The Disneyland Resort welcomed its 1 billionth guest on July 3, 2026. This milestone comes nearly 71 years after the first guests entered The Happiest Place on Earth! The Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary. This weekend, it is also celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. To add to the excitement, the park was able to celebrate this incredible milestone.
A historic milestone is made at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 3, 2026; The Happiest Place on Earth commemorates welcoming one billion guests to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. The honorary one billionth guest, Andres Robles, 8, and his parents join Disney Ambassador Oralia Neria Felix to unveil an updated sign at Disneyland park that reads “Population 1,000,000,000”. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
The day began with Andres Robles being selected as the honorary one billionth guest. Andres was at Disneyland to celebrate his 8th birthday. He and his parents, Alejandra and Jose Robles of Arizona, joined Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on the platform of the Main Street, U.S.A. train station for a special ceremony that saw the unveiling of an updated population sign for Disneyland. This new sign now reads: Population 1,000,000,000.A historic milestone is made at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 3, 2026; The Happiest Place on Earth commemorates welcoming one billion guests to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Before embarking on an exciting day, the honorary one billionth guest, Andres Robles, 8, of Arizona and his parents join Minnie Mouse, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and the Disney Ambassadors on the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform in Disneyland to unveil an updated sign that reads “Population 1,000,000,000”. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)Jill Estorino, President, Disneyland Resort, greets the honorary one billionth guest, Andres Robles, 8, and his parents at the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform in Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 3, 2026. The momentous occasion commemorates a historic milestone, welcoming one billion guests to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
“Welcoming our one billionth guest is a remarkable milestone for Disneyland Resort and a testament to the generations of guests who have made this special place part of their lives,” said Jill Estorino, President, Disneyland Resort. “For more than 70 years, Walt’s original park has been a timeless symbol of Disney storytelling, where memories are made and shared, and we are honored to carry that legacy forward for guests today and for generations to come.”
A historic milestone is made at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., on Friday, July 3, 2026; The Happiest Place on Earth commemorates welcoming one billion guests to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park. Before embarking on an exciting day, the honorary one billionth guest, Andres Robles, 8, of Arizona joins Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse on the Main Street, U.S.A., train station platform in Disneyland to unveil an updated sign that reads “Population 1,000,000,000”. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)
To make the day even more special, Andres and his family received a VIP tour guide for the day. This included a tour of Walt Disney’s private apartment above the fire station on Main Street, U.S.A. They also got to ride on the newly opened Soarin’ Across America. There were also other special experiences offered to the family.
This milestone for Disneyland is one that few places in the world can boast. For over seven decades, it has been The Happiest Place on Earth! It continues Walt Disney’s legacy of continuing to move forward. Throughout both parks and the Downtown Disney District, the Disneyland Resort continues to grow and evolve with new offerings and attractions.
Walt Disney once said, “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world”. As Disneyland welcomed its billionth guest, this vision continues to be a foundational part of its plans for the future!
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