25 Reasons to Visit the Disneyland Resort in 2025

2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling year for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. If you’re considering planning a Disney vacation in 2025, check out our 25 reasons why this year should be the year for your visit!

1. Disneyland 70th Anniversary Celebration – Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. You will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, specialty food and beverages, collectible merchandise and more.

2. Walt Returns to Disneyland Park – “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” will debut at the Main Street Opera House theater at Disneyland park on May 16, 2025. The attraction will feature a cinematic presentation of Walt Disney’s journey, culminating in a visit with Walt in his office, brought to life for the first time ever through the magic of Audio-Animatronics storytelling.

3.  The Return of the Paint the Night Parade! – Watch Sorcerer Mickey conjure glittering visions with a wave of his hand while Tinker Bell paints rainbows resplendent with pinches of pixie dust. Celebrate with Elsa, Olaf and friends from the beloved Disney film Frozen as they wave hello from a glimmering ice castle. Be surprised when other Disney Characters appear—reminding us of wonderful stories from some of your favorite Disney movies such as Monsters, Inc., Cars, Toy Story, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast and more.

4. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (Feb. 28-April 21) – This foodie event celebrates the Golden State with heaping helpings of creative menu items, ten marketplaces – including two with new themes – live entertainment, and the return of fan favorites such as Chef Goofy, bookable culinary experiences and the classic Soarin’ Over California attraction.

5. Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park (Feb. 8 and 15)  –A resort tradition for more than a decade, the uplifting annual concert will return on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, with performances by community choirs from across Southern California and award-winning artists.

6. Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park (Now through Feb. 16) – Offerings inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions will ring in the Year of the Snake. In 2025, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut all-new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire. Offerings include the “Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration” water short, “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” on select days, daily live musical performances and Asian-inspired menu items across six Lunar New Year marketplaces and select dining locations.

7. Season of the Force at Disneyland Park (March 28-May 11)  – “Fire of the Rising Moons” will perform nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with epic, new projection effects and galactic music – enhanced with fireworks on select nights. Plus, Hyperspace Mountain will return to Tomorrowland, where you can hurtle through the galaxy and encounter TIE fighters along the way! through flavors.

8. Nighttime Spectaulars  –The beloved nighttime spectacular “Wondrous Journeys” is again dazzling Disneyland Park each night.

9. Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (Summer) –  The one-day event at California Adventure and two-day event at Downtown Disney are set to return with lively entertainment, Disney Jr. character encounters and activities that families with young children will enjoy.

10. 90s Nite (March 4 and 6)  – Dance parties, sing-alongs and more celebrate Disney films, music and pop culture from this iconic decade. “90s on Parade” will have nods to past parades, such as “The Lion King Celebration” and “Mulan Parade.”

11. Star Wars Nite (April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6) –  Galactic adventures await with appearances by Star Wars characters from the Light and Dark sides of the Force, unique gatherings and out-of-this-world photo opportunities. Ticket sales begin January 30th.

12. Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party  –You are invited to dress up in costume** for this frightfully fun, after-hours Halloween party at California Adventure with family-friendly tricks and treats. In 2025, the party will offer more nights than ever before with 31 different dates:

13. Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort (Aug. 22-Oct. 31) – Enjoy eerily awesome fun throughout the resort, including uniquely themed attractions, not-so-scary entertainment and autumn-inspired food and beverages.

14. Run the Land with RunDisney – Back for a second year of fall fun is the Disneyland® Halloween Half Marathon Weekend. And this year’s theme is a real scream! That’s because it’s centered around some delightfully devious Disney villains. So lace up for miles of mischievous fun at Disneyland Resort, September 4 – 7, 2025.

15. Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures – Kids can let their imaginations soar during one-of-a-kind Princess-themed activities. Upon arrival, Disney Princesses are waiting to greet you and share in your hopes and dreams prior to taking a photo on a beautiful private patio. You may take part in storytime with Belle or learn some fierce warrior poses with Mulan.

16. Learn to Draw – It’s your chance to be an artist! Learn to draw a character from one of your favorite Disney and Pixar films.

• Location: The Sketch Pad Café at Pixar Place Hotel
• Days and Times: Wednesdays, 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM

17. Disney ¡Viva Navidad! –Revel in joyous holiday entertainment, décor and a dash of Disney magic—scheduled to return November 14, 2025, through January 7, 2026.

18. Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park (Aug. 22-Nov. 2) – The Academy Award®-winning Pixar Animation Studios film “Coco” comes to life at this celebration of the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de Los Muertos.

19. Holidays at the Disneyland Resort (Nov. 14, 2025-Jan. 7, 2026) – This enchanting season brings sparkling wintry décor, festive entertainment and more throughout the whole resort. Disney Festival of Holidays returns to California Adventure, featuring specialty menu items, live entertainment and family activities inspired by the diverse season of celebrations in Southern California.

20. One Last Ride – In 2025, construction will begin on the expansion of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. To make way for new experiences, the last date for guests to ride Red Car Trolley will be Feb. 8, 2025.

21. Parkside Market (Now Open!) – Stop by this second-story bar for a refreshing drink while enjoying great views of the Downtown Disney District! Choose from an array of delicious cocktails and mocktails featuring local ingredients and artful garnishes. You can even pair your delicious drink with flavorful fare when you order from GG’s Chicken Shop, Seoul Sister and Sip & Sonder—all delivered right to your table.

22. Din Tai Fung (Now Open!) – Born from humble beginnings in Taiwan, Din Tai Fung has grown from a modest dumpling and noodle shop into an exceptional restaurant renowned worldwide for elevated flavors and warm hospitality.

The carefully curated menu offers a taste of Taiwanese culture, with a variety of dumplings, spicy wontons (served in the signature house sauce), wok-fired vegetables, fried rice and noodle dishes, signature cocktails and desserts that will perfectly complement a delightful Disneyland day.

23. Kids Ticket Offer! – For a limited time, children ages 3 to 9 can visit a Disneyland Resort theme park for as low as $50 per child with the purchase of a special 1-day, 1-park ticket.

24. Book Early and Save! – Enjoy the biggest, happiest celebration! Book early and save up to 30% on select stays of 4 or more nights at a Disneyland Resort hotel—from May 16 through September 26, 2025.

25. Making Magical Memories Together! – There is no better reason to visit the Disneyland Resort than to make lasting memories with your family. Taking time to celebrate your family and create wonderful memories together is how we should all spend 2025!

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