Disneyland celebrating 70th anniversary this year

CHICAGO -- Disneyland is kicking off 2025 in style, and this year is extra special because it's their 70th anniversary.

From high energy parades to festivals, and, of course, seeing fan-favorite characters, there's plenty of magic for the entire family.

Travel expert Gabe Saglie, with Travelzoo, joined ABC Chicago affiliate WLS Tuesday to talk more about it.

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Disneyland's 70th anniversary celebration will kick off on May 16, but the calendar is full of other major festivals and celebrations. Those include Lunar New Year, Food & Wine and Season of the Force.

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