Disneyland Resort is rolling into the new year with a packed 2026 lineup, and the celebration isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Following seven decades of welcoming dreamers of all ages, the resort will continue its historic 70th Celebration with returning entertainment favorites, new offerings, and the debut of a major family-friendly experience inspired by one of the world’s most beloved modern characters: Bluey!
“Bluey’s Best Day Ever!”
Beginning March 22, Fantasyland Theatre transforms into Bluey’s world for “Bluey’s Best Day Ever!” – an immersive new experience inspired by the hit Disney+ series. Throughout the day, Bluey and Bingo appear live onstage alongside performers who bring the show’s humor, music, and games to life. Guests can play Keepy Uppy, explore a life-sized Gnome Village and Fairy Garden, meet fan-favorite characters, and enjoy themed treats at Troubadour Tavern. It’s a playful new offering perfect for young families and a standout of Disneyland’s 2026 lineup.
2026’s Festival & Event Lineup
From cultural festivals to foodie favorites and special one-day celebrations, Disneyland Resort’s 2026 event calendar is stacked:
- Lunar New Year (Jan. 23–Feb. 22) returns with cultural performances, specialty food, and character appearances — including Horace Horsecollar for the Year of the Horse.
- Celebrate Gospel expands to Downtown Disney for two weekends of powerful performances featuring headliners Hezekiah Walker and Yolanda Adams.
- Anaheim Ducks Day (Feb. 22) brings hockey spirit and team appearances to Disney California Adventure.
- Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival (March 6–Apr. 27) celebrates California flavors with culinary demos, tasting booths, and entertainment.
- Disney On the Yard – Yardfest (June 19) honors HBCU traditions with drum majors and Drum Major Mickey Mouse.
- D23 Day at Disneyland Resort (Aug. 13) brings fan-favorite surprises ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
- Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party (Aug. 13–16) celebrates little ones with interactive entertainment at DCA and Downtown Disney.
- Halloween Time (Aug. 21–Oct. 31) brings back seasonal overlays, décor, and fall favorites.
- Plaza de la Familia (Aug. 21–Nov. 2) returns with celebrations inspired by Coco.
- Holidays at Disneyland Resort (Nov. 18) ushers in festive décor, entertainment, and Disney Festival of Holidays.
New Attractions & Expanding Lands in 2026
Next year also delivers new chapters for beloved attractions and lands:
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run receives an all-new storyline featuring The Mandalorian and Grogu, launching May 22 alongside the new Star Wars film.
- Soarin’ Across America debuts July 2, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast flight over iconic U.S. landscapes.
- Disneyland Railroad Guided Tour returns January 16.
- Downtown Disney continues its transformation with new arrivals including Earl of Sandwich, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby, and lululemon.
Construction also begins on major future expansions, including a Coco-themed attraction, an Avatar destination, and additional areas of Avengers Campus.
70 Years of Happiness Continues Through August
Disneyland’s 70th Celebration is back in full swing in January, continuing through August 9, 2026. Returning entertainment includes:
- Wondrous Journeys nighttime spectacular
- Paint the Night parade
- The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade
- World of Color – Happiness!
- Tapestry of Happiness
The milestone celebration’s final summer is shaping up to be one of the most entertainment-packed seasons in recent Disneyland history. Get more information on Disneyland’s website here!