The new year has just begun and the Disneyland Resort event calendar is already full of events happening throughout entire year. Of course the biggest event happening in 2025 will be Disneyland Resort’s 70th Anniversary celebration with the return of two fan-favorite parades and so much more. But before the 70th Anniversary celebration begins, the Disneyland Resort event calendar is packed with events to kick off a new year including the Lunar New Year celebration at Disney California Adventure Park starting in just a few weeks.

Let’s take a look at the Disneyland Resort calendar of events for 2025 by date:

Disney California Adventure Park Lunar New Year 2025

Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park 

The first Disneyland Resort Event of 2025 is the Lunar New Year celebration which returns to Disney California Adventure Park from January 17 to February 16. For the 2025 celebration, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will debut all-new outfits with representations of traditional Korean attire. “Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession” and “Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration” will both return for the Year of the Snake. During the celebration. Mickey & Minnie, Mulan & Mushu and Mei & Ming Lee will meet and greet guests. Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon may also return for a meet and greet for Lunar New Year celebration.

Disneyland After Dark Events

Disneyland After Dark events typically include special entertainment, rare character appearances, special event menu items and special event merchandise. This years Disneyland After Dark events included Sweethearts’ Nite, 90s Nite, Star Wars Nite and Pride Nite. Event dates are as follows:

  • Sweethearts’ Nite (Jan. 21, 23, 28; Feb. 4, 6, 9, 11, 13)
  • 90s Nite (March 4 and 6)
  • Star Wars Nite (April 8, 10, 22, 24, 29; May 1, 4, 6)
  • Pride Nite (June 16 and 18)

The Disneyland After Hours events are themed, separately ticketed events which include pre-party park mix-ins, shorter wait times for select attractions, Disney PhotoPass digital photo downloads from the event and more.

Red Car Trolley Closes

The Red Car Trolley at Disney California Adventure Park will officially close on February 9, 2025. The last day for guests to enjoy riding the Red Car Trolley is February 8, 2025. The attraction will close permanently to begin construction on the expansion of Avengers Campus. Rumors state that one of the Red Car Trolley cars will remain parked for photo opportunities. Also, it is possible that the attraction could return in the future but probably not for a while.

Celebrate Gospel at Disneyland Park

Celebrate Gospel returns to Disneyland Park starting February 8 – 15, 2025. Concerts for the celebration will take place in the Fantasyland Theatre with performances by community choirs from across Southern California and award-winning artists.

Anaheim Ducks Day at Disney California Adventure Park

In celebration of the Anaheim Ducks Hockey team, the Disneyland Resort and the Anaheim Ducks will once again team up for a celebration at Disney California Adventure Park on January 24, 2025. The celebration will include a cavalcade, fan zone with themed activities and photo opportunities, plus appearances by select Anaheim Ducks players.

Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival

The annual Food & Wine Festival will return to Disney California Adventure Park from February 28 through April 21. The festival will once again include creative food and beverage offerings, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment and Chef Goofy. Also, Soarin’ Over California will return to Grizzly Peak for a limited time during the festival.

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park

Season of the Force will return to Disneyland Park starting March 28, 2025 through May 11, 2025. Hyperspace Mountain will take over Space Mountain for the celebration. And special themed food and merchandise will be available. Also, “Fire of the Rising Moons” will be performed nightly at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with epic, new projection effects and galactic music – enhanced with fireworks on select nights.

Disneyland 70th Mickey & Minnie Mouse New Costumes
Image: Concept art from the Disney Parks Blog

Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary Celebration

The Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary celebration kicks off on May 16, 2025 and will run through summer 2026. The theme is Celebrate Happy and the celebration will include limited-time entertainment, festive décor, special celebration food, collectible merchandise and more! Two fan-favorite parades are returning to both theme parks for the celebration along with a fan-favorite nighttime spectacular at Disneyland Park. Read more about the upcoming Disneyland Resort 70th Anniversary celebration here.

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort

Halloween Time event will take place at the Disneyland Resort from August 22, 2025 through October 31, 2025. Once again, the resort will be transformed with autumn decor for the season. Disney Characters will meet guests dressed in their Halloween outfits. And the resort will feature a few Halloween themed attractions.

The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!

Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park

The Pixar Animation Studios film Coco comes to life as Paradise Gardens Park is transformed to Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure Park during the Halloween season. The celebration begins August 22, 2025 and runs through November 2, 2025.

Oogie Boogie Bash 2025 Old Hag

Oogie Boogie Bash

The popular Oogie Boogie Bash will be returning in 2025 to Disney California Adventure Park on 31 select nights during Halloween Time. The event includes Treat Trails, special character meet & greets, the Frightfully Fun Parade and so much more. The 2025 event dates are as follows:

  • August 17, 19, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31
  • September 2, 9, 11, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30
  • October 2, 5, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, 31
Sneak Peak at Mickey & Minnie Mouse 2024 Holiday Costumes at Disneyland - Sharing a Kiss - Hero

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort

Holidays at the Disneyland Resort will begin in 2025 on November 14 and run through January 7, 2026. For the holidays, we can expect the return of “A Christmas Fantasy Parade” at Disneyland Park, Disney Festival of Holidays and Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party at Disney California Adventure, “it’s a Small World” Holiday overlay at Disneyland Park and Disney Characters in both parks dressed in their holiday finest.

Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party

An exact date for the annual Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party one-day event at Disney California Adventure Park and two-day event at Downtown Disney has not been set yet but the event is set to return with lively entertainment, Disney Jr. characters and activities that families with young children will enjoy. This Disneyland Resort Event typically takes place in the summer so expect the event to take place sometime around June to August.

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As always, I’ll “see ya real soon” Mouseketeers!

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