Why Today Is a HUGE Day for Disney Fans

Get ready for a true Disney challenge.

You might think you’re an expert because you know about the hidden bathrooms in the parks, secrets within EPCOT, or even hidden Mickeys you can find in different places. But do YOU know why July 17th is of critical importance to the Disney Company?

July 17th marks the opening date of Disneyland — the FIRST ever Disney theme park. Specifically, the park opened on July 17th, 1955, making 2023 its 68th Anniversary! And Disney was READY to celebrate.

A special 68th Anniversary donut was introduced…

…but perhaps the most exciting thing that took place on the 17th was a brief cavalcade celebrating the big occasion. Plenty of guests made their way to the park to experience it.

So we grabbed a spot and waited for the cavalcade to start.

During the cavalcade, we saw ALL KINDS of Disney friends — from Pluto, Goofy, and Daisy…

…to Mickey, Chip, Donald, and more — all on a special 68th Anniversary float.

But wait…there’s MORE. We also saw the Dapper Dans and Gepetto…

…the White Rabbit (and other friends from Alice in Wonderland)…

…Tiana and Mirabel…

…Moana…

…Mary Poppins…

…the Disneyland Band…

…Ariel, Cinderella, some of Cinderella’s mice friends…

…Cruella…

…and MORE!

There was even a float of a giant birthday cake to celebrate the big day.

This was a limited-time, one-day-only cavalcade, so you really had to time your visit carefully to see it, but it made for a great way to celebrate the big anniversary — only 2 more years until 70!

We’ll keep an eye out for more Disneyland news and let you know what we find. Planning your perfect day to Disneyland? Check out our video below! And stay tuned for more updates.