What to Expect at the Disneyland Resort This July 2025

Hello, July! 

Updated Sleeping Beauty Castle Banners – 70th Celebration

Are you visiting the Disneyland Resort this month? If so, congrats–you’ll have tons to do! From the continuation of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration to huge debuts hitting the parks for Disneyland’s actual birthday on July 17th, this month is packed with exciting offerings.

And to help you plan your trip to the parks this month, we made a comprehensive list of everything to expect at the Disneyland Resort in July 2025! Check it out:

4th of July

As with any holiday, expect to see some larger crowds on the 4th of July. The resort has patriotic, limited-time experiences and offerings for the holiday, which always attract more guests.

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The 4th of July fireworks are a fan-favorite holiday experience that you don’t want to miss. With that said, prepare to camp out in a spot if you want a good view of them–they’re popular. (May the odds be ever in your favor.)

(Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

Disneyland’s 70th Birthday

Even more exciting arrivals are on the way, scheduled to make their big debuts on Disneyland’s actual 70th birthday, July 17th.

Let’s check them out:

“Walt Disney – A Magical Life” and Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic

On July 17th, the new show, “Walt Disney – A Magical Life,” will open at the Main Street Opera House! The highly anticipated (and controversial) Walt Disney audio-animatronic will also debut with the show. Expect to see long waits for this experience–it’s the closest we’ll ever get to Walt!

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The Opera House will also have other new experiences, like the gallery detailing the evolution of Walt Disney’s dream of Disneyland, a special exhibit with the story and history of audio-animatronics technology, and a display of over 30 artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum. 

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“it’s a small world” Last Verse Debut

That’s not all–on July 17th, the last verse of “it’s a small world” will debut in the attraction. Guests riding the attraction on or after this date will experience the new verse, written by Richard M. Sherman as his last contribution to Disney.

it’s a small world

Here’s the verse: 

And the love we give makes us humankind

Through our vast wondrous land

When we stand hand in hand

It’s a small world after all.

it’s a small world

The Last Verse will also play at Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema, starting July 17th. The short film (three-and-a-half minutes long) celebrates the profound impact of the Sherman brothers’ iconic song, “It’s A Small World.” The last verse is played at the end of the film–check it out on YouTube:

Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration

With that said, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration will continue this month! You’re probably pretty familiar with all the anniversary-inspired entertainment, shows, attraction updates, and more, but in case you’re not, you can check out our full guide to the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration!

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Reopenings and Refurbishments

Disney frequently changes reopening/refurbishment timelines, so this list is subject to change. Check Disneyland’s calendar during your visit for the current list.

Disneyland Park

• Great Moment With Mr. Lincoln/Walt Disney – A Magical Life:
  • Remains Closed Through July 16th
  • Reopens July 17th
• Main Street Cinema
  • Closes July 15th through July 16th
  • Reopens July 17th
• Storybook Land Canal Boats
  • Closes July 21st
  • Remains Closed Through the Month
• Casey Jr. Circus Train
  • Closes July 28th
  • Remains Closed Through the Month
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
  • Remains Closed Through the Month
• Matterhorn Bobsleds:
  • Remains Closed Through the Month
• The Disney Gallery:
  • Remains Closed Through the Month

Matterhorn at Disneyland

Disney California Adventure

• Pixar Pal-A-Round Swinging and Non-Swinging
  • Closes July 14th Through July 24th
  • Reopens July 25th
• Redwood Creek Challenge Trail
  • Closes July 21st
  • Remains Closed Through the Month
• Incredicoaster
  • Closes July 28th
  • Remains Closed Through the Month

Pixar Pal-A-Round

So use this list to plan for the most productive trip possible! And we’ll keep bringing you the latest updates from around the resort, so stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com. 

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