In December, we shared the full lineup of events and limited-time entertainment coming to Disneyland Resort in 2025, including a first look at what’s planned for the 70th-anniversary celebration. Today, Disneyland has revealed more details, like the return of some fan favorites, plus a new look at even more that’s in store, like a first look at new merchandise and a brand-new ticket offer!
To honor the 70th anniversary, a lively new theme song, Celebrate Happy, will be playing throughout the celebration.
The “World of Color – Happiness!” nighttime spectacular will have guests singing and dancing along. The show will include a special rendition of Rainbow Connection by R&B group Boyz II Men and a brand-new original song, Makes Me Wanna Move, performed by FITZ, frontman of Fitz and the Tantrums.
Before “World of Color” begins, guests can enjoy a special message from some familiar faces. With the guidance of Joe the Legal Weasel, more than a dozen of The Muppets will deliver their message through projections and expressive fountains ahead of the show.
This nighttime spectacular will explore happy through a kaleidoscope of emotions, hosted by Joy and the other Emotions from the hit Pixar Animation Studios films Inside Out and Inside Out 2. Along the way, the Emotions manifest music and moments from other favorite Pixar Animation Studios’ stories, including Turning Red and The Incredibles, as well as Walt Disney Animation Studios’ stories, including A Goofy Movie, Tangled, Encanto and so many more.
The Paint the Night parade will make its grand return to Disneyland for the 70th celebration, lighting up Main Street, U.S.A. In this dazzling parade, “Mickey Mouse uses his vivid imagination to harness the power of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust and Paint the Night in Disney dreams, bringing to light beloved characters and stories from Pixar films such as Monsters, Inc., Cars, and Toy Story and Disney Animation films including The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and more.”
Anna and Elsa from Disney Animation’s Frozen will rejoin the parade on their float when it returns to Main Street, U.S.A., for the first time since its initial run.
Wondrous Journeys will return with its state-of-the-art projection effects that transform Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world” and the Rivers of America. This nighttime spectacular celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios classics that inspired Walt Disney’s original magic kingdom. Throughout the show, guests embark on a journey filled with artistry, music, storytelling and heart as they experience moments from beloved stories like Hercules, The Princess and the Frog, Peter Pan, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Moana, Encanto, and more. On select nights, fireworks will light up the sky, adding extra magic to the show.
“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” returns to Disney California Adventure Park. This lively daytime parade brings Pixar’s heartwarming stories to life with energetic music, vibrant floats, and over two dozen beloved characters from films like Luca, Turning Red, and Up. It’s a celebration of friendship, adventure, and the magic of Pixar!
Each night at Disneyland, the it’s a small world façade will transform with light, music, and stunning projection effects. Tapestry of Happiness will weave together animated scenes of iconic Disneyland attractions and memories, all in a style inspired by Disney legend Mary Blair. Set to the original 70th celebration theme song, Celebrate Happy, the show will also feature familiar Disneyland melodies from across the decades.
Disney says, “Tapestry of Happiness will be a visual love letter to Disneyland, bringing all of us together through memories of The Happiest Place on Earth. It will remind us that no matter how old we are or where we call home, we all come together in this magical place through the eyes of our inner child, finding happiness in a unique and personal way.”
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and friends will be dressed for the celebration in Town Square at Disneyland Park, sporting custom outfits designed just for the occasion. Don’t miss the chance to snap a photo with your favorite characters in their vibrant, playful attire, featuring bright colors and sparkling details!
Disneyland is also introducing The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade, a lively new character procession descending the park’s parade route. This energetic celebration of seven decades of happiness will have guests dancing and clapping along with fan-favorite characters. Keep an eye out for Goofy and Max in their 70th-anniversary outfits, plus some rare appearances from Duffy and ShellieMay, the lovable teddy bear duo from Duffy and Friends!
A striking 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle will take center stage in the esplanade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Featuring vibrant glass panels and golden charms symbolizing the park’s five original lands, this contemporary masterpiece is a must-see!
As guests enter Disneyland Park, Floral Mickey (pictured at top) will greet them with a stunning display of vibrant blooms, setting the stage for the celebration. Main Street, U.S.A. will be decked out in colorful banners and bunting, while Town Square will showcase a special anniversary installation featuring Mickey and Minnie, created just for the occasion.
Of course, an elegant medallion will adorn the park’s centerpiece, Sleeping Beauty Castle.
Guests visiting Disneyland Resort during the 70th-anniversary will see celebration décor not only throughout the theme parks but also in the Downtown Disney District and the resorts.
Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure park will also be decked out in 70th colors. In the evenings, the restaurant’s exterior will invite everyone to “celebrate happy” during a special moment filled with music, lights, and projection effects. Set to the tune of Celebrate Happy, this interlude further illuminates Carthay Circle and Buena Vista Street with twinkling lights, projections, and bursts of color.
In the “it’s a small world” attraction at Disneyland, Miguel and his trusted companion, Dante, from the Pixar film Coco will join the other children in song. Silhouetted by a stunning marigold bridge, guests will be able to spot this new addition when the attraction reopens on April 25, 2025.
Over in California Adventure, the toys in the Toy Story Midway Mania! attraction will feature nods to the 70th anniversary. Guests can watch for those as they compete for the highest score on carnival-inspired games.
In addition to all of the fun in store for the 70th, Disneyland has announced a special ticket offer. To make the most of the 70th celebration at an even greater value, Disneyland Resort will offer a limited-time, multi-day theme park ticket for as low as $120 per day with a special 3-Day, 1-Park per day ticket, for a total price of $360. Or guests may save even more — as low as $100 per day — with a special 4-Day, 1-Park per day ticket, for a total price of $400.
This Disneyland Anniversary Ticket Offer goes on sale March 11, 2025, and tickets are valid for use from May 16 to August 14, 2025. Guests can choose 3-day or 4-day park tickets with options available to upgrade to Park Hopper tickets and to add on Lightning Lane Multi Pass. These tickets may also be used consecutively or separately throughout the summer! Theme park reservations are required. Ask your Dreams Unlimited Travel agent for more details.
If you book before May 15, 2025, you can save up to 30% on select stays of 4 or more nights between May 16 and September 26, 2025. This offer is valid for Standard and Premium room types at these Disneyland Resort hotels:
- Pixar Place Hotel
- Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
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