Over the course of a single year the Disneyland Resort hosts A LOT of events and celebrations to keep enticing fans to return to the Happiest Place on Earth. Now, Disney is offering a peek at what is in store for the 2025 calendar year.
Fans will see the debut of the Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebration pus the return of favorites including Food and Wine, Halloween Time, Halloween Time, and the Disney Holidays.
What to Expect in 2025
Below is an infographic shared by Disney offering a quick glance at everything going in in the year. Further details can be found below!
January 2025
Lunar New Year
WHEN: Jan. 17-Feb. 16
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
Offerings inspired by Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean traditions will ring in the Year of the Snake. In 2025, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut all-new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire. Offerings include the “Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration” water short, “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” on select days, daily live musical performances and Asian-inspired menu items across six Lunar New Year marketplaces and select dining locations.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Lunar New Year
February 2025
Celebrate Gospel
WHEN: Feb. 8 and 15
WHERE: Disneyland Park
A resort tradition for more than a decade, the uplifting annual concert will return on Feb. 8 and Feb. 15, with performances by community choirs from across Southern California and award-winning artists.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Celebrate Gospel
Anaheim Ducks Days
WHEN: Feb. 24
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
Fans will be able to enjoy a cavalcade, appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players, themed games and more. Anaheim Ducks Day Overtime at the Downtown Disney District will be an exciting fan zone with entertainment, fun activities and photo opportunities.
Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
WHEN: Feb 28-April 21
WHERE: Disney California Adventure
This foodie event celebrates the Golden State with heaping helpings of creative menu items, ten marketplaces – including two with new themes – live entertainment and the return of fan-favorites such as Chef Goofy, bookable culinary experiences and the classic Soarin’ Over California attraction.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
March 2025
Season of the Force
WHEN: March 28-May 11
WHERE: Disneyland Park
“Fire of the Rising Moons” will perform nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with epic, new projection effects and galactic music – enhanced with fireworks on select nights. Plus, Hyperspace Mountain will return to Tomorrowland, where you can hurtle through the galaxy and encounter TIE fighters along the way!
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Season of the Force
Summer
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party
WHEN: Summer 2025
The one-day event at California Adventure and two-day event at Downtown Disney are set to return with lively entertainment, Disney Jr. character encounters and activities that families with young children will enjoy.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party
May 2025
Disneyland 70
WHEN: May 16-Summer 2026
WHERE: Disneyland Resort
Beginning May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will honor seven decades of happiness and many moments of joy in the making. You will be able to “celebrate happy” with limited-time entertainment, specialty food and beverages, collectible merchandise and more.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Disneyland 70th Anniversary
August 2025
Halloween Time
WHEN: Aug. 22-Oct. 31
WHERE: Disneyland Resort
Enjoy eerily awesome fun throughout the resort, including uniquely themed attractions, not-so-scary entertainment and autumn-inspired food and beverages.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for Halloween Time
Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
WHEN:
- Aug. 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
- Sept. 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
- Oct. 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31
You are invited to dress up in costume** for this frightfully fun, after-hours Halloween party at California Adventure with family-friendly tricks and treats. In 2025, the party will offer more nights than ever before with 31 different dates:
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
Plaza de la Familia
WHEN: Aug. 22-Oct. 31
WHERE: Disney California Adventure Park
The Academy Award®-winning Pixar Animation Studios film “Coco” comes to life at this celebration of the everlasting bonds of family and the spirit of Día de Los Muertos.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage Plaza de la Familia
November 2025
Holidays
WHEN: Nov. 14-Jan. 7, 2026
WHERE: Disneyland Resort
This enchanting season brings sparkling wintry décor, festive entertainment and more throughout the whole resort. Disney Festival of Holidays returns to California Adventure, featuring specialty menu items, live entertainment and family activities inspired by the diverse season of celebrations in Southern California.
MORE INFO: See MouseInfo’s Previous Coverage for the Disney Holidays
See it for Yourself
Disneyland Resort special entertainment in 2025 begins with the first event on January 23, 2025.
