ANAHEIM, Calif. – Debuting at Disney California Adventure Park on May 16, 2025, during the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, the all-new nighttime spectacular “World of Color Happiness!” draws inspiration from Walt Disney’s words from the opening day park dedication, “To all who come to this happy place…welcome!”
Fountains, dynamic lighting, colorful lasers, fog and dramatic flame effects paint musical memories in a brilliant array on Paradise Bay. This upbeat show is hosted by Joy and the other Emotions from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Inside Out 2,” joined by moments and characters from “Turning Red,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Encanto” and many more favorite Disney stories.
Show times can be found on Disneyland.com and the Disneyland app.* Guests will be able to access viewing areas for the show through the complimentary virtual queue** system available only via the Disneyland app. Joining the virtual queue is not required, but it is highly recommended as walk-up viewing options are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The World of Color Dessert Party includes a selection of sweet and savory foods in a souvenir box to take home, delectable drinks and prime views of the show from a preferred area.
Dazzling details of ‘World of Color Happiness!’
- The excitement kicks off before the show begins, with a special pre-show moment with over a dozen of The Muppets. Through dazzling projections and lively fountains, Joe the Legal Weasel leads Kermit the Frog and the other Muppets in sharing important details with the audience in a clever and humorous way.
- The nighttime spectacular explores “happy” from start to finish, through a kaleidoscope of emotions. Guests discover that happiness is made up of many different, colorful feelings, and Disneyland Resort is the magical place where they all come together.
- Alongside classic Disney songs, a special rendition of “Rainbow Connection” sung by Boyz II Men will be heard during the show. FITZ – frontman and namesake of multi-platinum hitmakers Fitz and the Tantrums – also recorded a new original song titled “Makes Me Wanna Move.”
- Ahead of the first performance of the night, Disney California Adventure Park guests will have the opportunity to vote on which one of four Emotions from Pixar Animation Studios’ “Inside Out 2” will be featured in certain scenes throughout the nighttime spectacular. Voters can pick Sadness, Anger, Disgust or Envy on the Disneyland app.*
- Guests wearing MagicBand+ will notice its vibrations and glittering lights are synchronized with different points in the show, making the experience even more interactive. Those without a MagicBand+ may choose to purchase a special design created for the 70th celebration.
- Disney stories represented in the show include “The Little Mermaid,” “Turning Red,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Tangled,” “Encanto,” “Toy Story,” “Aladdin,” “Cinderella,” “Snow White,” “Lilo and Stitch” and many more.
- The upbeat soundtrack of “World of Color Happiness!” incorporates songs such as “Bundle of Joy,” “Nobody Like You,” “True to Your Heart,” “This Wish,” “I’ve Got a Dream,” “How Far I’ll Go,” “Surface Pressure” and more.
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*Message, data and roaming rates may apply for the use of the Disneyland app. Availability subject to handset limitations and features may vary by handset or service provider. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first.
**Virtual queues for showtimes are limited and subject to availability, and joining a virtual queue does not guarantee entrance to any show. Guests may only enter a virtual queue for “World of Color Happiness!” once per day. Subject to other restrictions, and change or cancellation without notice.
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