Jul 16, 04:11 PM

Disneyland Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Refreshes ‘It’s a Small World’

Disneyland is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week, marking seven decades since Walt Disney opened the Anaheim, California theme park on July 17, 1955. The milestone highlights the enduring popularity of the park’s original lands—Adventureland, Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Main Street, U.S.A.—which have expanded over the years to incorporate newer franchises while preserving the park’s mid-century charm. As part of the anniversary festivities, Disney has refreshed the classic ‘It’s a Small World’ attraction, adding new design elements and technical upgrades to reflect contemporary storytelling and broadened cultural representation. Company officials say the update is intended to honor Walt Disney’s original vision while ensuring the ride resonates with today’s visitors. The 70-year mark also underscores how Disneyland became a blueprint for the company’s global theme-park portfolio and a showcase for its intellectual-property strategy. By integrating film and television characters into physical spaces, Disney transformed the park into what executives describe as a “living universe” that continues to drive both attendance and brand engagement across multiple platforms.

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Disneyland Celebrates 70th Anniversary, Refreshes ‘It’s a Small World’

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