Disneyland announces plans for its upcoming landmark anniversary

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Disneyland announces plans for its upcoming landmark anniversary

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Ayana Morali Contributor | The Points Guy

By Sky Industry News

Dec 5, 2024

Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is preparing to celebrate its 70th anniversary with a series of events and festivities throughout 2025. The resort, which opened in 1955, will host the anniversary celebration starting on May 16, 2025, and continuing until summer 2026.

The theme for the milestone event is "Celebrate Happy," featuring a new song of the same name. Visitors can expect special decorations, unique character costumes, exclusive food and merchandise offerings, and an array of entertainment options. Two popular nighttime shows are set to return: "Paint the Night," last seen in Anaheim in 2018 during Disneyland's 60th anniversary celebration; and "Wondrous Journeys," which debuted in early 2023 as part of Disney100 celebrations.

"Walt Disney — A Magical Life" will debut at the Main Street Opera House on May 16, 2025. This show features an Audio-Animatronics likeness of Walt Disney himself.

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Other returning attractions include "Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!" parade at Disney California Adventure Park and a new version of "World of Color Happiness." This nighttime water show is inspired by Walt Disney's opening-day remarks from July 17, 1955.

For those visiting earlier in the year, Disneyland will offer several seasonal events. The Lunar New Year festival runs from January 17 to February 16 at California Adventure Park. Following this is the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival from February 28 to April 21.

The Season of the Force event will take place just before the anniversary begins, running from March 28 to May 11. During this time Space Mountain will transform into Hyperspace Mountain.

Disneyland After Dark events are scheduled before the anniversary kicks off. These themed parties include Sweethearts' Nite approaching Valentine's Day; '90s Nite on March 4 and March 6; Star Wars Nite during Season of the Force; and Pride Nite on June16 and June18 after celebrations have started.

Later in August Halloween Time begins on August22 with Oogie Boogie Bash holding a record-high number (31) dates starting August17 at California Adventure Park—this event usually sells out months ahead!

The winter holiday season runs November14 through January7 including favorites like “It’s Small World Holiday” or Haunted Mansion overlay alongside Festival Holidays showcasing global cuisines!

Discounted ticket offers for Southern California residents allow visits between January7 -May15 priced $67/day plus accommodations deals up-to-thirty percent discount select hotel stays lasting four nights longer occurring mid-May until late September—be sure check online frequently updated promotions maximize savings while ensuring reservation secured desired dates given limited capacity remains enforced unlike Florida counterpart!