Disneyland officially kicks off yearlong 70th anniversary party

Disneyland unwrapped a bunch of birthday presents in celebration of the Anaheim theme park’s 70th anniversary that included a new World of Color water show along with a returning Pixar daytime parade, nighttime electrical parade and fan-favorite fireworks extravaganza.

World of Color Happiness

The new “World of Color Happiness” water show hosted by Joy from “Inside Out” draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s opening day dedication speech at Disneyland in 1955.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle is light up during “Wondrous Journeys” Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary from May 16, 2025 through summer 2026.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Wondrous Journeys

The returning “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks show features storytelling highlights that focus on “Peter Pan,” “Frozen,” “Princess and the Frog,” “Moana,” “Encanto,” “Big Hero 6” and “Hercules.”

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The Paint the Night Parade travels past It’s a Small World at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary from May 16, 2025 through summer 2026.(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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Paint the Night

The returning Paint the Night nighttime electrical parade includes floats dedicated to the “Incredibles,” “Peter Pan,” “Monsters Inc.,” “Cars,” “Little Mermaid,” “Toy Story,” “Frozen” and the Disney princesses.

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“Better Together: A Pixar Pals Celebration!” Parade inside California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary from May 16, 2025 through summer 2026.
(Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

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