FULL GUIDE to Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration
This year marks 100 years of The Walt Disney Company, and they’re celebrating this milestone in a HUGE way.
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There are all kinds of festivities happening around the Disney Parks! Celebrations are happening at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and even Disneyland Paris. So, let’s break it all down!
Disneyland Resort
If you visit Disneyland Resort during the Disney100 celebration, you’ll find a ton of special offerings, from the platinum decor to new foods to the opening of a brand new ride! Let’s talk about everything happening so you can plan your best trip ever!
Disneyland Disney 100 Celebration
First and foremost, the thing that gets you into the parks has received a makeover — the park tickets!
Now, let’s talk about all of the other celebrations.
New Decor
Special new Disney100 decor can be spotted throughout Disneyland Resort, including Disneyland Park and the Esplanade. There is some special decor up on Sleeping Beauty Castle as well! Check out those embellishments.
Sleeping Beauty Castle is all decked out!
You can also find a new Mickey Statue on Main Street U.S.A. for the anniversary!
Disneyland Mickey Statue
And, inside Main Street Cinema, check out Tilly’s new look fort the 100th!
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Over in Disney California Adventure, the decorations continue!
Disney100 Decor Disney California Adventure
There’s even an Oswald display inside Elias & Co.
Disney100 Oswald Display
Downtown Disney has decorations as well, even on the construction walls.
Disney100 Decor in Downtown Disney
And, the Monorail is decked out in its 100th Anniversary best, too!
Disney100 Monorail
The hotels are also joining in the celebrations, like over at the Disneyland Hotel…
And at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.
Disney100 Decor in Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
Most of the Disney100 decor has a shimmery, iridescent platinum look, and trust us when we say that you don’t want to miss snapping some photos. Look how it shines in the sun!
Disneyland Entrance
But if you find new decorations on the boring side, there are more perks available.
Special Food & Drinks
Special Disney100 foods and drinks are also part of the celebration!
You can get things like the Violet Pretzel, which is a cream cheese-filled pretzel with salted vanilla cream and lavender sugar. There is also the Sparkling Grape, which is Sprite, grape syrup, and a grape candy strip. Both of these can be found at Refreshment Corner in Disneyland Park
If you want something with more chocolate involved, check out the Steamboat Willie Shake at Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure Park! This is a cookies and cream ice cream shake with whipped topping that’s then coated with cookie crumbles and topped with OREO cookies to look like the ears.
In Downtown Disney, find special treats at Marceline’s Confectionery, like a 100th Anniversary Minnie Apple and Minnie Cake Pop.
Disney100 Treats
And, there’s a special Disney100 churro that you can get at the Town Square Churro cart in Disneyland, too!
Merchandise
There is a ton of special merchandise available, too! You can find a lot of items in The Emporium in Disneyland Park.
There are also fun items available like this Disney100 Mickey Balloon collectible popcorn bucket!
Oh, and there’s an awesome Cinderella’s Carriage bucket as well.
We’ve seen some new balloons for the celebration…
…as well as a thermal tumbler!
Or, if you’d rather have a new sipper, there’s one of those available at Disneyland, too!
Disneyland 100 Mickey Mouse Sipper
We talk about Mickey and Minnie ears for the celebration later in this post, but just know that some of the styles are available in Disneyland as well.
Disney100 Minnie Ears
And, there is the full collections of 100th Anniversary merchandise that you can find around the resort too.
Characters
Some of the characters have new looks for the anniversary, too! Mickey and Minnie wear special Disney100 looks — you can see them all decked out in their platinum outfits.
Mickey’s outfit
Here’s a look at Minnie!
Disney100 Looks
Chip ‘n Dale have special looks…
…as do Donald…
Disney100 Looks
…and Goofy!
Disney100 Looks
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
Although Mickey’s Toontown wasn’t scheduled to open until March 2023, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened up for the start of the 100th celebration on January 27th in Disneyland Park!
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Toontown
The ride is basically identical to the one in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, but with a different queue and entrance area, obviously. It makes you feel like you’re inside a Disney cartoon!
Mickey’s Toontown
So it’s not exactly part of Disney100, but Mickey’s Toontown opened on March 19th, following a lengthy refurbishment.
Toontown
There are a ton of new things in the land, like new food and areas for you to hang out. Mickey even has a new meet-and-greet outfit!
Entertainment
World of Color — ONE
World of Color — ONE is located in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure, and it’s a new version of the beloved World of Color nighttime spectacular. The show brings to life classic Disney characters using lights, water, lasers, pyrotechnics, and more.
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The show usually happens every night, sometimes with one showtime and sometimes with two. Make sure to check the calendar before your trip!
Wondrous Journeys
Wondrous Journeys is the new nighttime spectacular in Disneyland Park! It will take you on an epic adventure through 100 years of Walt Disney Animation using fireworks, lights, and more.
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You will see projections up and down Main Street, as well as on Sleeping Beauty Castle. You can take a behind-the-scenes look at the show right here!
Photo: Scott Gustin/Disney
Sometimes the show happens with fireworks and other times it’s just with projections. But, there are nights when the show isn’t playing, so just check the calendar before you go!
Disney100 Years of Wonder Cavalcade
The Disney100 Years of Wonder Cavalcade was a cavalcade that took place in Disneyland Park when the celebrations started back in January. It featured beloved Disney characters in their new Disney100 platinum outfits!
The cavalcade does not appear to be running anymore, but we’ll keep an eye out for it and let you know if we see it again!
Cast Member Name Tags
Cast Members have received special name tags for the 100th anniversary, displaying the Disney100 logo, their name, and their favorite Disney character.
Guided Tour
There is a new guided tour in Disneyland for the anniversary, too — the “Celebrating Disney100 at Disneyland Resort” Guided Tour.
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During the tour, guests will hear stories about the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company as they’re guided through Disneyland Resort’s iconic locations.
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Disneyland Resort will be experienced as a “living story” with tales of how The Walt Disney Company has brought magic to life over the last 100 years.
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Disney100 Years of Wonder Exhibit
There is a special exhibit happening inside Disneyland Park for the anniversary! The Disney Gallery Presents: Disney100 Years of Wonder Exhibit is located between Disneyana and The Disneyland Story Presenting Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
It’s an exhibit inspired by Walt Disney’s vision for Disneyland. It gives guests a look at the artwork, movies, rides, and more from The Walt Disney Company.
Walt Disney World
Disney World is also celebrating the 100th anniversary! The celebrations kicked off a little bit later due to the 50th Anniversary of Disney World finishing up in March.
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Decorations
We’ve seen decorations all over the parks! In front of Magic Kingdom, you’ll find a giant number 100 where the 50th decorations used to be.
New 100 Decor
There’s also a lot of decor on both the inside and outside of The Emporium.
Check out the Mickey and Minnie statues!
We spotted a big 100 in front of the entrance to Animal Kingdom, too.
Animal Kingdom
And, there’s one inside of EPCOT as well!
Disney100 Sign at EPCOT
The EPCOT merchandise windows are decorated as well — here’s a look at Creations Shop.
EPCOT even has a special addition to a fan-favorite ride for the anniversary. Check out this 100 made of plants that you can see when you ride Living with the Land!
Finally, there’s another big 100 at Hollywood Studios.
We’ve also seen some decor at the stores in Hollywood Studios! Check out the window decorations at Adrian & Edith’s Head to Toe.
And, over at Disney Springs, there is 100 decor and displays inside World of Disney. Check it out!
There is a whole section displaying 100th Anniversary merchandise.
Disney100 Merch Display
Merchandise
We’ve seen 100th Anniversary merchandise all around Disney World! There’s special glassware from the Arribas Bros…
…100th Anniversary popcorn buckets…
100th Popcorn Bucket
…a 100th Anniversary collection from Vera Bradley…
…a 100th Anniversary Spirit Jersey…
…and even Pandora charms!
Other places you can find a big selection of Disney100 merchandise and displays are in Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom.
Some other items available in Disney World for Disney’s 100th Anniversary include special gift cards…
…a tumbler…
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Disney100 Ear Hat
…Crocs…
…and the same Cinderella’s carriage popcorn bucket we saw in Disneyland!
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A lot of the 100th Anniversary merchandise can be found in the big stores, like The Emporium in Magic Kingdom.
There are also full collections, like the Unified Character Collection we found in The Emporium. This collection can also be found online on shopDisney!
And, you can find cool souvenirs, like these special pressed pennies…
…or the awesome Disney100 collectible silver medallions!
Food
Disney World has a few special food items for the 100th Anniversary! Check out the makeover that Mickey Premium Bars recently got in the parks.
And, when you order popcorn, you also might find some new Disney100 cardboard popcorn containers.
Disney100 Info for Walt Disney World
In addition to everything mentioned above, you can also find a guide to the Disney100 celebrations at Walt Disney World right here.
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And, there’s an entire webpage for the celebration at Disney World!
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EPCOT
Disney has also confirmed that EPCOT will be the main host of the Disney100 celebration in Disney World later this year.
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The celebrations ill include new experiences, like Mickey and Minnie in their 100th Anniversary platinum costumes, a platinum sculpture of Walt Disney, and a new lighting design for Spaceship Earth!
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Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris will also be celebrating the 100th Anniversary, but not until later this year! Disney said that the celebrations will happen on October 16th and include special entertainment and surprises in the parks.
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We don’t know what these surprises are yet, but we will be keeping an eye out for any news!
Other Offerings
Now, let’s talk about some general offerings for the 100th Anniversary! There’s merchandise you can buy online, special events happening, and more.
New Logo
There’s a brand new Disney logo for the 100th Anniversary! It was revealed at Destination D23 in 2021 — check it out!
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This logo was shown again at D23 Expo in 2022 but in a new way. It was incorporated into the image you see when you watch Disney media.
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You might notice this logo on any new Disney shows or movies that are released this year!
Disney100: The Exhibition
There is a special exhibition happening this year for the big anniversary! It’s being held at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and features The Walt Disney Archives’ historical artifacts.
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The exhibition is an immersive environment of sight and sound and spans 15,000 square feet! It highlights stories and characters from The Walt Disney Company’s last century.
We even got to see Mickey and Minnie visit the exhibition earlier this year!
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You also might see another familiar face…Walt Disney (as a hologram!). There are also various special artifacts that are on display.
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The exhibition began in February and will run all the way until August 27th, 2023.
If you can’t get to Philadelphia for the exhibition, you might have another chance! The second unit of the exhibition is taking place in Munich, Germany. It kicked off at Munich’s Olympic Hall on April 18, 2023.
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Other Events
Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport has also joined in on the Disney100 celebration! There is a new show using projections on the giant waterfall in the airport. Colorful lights and music bring iconic Disney images to life! The show happens at 7:30PM daily, with an additional show at 9:30PM Friday through Sunday.
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There are also 10 unique photo spots showing 10 decades of Disney wonder and magic in the airport!
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And, you can’t miss the giant walkthrough 100 logo…
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…or the giant statue of Mickey Mouse!
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Merchandise
There is a lot of Disney100 merchandise available online for anyone to purchase! Not only are there individual pieces, but there are also exciting collections.
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The Disney100 Decades Collection releases a new installment in the collection every month. The pieces started with the 1920s, with some Steamboat Willie items.
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Then, we got the 1930s collection, with things like these Snow White ears.
Next up was the 1940s collection, which included items like fun The Three Caballeros Minnie Ears and a Pinocchio backpack. These items are available both online and in Disneyland and Disney World.
Also available online are some books on the history of Disney and Disney Imagineering.
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We got a sneak peek at the Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears for the anniversary as well. Some of these ears can now be found both in the parks and online.
Check out these printed Disney100 Minnie ears we found online…
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…and these silver Loungefly Minnie ears online.
There are also merchandise collections that are collaborations with other brands, like Nailtopia polishes (which can be found at Ulta)…
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…a Petunia Pickle Bottom collection…
Photo: Petunia Pickle Bottom
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…and even some snazzy Adidas shoes!
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Stay tuned for more Disney news and updates!
