Hiya Erika, and a big planDisney welcome to you! My ears perked up like Mickey's hearing about your upcoming visit to the Disneyland Resort!
That's an excellent question about how specific
Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration offerings, like the
Paint the Night parade, will look during your visit! The fantastic news is that the 70th Celebration is scheduled to sparkle all the way through summer 2026, so it will absolutely be in full swing when you're there. Now, it's also important to remember that your visit coincides with that exciting time when
Halloween Time wraps up and the
holiday season begins to unfold, and both of these beloved seasons bring their own unique parades, fireworks, and enchanting entertainment. Because the Resort will be bustling with these distinct seasonal festivities, it's possible that some of the year-long 70th Celebration elements might be adjusted or take a brief intermission to allow each magical season to shine. Disney typically announces the specific entertainment lineup and how everything weaves together closer to the dates, so the Disneyland website and the
Disney Parks Blog will be your best resources for the most current information.
As for unlocking the commemorative
Key to Disneyland experience, Erika, I’ve got such a good feeling about that for you! Since it's a special nod to the entire 70-year milestone, it’s very likely to still be part of the celebratory magic during your visit. It’s such a cool and interactive experience! I’m not even sure what’s more delightful—the thrill of adventuring around the park to discover all the unique 70th Celebration lock stations, or that magical moment of anticipation when you find out which collectible pin your special key will unlock! It truly adds an extra layer of discovery and surprise to your day. Just remember, like all special keepsakes, the Key to Disneyland is available while supplies last. So, as you look toward your visit later in the year, I'm sending a little extra pixie dust hoping this delightful experience will still be sparkling and ready for you to discover!
And Erika, speaking of interactive ways to collect little pieces of the magic, you’re also in for a treat with the MagicBand+ adventure to collect those limited-edition tickets! I had a chance to try it a few weeks ago with my planDisney pals and felt like I was on a mini scavenger hunt! Each tap unfolded a bit of fun, and the interactive station near Fantasyland was my favorite. While this particular location doesn’t dispense a ticket, it has some charming surprises that are sure to bring out the smiles.
One thing's for sure, Erika: the entire Disneyland Resort will be radiating with the joy of the 70th Celebration during your visit! You can expect to be surrounded by festive anniversary-themed décor, discover unique merchandise perfect for commemorating your magical trip, and indulge in an array of delicious, themed food and beverage offerings dreamed up just for this incredible milestone.
I’m wishing on a star that your visit is perfectly timed to experience all the 70th Celebration wonders you’re hoping for! It’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime occasion. If any more questions pop up as you plan, you know where to find us here at planDisney!
Cody