Hey there, hi there, Russ! Welcome to planDisney. We are so happy you stopped by!
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing that your mother was an opening day Cast Member. That is so special and I am sure she has plenty of stories to share from that experience. I couldn't think of a better time to visit than on the 70th anniversary of opening day in July. Just last week it was
announced that on the anniversary of opening day, Walt Disney - A Magical Life, will debut at the Main Street Opera House, which I am sure will be something your mother would love to see. Over at the Main Street Cinema will be a short film all about the last verse of the Sherman Brothers song, "It's A Small World". This last verse will also debut in the
attraction on that same day. As time gets closer, I am sure we will hear more details about what other special events and offerings may happen on that special day. I definitely recommend that you keep checking
Disney Parks Blog for official announcements.
There are some things that have been announced that will be happening during the kick-off for the
70th Celebration in May and continue over the summer. Disneyland Park will have Paint the Night Parade returning as well as Wondrous Journeys (accompanied with fireworks on select nights) and over at California Adventure World of Color Happiness will be debuting.
Russ, I hope your mother is able to make it back for opening day celebration. If you have any other questions for us we will be here!
Carrie