Home » America Travel News » Disneyland Resort Honors Seventy Years of Magic, Recognizing the Cast Members Who Have Been Integral to Its Storied Success Thursday, July 17, 2025Disneyland Resort, affectionately referred to as The Happiest Place on Earth, celebrated a historic landmark today—turning 70—in honor of the dedicated cast members who have played a role in delivering the magical experiences that have defined the resort for 70 years.The celebration festivities kicked off with a special, pre-dawn cast-member-only event at Disneyland Park. The event consisted of special photo opportunities, like the glittering 70th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon, entertainment, and a flag-raising ceremony held in Town Square, celebrating the veteran cast members.Advertisement Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and Chair of Disney Experiences Josh D’Amaro stole the scene at Main Street, U.S.A., as they praised and thanked the cast. The party was at its highest point as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined in for a special ceremonial bell-ringing of the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, celebrating not only the anniversary but the timeless history of the Disneyland Resort. The celebration was immortalized in a historic cast photo, serving as a keepsake of the once-in-a-lifetime party.Following the ceremony, Disneyland officially began the day when Bob Iger proceeded down Main Street, U.S.A., accompanied by cast members to welcome everyone to the park, ushering in a new chapter in the history of the great tradition of enchantment and delight of the resort.“It was today in 1955 that Walt Disney joyfully threw open the gates of Disneyland for the very first time and introduced the world to this most special of places,” Iger explained to guests. “70 years later, Disneyland remains one of Walt’s finest creations – a place that has invited people of every age and every nation through these gates and into a world of joy and make believe.”Celebrating 70 Enchanted YearsThe Ever-Lasting Heritage of Disneyland Resort Continues Since the inception of the original Disneyland Park in 1955, Walt Disney transformed the theme park experience, offering a unique environment in which families can come together to make indelible memories. Sixty-seven years later, the Disneyland Resort has grown to be a vast entertainment kingdom, comprising two enchanting theme parks, three deluxe hotel properties, and the entertainment zone of Downtown Disney. Each corner of the resort embodies the magical spirit of Disney storytelling, from the creative worlds of Pixar and Star Wars to the action-packed universe of Marvel superheroes.But the development of Disneyland Resort doesn’t stop at what has already been achieved. On the horizon for the years ahead are exciting new offerings like the expansion of Avengers Campus and rides based on Avatar and Coco. These interactive expansions contain the possibilities of even more moments for guests to be part of their favorite Disney stories, forging timeless momen …
