Disneyland is marking its 70th anniversary with a slate of new additions including an enhanced “It’s a Small World” attraction and new experiences at the Main Street Opera House. Walt Disney returns to Disneyland in a new show Walt Disney is returning to Disneyland—at least in spirit—thanks to a groundbreaking new Audio-Animatronic figure created by

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years as "The Happiest Place on Earth" with a new show featuring a lifelike animatronic of founder Walt Disney

Now Walt Disney himself, or rather a state-of-the-art figure that employs Audio-Animatronics technology, will appear on stage at the Main Street Opera House beginning July 17, 2025. That's Disneyland's 70th anniversary and "Walt Disney — A Magical Life" will pay tribute to the big thinker who first dreamt up a joyful place that parents and kids could enjoy together.