People in matching Disneyland outfits — head-to-toe blue, sparkly skirts, glittering Conductor Mickey hats — poured into the theater. I expected every seat to be taken, but because the park had implemented a virtual queue that limited attendance, there were plenty of open spots.

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years of being "The Happiest Place on Earth." The summerlong festivities in southern California include the opening of "Walt Disney – A Magical Life," a show featuring a lifelike animatronic of the company's founder that debuts Thursday and also marks Disneyland's official anniversary.

A Magical Life' debuted as part of Disneyland's 70th anniversary. The show features the first robotic figure of Walt Disney and appeals to the nostalgia of Disney fans.

For the first time since Walt Disney’s death in 1966, guests at Disneyland can get a remarkably lifelike glimpse of the man who started the first animation studios in California.

As Disneyland celebrates its 70th anniversary, see photos of the iconic park that paved the way for theme parks as we know them today.

On today's 'Daily Variety' podcast, the ESPYs score despite edgy barbs from host Shane Gillis, and Variety salutes Disneyland on its 70th birthday.

An endangered species of sea turtle shares its home on Mexico’s Bagdad Beach with rocket debris from SpaceX launches. But as a small non-governmental organization races to clean up after it, one of the most powerful companies in the world says there is no risk of harm .

If you enjoy theme parks or any immersive themed experience, you have Disneyland to thank.