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What to Expect at Disneyland’s 70th - Your Guide to Disneyland's Anniversary Fun

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Joel shares why he's most excited for the new World of Color show and a surprise Kermit appearance.

This episode focuses on Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration, offering a guide to its new offerings and logistical tips. Hosts Brandy and Joel, both former Disney cast members, share their expertise as travel planners specializing in Disney vacations. The celebration runs through mid-2026, giving listeners ample time to plan a visit. Joel is particularly excited for the new "World of Color" show at Disney California Adventure, which features a pre-show projection with Kermit the Frog. Brandy highlights the return of the "Paint the Night" parade, a nighttime spectacle with larger floats and characters like Mack from *Cars*. The parade route in Disneyland starts near "it's a small world" and proceeds down Main Street, requiring guests to secure a spot 30-45 minutes early. A virtual queue for "World of Color" opens at noon daily, and a special Inside Out character vote lets guests choose Sadness, Anger, Disgust, or Envy for a spotlight in the show. The "Wondrous Journeys" projection show occurs on the castle and "it's a small world" facade, sometimes with fireworks. A concurrent "Shadows of Memory" Star Wars projection show happens in Galaxy's Edge on the Millennium Falcon spire, with a special fireworks music overlay available there. The hosts stress that experiencing all nighttime offerings like Fantasmic requires three to four park days. Daytime entertainment includes the "Better Together: A Pixar Pal Celebration" parade at California Adventure and the shorter "Celebrate Happy Cavalcade" at Disneyland with characters in new 70th-anniversary outfits. A sold-out collectible "Key to Disneyland" allows guests to unlock sounds and symbols in each land, rewarding them with a mystery trading pin. A free Magic Band activity at stations like Jungle Cruise assigns guests to a skipper crew and prints a souvenir ticket. Anniversary merchandise includes a special MagicBand, spirit jerseys, Mickey ears, plushes, a giant snow globe, and a Pandora charm. New food items span savory options like pulled pork mac and cheese bread bowls and sweet treats like Mickey-shaped strawberry cream waffles and alien-themed macarons. The hosts recommend using their concierge service to create a customized food scavenger hunt. The tone is enthusiastic and conversational, blending personal excitement with practical advice for park navigation. This episode is ideal for Disney fans planning a trip to Disneyland during the anniversary or anyone seeking detailed updates on new shows and activities. Listeners with no interest in Disney parks or who prefer highly structured, critical analysis might find it less engaging.

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A practical planning pass on Disneyland's 70th, with enough real-world trip math to be useful.

The episode does a good job turning Disneyland's 70th anniversary into usable trip planning. It stays grounded in what actually matters on the ground: nighttime happenings, the Star Wars projection and fireworks experience, the return of Better Together: A Pixar Pals…

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Plan your Disneyland 70th trip without trying to do everything.

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