Disneyland Celebrates 70th Anniversary with ‘Celebrate Happy’ 2025 Calendar of Events

Disneyland Celebrates 70th Anniversary with 'Celebrate Happy' 2025 Calendar of Events

Disney California Adventure Park at Disneyland Resort

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California turns 70 years old in 2025 and the legendary theme park is celebrating in a big way!

The “Celebrate Happy” theme was created to honor the 70th anniversary of the very first Disney park. Since opening on July 17, 1955, it has grown into one of the most iconic and legendary amusement parks in the world. To mark this milestone, a yearlong series of events leading into the summer of 2026 will celebrate seven decades of magic, joy, and unforgettable memories.

Starting May 16, 2025, and running through the summer of 2026, the Disneyland Resort will commemorate its 70th Anniversary with a grand celebration honoring seven decades of joy and cherished memories. Guests can “celebrate happy” with exclusive entertainment, vibrant decorations, themed food and drinks, collectible merchandise, and so much more.

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., released the dates and details of festivals and limited-time events throughout 2025, including the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. For 340 days in 2025, Disneyland Resort will feature a festival, limited-time celebration or unique offerings – adding to all the fun guests can enjoy all year long. For more details, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Disneyland Resort)

The fan-favorite “Paint the Night” parade will kick off the celebration by making its highly anticipated return to Disneyland Park, on May 16, 2025. Guests will be dazzled with vibrant floats, stunning colors, and over a million sparkling LED lights. At Disney California Adventure Park, visitors can experience the all-new “World of Color Happiness!” nighttime spectacular, inspired by Walt Disney’s iconic words from the park’s dedication 70 years ago: “To all who come to this happy place… welcome!”

Additionally, the beloved nighttime show “Wondrous Journeys” will light up Disneyland Park once again, featuring enhanced fireworks on select nights. Meanwhile, Disney California Adventure Park will bring back the high-energy parade “Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” for even more fun and excitement.

Debuting as part of the celebration is an exciting new character cavalcade at Disneyland Park, along with special projection displays on the facades of Carthay Circle Restaurant and “it’s a small world.” Adding to the festivities, a brand-new theme song, “Celebrate Happy,” will feature prominently in various entertainment experiences.

During select nights in January through June 2025, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., will host four themed soirées packed with unique entertainment, rare character encounters and distinctive menus of sweet treats and savory snacks. For additional information on festivals and limited-time events at Disneyland Resort, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)

The entire resort will sparkle with vibrant, colorful décor, including a stunning medallion adorning Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will join the celebration in Town Square at Disneyland, dressed in custom-designed outfits created especially for the occasion.

In 2025, guests can explore a variety of recently introduced and reimagined experiences, including the Pixar Place Hotel, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, updates to New Orleans Square and Bayou Country at Disneyland Park, and more. There are also delicious New Orleans-inspired eating experiences at Tiana’s Place which make for the perfect stop after a cool down splash on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

On May 16, 2025, the Main Street Opera House theater at Disneyland Park will debut “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” This new attraction will feature a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney’s inspiring journey, culminating in an unforgettable visit to Walt’s office, brought to life for the first time ever through the magic of Audio-Animatronics storytelling.

Walt Disney – A Magical Life will debut at the Main Street Opera House at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., on May 16, 2025. The attraction will feature a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney’s journey, culminating in a visit with Walt in his office, brought to life for the first time ever through the magic of Audio-Animatronics storytelling. (Artist Concept/Disneyland Resort)

The Downtown Disney District, which welcomed new restaurants, the Avengers Reserve retail store, and The D-Lander Shop in 2024, will continue its exciting transformation. Guests can look forward to even more dining and shopping options, including the Disney Wonderful World of Sweets shop and the Parkside Market dining hall, both set to open in early 2025.

Take a look at the full calendar of events below:

Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Jan. 17-Feb. 16)

Anaheim Ducks Day (Jan. 24)

Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 8 and 15)

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 28-April 21)

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (March 28-May 11)

Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (Summer):

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 22-Oct. 31)

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 22-Nov. 2)

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Nov. 14, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026)

For a limited time, from March 28 through May 11, 2025, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., with Hyperspace Mountain and themed food and beverages, merchandise and more. “Fire of the Rising Moons” will perform nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with epic, new projection effects and galactic music – enhanced with fireworks on select nights. For additional information on festivals and limited-time events at Disneyland Resort, visit DisneyParksBlog.com. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)

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