From merchandise to food to entertainment, we have everything you need to know about the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration in one place.

How Long is the Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration?

The Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Celebration began on May 16, 2025, and will run through the summer of 2026. Disney has not announced an exact end date. The actual 70th anniversary date was July 17, 2025.

Disneyland 70th Anniversary Maps

In May, Disneyland Resort released new guidemaps for both parks featuring the 70th anniversary logo. The 70th anniversary family adventure maps highlight family-friendly attractions and offerings at each park.

On the actual 70th anniversary date, Cast Members handed out commemorative maps for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, as well as buttons and stickers.

70th Anniversary Decorations

The main colors of the decoration are vibrant pink, royal blue, orange-gold, purple, and yellow. This color scheme is used for most of the 70th anniversary decorations.

Disneyland Park

At the entrance to Disneyland are colorful flags. The Mickey flowerbed is in the 70th anniversary colors. There is a medallion at the top of the flowerbed and bunting on the Main Street, U.S.A. train station.

Sleeping Beauty Castle is adorned with a 70th anniversary medallion and bunting. Special banners and trumpet decorations are along the bridge.

The Main Street vehicles have colorful 70th anniversary bunting.

Disney California Adventure

At Disney California Adventure, similar bunting and banners line Buena Vista Street. Carthay Circle has its own 70th anniversary medallion.

There are 70th anniversary vintage-style posters in Hyperion Courtyard.

Fence tables in Grizzly Peak have 70th anniversary covers.

Esplanade, Downtown Disney District, & Hotels

A 50-foot castle-inspired sculpture is in the center of the esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. It features pink, blue, and yellow stained glass panels, and icons representing each of the original Disneyland Park lands. The Partners icon had to be replaced because Walt looked like Donald Trump.

The esplanade also has an updated music loop and banners on the lampposts. The tram route is lined with more anniversary banners. The tram spiel was also updated and includes reference to the 70th anniversary celebration.

A Disneyland Monorail has a 70th anniversary wrap.

There are 70th anniversary decorations around the Disneyland Hotel entrance and a 70th anniversary Medallion in the Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel lobby.

In Downtown Disney District, there is a 70th anniversary mural, signs, and medallions. Disney Storyland Boutique got a retro 70th anniversary overlay.

Disneyland Park Entertainment & Attractions

Much of the resort’s 70th anniversary entertainment features the celebration’s Celebrate Happy theme song performed by the Jonas Brothers. The song is included on a soundtrack of 70th anniversary music.

Disneyland Band March

During their march along with the Disneyland Band, Mickey and Friends now wear their 70th anniversary costumes.

Celebrate Happy Cavalcade

The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade also features Mickey and Friends, along with Duffy and ShellieMay in their Disneyland debut, and Disney Princesses. Duffy and ShellieMay don’t have meet and greets but do wear special 70th anniversary costumes for the cavalcade. It is performed on the parade route at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. most days (weather permitting).

The Celebrate Happy cavalcade will pause performances after August 21 to make way for the Mickey and Friends Halloween cavalcade.

Paint the Night Parade

Paint the Night Parade returned to Disneyland. It originally premiered for the resort’s 60th anniversary in 2015. The updated version includes the 70th anniversary logo appearing on the drum float. Performers also have updated costumes and there are no more light-up wigs. There is a Paint the Night Dining Package available.

Paint the Night is at 8:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m. each evening. Watch our video of the parade below.

Wondrous Journeys & Fire of the Rising Moons Fireworks

The Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular returned for the 70th anniversary, featuring the Blue Fairy and Baymax once again flying through the sky. The show is performed at 9:30 p.m. each night with fireworks only on select nights. It will pause performances for the holiday season.

Watch our video below.

Fire of the Rising Moons returned with new projection effects and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge dessert party. This show is synched with the Wondrous Journeys fireworks. Watch our video of the updated fireworks below.

Tapestry of Happiness Projection Show

The new Tapestry of Happiness projection show on “it’s a small world” celebrates classic Disneyland rides. It was updated with the new “it’s a small world” verse in July. Tapestry of Happiness is performed at 10 p.m., 10:15 p.m., 10:30 p.m., and 11:45 p.m. Watch our video below.

“it’s a small world”

“it’s a small world” was refurbished in early 2025 and received new figures of Dante and Miguel from Coco. The new last verse of “it’s a small world” was added to the ride’s finale on July 17. Watch our POV video including the last verse below.

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room & More Attractions

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room was also refurbished and the Tangaroa Tree outside was rebuilt with restored effects.

Several attractions have closed or will close for refurbishments this year, including Matterhorn Bobsleds, Star Tours, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Incredicoaster.

Walt Disney – A Magical Life

A brand new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic show, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, opened at the Main Street Opera House on July 17, alongside new exhibits in the Opera House lobby. The building got a new marquee and historical plaque, plus an attraction poster for the new show.

Although Walt Disney’s granddaughter Joanna Miller was outspoken against the first-ever Walt Disney animatronic, most of his living family approved of the figure. Three generations of the Disney family viewed the show before opening day.

The show is performed continuously at the opera house, temporarily replacing Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln. The Lincoln show will return after the initial run of the Walt Disney show (an exact date has not been announced) and the two will perform in rotation.

If Walt Disney – A Magical Life cannot perform for any reason, Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln may be performed instead. The Walt Disney animatronic did break down mid-show on its first day, but the show has operated smoothly since. Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln will have a new set when it returns.

The animatronic incorporates several “moonshots” to be Imagineering’s most advanced figure yet. It performs for about three minutes after a presentation of the updated 15-minute Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream documentary, narrated by Disney CEO Bob Iger.

The attraction used a virtual queue on opening day but switched to standby later that week, only using virtual queue if needed.

Watch our video of the full Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic performance below.

July 17 Entertainment

There was special one-day only entertainment on the 70th anniversary date.

Opening Ceremonies with Bob Iger & Josh D’Amaro

Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro appeared for two special opening ceremonies. Watch the first ceremony, for Cast Members, below.

The second ceremony was held for the public in front of the Main Street train station. It featured the Disneyland Band, Dapper Days, and Mickey and Friends. Watch the ceremony below.

Birthday Cavalcade

There was a birthday cavalcade, similar to the Celebrate Happy Cavalcade but with special additions. Watch our video of the birthday cavalcade below.

Flag Raising Ceremony

Iger and D’Amaro also participating in the flag raising ceremony on the 70th anniversary.

Disney California Adventure Entertainment & Attractions

World of Color Happiness! & Muppets Pre-Show

The new version of World of Color features Inside Out characters. Guests can vote for one of the featured Inside Out characters before the show, which is at 9 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. nightly.

The pre-show includes various Muppets — Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem, Sam Eagle, Rowlf, and more — presenting safety announcements with the help of Joe the Legal Weasel.

World of Color Happiness! is inspired by Walt Disney’s opening-day dedication of Disneyland: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” In addition to Inside Out, the show features Disney films like Tarzan, Turning Red, A Goofy Movie, Wish, Cinderella, and more.

There is a World of Color Happiness! dessert party with priority seating.

Watch the Muppets pre-show and World of Color Happiness! below.

Celebrate Happy – A Little Touch of Magic Projection Show

Celebrate Happy – A Little Touch of Magic is a short projection show on Carthay Circle Theater featuring Tinker Bell and the Celebrate Happy theme song. It happens throughout the evening at Disney California Adventure.

Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! Parade

After debuting for Pixar Fest in 2024, Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! returned for a limited time for the 70th anniversary celebration. It’s performed at 2:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day (earlier times than in 2024). It includes characters and floats representing Turning Red, Soul, Luca, Inside Out, and more.

Check out the details of the Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration parade dessert party.

Watch our video of the Pixar parade below.

The parade is rumored to pause performances after August 3 for holiday offerings.

Toy Story Midway Mania

Toy Story Midway Mania! features a special overlay featuring the 70th celebration’s logos throughout the queue and on targets.

Interactive Activities

Guided Tour

A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour is a two-hour walking tour exploring “the rich heritage of Disneyland park, from opening day attractions to the latest innovations.” It is $120 per person and is an add-on experience. Park admission is a separate purchase.

Tour guests will learn about significant Disneyland moments, ride the Mark Twain Riverboat and Disneyland Railroad, enjoy Lightning Lane entry for a select attraction, access reserved viewing for Paint the Night, get popcorn during their parade viewing, and receive a special tour keepsake.

Check availability on the Disneyland Resort website.

MagicBand+

Throughout Disneyland Park are new MagicBand+ stations featuring special effects and free souvenir tickets. Here is the list of locations:

• Tilly’s Booth at Main Street Cinema
• Frontierland Booth at Silver Spur Supplies (celebrating The Golden Horseshoe, the Mark Twain Riverboat, and the Disneyland Railroad)
• Fantasyland Window by Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (celebrating the Snow White attraction, Mad Tea Party, Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride, Peter Pan’s Flight, and King Arthur Carrousel)
• Skipper Lockers at Jungle Cruise in Adventureland
• Autopia in Tomorrowland

At each station, tap your MagicBand+ on the 70th anniversary touchpoint to experience a special effect and, at select locations, receive a souvenir ticket.

Key to Disneyland

Key to Disneyland is a brand new interactive experience. Guests can purchase a large souvenir Key to Disneyland for $59.99. They then use the key to “unlock” stations throughout Disneyland Park. After unlocking every station, they receive a mystery 70th anniversary trading pin.

Check out our full guide to the Key to Disneyland experience or watch our video below.

The Key to Disneyland has sold out and been restocked. A giant $250 version of the key is coming soon.

Characters, Magic Shots, and Photo Ops

In Town Square, Mickey and Friends meet guests in their 70th celebration costumes.

There are special 70th anniversary Magic Shots available throughout Disneyland, including a photo with animated Mickey and Minnie in their 70th anniversary outfits.

Merchandise

Pins

There are open edition Disneyland 70th Celebration pins, a board, and a lanyard. Quarterly, 70th Anniversary Vault Collection pin sets are being released and there is a matching Vault Collection display frame. Of course, there are limited edition pins like the 70th anniversary Stitch jumbo pin, which tend to sell out quickly.

Accessories, Apparel, Housewares

The first round of 70th anniversary merchandise featuring the vibrant color scheme set against black backgrounds was released in March. A matching ball cap was released in April.

Starting in May, various 70th anniversary merchandise collections were released:

• Vault Collection – Mickey Mouse & Maps Chapter
• Vault Collection – Replica Chapter
• Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection
• Castle Collection
• Celebration Collection
• Celebrate Happy Collection

Other 70th anniversary merchandise items include Pandora charms, a Little Words Project bracelet, a Starbucks tumbler, a MagicBand+, and a retro t-shirt.

Collectibles & Medallions

70th anniversary collectible medallions, including colorful medallions, are available at machines throughout Disneyland Resort. A platinum-plated limited edition 70th anniversary coin was also released.

Arribas Brothers has 70th anniversary jewelry and collectibles like a stained glass plate and ornaments. They also crafted a golden 70th anniversary tiara.

Inspired by Walt Disney – A Magical Life, Disneyland released a Walt Disney talking figure.

July 17 Merchandise

A Magic Key-exclusive “I Was There” t-shirt was accidentally released ahead of July 17. It was pulled from shelves but later re-released. A full “I Was There” collection was released on July 17.

Disney Store

Several Disneyland 70th anniversary merchandise items are also available online from the Disney Store. These include the Vault Collection – Mickey & Maps Chapter, Castle Collection, and Celebration Collection. 70th anniversary pins, a Starbucks tumbler, a collectible Sleeping Beauty doll, Sleeping Beauty Harveys tote, Sleeping Beauty Castle Loungefly mini backpack, 70th anniversary Bulova pocket watch, and the Walt Disney talking figure are also available online.

Other Merchandise

A new Disneyland is Your Land! Little Golden Book and The Happiest Place on Earth illustrated history book are available for pre-order.

Souvenir Novelties

Among the 70th anniversary souvenir novelties is a talking Mickey Mouse popcorn bucket. It was later released at Walt Disney World.

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Other novelties include the Harold the Abominable Snowman Sipper, Mickey Balloon Bucket, tumblers, sippers, and straw clips.

The 70th Anniversary Mermaid Lagoon Tiki Mug was released at Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar in late July.

The Magic Key exclusive cooler bag holds popcorn and a bottled beverage.

Paper cups throughout Disneyland Resort now feature 70th anniversary designs. A 70th anniversary souvenir flute is available at select dining locations.

A 70th anniversary balloon is available on Main Street, U.S.A.

Food & Beverage

Check out the full list of Disneyland 70th food and beverage items available across the resort and click the links below to read our reviews.

The 70th Celebration Churro is at churro carts at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure.

Disneyland Park

• W.E.D. Chili Cheese & Chicken Pot Pie Baked Potatoes, Dancing Shimmering Lights, and Tiramisu Cold Brew at Troubadour Tavern
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Flop-Over, The Miss Daisy, and Specialty Cold Brrr-ew at Cafe Daisy
• DOLE Whip Pineapple Upside Down Sundae at Tropical Hideaway
• Celebration Beignet at Tiana’s Palace
• Strawberry Pancakes, Blueberry Pancakes, and Apple Pancake Rolls at River Belle Terrace
• Pulled Pork Mac & Cheese and Fun Punch at Refreshment Corner
• 70th Stuff, Hook’s Galley Tuna Melt, and Sparkling Peach Punch at Red Rose Taverne
• Matterhorn Macaroon, 70th Celebration Strawberry Shortcake Macaron, and Mickey Ear Hat Cookie at Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe
• Lemon Chiffon Pretzel at Tomorrowland Pretzel Cart
• 70th Celebration Cake at Plaza Inn
• Fried Tamale Walking Taco and Mocha Cream Puff at Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
• Space Place Cottage Fries at Galactic Grill
• Beef Stroganoff, Tropical Rum Cocktail, and Karl Staruss 70th IPA at Carnation Cafe
• Banana Split at Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor
• Grilled Tahitian Ribs at Bengal Barbecue
• Peach Cobbler Funnel Cake Fries and Honey Cold Brew at Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree
• Cowboy Fries at Golden Horseshoe
• Little Green Man 70th Celebration Macarooooon and BBQ Chicken & Pineapple Pizza Slice at Alien Pizza Planet

Disney California Adventure

• Cotton Candy Mango Chile at outdoor vending carts
• Celebration Cocktail at Hollywood Lounge
• Pink Dragon Fruit Mimosa at outdoor vending carts and Hollywood Lounge

Special Offers

A special limited-time, multi-day theme park ticket is available for as low as $100 per day. Guests can also save up to 20% on select Disneyland Resort hotel rooms. Both of these offers are available for trips through August 14.

Another 20% off discount is available for select rooms through December 20.

Anaheim residents can purchase 1-Day, 1-Park tickets for just $70 for visits from August 4 through September 25.

Costco is offering a special 3-Day Park Hopper ticket bundle including Lightning Lane Multi Pass, and a $30 gift card for $449.99.

Amtrak customers can enjoy 5% off theme park admission and 20% off train travel to Anaheim.

Other 70th Anniversary News

A Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration commercial debuted last December although strangely used a Magic Kingdom 3D model. A full new 70th anniversary ad campaign launched on July 17.

Disneyland reused their 50th anniversary tagline for the 70th anniversary.

To promote the 70th anniversary and the new live-action Lilo & Stitch, Disney released a video featuring Stitch crashing the celebration.

In June, a Disneyland 70th anniversary design was unveiled for Amtrak Pacific Surfliner.

A 70th anniversary-themed hot air balloon made its way across the U.S., flying over Disneyland on July 17.

Disney CEO Bob Iger rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange on July 17.

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Shannen Ace