Disneyland Hotel to Celebrate 70th Anniversary

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Families enjoying the festive atmosphere celebrating the Disneyland Hotel's 70th anniversary.

News Summary

The Disneyland Hotel is set to commemorate its 70th anniversary with a series of special events and offerings starting May 16, 2025, and continuing through summer 2026. The venue will showcase unique themed accommodations, limited-time dining experiences, and the introduction of the High Key Club concierge lounge. Festivities will include new nighttime shows and parades, emphasizing the hotel’s legacy as a central part of the Disneyland Resort experience, inviting guests to make new memories.

Anaheim, California – The Disneyland Hotel is set to celebrate its 70th anniversary starting on May 16, 2025, with a year-long series of special events and offerings that will run through summer 2026. This iconic hotel, having first opened its doors in 1955, just three months after Disneyland Park, has been a cherished destination for guests visiting the renowned theme park.

Located at 1150 West Magic Way, the Disneyland Hotel features a vast array of accommodations, including 973 guest rooms and 71 suites. The recent addition of the Villas at Disneyland Hotel, which opened in September 2023, contributes 344 themed guest rooms to the complex. Over the years, the Disneyland Hotel has been recognized for its exceptional service and quality, earning the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award.

The celebratory theme, “Celebrate Happy,” promises a plethora of limited-time offerings for guests. The hotel’s dining venues will include popular spots such as Disney’s Fantasia Shop and “small world” Gifts & Sundries, offering unique culinary experiences as part of the anniversary festivities.

Themed Towers and Unique Amenities

The Disneyland Hotel complex is home to four themed towers that guests can explore:

Fantasy Tower: Showcasing the whimsical artwork of Mary Blair.
Frontier Tower: Features a model of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
Adventure Tower: Highlights beloved characters from the Jungle Cruise.
Discovery Tower: This includes the newly launched Villas at Disneyland Hotel.

Families can enjoy the themed pool area, which comprises the E-Ticket pool, D-Ticket pool, and whirlpools shaped like Mickey and Minnie. Furthermore, the Palette Pool area at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is designed around the beloved stories of Walt Disney Animation Studios, with a splash pad themed around “Steamboat Willie.”

For guests seeking something extraordinary, the Disneyland Hotel offers several unique themed suites, including:

Mickey Mouse Penthouse
Pirates of the Caribbean Suite
Adventureland Suite
Big Thunder Suite

New Additions and Experiences

In conjunction with the anniversary, an all-new concierge lounge named the High Key Club is scheduled to open in the Adventure Tower during the summer of 2025. This lounge is designed with mid-century modern aesthetics and will feature the nostalgic sounds of Disneyland park from 1955.

In addition to accommodations and dining, the Disneyland Hotel boasts 136,000 square feet of versatile meeting space, making it an ideal destination for both leisure and business travelers alike.

Guests looking to take advantage of special deals and promotions are encouraged to visit the official Disneyland website to explore options for discounted overnight stays, particularly those booking before May 15, 2025.

Celebration Highlights

The 70th anniversary celebration will introduce exciting programming, including:

“World of Color Happiness!”: A brand new nighttime water show featuring characters and music from beloved Disney films.
“Celebrate Happy”: A mini-parade that showcases new characters.
“Tapestry of Happiness”: A projection show honoring Disney artist Mary Blair.

Each park and the Downtown Disney District will also offer an extensive variety of over 70 new food items, recognizing the culinary talents that contribute to the magical experiences at Disneyland. In addition to these festivities, special merchandise highlighting nostalgic items and limited-edition items will be available to commemorate this milestone.

The Disneyland Hotel’s 70th anniversary promises to be a magical celebration that enchants and engages guests, preserving its legacy as a cornerstone of the Disneyland Resort experience while welcoming guests to create new memories.