There’s never been a better time to visit The Happiest Place on Earth. Starting May 16, 2025 and running through summer 2026, you can celebrate the Disneyland® 70th anniversary with new shows, special merchandise, returning favorites, and plenty of special touches throughout the theme park. Whether you’re visiting for the first time or the fiftieth, Disneyland®’s milestone celebration promises even more magic and memories.

New Nighttime Spectaculars

The Disneyland® 70th anniversary 2025 kicks off with Wondrous Journeys, a fresh take on a beloved nighttime spectacular. Using projections, music, and on some nights, fireworks, the show celebrates every Walt Disney Animation Studios film to date, from Peter Pan to Frozen and Moana. Projections light up Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A., the Rivers of America, and the facade of It’s a Small World with a synchronized, dazzling display.

World of Color Happiness!

Over at Disney California Adventure® Park, the perennially popular World of Color nighttime show continues to wow guests in honor of the anniversary. This updated show celebrates and honors Walt Disney’s famous words during the park’s dedication ceremony on opening day: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!” Expect to see “happy” manifested in multiple ways, including colorful lighting, lasers, and fountains, pyrotechnics, and more. Oh, and guests are encouraged to dance and sing along! Joy, everyone’s favorite happy character from Inside Out and Inside Out 2, hosts the spectacular alongside other Emotions, as well as characters from The Incredibles, Tangled, Turning Red, and other favorites.

Return of the “Paint the Night” Parade

As part of the 70th anniversary Disneyland® festivities, the popular Paint the Night parade will make its long-awaited return to Main Street, U.S.A. Featuring more than one million LED lights, this dazzling, high-energy parade transforms the park with brilliant color, music, and storytelling. Watch as Mickey Mouse leads the way, “painting the night” with Tinker Bell’s magical pixie dust. Watch for characters from Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, and Beauty and the Beast along the route, plus Anna and Elsa from Frozen in vibrant costumes.

Special 70th Anniversary Touches Throughout the Park

You’ll notice nods to the big celebration throughout the theme park during the Disneyland® 70th anniversary date range. A gleaming new medallion and banners adorn Sleeping Beauty Castle, giant floral sculptures greet park visitors, and at night, Mickey Mouse-shaped fireworks illuminate the sky above it. Mickey, Minnie, and all your other favorite pals don special outfits for the big anniversary party. The iconic facade of It’s a Small World gets an update with the “Tapestry of Happiness,” a “visual love letter to Disneyland®” made of special projection effects, lights, and music. Speaking of music, the one and only Jonas Brothers recorded an exclusive new theme song, “Celebrate Happy,” which you’ll hear across different attractions throughout the event. Be on the lookout for themed photo ops and exclusive merchandise commemorating the anniversary. In addition to classic sets of ears, you’ll find limited-edition jerseys, mugs, collectible pins, and much more.

A New Guided Tour

Another brand new experience debuting for the Disneyland® 70th anniversary 2025: A Story of Celebration: 70th Anniversary Guided Tour. The two-hour walking tour highlights the park’s rich history, plus (of course!) includes many extra perks. You’ll get to ride two originals, the Mark Twain Riverboat and the Disneyland® Railroad, enjoy Lightning Lane Entry for one ride, and snack on popcorn while you watch the Paint the Night parade from a special viewing area.

Stay Steps from the Celebration

Wondering when does Disneyland® 70th anniversary start? The festivities officially kick off on May 16, 2025, and continue through summer 2026 — and Tropicana Inn & Suites is the perfect place to stay close to all the magic. Our Good Neighbor hotel is conveniently located right across the street from Disneyland® Resort, with spacious rooms, a heated pool and hot tub, and The Cove on Harbor Market and Café onsite, equal parts coffee shop, market, and deli. Book your stay today so you can finalize your Disneyland® 70th anniversary visit!