The beloved nighttime spectacular “Wondrous Journeys” returns to Disneyland Park for a limited time during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, which kicks off May 16, 2025. During the show, Walt’s original magic kingdom becomes a magnificent canvas with lighting effects, projections and more. On select nights, “Wondrous Journeys” is enhanced with sparkling fireworks.

A tribute to Walt Disney Animation Studios, the nighttime spectacular weaves in music, characters and moments from films such as “Hercules,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Peter Pan,” “Treasure Planet,” “Big Hero 6,” “Frozen” and “Wish.” “Wondrous Journeys” illustrates the possibilities, excitement, heartache and determination we all face when working to make our dreams come true.

Dazzling details of ‘Wondrous Journeys’

To curate the moments brought to life in “Wondrous Journeys,” a trust of Disney Animation artists and directors collaborated with Disney Live Entertainment to curate favorite memories and which stories made them fall in love with animation.

The narrative flow of “Wondrous Journeys” mirrors the journey of an artist: starting out with big dreams, buckling down to do hard work and finally seeing a dream come true.

State-of-the-art projection effects surround guests with blank pieces of paper, pencil sketches and splashes of color, as the artistry of animators breathes life into beloved characters ranging from Mickey Mouse and Bambi to Ariel and Mirabel.

MagicBand+ enhances “Wondrous Journeys” by glowing with color and pulsing with haptic vibrations along with the show.

The projections are customized for each primary viewing area Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, Rivers of America and the façade of “it’s a small world” creating a unique experience for each location.

During a climactic moment in the story, the thumping bass of the song “Immortals” from “Big Hero 6” can be heard as Baymax takes to the skies over Disneyland Park with his rocket boosters propelling him into the night.

Butterflies appear as a recurring motif throughout “Wondrous Journeys,” representing a physical manifestation of wonder. Butterflies are a wonder of nature and show up regularly in Walt Disney Animation Studios films, from “Alice in Wonderland” and “Winnie the Pooh” to “Tarzan” and “Encanto.”

18 Disney songs are heard throughout “Wondrous Journeys,” including the original song, “It’s Wondrous.” The song features music and lyrics by Duddy Brown and GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alex Geringas.

The musical score was recorded by an 80-piece orchestra and includes 16 lead vocalists and a 33-voice choir.