Disneyland Resort Celebrates 70 Years
The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger commemorates anniversary with pre-opening address to thousands of cast members
Festivities include pre-opening cast celebration, veteran cast flag raising ceremony and ringing of the New York Stock Exchange opening bell
ANAHEIM, Calif., July 17, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, Disneyland Resort, known as The Happiest Place on Earth, commemorated seventy years by honoring the people who have made those memories possible: Disneyland Resort cast members.
Disneyland Resort kicked off the 70th anniversary with an early morning cast member-only celebration in Disneyland park, filled with unique photo backdrops, such as the 70 th Anniversary Hot Air Balloon, live entertainment and a flag raising ceremony in Town Square featuring veteran cast members.
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