Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being "The Happiest Place on Earth." The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder that debuts Thursday and also marks Disneyland's official anniversary.

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.

As Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary, see photos of the iconic park that paved the way for theme parks as we know them today.

The latest attendance increase could make perennial runner-up Disneyland the most visited theme park in the world.

Disney’s portfolio of intellectual property has been the bedrock of its theme parks since Disneyland first opened 70 years ago in 1955.

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

First Time at Disneyland? Here's What to Do and See, According to Disney Boss Bob Iger first appeared on Parade on Jul 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 18, 2025, where it first appeared.

Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is marking park’s 70th anniversary by reflecting on the original vision of Disneyland's founder, Walt Disney.

Early this morning, a hot air balloon experienced an unexpected sideways descent at Disneyland Resort during a special Cast Member event celebrating the park’s 70th anniversary. The incident occurred around 6:45 a.m., just before a scheduled large group photo on Main Street.

A new Spider-Man ear headband has swung into Disney California Adventure at Disneyland Resort. Spider-Man Ear Headband – $34.99 The padded ears are made of red pleather with an embossed silver spiderweb design.