Disneyland’s 30th Anniversary Celebration | DISNEY THIS DAY

Disneyland’s 30th Anniversary Celebration | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 18, 1985

February 18, 2025

On this day in 1985, the ‘Disneyland’s 30th Anniversary Celebration’ television special first aired on NBC. It was hosted by John Forsythe and a young Drew Barrymore. The show explored the first thirty years of Disneyland, including Walt Disney’s opening day speech. Musicians like Marie Osmond and Donna Summer performed throughout the park. Celebrity guests like Julie Andrews, Annette Funicello, and NBC TV stars made guest appearances. [40 years ago in 2025]

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