UPDATED May 1, 2025

“To all who come to this happy place: WELCOME. Disneyland is your land.” Those are the words Walt Disney spoke to invite guests into Disneyland park when it opened on July 17, 1955. Which means that Disneyland Resort is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025! It’s 70 YEARS of The Happiest Place on Earth!

Of course, it wouldn’t be an anniversary without a celebration. And if anyone knows how to celebrate, it is Disney!

The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will begin on May 16th, 2025, and will run through summer 2026. The celebration will see the return of some beloved shows and other limited-time entertainment, colorful decor, special food and beverages, exclusive merchandise, and more!

Let’s take a look at some of the special offerings during the celebration!

Disneyland Park

Paint the Night Parade

The “Paint the Night” parade will be returning to Disneyland Park! This beloved nighttime parade will once again make its way down Main Street, U.S.A.

The parade utilizes millions of lights to create stunning colors as some of your favorite characters parade through Disneyland Park. You will see characters from Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, and more.

And guests will see Anna and Elsa on the iconic Frozen float!

Wondrous Journeys

“Wondrous Journeys” is also returning during Disneyland Resort’s 70th Celebration*. The nighttime spectacular celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios and takes you on a journey through some of its most iconic characters and stories.

The show utilizes projection effects on Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., the Rivers of America, and “it’s a small world” to bring your favorite stories to life. On select nights, the show will also include fireworks!

*Please be aware that Disney shares that: “Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular will temporarily pause to make way for seasonal Halloween and Holidays entertainment offerings, then resume at a later time.”

Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!

Mickey Mouse and friends will also be wearing special outfits for the occasion!

You can see them in Town Square.

They will also be part of a NEW character cavalcade in Disneyland park called “Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!”

And, RARE Disney characters Duffy and ShellieMay from Duffy and Friends will be part of the fun!

“it’s a small world”

Also in Disneyland Park, “it’s a small world” will also be getting a new projection show. But that’s not all…

A new character will soon be part of Disneyland’s “it’s a small world.” If you did not know, certain scenes in the ride feature Disney characters like Cinderella, Alice, Lilo, Stitch, and more! Now, Miguel and Dante from the Pixar film Coco will join the ride line-up! You’ll be able to see this addition even before May 16th, as Disney shares: “Silhouetted by a stunning marigold bridge, you’ll be able to spot this new addition when the attraction reopens on April 25, 2025.”

Additionally, starting July 17th, riders of the classic attraction will hear a new verse to :it’s a small world,” which was written by Richard M. Sherman “in his final Disney contribution.” The new verse is below:

“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.”

Walt Disney — A Magical Life

Though it is not technically an Anniversary offering, as it will be a permanent addition, something NEW and never-before-seen is coming to Main Street, U.S.A. in Disneyland, Walt Disney’s original park, and it will make its debut on July 17th, 2025 — the official 70th Anniversary of the opening day of Disneyland!

For the first time in history, guests will “see Walt Disney through the magic of Audio-Animatronics technology” in a new show presented in the Main Street Opera House: Walt Disney — A Magical Life!

Click HERE to learn everything you need to know about Walt Disney — A Magical Life!

The Main Street Opera House will also host an exhibit “featuring the evolution of Walt Disney’s dream of Disneyland.” 

Disney shared that never-before-seen images, art, and artifacts will be on display that show Disneyland before, during, and after Walt’s dream became a reality. As you make your way further into the Opera House, you’ll find the story and history of Audio-Animatronics technology, from Walt’s day all the way up to today. In collaboration with the Walt Disney Family Museum, original items from Walt’s private apartment above the Fire Station on Main Street will be featured — including a rocking chair, lamp, and table.

And, you can get a close look at items including Walt’s 1955 Emmy award for the “Walt Disney’s Disneyland” TV show, his Presidential Medal of Freedom awarded by President Johnson in 1964, and the Walt Disney Commemorative Medal presented to Lillian Disney by President Nixon in 1969.

A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers

Also debuting on July 17th as part of the celebration will be changes to the iconic “it’s a small world” attraction and the Main Street Cinema! Disney shares that: “Inside the famed Main Street Cinema, you’ll get to see the story and impact of the famous songwriting duo, the Sherman brothers.”

The Cinema will show the three-and-a-half minute film called “The Last Verse,” a celebration of the legacy of “It’s A Small World,” which was penned by the Sherman brothers. Viewers of the film get to hear a new verse written by composer Richard M. Sherman “in his final Disney contribution.” Lyrics are as follows:

Disney California Adventure

World of Color Happiness!

A new “World of Color” show will be debuting called “World of Color Happiness!” The nighttime show is inspired by Walt Disney’s famous words on opening day: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!”

Joy and the other emotions from Inside Out and Inside Out 2 will host this new nighttime spectacular. Viewers will journey through some of Disney stories’ most iconic music and moments including Turning Red, A Goofy Movie, Tangled, The Lion King, and more.

Boyz II Men will lend their legendary R&B vocals in a rendition of “Rainbow Connection,” and FITZ — from Fitz and the Tantrums — will debut a new original song just for “World of Color” called “Makes Me Wanna Move.” And, more than a dozen of The Muppets will deliver a message ahead of the show!

Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration Parade

The “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” parade will be returning to Disney California Adventure for the celebration*!

This daytime parade includes nearly 30 Pixar characters from some of the most popular Pixar movies!

*Please be aware that Disney shares that: “[The] Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration! parade will temporarily pause to make way for seasonal Halloween and Holidays entertainment offerings, then resume at a later time.”

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!

An all-new show, “Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!” is debuting at the Disney Theater at Disney California Adventure on May 16th, 2025!

This new show features upbeat original songs, plenty of interactive fun for the little ones, and appearances by beloved Disney characters to sing and dance with — like Mickey and Minnie!

Toy Story Midway Mania!

Toy Story Midway Mania! in Pixar Pier will receive an Anniversary update! Disney shares, “Even the toys are celebrating! On Toy Story Midway Mania!”

You can “look for nods to the 70th anniversary as you compete for the highest score on carnival-inspired games.”

Special Character Meet and Greets

Also at Disney California Adventure, Rex from Toy Story will make his debut at Pixar Pier for a limited time!

Beginning on June 1st, you can meet one of the most lovable toys from the movie in honor of its 30th anniversary.

Carthay Circle Restaurant

The exterior of Carthay Circle Restaurant will features music, lights, and projection effects to “celebrate happy.”

And, yep, you’ll hear the new theme song called “Celebrate Happy” in Disney California Adventure, as well!

Disney California Adventure 70th Anniversary Menus 

What’s a party without FOOD?! Let’s check out the 70th Anniversary TREATS for Disney California Adventure!

Churros near Goofy’s Sky School  

• Banana Split Churro: Classic churro rolled in chocolate sugar with banana sauce and vanilla sauce with a cherry on top (New)  

Corn Dog Castle (Mobile order available)  

• ? Chili Cheese Corn Dog: Corn dog topped with chili, shredded cheddar and corn chips (New)  

Hollywood Lounge (Mobile order available)  

• Celebration Cocktail: Tequila, rum, vodka, and glittery blue raspberry lemonade topped with Sprite and garnished with a cherry 

Outdoor Vending Locations  

• Cotton Candy Mango Chile: Orange mango chile cotton candy in a celebration bag (New)  

Schmoozies! (Mobile order available)  

• Mickey-shaped Celebration Waffles with strawberry cream filling and topped with sprinkles and powdered sugar (New)  

Willie’s Churros at Buena Vista Street  

• 70th Celebration Churro: Classic churro rolled in ube sugar and topped with marbled blue raspberry icing drizzle and sprinkles (New)  

Try the Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA 

To create this beverage, the Disneyland Resort team worked directly with Karl Strauss Brewing Company to create an entirely new brew for the celebration!  

• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  
  • Carthay Circle Restaurant 
  • Lamplight Lounge 
  • Paradise Garden Grill 
  • Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería 
  • Wine Country Trattoria 
  • Select Outdoor Vending Locations

70th Anniversary Fun Throughout the Resort

Disneyland Candy Kitchens

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen, Pooh Corner, Trolley Treats, Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff, and Disney Wonderful World of Sweets 

• 70th Minnie Caramel Apple: Granny Smith apple with marshmallow ears dipped in caramel and milk chocolate and decorated with a lavendar sugar dress, teal M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, and a 70th Celebration Minnie chocolate bow (New)  
• 70th Milk Marshmallow Wand: Marshmallows on a stick dipped in caramel and milk chocolate, drizzled with blue-colored white chocolate, and decorated with a celebration sprinkle mix (New)  
• 70th Mickey Donut Cereal Treat: Mickey-shaped cereal treat dipped in peanut butter white chocolate, decorated with blue raspberry-flavored, blue-colored white chocolate, and topped with a celebration sprinkle mix 
• Balloon Mickey Marshmallow Pop: Mickey marshmallow pop dipped in blue-colored white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate and white chocolate accents 

• 70th Minnie Cake Pop: Chocolate cake pop with chocolate ears dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with a 70th Celebration Minnie bow 
• 70th Mickey Cake Pop: Vanilla cake pop with chocolate ears dipped in milk chocolate and decorated with lavender sugar and yellow M&M’S Minis Milk Chocolate Candies 

Disney Resort 70th Anniversary Merchandise and Novelty Items

It wouldn’t be a Disney celebration without new merch!

There will be apparel and accessories, toys, home decor, and more — including Spirit Jerseys and Lug bags.

Featured Collections will include the Castle Collection, the Vault Collection, and the Walt Disney Nostalgia Collection.

Check out the Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Merchandise HERE!

And the Key to Disneyland is a special giant key that will interact with 70th-anniversary lock stations.

Once the key is purchased, guests are able to “embark on an adventure and activate special features while visiting 70th Anniversary lock stations in each land of Disneyland park. Once all nine lands are “unlocked,” the key will reveal 1 of 9 hidden commemorative keepsake pins inside – talk about magic! The best part? The key saves your progress, allowing you to unlock lands at your leisure over the course of the 70th anniversary celebration — all in one day or spread throughout your visit.”

The locations of the 70th Anniversary Lock Stations are as follows:

• 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

70th Anniversary Buckets, Sippers and More at Disneyland Resort 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Light Up Mickey Balloon Bucket (Available starting May 8) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House  
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Mickey Mouse Bucket 

(Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree Seasonal Novelty Release, Refreshment Corner, Troubadour Tavern Seasonal Novelty Store, and select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Hollywood Land Seasonal Novelty Release, Paradise Gardens Park Seasonal Novelty Release, and Popcorn at Grizzly Peak Airfield 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill and Grand Californian Great Hall Cart 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Abominable Snowman Sipper (Available starting May 16) (New)  

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros at small world Promenade, Galactic Grill Seasonal Novelty Release, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, and Troubadour Tavern 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Popcorn Bucket (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Select popcorn carts throughout the park 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Sipper (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Bayou Country Fruit Cart, Churros & Lemonade in Bayou Country, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Stage Door Café, Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Stainless Steel Tumbler (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill’s Seasonal Novelty Release, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Award Wieners, Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, Smokejumpers Grill, select outdoor vending locations 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Grill  

70th Celebration Disneyland Marquee Bottle Topper (Available starting May 16) (New)  

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Little Red Wagon, Ship to Shore Marketplace, Troubadour Tavern, and various Pretzel Carts, Lemonade Carts, Churro Carts, and Fruit Carts throughout the park  
• Disney California Adventure Park: Mortimers Market, Churro Carts, and select outdoor vending carts throughout the park 
• Disneyland Hotel: The Coffee House  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Acrylic Flute (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Carnation Café 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Hollywood Lounge and Outdoor Vending Locations 
• Disneyland Hotel: Goofy’s Kitchen, Palm Breeze Bar 
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: Storytellers Cafe  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Tinker Bell Straw Clip (Available starting May 16) (New)

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Churros near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Churros near Haunted Mansion, Galactic Grill, Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Lemonade at small world Promenade, Popcorn near Haunted Mansion, Pretzels near Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Stage Door Café, Troubadour Tavern, and Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Corn Dog Castle, Mortimers Market, Schmoozies!, Smokejumpers Grill, select outdoor vending locations  
• Disneyland Hotel: Tangaroa Terrace Tropical Island Grill 

Disneyland 70th Celebration D Glow Cube (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Little Red Wagon, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Stage Door Café, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Bayside Brews, Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream, Hollywood Lounge, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill 
• Disneyland Hotel: Broken Spell Lounge, Palm Breeze Bar  
• Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa: GCH Craftsman Bar, Hearthstone Lounge 

Disneyland 70th Celebration Travel Tumbler (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Alien Pizza Planet, Galactic Grill, The Golden Horseshoe, Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe, Mint Julep Bar, Plaza Inn, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante, Red Rose Taverne, Refreshment Corner, Royal Street Veranda, Stage Door Café, and Troubadour Tavern 
• Disney California Adventure Park: Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta, Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park, Corn Dog Castle, Paradise Garden Grill, and Smokejumpers Grill  

Disneyland 70th Celebration Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace Cup (Available starting May 16) (New) 

• Disneyland Park: Tomorrowland Skyline Terrace  

MagicBand+ Interactions

If you wear a MagicBand+ to Disneyland during the celebration (which lasts through Summer 2026), you might discover it’s a little EXTRA. For example, wander around Disneyland Park and you’ll unlock five NEW interactions in each land with interactions and effects inspired by opening day attractions!

MagicBand+ will also interact with entertainment experiences throughout the celebration, including the Paint the Night parade, Tapestry of Happiness, World of Color Happiness!, and Wondrous Journeys. You’ll get synchronized vibrations and lights on your MagicBand+ during all of these shows!

Don’t have a MagicBand+? A special one will be released just FOR the 70th Anniversary Celebration.

Hotels of Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Hotel 70th Celebration Menus 

Broken Spell Lounge and Palm Breeze Bar 

• 70th Celebration Specialty Beverage: Grapefruit sherbet, watermelon, pineapple and lemon juices, simple syrup, and tonic water (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Apricot Vodka Cocktail: Grilled Apricot Infused Golden Eagle Vodka, orange and lemon juices, coconut water, and vanilla mint simple syrup (New) 

Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar  

• Little Lagoon: Lemonade, blueberry syrup, and blueberries garnished with a glow cube (Non-alcoholic) (New) 
• Blue Flower Lagoon: Blueberry Smirnoff Vodka, Bols Blue Curaçao, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, lemon juice, and cane sugar syrup (New)  

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 70th Celebration Menus 

GCH Craftsman Bar and Hearthstone Lounge  

• Honey Gintini: Hendrick’s Gin, pineapple and lemon juices, honey, and orange marmalade (New)  
• 70th Celebration Cocktail: Michter’s American Whiskey, Domaine Canton Ginger Liqueur, lemon juice, honey syrup, ginger ale, and bitters (New)  
• Karl Strauss Brewing Company 70th Anniversary IPA: A single-hopped American IPA with grapefruit aromas, citrus, and tropical fruit flavors (New)  

Grand Californian Great Hall Cart  

• 70th Celebration Sugar Cookie  

Pixar Place Hotel 70th Celebration Menus 

The Sketch Pad Café 

• Giant 70th Celebration Cupcake 

Downtown Disney District 70th Celebration Food and Drink 

Beignets Expressed  

• Joyful Blueberry Cobbler Beignet: Blueberry cobbler beignet topped with blueberry crumbs 

Black Tap Craft Burgers & Shakes 

• Cotton Candy Crazyshake: Strawberry shake and vanilla frosted rim with sprinkles topped with a pink lollipop, purple and pink rock candy, whipped cream, and cotton candy 

Céntrico and Paseo 

• Cacao: Dark chocolate sorbet, spice sponge cake, orange zest puree, cinnamon foam, cacao nibs (Available at Paseo only)  
• Pavlova: Classic Mexican meringue, guava sorbet, and fresh horchata-orange foam (Available at Céntrico only)  
• Just Peachy: Lemonade, peach, hibiscus tea glitter floater, and soda water (Non-alcoholic)  
• Magic Elixir: Tequila, Italicus Rosolio di Bergamotto sour mix, and pea flower glitter syrup  
• Peach Sonrisa: Tequila, peach, lime juice, hibiscus tea glitter floater, and chili-lime seasoning rim 

Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio 

• French “70”: Gin, prosecco, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup 

Kayla’s Cake 

• Celebration Macaron Pop: French strawberry chocolate chip buttercream with a gooey marshmallow center 

Salt & Straw  

• Celebration Vanilla: Vanilla topped with rainbow sprinkles  

Wetzel’s Pretzels  

• Incredi-Bitz: Choco Churro Bitz, Bacon Ranch Bitz, or S’mores Bitz  

We can’t wait to celebrate 70 years of Disneyland with YOU here on the Disney Food Blog beginning on May 16th, 2025!