Disneyland marks the anniversary date of the park’s 1955 opening on July 17 followed by a celebration that runs through summer 2026.

A celebration 70 years in the making is in full swing at the Anaheim, Calif., park in honor of its milestone anniversary on July 17

Four new special exhibits in the Main Street Opera House will accompany the new “ Walt Disney – A Magical Life ” when the audio-animatronic show debuts on July 17 as part of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary celebration at the Anaheim theme park.

For the first time since Walt Disney’s death in 1966, guests at Disneyland can get a remarkably lifelike glimpse of the man who started the first animation studios in California.

Though Disney California Adventure is not turning 70 today, it still has a commemorative guidemap for the Disneyland Resort 70th anniversary.

Disneyland is offering its Anaheim neighbors a special ticket deal in celebration of its 70th anniversary. For a limited time, Anaheim residents can purchase a 1-day, 1-park ticket for Disneyland

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Walt Disney’s dream became a reality on July 17, 1955. Disneyland opened and became known as the “happiest place on Earth.” Disney theme parks now span the globe, and Disney’s first park remains a key destination in Anaheim, California.

Since Disney opened 70 years ago, its influence on the world has profoundly changed everything about the way we think about storytelling.

Vice President JD Vance and his family took a controversial trip to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in July 2025. After news of his family trip broke, hundreds of protestors gathered near the theme park.