Fortnite Is Celebrating Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary

Disney is celebrating 70 years of Disneyland Resort as a special commemorative experience in Fortnite, which makes sense as Disney invested a ton of money into Epic Games

The collaboration brings the original Disneyland Park into the Fortnite world, giving players around the globe a chance to participate in the celebration.

What the New Fortnite Experience Includes

The Fortnite x Disneyland 70th Anniversary event features several themed activities and iconic Disneyland landmarks recreated in the game. Players will be able to explore digitally reimagined areas inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle, Space Mountain, the Haunted Mansion, the Matterhorn, Indiana Jones Adventure, Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars Rise of the Resistance, and more.

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Disneyland-inspired Game Rush Island areas and mini games.

Themed quests and challenges tied to classic park elements.

  • Space Mountain: Rocket Race


“All systems are a go as you race along high-speed grind rails through the cosmos in this mini-game inspired by the Tomorrowland attraction in Disneyland park. As you hurtle forward into infinite darkness, master jumping from rail to rail to avoid other players and increase your score by collecting unique coins.”

  • Star Wars: Stormtrooper Showdown


“Accept a mission from the Resistance and battle the First Order using Star Wars-inspired blasters and lightsabers in this mini-game modeled after the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park. Collect coins that drop from defeated enemies to increase your score.”

  • Haunted Mansion: Scavenger Haunt


“Join other players on an eerie tour of this house of happy haunts inspired by the Haunted Mansion located in New Orleans Square in Disneyland park. See if you can spot all the references to the attraction as you solve puzzles to reveal hidden coins or open new passageways to secret areas.”

  • WEB Slingers: Spider-Bot Blasters

“Use the environment to destroy as many Spider-Bots as you can for a high score in a shooting gallery inspired by WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure located in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park.

  • Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: Sneakout!


Stealthily make your escape from the Collector’s fortress by sneaking through the familiar towering citadel inspired by Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! located in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure park.

  • Indiana Jones: Tomb Runner


“Inspired by Indiana Jones Adventure located in Adventureland in Disneyland park, it’s a race to the finish line against other players as you collect coins while navigating through a dangerous temple dodging and outrunning steel spikes, lava, and of course giant rolling boulders!

  • Matterhorn: Slip-and-Climb


Conquer the iconic snow-capped mountain as you race other players to the top of the Matterhorn inspired by the attraction found only in Disneyland park! Master jumping and utilizing your grappling hook along the way but be careful when collecting coins as you could slip and slide with icy debuffs on your feet.

Disneyland Resort Trivia

Also located around the hub are various locations where fans can answer Disneyland Resort trivia or have opportunities for different quests.

Fans can also find 70th Celebration-themed present boxes in the hub, offering in-game coins to exchange for these island cosmetics.

After completing the mini-games, the hub explodes into a colorful nighttime celebration led by Mickey Mouse with fireworks, holograms, and players showing off their best new accessories and dance moves!

In addition to immersive environments, Epic Games and Disney have included special in-game interactions and collectibles.

 

After collecting coins from the mini-games, players can visit the Shop Royale.

This is the pumpkin-carriage item shop found in the Disneyland 70th colorway. Here you can find special hats, back blings, and auras inspired by Disney, Star Wars, and the Avengers,

Hats

  • 70th Minnie Mouse Ears (+ gold variant)
  • 70th Spider-Bot Hat (+ gold variant)
  • 70th R2-DL70 Hat (+ gold variant)

Back Bling

  • 70th Backpack (pink)
  • 70th Backpack (black) (+ gold variant)
  • Hatbox Ghost (+ gold variant)

Aura

  • Hitchhiking Ghosts
  • Tinkerbell Aura
  • Infinity Stones Aura

Disneyland Resort first opened its gates on July 17, 1955, in Anaheim, California. Over the past seven decades, the park has become known for family entertainment and theme park innovation. The 70th anniversary, the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration,  will showcase new entertainment, décor, merchandise, and experiences across the parks.

The Fortnite event gives fans who can’t visit the park in person a chance to explore the attractions and have fun celebrating with longtime Disneyland park fans.





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