Celebrate 70 years of magic at Disneyland in the television event “The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland – A Special Edition of 20/20,” which aired Sept. 21 on ABC and streamed on Disney+ and Hulu. Produced by ABC News Studios, the special reveals the stories behind Walt Disney’s groundbreaking dream.Hollywood favorites, including Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Lee Curtis, Jon Favreau, Patrick Warburton, and Tiffany Haddish, share their park memories. Disney CEO Bob Iger offers a glimpse into the future, while Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reflect on what Disneyland means to their family. Former Imagineer Bob Gurr provides rare insight from opening day.
The program highlights iconic attractions, from the Jungle Cruise to the Haunted Mansion, showcases behind-the-scenes access to parades and spectaculars, and introduces the Imagineers behind “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” Notable appearances include Julie Andrews recalling her time with Walt and Josh Gad imagining life as a Jungle Cruise skipper
.Looking ahead, the notable teases include expansions at Disney California Adventure Park, including a larger Avengers Campus, a new Coco attraction, and an immersive Avatar destination.
.
The program highlights iconic attractions, from the Jungle Cruise to the Haunted Mansion, showcases behind-the-scenes access to parades and spectaculars, and introduces the Imagineers behind “Walt Disney – A Magical Life.” Notable appearances include Julie Andrews recalling her time with Walt and Josh Gad imagining life as a Jungle Cruise skipper
.Looking ahead, the notable teases include expansions at Disney California Adventure Park, including a larger Avengers Campus, a new Coco attraction, and an immersive Avatar destination.
.
