Disneyland 70th Anniversary Thread - Wishlist, Rumors, Speculation, Announcements

[mickEblu]

I just want red, white, and blue bunting back on Main Street, gosh darn it! It's not summer at Disneyland without patriotic decorations.

And we didn’t get them last summer either because of Pixar Fest right? Hopefully they come back in a big way next year for the 250th. While they re at it bring back America Sings. Did they take care of those AAs they yanked out of Splash? Maybe an MSEP return with proper into and finale float as well.

 

[Consumer]

And we didn’t get them last summer either because of Pixar Fest right? Hopefully they come back in a big way next year for the 250th. While they re at it bring back America Sings. Did they take care of those AAs they yanked out of Splash? Maybe an MSEP return with proper into and finale float as well.

I don't think they've put up the patriotic decorations at all this decade.

 

[mickEblu]

I don't think they've put up the patriotic decorations at all this decade.

No im pretty sure they have. I want to say Summer 2022 they had them up.

2023 I think they had the Disney 100 bunting.

 

[mickEblu]

I don't think they've put up the patriotic decorations at all this decade.

If DCA wants to get in on the action a patriotic new version of Soarin visiting all the natural wonders in this country with a finale in Disneyland with 4th of July fireworks going off would be pretty cool.

 

[Agent H]

If DCA wants to get in on the action a patriotic new version of Soarin visiting all the natural wonders in this country with a finale in Disneyland with 4th of July fireworks going off would be pretty cool.

Or just bring back the California film for good cause it’s a better fit for that park?

 

[mickEblu]

Or just bring back the California film for good cause it’s a better fit for that park?

They already do that every Spring for Food n Wine. That also wouldn’t highlight the whole country. But yes I’d love the California version to be back full time and have World be seasonal.

 

[Agent H]

And we didn’t get them last summer either because of Pixar Fest right? Hopefully they come back in a big way next year for the 250th. While they re at it bring back America Sings. Did they take care of those AAs they yanked out of Splash? Maybe an MSEP return with proper into and finale float as well.

I wouldn’t expect anything beyond MESP returning and Rogers: the musical coming back. Just a hunch though. We’ll see.

 

[mickEblu]

I wouldn’t expect anything beyond MESP returning and Rogers: the musical coming back. Just a hunch though. We’ll see.

I don’t expect anything beyond bunting and maybe a beefed up 4th of July fireworks that they’ll play all summer. Anything beyond that would be a bonus.

 

[Agent H]

I don’t expect anything beyond bunting and maybe a beefed up 4th of July fireworks that they’ll play all summer. Anything beyond that would be a bonus.

Well it’s what they should do IMO

 

[mickEblu]

Soarin over California being seasonal would be like Classic HM being seasonal and instead having HMH 7 months a year. They know that more people prefer the California version and having World be seasonal would still accomplish the same thing California does for Food n Wine in a park full of annual passholders. Doesn’t make any sense.

 

[brb1006]

Disney has released more details and concept art for the 70th Anniversary Celebration:

At Disneyland Park, a new floral Mickey will welcome guests to the 70th Celebration with a colorful display of vibrant flowers, multi-colored banners and bunting:



In town square, a new installation featuring Mickey and Minnie:



Concept art for “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland Park, which includes Duffy and ShellieMay:



In sunny Mexico in “it’s a small world” at Disneyland, Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, from the Pixar film “Coco” will join the other children in song. Silhouetted by a stunning marigold bridge, you’ll be able to spot this new addition when the attraction reopens April 25, 2025:



In the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, guests will find a contemporary 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands:



Toy Story Midway Mania! will have special nods to the 70th anniversary:



Here's a look at Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Clarabelle, Chip, Dale, Donald, Daisy and Pluto in their 70th Anniversary outfits:



Here's a link to read the full details:

Guide to the 70th Anniversary at Disneyland Resort - Disney Parks Blog

Get your official guide to the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort beginning May 16, 2025, and running through summer 2026.

disneyparksblog.com

Guess "Parade of Dreams" really was the final true "Anniversary Parade" for a major anniversary at the US Disney Parks. Glad Tokyo/OLC is keeping anniversary parades alive and kicking.

 

[brb1006]

It's kind of a shame that the American Disney parks doesn't get anniversary parades anymore
Magic Happens was the last one

Magic Happens doesn't count as an anniversary parade since that debuted in 2020. A few years after Disneyland's 60th Anniversary Celebration ended.

 

[Consumer]

No im pretty sure they have. I want to say Summer 2022 they had them up.

2023 I think they had the Disney 100 bunting.

You are correct. That was also the last time I went to Disneyland.

 

[JohnD]

Disney has released more details and concept art for the 70th Anniversary Celebration:

At Disneyland Park, a new floral Mickey will welcome guests to the 70th Celebration with a colorful display of vibrant flowers, multi-colored banners and bunting:



In town square, a new installation featuring Mickey and Minnie:



Concept art for “The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade” at Disneyland Park, which includes Duffy and ShellieMay:



In sunny Mexico in “it’s a small world” at Disneyland, Miguel and his trusted alebrije, Dante, from the Pixar film “Coco” will join the other children in song. Silhouetted by a stunning marigold bridge, you’ll be able to spot this new addition when the attraction reopens April 25, 2025:



In the esplanade between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park, guests will find a contemporary 50-foot sculpture inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle with colorful glass panels and golden charms representing the five original lands:



Toy Story Midway Mania! will have special nods to the 70th anniversary:



Here's a look at Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Clarabelle, Chip, Dale, Donald, Daisy and Pluto in their 70th Anniversary outfits:



Here's a link to read the full details:

Guide to the 70th Anniversary at Disneyland Resort - Disney Parks Blog

Get your official guide to the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort beginning May 16, 2025, and running through summer 2026.

disneyparksblog.com

I think I already know the answer but I have to ask: I've already bought a 3-day non-hopper ticket I intend to use 5/16-19. Any chance of a rebate for the 70th anniversary ticket offer?

 

[Gusey]

I'm struggling to place where this is. Is it near Pixie Hollow?

 

[Consumer]

I'm struggling to place where this is. Is it near Pixie Hollow?
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Tram stop in Downtown Disney

 

[Touchdown]

I'm struggling to place where this is. Is it near Pixie Hollow?
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DTD, that’s the fountain by the tram pathway.

 

[mickEblu]

I think I already know the answer but I have to ask: I've already bought a 3-day non-hopper ticket I intend to use 5/16-19. Any chance of a rebate for the 70th anniversary ticket offer?

Meaning the 70th tickets are cheaper? No they won’t give you a money back but they will usually let you upgrade/ give them more money.

 

[JohnD]

Meaning the 70th tickets are cheaper? No they won’t give you a money back but they will usually let you upgrade/ give them more money.

It's not as bad as I thought. I bought my AAA tickets including LLMP ($96) for $481.99. Backing out $96 for LLMP gives a AAA base rate of $385.99. I only paid $25.99 more than the 70th anniversary tix ($385.99 - 360 = $25.99).

DLR base rate is $415.00 so those are $55.00 more than the 70th anniversary tix ($415 - 360 = $55.00.)

 

[Phroobar]

Yes. I bought my tickets through AAA for $481.99. Keep in mind these are cheaper than regular price through DLR. The DL 70th anniversary tickets for 3 non-park hopper days, starting May 16 through August, is $360. I could have saved $121.99. Oh well.

The Mouse isn't good at giving back money.