Disneyland in 2025
Disneyland celebrates it's 70th anniversary in 2025 and they have big plans!
Disney announced their 2025 plans for Disneyland this week. If you’re considering going to Disneyland, 2025 may be the year to do it! I know I’m considering it.
A note: there’s lots of details here that your email can’t contain. read this post on our website to get all the details:
https://www.freedisneynewsletter.com/p/disneyland-in-2025
Disney also announced when new attractions and shows will open in 2025 for Walt Disney World. Read our post with those details here:
Before we dig into the 70th-anniversary events for Disneyland, let’s go through some dates for planned events first.
2025 Festivals, Events, and Limited-Time Celebrations 🎆
Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Jan. 17-Feb. 16):
The celebrations will welcome the Year of the Snake. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will unveil new outfits showcasing traditional Korean attire. The festivities will feature "Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration," a water short, as well as "Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession" on select days. Daily live musical performances and Asian-inspired menu items will be available across six Lunar New Year marketplaces and select dining locations.
Anaheim Ducks Day (Jan. 24):
At California Adventure, fans will enjoy a cavalcade, appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players, and themed games.
Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 8 and 15):
This annual concert will return on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, with performances by community choirs from across Southern California and award-winning artists.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 28-April 21):
This event celebrates the Golden State with creative menu items, ten-themed marketplaces, live entertainment, and Chef Goofy's return, bookable culinary experiences, and the classic Soarin’ Over California attraction.
Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (March 28-May 11):
"Fire of the Rising Moons" will perform nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, featuring new projection effects and galactic music enhanced by fireworks on select nights. Additionally, Hyperspace Mountain will return to Tomorrowland, allowing you to hurtle through the galaxy and encounter TIE fighters along the way!
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (Summer):
The one-day event at California Adventure and the two-day event at Downtown Disney are returning with fun entertainment, Disney Jr. character encounters, and family-friendly activities.
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 22-Oct. 31):
Experience enjoyable activities throughout the resort, featuring uniquely themed attractions, family-friendly entertainment, and seasonal food and beverages.
Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 22-Nov. 2):
The award-winning Pixar film “Coco” celebrates family bonds and Día de Los Muertos.
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Nov. 14, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026):
This enchanting season brings winter decorations and festive entertainment across the resort. The Disney Festival of Holidays returns to California Adventure, featuring unique menu items, live performances, and family activities inspired by Southern California's diverse celebrations.
After-Hours and Separately Ticketed Events for 2025
Sweethearts’ Nite (Jan. 21, 23, 28; Feb. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13):
Celebrate love at the new cavalcade on Main Street, U.S.A., featuring a Royal Ball, character couple meet-and-greets, and lively music.
Pre-sale tickets for Sweethearts' Nite will be available December 10, 2024, for Inspire Magic Key holders and December 11, 2024, for all Magic Key holders. General ticket sales begin December 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT on Disneyland.com, with limited availability.
90s Nite (March 4 and 6):
Disneyland's "90s Nite" features dance parties and sing-alongs celebrating the films and pop culture of the decade. The event will honor past parades like "The Lion King Celebration" and "Mulan Parade."
Pre-sale tickets are available for Inspire Magic Key holders on December 10, 2024, and for all Magic Key holders on December 11, 2024. General ticket sales start December 12, 2024, at 9 a.m. PT on Disneyland.com. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.
Star Wars Nite (April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6):
Galactic adventures await with Star Wars characters from the Light and Dark sides of the Force, along with unique gatherings and photo opportunities. Ticket sale details will be announced later.
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party:
A frightfully fun after-hours Halloween party at California Adventure! Dress up in costume and enjoy family-friendly tricks and treats. In 2025, the party will feature 31 different dates—more than ever before!
Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration: Celebrating Happy
Starting May 16, 2025, and running through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort will celebrate its 70th anniversary with special entertainment, unique food and beverages, collectible merchandise, and more.
The resort will feature colorful decorations, including a medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey, Minnie and their friends will wear new outfits in Town Square, designed just for the celebration.
“World of Color Happiness!” Debuts at Disney California Adventure Park
The all-new "World of Color" show is inspired by Walt Disney's opening day dedication: "To all who come to this happy place… welcome!" This nighttime spectacular explores "happiness" through Joy and the Emotions from Pixar's "Inside Out" and "Inside Out 2." They present music and moments from beloved Disney and Pixar films like "Turning Red," "A Goofy Movie," "Tangled," and "The Lion King."
“Paint the Night” Parade Returns to Disneyland Park
The beloved nighttime parade returns to Disneyland for its 70th celebration, illuminating Main Street, U.S.A. with vibrant colors and over a million LED lights. Mickey Mouse, with Tinker Bell's pixie dust, brings Disney dreams to life, featuring beloved characters from films like “Monsters, Inc.,” “Cars,” “Toy Story,” “The Little Mermaid,” and “Beauty and the Beast.”
Magic Happens will not return to Disneyland Resort in 2025. I'm really excited for Paint the Night to return - but hopefully we see Magic Happens return in 2026.
“Wondrous Journeys” is Back at Disneyland Park
Disneyland becomes a stunning canvas at night with the return of “Wondrous Journeys.” This nighttime spectacular celebrates the legacy of Walt Disney Animation Studios, showcasing moments from beloved films like “Hercules,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Frozen,” “Moana,” and more. With state-of-the-art projections, the show transforms Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” and the Rivers of America. On select nights, the experience is enhanced with fireworks.
“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Parade at Disney California Adventure Park
“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” returns to California Adventure. This lively daytime parade features great music, colorful floats, and nearly 30 beloved Pixar characters, including those from “Luca,” “Turning Red,” and “Up.” Both the “Wondrous Journeys” nighttime spectacular and the parade will pause for Halloween and holiday entertainment but will resume later.
Walt Disney -- A Magical Life
"Walt Disney – A Magical Life" premieres at Disneyland Park's Main Street Opera House on May 16, showcasing Walt's journey and concluding with a visit to his office through Audio-Animatronics.
See our previous post about our thoughts on this show:
The Resort Gets Dressed Up
The resort will be decorated with vibrant colors, including a special medallion on Sleeping Beauty Castle. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their friends will wear custom outfits in Town Square at Disneyland Park.
A new character cavalcade called “Mickey and Friends Celebrate Happy!” will feature beloved characters encouraging guests to dance and clap along to celebrate seven decades of happiness.
In the evenings, the Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure will present a music, lights, and projection show, while Disneyland's “it’s a small world” will feature a new projection display. An upbeat theme song, “Celebrate Happy,” will also be played throughout the celebrations.
Disney created this handy dandy guide for all The Disneyland 2025 events!
