There are unlimited reasons why you should visit The Disneyland Resort, but there are so many exciting things to look forward to in 2020, we’ve narrowed down the 20 reasons why you should put The Disneyland Resort (including Downtown Disney) on your visit wishlist as we enter a new decade!  Bookmark this so you don’t miss out on all the amazing things happening and we will keep you up-to-date on everything!

Celebrations

1. Disneyland Park’s 65th Anniversary!

Disneyland turns 65, which means a select number of opening day attractions will also be celebrating their 65th anniversary, including:

• Autopia
• Jungle Cruise
• Disneyland Railroad
• Mark Twain Riverboat

• The Golden Horseshoe
• King Arthur Carousel
• Mad Tea Party
• Toad’s Wild Ride
• Peter Pan’s Flight
• Snow White’s Scary Adventures (undergoing refurbishment in 2020!)
• Casey Jr. Circus Train
• Dumbo the Flying Elephant

2.  65th Anniversary of the Disneyland Hotel

It’s also the 65th anniversary of the iconic Disneyland Hotel, which has undergone some major transformations over the years and offers some of the resort’s most memorable dining experiences, from Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, Goofy’s Kitchen (the ONLY place in the Resort where you can have dinner with characters), or the Classic Afternoon Tea at Steakhouse 55!

3. 55th Anniversary of “Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln”

4. 25th anniversary of Indiana Jones Adventure (undergoing refurbishment in 2020!)

5.  The 15th anniversary of Buzz Lightyear Astroblasters and Turtle Talk with Crush

6. The 10th anniversary of the “World of Color” and Silly Symphony Swings

Everything Star Wars

7.  Rise of the Resistance (January 17, 2020) opens at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

8. Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge celebrates its 1 year anniversary

9. Experience Star Tours with new scenes from “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”

Brand New To the Resort

10. The debut of the “Magic Happens” parade

The all-new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life for guests at Disneyland, beginning Feb. 28, 2020. “Magic Happens” will feature an upbeat music and a new song, co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall (known for his Disney-themed music videos!). This new daytime parade celebrates moments of magic from iconic Disney films and will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2”  and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals.

11.  Avengers Campus (Summer 2020)

In 2020, guests of all ages will team up with some favorite Super Heroes at the Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure and will open with the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. Guests will enter this attraction at the Worldwide Engineering Brigade – also known as WEB.  Guests will ride along for a test drive of WEB’s latest invention: the Web-Slinger vehicle. This new adventure will allow guests to sling webs just like Spider-Man, as they help Spider-Man collect Spider-Bots that are wreaking havoc around the campus.

Avengers Campus will also feature Pym Test Kitchen, where Ant-Man and The Wasp are using their growing and shrinking technology, Pym Particles, to create big and little foods for your enjoyment.

Throughout the campus, guests will find themselves face-to-face with legendary Super Heroes, in heroic encounters with Ant-Man and The Wasp, Doctor Strange, the Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther and his elite guards, the Dora Milaje, Thor and Iron Man.

This is going to be a perfect spot for your tweens and teens that love all things Marvel!

12.  Meet Anna and Elsa in their new “Frozen 2” looks! (Happening now!)

13.  Tenaya Stone Spa at Disney’s Grand California Hotel & Spa, replacing the Mandara Spa (Spring 2020)

14. Asian Street Eats take-out window by Chef Hung Huynh (Downtown Disney in front of the old Rainforest Cafe building)

15. Jamba unveils its new look (replacing the former Jamba Juice) at Downtown Disney District!

Special Events

16. Anaheim Ducks Day (January 8, 2020)

17.  Disneyland After Dark Events

This is an after hours, separate ticketed event. There are still a few tickets left for certain Disneyland After Dark events, from 80s Nite (January 29), Sweethearts Nite (February 12-13), Pixar Nite (March 5), and Villains Night (April 30)!

18. Year of the Mouse – Lunar New Year Celebration (January 17-February 9, 2020)

19. Disney California Food & Wine Festival Returns (February 28-April 21, 2020)

20.  Oogie Boogie Bash Returns

The Disneyland Resort is bringing back the Oogie Boogie Bash for a second year!

 

There’s so much in store at The Disneyland Resort in this brand new decade! Which one of these items are you excited to include in your 2020 plans?  Let us know in the comments!