Disneyland "Diamond Celebration" Details Announced

By Zach Cooper

Last night, Chairman of the Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Tom Staggs announced some of the new details about Disneyland's 60th Anniversary Celebration.

It has been 60 years since Walt Disney opened Disneyland Park on July 17th, 1955.

Three main things were announced yesterday on Main Street U.S.A. for the 60th anniversary.

DISNEYLAND FOREVER: Instead of just lighting up the sky, this spectacular fireworks show will light up the entire park! Main Street, along with a few other areas of the park will be immersed through special effects. It was also include two original songs.


PAINT THE NIGHT: Inspired by Disney's Electrical Parade, this new parade will include a new fleet of floats, costumes and special effects.

NEW WORLD OF COLOR SHOW: Across the street at Disney's California Adventure Park, a new show to honor Walt Disney will be created on the fountains of World of Color. This inspiring show will take place nightly and will bring together water, imagery and music.

All of this will debut May 22nd, 2015! 

Sources:

-Disneyland 60th logo found on "Steve Davison Fan Page"

-Concept art and artist renderings found on "Disney Parks Blog"

-disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneylanddiamondcelebration

-disneyparks.disney.go.com/paintthenight

-disneyparks.disney.go.com/disneylandforeverfireworks

-disneyparks.disney.go.com/worldofcolordiamondcelebration