Disneyland first opened to guests on 1955. And now Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Co., is marking park's 70th anniversary by reflecting on Walt Disney's original vision.

A series of new Disneyland 70th anniversary merchandise was released on July 17, 2025 — the actual 70th anniversary date.

Disneyland marked the 70th anniversary of the park’s opening Thursday, with guests getting the chance to see the first Audio-Animatronics figure of Walt Disney. “Walt Disney — A Magical Life” at the Main Street Opera House begins with a film about Disney’s life,

The chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products talks to THR about the impact the Anaheim park had on immersive entertainment on its 70th anniversary, and what the next evolution may be.

Commemorative Disneyland 70th anniversary maps, buttons, and stickers are available at Disneyland Park today — July 17, the actual 70th anniversary date. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Map and Buttons Cast Members are handing out the souvenirs at the park entrance.

Starting May 16 through summer 2026, Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., will be hosting its 70th anniversary festivities where the theme is “Celebrate Happy!”

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being "The Happiest Place on Earth." The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder that debuts Thursday and also marks Disneyland's official anniversary.

In a heartwarming clip shared exclusively with PEOPLE, Hurtado and Bowie have a meet-and-greet with another notable canine: Pluto. The campaign focuses on "authentic moments of happiness” in the park, according to Disney, and that is exactly what is captured in the duo’s video.