Disney California Adventure Park 25th Anniversary Offerings

Mickey and Minnie Mouse in colorful anniversary outfits, waving together.

Published on Jan 30, 2026 by Will

Disney California Adventure Park, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, and Downtown Disney District celebrate their 25th anniversaries in 2026. Since opening in early 2001, these destinations have evolved to offer diverse attractions, dining, shopping, and entertainment, welcoming families from around the world.

To commemorate this milestone, limited-time experiences including a return of the fan-favorite Soarin’ Over California attraction, new Mickey and Minnie Mouse outfits, themed food and drink, exclusive merchandise, and special collectibles will be available. These experiences enhance the ongoing Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration.

Minnie Mouse poses in a colorful outfit at Disney California Adventure.

Mickey Mouse in colorful attire waving in front of a fountain.

Disney California Adventure park debuted on February 8, 2001, transforming a former parking lot into a vibrant theme park hosting iconic lands like Cars Land, Buena Vista Street, Pixar Pier, Avengers Campus, and San Fransokyo Square. Mickey and Minnie Mouse will wear new, sun-inspired colorful outfits on Buena Vista Street starting February 6, recalling the park’s golden beginnings.

View from above ocean waves and rocky coastline, with dangling feet visible.

Soarin’ Over California, one of the park’s original attractions, will return for a limited engagement from February 6 through July 1, 2026, featuring a breathtaking virtual tour of California landmarks set to dramatic music. The attraction will be replaced by the new Soarin’ Across America airborne adventure on July 2 in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Colorful milkshake topped with whipped cream, sprinkles, and a pastry slice.

Colorful Mickey Mouse-themed bucket in front of Disney California Adventure rides.

Colorful Mickey Mouse-themed bucket resembling a Ferris wheel, illuminated with lights.

From February 6-15, Schmoozies! offers a decadent 25th anniversary cake shake, featuring strawberry icing, sprinkles, whipped topping, and a slice of cake. Also debuting is the Pixar Pal-A-Round Bucket, a novelty popcorn bucket with embedded "Magic Inside" technology that reacts with colors and lighting to enhance the storytelling and nighttime shows at both Disneyland parks.

Two people model Disney California Adventure 25th anniversary merchandise by a fountain.

Woman wearing a black cap and gray shirt, smiling outdoors.

Four colorful Disney pins celebrating California Adventure's 25th anniversary on a stone pedestal.

The Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Collection includes apparel and three collectible pins featuring stylized illustrations of park icons like the Carthay Circle tower, Pixar Pal-A-Round, and Grizzly Peak. Merchandise will be available starting February 6 at Elias & Co., Gone Hollywood, and Seaside Souvenirs while supplies last.

Guests entering California Adventure on February 8, 2026, may receive a complimentary commemorative map, available in limited quantities, to mark the special anniversary day.

Humphrey the Bear, a furry character, poses playfully against a dark background.

Limited Edition 25Th Anniversary Pin At Grand Cali

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the first Disney hotel within a theme park, opened in January 2001 and expanded in 2009 to include The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. For its 25th anniversary, Humphrey the Bear makes his Disney Parks debut at Storytellers Cafe during Donald’s Tales of Adventure dinner buffet starting February 6.

A playful limited edition pin celebrating the hotel's 25th anniversary is available now at Acorns Gifts & Goods, featuring Chip ‘n’ Dale in front of the hotel's Craftsman-style façade.

Hand holding a 25th anniversary Disney pin against a colorful background.

Person holding a blue tote bag in front of a Disney store.

Downtown Disney District opened on January 12, 2001, offering dining, shopping, and entertainment just steps from Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. To celebrate 25 years, a special anniversary tote and pin featuring the district’s new logo are available while supplies last at World of Disney.

Bananas Foster Beignet At Downtown Disney

Purple drink garnished with a lemon twist, with pastries in the background.

Colorful macaron croissant topped with pink and blue frosting and sprinkles.

Several Downtown Disney restaurants offer limited-time specialty menu items for the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. Beignets Expressed serves Bananas Foster beignets dipped in banana rum glaze with cinnamon sugar and vanilla crème anglaise. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio offers the French “70,” a gin, prosecco, lemon juice, and lavender simple syrup cocktail for guests 21 and older. Kayla’s Cake presents strawberry and pistachio macaron croissants topped with macaron batter and edible glitter. Vista Parkside Market hosts a monthly Parkside Birders Club tasting event offering cocktails, bites, a collectible pin, and bounce-back voucher. Wetzel’s Pretzels features Incredi-Bitz, enhanced pretzel bites in Choco Churro, Bacon Ranch, and S’mores flavors.

Colorful water fountains illuminated at night with Mickey Mouse backdrop.

The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration and 25th anniversary offerings come alongside vacation packages and spring deals. California residents can purchase 3-Day Park Hopper tickets for as low as $83 per day, and resort hotels offer up to 25% off stays of three or more nights through May 21, 2026. More than 50 Disney-approved Good Neighbor Hotels provide room and ticket packages nearby.

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