The start of a new year means even more magic coming to Disneyland®—especially when it coincides with the iconic park’s 70th anniversary! From milestone celebrations to highly anticipated annual festivals and long-awaited updates, 2025 is shaping up to be a year brimming with excitement, unforgettable memories, and of course, delicious food. Keep reading as we take a look at some of the top Disneyland® 2025 events you won’t want to miss.

Lunar New Year Festivities

From January 17 through February 16, 2025, you can ring in the Year of the Snake at Disneyland®’s annual Lunar New Year celebration. Disney California Adventure® Park will be decked out with bold Asian-inspired decor, lively entertainment, and delicious treats (Mickey-shaped macaron, anyone?). Don’t miss Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration pre-show, or getting to meet your favorite characters in rarely-seen costumes.

Sip and Savor at the California Food & Wine Festival

Foodies and wine lovers, rejoice! The wildly popular Food & Wine Festival returns to California Adventure from February 28 through April 21, 2025, bringing with it a delicious lineup of California-inspired cuisine. Sample innovative dishes (you’ll definitely want a Sip and Savor Pass!), local wines, and craft beers while also learning all about cocktails, taking in cooking demonstrations, enjoying live music, and checking out the festival’s marketplace booths throughout the park.

Celebrate Disneyland®’s 70th Anniversary

The Happiest Place on Earth officially turns 70 years old in May 2025, and you can bet this platinum jubilee anniversary will be one for the ages. This year’s theme is “Celebrate Happy,” and park visitors can expect all manner of special limited-time entertainment, collectible merchandise, unique food offerings throughout the park, characters donning all new costumes, and more. Promising to honor seven decades of Disney® magic with both new surprises and nostalgic nods to the past, a few highlights to look forward to include:

  • Paint the Night parade, with over one million LED lights
  • Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular, with fireworks on select nights
  • World of Color Happiness, featuring characters from Inside Out and Inside Out 2

Disneyland® After Dark Nites

For an even more magical experience after the sun goes down, check out Disneyland® After Dark events. These special after-hours ticketed nights throughout spring 2025 promise on-target themed entertainment, exclusive character meet-and-greets, and—perhaps best of all—shorter lines for even the most popular attractions and rides.

Sweethearts’ Nite

Love and a bit of extra sweetness wrap the park in January and February for this couples-themed event. Dance with your sweetheart at the Royal Ball or the Mark Twain Moonlit Jazz Cruise, meet your favorite Disney® couples, and indulge in special dishes for two.

90s Nite

This one is a true walk down memory lane! Don your neon-bright, baggy clothes (fanny packs and puka shell necklaces welcome!) for this totally rad event that brings DJ dance parties, themed keepsakes and photo ops, and much more.

Later in 2025, be on the lookout for Star Wars and Pride Disney® After Dark festivals.

Exciting Updates in Downtown Disney®

The bustling Downtown Disney® District continues to evolve, and 2025 ushers in some exciting new additions. These include three new retail shops, a much-anticipated LEGO store, Porto’s Bakery and Café, Parkside Market (a food hall concept with four eateries under one roof), Pearl’s Roadside BBQ, and a classic steakhouse concept, Arthur & Sons Steak and Bourbon. The shops enhancing your Disneyland® 2025 adventure, some of which opened at the end of 2024, include:

  • Avengers Reserve: comic books and super hero-themed collectibles, with a selection that will rotate frequently
  • D-Lander Shop: mod meets pop culture in this colorful, cheeky shop that displays art alongside popular fashions
  • Disney Wonderful World of Sweets: an over-the-top candy shop with exhibition kitchens so you can see your treats being made

Stay Where You Play

With SO much to look forward to at Disneyland® in 2025, comfortable, convenient accommodations are key. Camelot Inn & Suites is located right across the street from Disneyland® Resort, putting you mere steps away from all the fun. After a long day of park-hopping, retreat to your cozy, castle-inspired room at the Camelot and take advantage of our top-tier amenities. For example, you can unwind by the pool terrace while watching the nightly fireworks! Book your 2025 Disneyland® getaway today on our website or by calling (714) 635-7275.