Disneyland Resort Honors Official 70th Anniversary on July 17, 2025, with Debut of "Walt Disney - A Magical Life" Attraction and More
Other tributes to Disney heritage include "So Much That We Share: A Tribute to the Sherman Brothers" at Main Street Cinema and new addition of "it's a small world" finale verse
Special ticket and hotel offers available to continue enjoying Disneyland Resort 70 th Celebration
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years since it first opened – and introduced the world to a new concept in family entertainment – on July 17, 1955. Dedicated by Walt Disney with the hope that Disneyland would be "a source of joy and inspiration to all the world", Disneyland Resort continues its historic 70 th Celebration with even more experiences for guests to enjoy this summer and beyond, honoring its longstanding history and heritage as The Happiest Place on Earth.
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