SAN FRANCISCO — On July 17, 1955, Disneyland opened its gates for the primary time. Since that historic day, guests from all around the globe have loved seven a long time of happiness.
“This legacy and this historical past began with Walt Disney in 1955 when he determined to purchase 160 acres of orange groves that became this stunning park and finally turned the resort. So now, we have now two parks, three accommodations, the Downtown Disney District and there is a lot to see. And we’re excited for the brand new experiences that our company are going to get to expertise,” mentioned Disneyland Ambassador Raul Aquino Rojas.
To begin the seventieth anniversary celebration, Disneyland despatched San Francisco the largest invitation ever – a 75-foot-tall scorching air balloon.
“We’re spreading a bit little bit of magic right here in San Francisco,” Rojas mentioned. “We now have the ‘Have fun Happiness’ balloon, and we have been taking this balloon all around the nation to totally different states, totally different cities.”
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy had been on location to be a part of this memorable occasion.
“Individuals are at all times so quiet and simply in awe, speechless of seeing the balloon up within the air. Simply an effective way to unfold that magic and pleasure to everybody,” Rojas mentioned.
Disneyland has deliberate the largest get together but with loads of particular experiences.
“Decorations all down Predominant Avenue are only a sight to behold. We now have 70 new meals gadgets and it is so nice, for me. My private favorites are going to be all of the desserts,” Rojas mentioned.
After which, there’s the unimaginable leisure.
“We now have the return of ‘Paint the Night time’ parade. We now have the ‘Wonderous Journeys’ that tells 100 years of storytelling from the Walt Disney Firm,” Rojas mentioned. “In Disney California Journey Park, we have now the return of ‘Higher Collectively,’ a Pixar Pal Celebration; a parade with all of your favourite Disney Pixar characters.”
“We now have a brand-new ‘World of Colour’ present, ‘World of Colour: Happiness’. It’s all about what does completely satisfied imply to you. And it is hosted by Pleasure and her mates from ‘Inside Out’,” mentioned Disneyland Senior Supervisor of Occasions Megan Roth. “So actually an amazing journey and story informed by fountains and lights, and naturally, music.”
Disneyland’s seventieth Celebration is about to be probably the most unforgettable birthday celebration ever.
“Walt Disney created this park the place all households can come collectively and spend time collectively, whether or not you are an grownup, a grandparent, or in the event you’re only a youngster, be children once more,” Rojas mentioned.
The Disneyland Celebration runs by summer season 2026.
For extra details about the celebration, go to Disneyland’s web site.
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