In the meantime, Disney is offering new and returning entertainment as birthday presents for its fans. The 70th never was going to be a major anniversary milestone for Disneyland, with the 75th looming in five years. But the loss of the 65th due to the pandemic lockdown gives this birthday an extra emotional kick.

Food, entertainment and fun is planned for the year-long birthday party celebrating Walt Disney's theme park in Anaheim.

The resort’s 70 th anniversary festivities kick off Friday with new experiences and returning favorites that feel like a love letter to existing fans. It’s also an invitation for first timers to discover why Disneyland is called the Happiest Place on Earth and to make it their own.