Disneyland Resort Creates the Happiest Day in Anaheim

Disney4me · 2026-08-24T15:01:48Z

Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has been a source of joy and inspiration to the world — a mission that started with Walt Disney himself over 70 years ago.

This sentiment extends beyond the parks’ gates, inspiring initiatives to bring joy to children and families within Orange County and throughout Anaheim. This includes last year’s 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim initiative, a three-day citywide celebration to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Disneyland Resort.

This year, The Happiest Place on Earth is bringing even more happiness to the local community! Celebrating over 70 years of magic in Anaheim, Disneyland Resort is inviting residents to experience exciting events and fun surprises, as we create the Happiest Day in Anaheim on Aug. 27.

There is so much excitement in store, everything from treat stops at various locations to surprise visits from iconic characters and more. Anaheim residents: Be on the lookout for plenty of magic this week and stay tuned here for updates on all the latest surprises.

Traveling Across Anaheim with Disney Treats

What’s better than a Disney treat on a summer day? A surprise Disney treat! Ahead of the Happiest Day in Anaheim, the fun kicked off for residents with surprise visits from Disneyland Resort making treat stops across the city.

Throughout the month, over 2,000 residents across Anaheim were greeted with sprinkles of Disney magic, with visits spanning across a variety of local community centers and events.

Whether it was surprising kids attending summer camp at Oak Canyon Nature Center, or welcoming families at the YMCA Sports Complex, Disney VoluntEARS brought plenty of smiles and unique treats to each surprise location — greeting residents of all ages with fun finds like bubble wands, Mickey Mouse plush, and Minnie Mouse ears.