Disney+ Celebrates Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary with New Content and Ride POVs

Disney+ is marking Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary with a collection of films, series, and immersive experiences available to subscribers. The celebration includes new ride point-of-view (POV) videos, historical documentaries, and access to classic Disney films inspired by the park.

A Look Back at Disneyland’s History

For Disney enthusiasts, Disney+ has become a go-to destination for content about the parks. Beyond the thrill of experiencing rides virtually through POV videos, the streaming service offers documentaries that delve into the history of Disney Parks. “The Imagineering Story,” a documentary series created by Leslie Iwerks, granddaughter of Disney Legend Ub Iwerks, traces the evolution of Disney Parks through the work of Walt Disney Imagineering [Disney+]. Iwerks’ latest film, “Disneyland Handcrafted,” offers a unique look at the park’s construction using previously unseen footage.

“Disneyland Handcrafted” – A Labor of Love

“Disneyland Handcrafted” initially faced funding challenges despite positive early reception. Director Leslie Iwerks found that, after creating a 60-minute cut, securing further investment proved tough due to internal restructuring at Disney. Jason Recher, a Vice President at Disney Experiences, championed the project, successfully fundraising across various Disney divisions [Disney Parks Blog]. The film is now available on Disney+ and for free on YouTube, where it has garnered over 1.6 million views.

Ride Along with Disneyland’s POV Collection

The 70th-anniversary celebration features 17 POV journeys through popular Disneyland attractions and themed lands, allowing viewers to experience the rides from a first-person perspective. These include:

• Pirates of the Caribbean
• Indiana Jones Adventure
• Radiator Springs Racers
• Incredicoaster
• Haunted Mansion
• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
• Cars Land
• Pixar Pal-A-Round
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
• Jungle Cruise
• Soarin’ Around the World
• Avengers Campus
• Hollywood Land
• Main Street, U.S.A.
• Mickey’s Toontown
• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

More to Explore on Disney+

In addition to the ride POVs and documentaries, Disney+ offers a compilation of Disneyland’s nighttime spectaculars, including “World of Color Happiness!,” “Wondrous Journeys,” and “Paint the Night.” The platform also features films inspired by Disneyland, such as “Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Haunted Mansion” (2023), and “The Princess and the Frog” [Disney Parks Blog].

Disney+ subscribers can access all of this content within the dedicated Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration collection, providing a comprehensive celebration of the park’s history and magic.