The Walt Disney Company is turning 100, and the party is already in full swing. Disney 100 Years of Wonder, better known as Disney100, is the largest cross-company celebration in Disney’s history, and it officially kicked off where it all began: the Disneyland Resort.
The Celebration Starts at Disneyland
Disney100 began at Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023, with limited-time offerings planned throughout the year. Both theme parks have gone platinum, with shimmering décor, special food and merchandise, and Mickey, Minnie and their friends greeting guests in new platinum outfits made just for the anniversary.
Two New Nighttime Spectaculars
The headliners are two brand-new shows. At Disneyland Park, Wondrous Journeys pays tribute to the films of Walt Disney Animation Studios with projections across Sleeping Beauty Castle, Main Street, U.S.A. and beyond, plus fireworks on select nights and a new original song, “It’s Wondrous.”
Over at Disney California Adventure, World of Color – One celebrates the storytelling legacy Walt Disney started a century ago, using the park’s massive fountain system, lights, lasers and mist screens. Guests can use a virtual queue in the Disneyland app to reserve a spot in the viewing area. Both shows also sync with MagicBand+, so guests wearing one will see their band light up and vibrate along with the action.
A Brand-New Ride and a Reimagined Land
Disney also opened Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway early so it could debut on the first day of the celebration. The rest of the reimagined Mickey’s Toontown is set to reopen later this spring.
Disney100 Beyond the Parks
The celebration isn’t limited to Anaheim. Disney100: The Exhibition opened at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on February 18, 2023, showcasing hundreds of treasures from the Walt Disney Archives before traveling on to other cities. Walt Disney World is also expected to join the celebration later this year, and Disney’s 100th birthday itself falls on October 16, 2023.
If you’re planning a Disneyland trip this year, Disney100 is a great reason to go. Just book your park reservations early, since the new shows are drawing big crowds.
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