GoKawiilSummer is here, and Disneyland is continuing its year-long 70th anniversary, a celebration of the original Disney theme park opening its gates in 1955. Three new rides are also being built at the California Disney Parks, as well as a sprawling new Avatar area.
Over at Walt Disney World in Florida, four new lands are being constructed right now, themed around villains, Pixar characters and more.
Here's everything you need to know about Disneyland and Disney World -- starting with offerings coming this summer and then exploring what's arriving beyond 2026.
Disneyland's 70th anniversary
Disneyland continues its celebration of its 70th anniversary, following its kick-off in May 2025, for much of the summer. Its last day is Aug. 9, 2026 -- after which the parks will transition to Halloween decor on Aug. 21, then the holidays on Nov. 18, before fully returning to its natural state in early 2027.
There are many 70th anniversary shows to see, including the Paint the Night parade, Celebrate Happy Cavalcade and the Wondrous Journeys fireworks and projection show on the castle. Mickey and friends are also wearing 70th celebration outfits.
You can catch 70th anniversary-themed merchandise, food and drink items as well as a projection show at Carthay Circle and a 50-foot sculpture of Sleeping Beauty Castle on the esplanade between Disneyland and California Adventure; you can also find decorations sprinkled throughout Downtown Disney, Main Street USA, Disney's hotels and even inside rides.
Disneyland's Paint the Night parade. Disney Parks
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster starring The Muppets opens this week
While MuppetVision 3D closed last year to make way for an entire land themed around the Monsters Pixar movies at Hollywood Studios, the Muppets are being moved to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. That overlay didn't take long to complete -- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had its last day of operation on March 1, and the Muppets-themed version opens on Tuesday, May 26.
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