your mind, but if it sells out, you can't get it.
What are you looking forward to during the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration? Let us know in the comments below. Purchase your discount Disneyland theme park tickets and special 70th Anniversary Ticket Offer early and make those park reservations to secure your spot at the party!
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Hoppy planning!
