Celebrate Disneyland's 70th Anniversary with its Most Exciting Attractions
Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, and one of the signature experiences is the interactive event called "Unlock Disneyland." For $59.99, guests can purchase a special plastic key, known as the Key to Disneyland, that allows them to "unlock" each of the park's nine lands by visiting dedicated 70th Anniversary lock stations.
The key, measuring about a foot and a half long, is a collectible item in itself, and it saves your progress, so you can complete the adventure in one day or spread it out over multiple visits. Each unlock station is themed to the land it unlocks and reveals a new light on the key.
Here are the locations of the 70th Anniversary lock stations in each land of Disneyland Park:
- **Main Street, U.S.A.**: Inside the Fire Station next to City Hall - **Adventureland**: In the back of the Adventureland Bazaar - **New Orleans Square**: Outside of Pooh Corner in Bayou Country - **Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge**: Across from Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance - **Frontierland**: At the carriage on the northernmost pathway between the land and Galaxy's Edge - **Mickey’s Toontown**: Across from Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin - **Fantasyland**: Outside the Royal Hall to the West of the castle entrance - **Tomorrowland**: Near the exit of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters - **Fantasy Faire** in Fantasyland
Once all nine lands are unlocked, guests can visit a final lock station at the Mickey Topiary near the entrance to Disneyland Park to complete the experience and claim the commemorative pin. Each unlock station is well-hidden, adding to the event's excitement.
The event includes different lights, music, and physical elements such as bubbles or projections at each station. At the final station, participants receive a special little event and a unique Disneyland anniversary pin. The key's lighting scheme and music change with each unlock, providing a small sense of accomplishment for participants.
If guests do not like the pin they receive, they can try and trade it with pin traders around the park. The Key to Disneyland event runs throughout the entire 70th anniversary, which runs from now through next summer. This interactive adventure is one of the ways Disneyland is adding a layer of fun and nostalgia to exploring the park's iconic areas during its 70th anniversary celebration.
- The Key to Disneyland, a collector's item, is available for purchase on io9, Gizmodo, and other lifestyle websites.
- As you traverse the various lands in Disneyland Park, you'll find hidden lock stations themed to each land that require the Key to Disneyland for unlocking, such as Adventureland, New Orleans Square, and Tomorrowland.
- Home-and-garden enthusiasts might be interested to know that one of the unlock stations is located at the Mickey Topiary near the entrance to Disneyland Park.
- For those planning a trip, the Key to Disneyland event runs throughout the entire 70th anniversary of Disneyland Park, offering an interactive entertainment experience that takes visitors through the park's iconic areas.
