Welcome to planDisney, Megan! You're always welcome here, and I'm so thankful you chose to bring your question to us. I hope we can get you some helpful information as you continue preparing for your upcoming Disneyland Resort visit.
I think your son is in good company because I also LOVE 'Magic Happens' Parade, and some of my favorite memories at Disneyland Resort are almost always on a
parade route. The magic just comes alive in such a special way! I'm sorry to say that this particular parade has not been announced to return to Disneyland Park in 2025 (although we can keep wishing on a star!) However, I still have a couple of exciting things to share with you about special entertainment offerings next year.
First, your visit coincides with the
Lunar New Year Celebration from January 17 through February 16, 2025. This seasonal event will feature
Mulan's Lunar New Year Procession around Disney California Adventure Park. It is a lovely processional with live performers in beautiful costumes, stunning music, and some delightful characters in their season's best! I hope you and your son love it. Later in the year, Disneyland Resort will celebrate its 70th anniversary, complete with the return of the Wondrous Journeys firework spectacular, a brand new “Mickey and Friends Celebrate
Happy!” cavalcade, and Paint the Night parade! While a specific opening date has not yet been announced for each of these entertainment offerings, we do know that the 70th-anniversary celebration will officially launch on May 16, 2025, so I would expect to see more information coming out around that date. You can check the
official Disneyland mobile app or the
Hours & Events calendar for more details about showtimes about 6 weeks in advance of your visit, acknowledging that showtimes are subject to change.
I hope this is some helpful information about parades and other live entertainment coming to Disneyland Resort in 2025. And I hope that your upcoming visit this February is full of unforgettable moments with your loved ones, celebrating happiness together! If we can help with anything else in the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out to
planDisney again soon.
Magically yours,
Tishra