“The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland” is an all-new 20/20 Special Edition event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Disneyland plus a look ahead to the future.
“The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland”
20/20 Special Edition will dive deep into the past 70 years of Disneyland, with commentary from stars like Josh Gad, John Stamos, and Jamie Lee Curtis. We’ll learn more about the history of Disneyland attractions, including classics like Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, and Pirates of the Caribbean. Plus, hear rare insight from Disney Imagineer Bob Gurr, who was with Walt Disney on opening day.
The special also provides a look at the new, first-of-its-kind audio-animatronics figure of Walt Disney. We’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at future Disneyland projects like the Avengers Campus expansion, the new Coco attraction, and the Avatar destination coming to California Adventure.
It airs this coming Sunday, September 21 at 8:00 PM ET/7:00 PM ET. Find it on ABC, and then stream it on Disney+ and Hulu the next day. See the official trailer below:
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary
Disneyland celebrated its 70th anniversary on July 17, 2025 but the festivities began in May and will continue through the summer of 2026.
Disneyland Resort is celebrating with new entertainment, merchandise, and food offerings. The “Walt Disney – A Magical Life” show, which debuted on July 17 at the Main Street Opera House, is also a big part of the 70th anniversary. Check out the full Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic performance from the show.
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