Disneyland Resort Continues Its Legendary Comeback in 2022

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  • World of Color returns to Disney California Adventure Park in spring 2022. A unique combination of music, fire, fog and laser effects, with Disney animation projected on an immense screen of water, this unforgettable kaleidoscope of color at Disney California Adventure celebrates the magic and fun of Disney and Pixar - all set to a soaring soundtrack. Audiences are immersed in some favorite Disney stories with memorable sequences of animation and music, including scenes like WALL-E and Eve zipping through the cosmos and Pocahontas exploring just around the riverbend. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Tale of the Lion King” at Disney California Adventure Park Soon in 2022, the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland will become home to “Tale of the Lion King,” an imaginative adaptation of Disney’s “The Lion King.” A hit with guests when it debuted in 2019, “Tale of the Lion King” is brought to life by the Storytellers of the Pride Lands, a troupe of traveling performers who present Simba’s beloved and timeless journey in a unique story-theater style with live music and dance. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Returning in spring 2022, “Disneyland Forever” is a sky-high celebration filled with sparkling pyrotechnics and immersive projections that envelop guests in a breathtaking journey with surprising special effects. Main Street, U.S.A., and a few other spots in Disneyland become a magical canvas as guests are swept into a world of dreams, from flying above the London skyline with “Peter Pan” to a dance with King Louie in “The Jungle Book.” The inspiring closing song is “Kiss Goodnight.” (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Returning January 10 for a limited time, “Mickey’s Mix Magic,” will be presented nightly in Disneyland park. State-of-the-art projections, show lighting and lasers transform Main Street, U.S.A., Sleeping Beauty Castle and the façade of “it’s a small world” into a dazzling, high-energy, family fun dance party celebrating Mickey Mouse, with fireworks added on select nights. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Villains Nite returns to Disney California Adventure Park in March. During Villains Nite, guests can party with some of Disney's most mischievous misfits at Disney California Adventure Park. These wonderfully wicked events will take place on two separate evenings in March 2022, and include The Cauldron, a cunningly-crafted cabaret featuring a cast of villainous virtuosos showing off their talents through song and dance, Ursula's Seaside Sing-a-long, The Underworld Dance Party, special photo backdrops, some of Disney's famously nefarious fiends - or their henchmen, and more. Tickets on sale on Disneyland.com, beginning Jan. 11, 2022. (Disneyland Resort)
  • Star Wars Nite returns to Disneyland Park on three select nights in May. This Disney After Dark event takes place after regular park hours and features an amazing pyrotechnical spectacle that will illuminate the skies with a Star Wars-themed fireworks show, March of the First Order featuring Captain Phasma and her elite unit of Stormtroopers, a galactic dance party, sightings of various Star Wars characters, Star Wars-themed attractions, Star Wars-themed eats and treats, merchandise, photo opportunities, and more, plus, early admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m. Tickets on sale on Disneyland.com, beginning Jan. 11, 2022. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Sweethearts’ Nite Returns to Disneyland Park on select nights in February 2022. This Disney After Dark event takes place after regular park hours and features a special themed fireworks show and projection effects, live entertainment and a dance party with a DJ, appearances by darling Disney couples, themed dŽecor, along with food and beverage offerings around the park and early admission to Disneyland park starting at 5 p.m. Tickets on sale on Disneyland.com, beginning Dec. 9, 2021, no earlier than noon PT. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park returns Jan. 21 through Feb. 13, 2022. This celebration commemorates traditions of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. The festival is filled with multicultural performances, special activities, culinary delights, beautiful decor, celebratory merchandise, and more. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 4 through April 26, 2022, with its unique “tour” of California regions and neighborhoods. This festival is a showcase for delicious fare, vibrant entertainment, festival merchandise and even time with Chef Goofy. A dozen festival marketplaces will offer mouthwatering bites and beverages for every palate. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 4 through April 26, 2022, with its unique “tour” of California regions and neighborhoods. This festival is a showcase for delicious fare, vibrant entertainment, festival merchandise and even time with Chef Goofy. A dozen festival marketplaces will offer mouthwatering bites and beverages for every palate. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland Park “Fantasmic!,” a “must-see” show at Disneyland Park for nearly 30 years, returns in spring 2022. Disney’s longest-running nighttime spectacular is an emotional extravaganza of colorful Disney animated film images, choreographed to an exciting musical score. The waters of the Rivers of America come alive as Mickey Mouse’s power of imagination enables him to create fantastic events and images as seen in beloved Disney classic films like “Fantasia,” “The Jungle Book,” “The Little Mermaid” and more. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Main Street Electrical Parade” will once again light up Disneyland Park as it returns for its 50th anniversary in spring 2022. This spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination will be led by the iconic train and drum unit featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy, and proclaiming in lights: “Disneyland Presents – Main Street Electrical Parade.” The parade brings back many guest favorites including Elliot the Dragon and floats from “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella” and “Peter Pan.” (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • Disneyland Resort will celebrate the soulful spirit of Gospel music with the return of “Celebrate Gospel!” in February 2022. “Celebrate Gospel!” will expand and feature live choir performances, each sharing its own distinctive style and inspiration. This powerful event moves to the Fantasyland Theater at Disneyland Park where guests will be able to enjoy uplifting choir performances on select days during the month of February. “Celebrate Gospel!” is offered as part of the Disneyland Park experience. More details will be shared soon on the Disney Parks Blog. (Disneyland Resort)
  • Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure Park invites guests of all ages into a new land where they will sling webs on the first Disney ride-through attraction to feature Spider-Man. The immersive land also presents multiple heroic encounters with Avengers and their allies, like Iron Man, Black Panther, Black Widow and more. At Pym Test Kitchen, food scientists will utilize Ant-Man and The Wasp's shrinking and growing technology to serve up perfectly sized snacks. (Ty Popko/Disneyland Resort)
  • Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Park returns Jan. 21 – Feb. 13, 2022. Thiscelebration commemorates traditions of Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese cultures. The festival is filled with multicultural performances, special activities, culinary delights, beautiful décor, celebratory merchandise, and more. Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 4 – April 26, 2022. During this culinary event, guests can explore California regions and neighborhoods in several ways, from the delicious fare to the vibrant entertainment, fun festival merchandise and more.
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