Disneyland Then and Now: Celebrating 70 Years of The Happiest Place on Earth
- Disneyland in Anaheim, California, held media previews on May 13 and 14, 2025, ahead of its 70th anniversary celebration starting May 16.
- The previews introduced the 'Celebrate Happy' theme, reflecting happiness through new shows, a Jonas Brothers song, and five distinct event types.
- Among the highlighted experiences are a daytime cavalcade featuring Mickey and friends themed around happiness, two projection shows titled Celebrate Happy and Tapestry of Happiness, and the Joy-hosted World of Color Happiness nighttime water spectacular.
- The World of Color Happiness features Disney film scenes in mist screen bubbles and a five-minute show with songs like 'I've Got a Dream', delivering a "kiss goodnight" each night of the celebration.
- Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will mark their 70th year with a yearlong festival running until summer 2026, focusing on a theme of happiness showcased through various entertainment experiences.
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