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Disneyland Resort Celebrates 70th Anniversary With New Family Friendly Offerings

Earlier this month, Disneyland Parks kicked off its 70th anniversary with all the magic and flair expected from the family-friendly destination. The theme park and resort welcomed hundreds of guests, including VIBE, to preview the fresh food offerings, new entertainment, and more ahead of its public open. While the “Happiest Place on Earth” is filled with endless Dole Whip and smiles, the cheerfulness is by design. For the milestone event, Disneyland took the parades, light shows,

I Have Seen Cast Members Go The Extra Mile But This Mickey And Minnies Runaway Railway Viral Video Is On Another Level

Disneyland has some absolutely incredible attractions, but one of the best rides at this Disney park is Mickey and Minnie 's Runaway Railway. Not only is it a creative and fun ride, but the Runaway Railway queue is one of the best in any American theme park. Everything about the ride is great, assuming, of course, everything is working properly. Things going a little sideways on a theme park ride is to be expected. Theme park rides break down now and then. When that happens, the employees

Ride Shuts Down After Car Derails Off Track

A group of Disneyland guests were pulled from a ride after one of the cars derailed off track. What we know: A video shared by social media user @Laughing_Place showed one of the cars at Autopia in the park's bushes and shrubs on Wednesday, June 4. According to the witness, the parkgoers who were in the other cars were evacuated from the ride as crews looked into the derailed car. The Tomorrowland attraction ended up shutting down for the afternoon, user

Walt Disney Granddaughter Rips Disneyland Dehumanizing Way Of Honoring Her Grandpa

Joanna Miller, Walt Disney 's granddaughter, has doubled down on her criticism of Disneyland as it plans to debut an audio-animatronic version of her grandfather at a new exhibit next month. Miller has previously posted on Facebook, accusing the California theme park of “dehumanizing him” via a “robotic grampa,” a move she described as making “no sense” and said would come off as “empty of a soul or essence of the man.” Miller told the Los Angeles Times that while its tough

Disneyland Recreates Walt Disney With Most Lifelike Animatronic Ever

After seven years in development, Walt Disney Imagineering is putting the finishing touches on the most lifelike animatronic ever created for a new show coming to Disneyland starring a robotic version of the Anaheim theme park 's visionary founder. The new $5 million “Walt Disney A Magical Life” show featuring the world 's first audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney will debut July 17 in the Main Street Opera House as part of Disneyland 's 70th anniversary celebration.

Why Clients Will Want To Stay And Play Longer

Disneyland opened in Anaheim, Calif., on July 17, 1955, making 2025 its 70th-anniversary year. Luckily, the party has already started and it will continue through summer 2026. “Disneyland is a destination,” said Lynn Clark, vice president of sales for the Disneyland Resort. ''There's something joyful with this [70th-anniversary] celebration, the entertainment some fan favorites, some new plus exciting novelties and food and beverage items. But to really see it all, you need a

A Bay Area Artist Designed One Of Disneyland Most Iconic Attractions

For nearly 60 years, the It 's a Small World ride has delighted (and tortured) Disneyland guests. But no matter how you feel about the titular tune, the staying power of the attraction 's whimsical, colorful look is undeniable. And that 's all thanks to designer Mary Blair. A Bay Area-raised artist, Blair created head-turning concept art for classic animated features like “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan” and was later immortalized as a Disney Legend. The art director is finally being given

Here Are 5 Ways Disneyland Changed Paint The Night Parade It Is Back For 70th Anniversary

Paint the Night has returned to Disneyland for the first time since 2018 and we were among the first to view the parade during its debut for the Disneyland 70th Celebration. Paint the Night is one of the best nighttime parades Disney offers and it returned with a list of new changes! Let 's get into all the details of the new Paint the Night changes. Updated Paint the Night Drum for 70th Celebration The Paint the Night drum has been updated to honor

Walls Come Down In Adventureland Revealing Interesting New Icon

For quite some time, entering Adventureland at Disneyland meant passing by walls. The walls were in front of the restrooms. At one point, a rock wall was found in the location. However, as time went by, it became apparent that something else would end up there. Recently, a new wall could be seen emerging behind these construction walls. On Friday, May 16, 2025, the construction walls came down to reveal a new wall and a new feature that appears to be a fountain or shrine… perhaps made by ancient

13 Disneyland Anniversary Foods That Offer Nods To Parks Past

Disneyland will offer a nod to its past with a new menu lineup that pays tribute to Fantasyland 's Captain Hook 's Galley, Tomorrowland 's Space Place, Adventureland 's Tahitian Terrace and Frontierland 's Casa de Fritos during the Anaheim theme park 's big birthday bash. Disneyland kicks off its 70th anniversary celebration on Friday, May 16 with a new food and beverage lineup that includes 13 nostalgic menu items. Disneyland showcased the throwback treats and eats during a

Disneyland Hotel Celebrates 70 Years Fact Sheet

The iconic Disneyland Hotel immerses guests with the spirit, magic and nostalgia of Disneyland Park just steps away from the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, the Disneyland Hotel features 973 guest rooms, including 71 suites. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel bring 344 additional guest rooms to The Disneyland Hotel complex. The hotel has been designated with the AAA Four Diamond Award. Address: 1150 West Magic Way

Paint The Night Fact Sheet

The dazzling nighttime parade “Paint the Night” makes its grand return to Disneyland park for a limited time during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration beginning May 16, 2025. “Paint the Night” parade features innovative floats, vibrant costumes, incredible special effects, unforgettable music and energetic performances the whole family will enjoy. Anna and Elsa from Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Frozen” will rejoin the parade for the first time since its initial run in 2015.

Wondrous Journeys Fact Sheet

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

70th Anniversary Celebration Here Is Everything You Need To Know

Disneyland is gearing up for a 70th anniversary celebration to rival the yearlong parties for the 50th and 60th anniversaries with a new attraction, updated water show, character cavalcade, two returning parades and a fan-favorite fireworks show. The 70th anniversary celebration of the original Disney theme park will kick off on Friday, May 16 and run through summer 2026 at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. Disneyland will hold back on a few surprises until July 17

A New Book Unearths Never Before Seen Maps From The Early 1950s

Readers who look closely can spot ideas that were ultimately discarded, including Recreation Land and Mother Goose. There 's an oft-repeated Disneyland creation myth: Artist and animation art director Herb Ryman was given 48 hours to draw an early, heavily detailed and romanticized map of the theme park, which would be used to help sell the project to investors. Although that 's all true, Ryman 's work one of the most famous and important Disneyland drawings was far from the first map of

Its A Small World Ride Reopens With New Additions

Disneyland 's “It 's A Small World” ride is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday with new additions following an extended refurbishment. During the Mexico section of the dark water ride, guests will soon be able to spot Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, from Pixar 's “Coco.” “The Happiest Place on Earth” will also pay homage to the Sherman Brothers, a songwriting duo who often collaborated with Walt Disney. The duo wrote the catchy tune for “It 's A Small

Turnstiles Upgraded To New Entry Gates

For so many, it 's a rite of passage to head through the entry gates of Disneyland park for the first time, allowing them to enter a world of yesterday, tomorrow and fantasy in a truly unforgettable moment that they will always remember. Yet the next step once passing through those gates is up to them as they enter this ultimate family destination, whether they are looking to board a classic attraction like Haunted Mansion, snack on a legendary Disney treat or pose for a picture in front

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