Disneyland has quietly removed the 70th anniversary photo op from the esplanade on its digital park map, one of the first visible signs that the resort’s 70th Celebration is winding down. The centerpiece sculpture between the two parks is actively being deconstructed, and now the digital map no longer shows it.

The timing lines up with the calendar. The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration officially ends on August 9, 2026, so map cleanup ahead of that date is expected. We spotted the change while comparing the current app map against earlier screenshots, and the photo op was not the only thing that moved. Several kiosks and shop labels around Downtown Disney were updated at the same time.

The 70th Esplanade Photo Op Is Gone From the Map

The 70th photo op sat in the esplanade, the walkway between Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure. Its big draw is the Sleeping Beauty Castle centerpiece sculpture, topped with spires, flags, and character details, that Disney installed to greet guests as they arrive. On the digital map, that spot was tagged as a dedicated photo location.

When Does the Disneyland 70th Celebration End?

The 70th Anniversary Celebration ends August 9, 2026. After that date, the anniversary entertainment lineup is set to wrap, including offerings tied to the celebration such as the “Celebrate Happy” Cavalcade, the “Wondrous Journeys” fireworks, and “Paint the Night.” You can see the current schedule on the official Disneyland 70th Anniversary page.

Map updates like this one are a small but reliable tell. When Disney starts scrubbing a limited-time marker from the app, the physical version is usually not far behind.

Downtown Disney Kiosks Get a New Design (and Some Move)

Over in Downtown Disney, several kiosks on the map have been switched to a new design. A few of them also changed position from where they sat before, and at least a couple appear to be missing entirely right now, which suggests the update is still in progress rather than finished.

• New icon design on some Downtown Disney kiosks
• Repositioned kiosks that moved from their earlier map spots
• A few kiosks still missing, likely to return as the rollout continues

The Wetzel’s Pretzels Cart Moved

The map also shows the Wetzel’s Pretzels cart in a new location. It is a small shift, but it is the kind of detail regulars notice, and it lines up with the broader kiosk shuffle happening across Downtown Disney.

WonderGround Gallery Finally Gets a Name on the Map

One addition rather than a removal: WonderGround Gallery, the art and collectibles shop in Downtown Disney, now has its name labeled on the map. If you were hunting for it before, it should be easier to find now that it is called out directly.

A Label Disappears: Port Curious & Curiosities

Going the other direction, the Port Curios & Curiosities label has been removed from the map. It is not clear yet whether this points to a name change, a relocation, or simply a temporary gap while Disney reworks that area of the map.

D-Lander Gets Its Full Name

D-Lander now shows its full name on the map instead of a shortened version. These naming tweaks are minor on their own, but together they point to Disney doing a broader cleanup pass on how locations are labeled.

Is Royal Reception Back?

Finally, one that has fans doing a double take: Royal Reception appears to be back on the map. After going missing, the listing has resurfaced, though it is worth watching to see whether it sticks as the map settles.

Changes Around the Resort That Haven’t Hit the Map Yet

The map is also playing catch-up with a handful of real-world changes that already exist or are on the way. As of this update, none of these show up in the app yet:

• Edelweiss Lodge: a new seating area for Edelweiss Snacks was completed recently, but it is not on the map yet.
• Avengers Campus expansion: the big expansion at Disney California Adventure would be a natural spot for a “coming soon” marker, but nothing has appeared on the map so far.
• New Pym’s seating: a new seating area near Pym Test Kitchen, across from Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission BREAKOUT!, is not reflected yet.
• New Downtown Disney kiosks: spots like Happy Ice and Big Boi Lumpia are not on the map yet either.

None of this is unusual. The digital map tends to lag behind what is actually happening in the parks (it took almost 6 months for the new Haunted Mansion queue to show up), so expect these to fill in over the coming weeks as the bigger post-70th refresh continues.

What We Know So Far

Taken together, these look like housekeeping updates as the resort transitions out of the 70th. The photo op marker is gone from the map, the 70th Celebration ends August 9, 2026, and Downtown Disney is getting new kiosk designs, moved carts, and refreshed labels. Meanwhile, a batch of real changes like Edelweiss Lodge, the Avengers Campus expansion, and new food kiosks have not reached the map yet. The physical in-park 70th decor is still up for now, so there is still time to grab a photo before they go away.

We will keep watching the map and update this post as more changes appear and as the 70th decor starts coming down.