Disneyland’s 70th anniversary: A look at the new entertainment, celebration outfits

ANAHEIM, Calif. – When Walt Disney first welcomed guests to his happy place in 1955, he told them, “Disneyland is your land.”

Over the past 70 years, many longtime guests have made it so, returning to the Southern California resort for personal milestones including birthdays and engagements, as well as everyday occasions like the latest food or festival entertainment.

Now, it’s Disneyland’s turn to celebrate.

The resort’s 70th anniversary festivities kick off Friday with new experiences and returning favorites that feel like a love letter to existing fans. It’s also an invitation for first timers to discover why Disneyland is called the Happiest Place on Earth and to make it their own.

Here’s what’s in store for the yearlong celebration.

“We’ve got the big spectaculars, we’ve got the parades, but we’ve also got those moments that you can experience and have just a little bit of magic every night,” said Jennifer McGill, executive producer for Disney Live Entertainment. 

The latter is the name of a short projection show at Disney California Adventure (DCA). Multiple times each night, Tinker Bell will appear to transform Carthay Circle into Sleeping Beauty Castle during Celebrate Happy: A Little Bit of Magic Every Night. 

Source: usatoday