A delightful dose of Disney magic is set to light up the night once more! Disneyland has teased the highly anticipated return of the beloved Paint the Night parade. This dazzling spectacle, known for its 1.5 million LED lights, first illuminated the park during Disneyland’s 60th anniversary celebration in 2015. Now, as the Anaheim theme park gears up for its 70th anniversary in 2025, fans are eagerly awaiting more details.

The thrilling announcement was made via Disneyland’s official Instagram account, featuring a playful post with a paint palette, starry-eyed faces, and glowing lightbulb emojis. The caption simply read, “Stay tuned for more,” leaving fans buzzing with excitement. An 11-second video clip showed the iconic 54-foot-long Mack truck float from Disney-Pixar’s “Cars,” accompanied by the catchy lyric from the parade’s theme song, “When Can We Do This Again?”—a nod to Owl City’s hit from the “Wreck-It Ralph” soundtrack.

For those who may need a refresher, the Paint the Night parade is a fan favorite that originally debuted at Hong Kong Disneyland in 2014 before making its mark at Disneyland in 2015 and later at Disney California Adventure during Pixar Fest in 2018. This parade is no ordinary event; it features an array of floats dedicated to classic and contemporary Disney favorites like Peter Pan, Monsters Inc., Disney Princesses, Cars, The Little Mermaid, Toy Story, Frozen, The Incredibles, and, of course, Mickey Mouse.

While the Instagram teaser didn’t reveal when or where Paint the Night will return within the Disneyland Resort, the promise of its comeback has sparked joy and nostalgia among countless Disney enthusiasts. As we count down to the big reveal, one thing is certain: Paint the Night’s radiant return will undoubtedly be a highlight of Disneyland’s 70th-anniversary celebrations.

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Source: Brady MacDonald