For the past 100 years, The Walt Disney Company has created unforgettable stories and lifelong memories for generations of families. The entire Walt Disney World cast invites you to join in the celebration of Disney100 and experience magical, limited-time offerings scattered throughout the resort.
Here are six great ways to commemorate this momentous milestone, with many more to follow as the year rolls on.
Say Hi to Mickey and Minnie in Their Platinum Best
EPCOT will be the center of the Disney100 celebration later this year at Walt Disney World. In addition to recently opened attractions such as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and 4D Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, more is in store as the park’s multi-year transformation culminates later this year during the Disney 100 celebration.
You will also have the opportunity to see Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their new dazzling platinum outfits at EPCOT later this year, and can look forward to hugs and taking photos with the duo in their platinum best.
Admire Special Spaceship Earth Lighting
Spaceship Earth will honor Disney100 as the night sky will light up with a dazzling spectacle of colors and lights later in 2023. The Walt Disney Imagineering teams have been dreaming up new ways to honor this important milestone as they create this one-of-a-kind display.
“The Show Lighting Team at Walt Disney Imagineering has been amazed at our guests’ reaction to the nightly shows on Spaceship Earth,” said Jason Read, show lighting designer principal for Walt Disney Imagineering. “We’ve helped celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, EPCOT’s 40th, and the park’s signature festivals. We’re excited to have Spaceship Earth ring in the biggest celebration yet, the 100th Anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.”
“We’re also inspired by many things from the history of the company, its characters, theme parks and shows – even the Disney100 opening logo that plays before our feature films during this anniversary,” Read continued. “You may see homages to everything from the ‘Wonderful World of Disney’ television show opening to Mickey balloons that we sell on Main Street, U.S.A.”
Take a Selfie in Front of a Disney100 Backdrop
You won’t want to miss the opportunity to snap a few pics in front of one of the Disney100 backdrops that will be located at all four theme parks plus Disney Springs. This photo op is perfect for the entire family and is a great way to kick off your day in the parks!
Keep an Eye Out for Surprise Character Visits at Disney Resort Hotels
As the Disney100 celebration ramps up at Walt Disney World, you may run into some of your beloved Disney character friends, dressed in their platinum best. You never know when or where the characters will show up so be prepared!
Celebrate With New Food and Drinks
The fun doesn’t end with character greetings and fun photo ops. You will also have the opportunity to indulge in some Disney100 treats all across Walt Disney World. The festivities for your taste buds begin on May 1 with the Disney100 Petite Cake. The mouthwatering dessert has layers of vanilla chiffon, berry mousse, and berry compote and is topped with a Disney100 Medallion macaron. The Disney100 Petite Cake will be available from Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs but only for a limited time.
Find Your Perfect Disney100 Memento
And what Disney celebration would be complete without fabulous merchandise? Exclusive to Magic Kingdom is the new Disney100 Cinderella Premium popcorn bucket. This is an awesome souvenir that will be enjoyed by the whole family for many years to come. Refillable Disney100 cups are available right now at the Disney Resort hotels and popcorn buckets are in stock at all four parks and Disney Springs.
The celebration is just getting started at Walt Disney World! There will be much more to come in the weeks and months ahead as we celebrate Disney100!
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