Greetings, Rachel, and welcome to planDisney! You're in for a treat – the
70th Anniversary Guided Tour is full of nostalgia, interesting facts, engaging stories, and an opportunity to see the parks from a new perspective, along with some extra fun perks!
As part of the 70th Anniversary Guided Tour, you'll receive reserved viewing for a nighttime spectacular. While offerings and experiences are subject to change, I believe reserved viewing for this tour will typically be for the
Paint the Night parade now that it has returned. In my experience, the viewing area was just across from the Main Street, U.S.A. train station. It's a great vantage point!
Paint the Night is one of my favorite nighttime spectaculars – there's nothing quite like seeing Main Street, U.S.A. illuminated in the glow of
more than a million colorful LED lights. The floats, music, Characters, and performers all come together in a high-energy and super fun experience. For the rest of the night, you'll be singing, "When can we do this again?"
Back to the tour – during your two-hour experience, you'll take a ride on the Disneyland Railroad, cruise on the Mark Twain Riverboat, and enjoy a Lightning Lane entry for a select attraction! It makes for a dynamic experience. The keepsake at the end is a great way to wrap it all up, too.
Don't miss other elements of the 70th Anniversary Celebration as well, like the
Celebrate Happy Cavalcade and Wondrous Journeys. Tapestry of Happiness is really sweet, too, with music compilations, colorful projections, and storytelling that will warm your heart. If you have a
MagicBand+, bring it with you to unlock special interactions at the
five designated locations around Disneyland Park. Each one celebrates an original attraction, and some even provide a printed souvenir.
Before your visit, you can also check out the
Foodie Guide on the Disney Parks Blog to see some of the new and returning snacks and drinks that you'll find at the Disneyland Resort. If you're looking for something comforting, the Ratatouille Soup from Harbour Galley is incredible!
Rachel, I hope the guided tour sprinkles even more magic on your upcoming visit. If you think of any other questions between now and then, please reach out – we're always happy to help here at planDisney!
Your pal,
Kriss