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PHOTOS: Platinum Mickey Statue, Character Mural, and More Disney100 Decorations Added to World Celebration at EPCOT

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023

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Disney100 decorations have been added throughout the entrance area and World Celebration at EPCOT as 100th anniversary offerings begin at the park. Disney100 Decorations Before entering EPCOT, platinum and purple banners featuring Mickey and friends in their Disney100 outfits line the walkways. After entering, a Disney100 sign reads “Thank you for celebrating with us!” Platinum … Read more

VIDEO: Soarin’ Over California Returns to EPCOT After 7+ Years for Disney’s 100th Anniversary

September 22, 2023

by Shannen Ace

In honor of the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, Soarin’ Over California has returned to EPCOT for a limited time. This original version of the attraction, then just known as Soarin’, opened with Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001. Soarin’ then came to The Land Pavilion of EPCOT in 2005, taking over … Read more

Platinum Disney100 Cinderella’s Coach Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Walt Disney World

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

The platinum Disney100 Cinderella’s Coach popcorn bucket has arrived at Magic Kingdom after first being released at Disneyland Resort. It can be found at popcorn stands throughout the park. Disney100 Cinderella’s Coach Popcorn Bucket – $28.00 The container is modeled after Cinderella’s magical pumpkin coach. It’s shiny silver, with purple wheels, to match the Disney100 … Read more

Disney100 Decoration Added to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Entrance

April 22, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

A platinum Disney100 decoration has been added to the entrance of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Platinum 100 The platinum 100 is the same decoration featured at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Springs. The giant 100 sits on a platinum base branded with “Disney100.” It’s in a planter right outside the Disney’s Hollywood Studios gates. … Read more

New Disney100 Phone Cases, Magnets, Ornaments, and More at Walt Disney World

February 5, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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New Disney100 phone cases, magnets, ornaments, and AirPods cases are available at Walt Disney World both pre-made and personalizable in MaDe kiosks. We found these items in Big Top Souvenirs at Magic Kingdom. The Mickey and Minnie iPhone cases are available in most sizes from X to 14 Pro Max. Disney100 Mickey Phone Case – … Read more

More Incorrect Disney100 Banners Replaced at Disneyland Resort

January 30, 2023

by Justin Topa

Four Disney100 banners have now been replaced to properly honor the milestones represented throughout the 100 years of Disney.

New Disney 100th Anniversary Display Featuring Alice Comedies at Disneyland Hotel

January 26, 2023

by Madison Skowronski

A new display featuring the Alice Comedies has been installed in the lobby of the Disneyland Hotel for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration. Before “it was all started by a mouse,” Walt Disney created the Alice Comedies. The Alice Comedies were a series of animated/live-action silent short films. Alice, a live actress, would … Read more

VIDEO: Disneyland Esplanade Music Updated for Disney100 With Ellen’s Energy Adventure, Test Track, Carousel of Progress, and More Parks Music

January 25, 2023January 25, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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The esplanade music at Disneyland Resort has been updated for the 100 Years of Wonder celebration to include tracks from Disney Parks around the world. Listen to the videos in these embedded tweets or visit our Twitter page to hear music from Test Track presented by Chevrolet, Carousel of Progress (“Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow”), and … Read more

Disney Releases Closer Look at 100th Anniversary Character Costumes

January 25, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Disney Parks has shared a video on Instagram featuring a closer look at the 100th anniversary character costumes Mickey and friends will wear at Disneyland Resort during the celebration. The characters are appearing in dapper silver and purple outfits. Their jackets and dresses are decorated with rhinestone stars and fireworks. Mickey wears a black bowtie … Read more

New Disney100 Mickey Statue, Minnie Plush, and Rubik’s Cube at Disneyland Resort

January 23, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

A new Disney100 Mickey statue is available at Disneyland Resort, along with a Minnie plush and Rubik’s Cube. Disney100 Mickey Statue – $399 This platinum figurine depicts Mickey in his iconic red shorts. He comes in a Disney100-branded box. His shorts, shoes, and gloves are bejeweled. The base he stands on has an art deco … Read more

Incorrect Matterhorn Bobsleds Banner Removed From Disneyland Resort

January 21, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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The Disney100 banner for Matterhorn Bobsleds was removed from the Disneyland Resort tram route after we and other fans noted that it had the incorrect opening year for the coaster. The lamppost where the Matterhorn Bobsleds banner hung is now empty. It listed the attraction’s opening year as 1955, which was the opening year of … Read more

More Disney 100 Medallions and Stars Decorate Carthay Circle Theater and Entrance of California Adventure

January 21, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

More platinum Disney100 decorations now adorn the entrance and Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. There is a giant medallion above the park’s main entrance, but smaller medallions and small sparkle stars are now across the plaza. All of the medallions feature the three fairies from “Sleeping Beauty” around the Disney 100 Years of Wonder … Read more

Disney 100 Banners and Medallions Installed on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure

January 21, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

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Disney100 decorations have started to appear on Buena Vista Street in Disney California Adventure. We already saw a platinum medallion at the park’s entrance, now smaller medallions and banners are on the entrance street. The colors of the celebration are purple and platinum silver. Banners in these colors hang on the street’s lampposts. Medallions at … Read more

VIDEO: Full Test of New ‘Wondrous Journeys’ Nighttime Spectacular at Disneyland

January 20, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

We were lucky enough to view a full test of “Wondrous Journeys,” Disneyland Park’s new fireworks spectacular celebrating 100 years of Disney. The test was done after the park closed, but we could see the fireworks from just outside the gates. Watch our video of the “Wondrous Journeys” test below. Of course, the full show … Read more

Disney100 Matterhorn Bobsleds Banner Lists Wrong Opening Year at Disneyland Resort

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

There’s a new series of banners on the tram route at Disneyland Resort, each one naming a different attraction, park, or movie and the year it debuted. Unfortunately, someone on the design team didn’t double-check their work and multiple banners have errors. Most egregiously, the banner for Matterhorn Bobsleds has the wrong year. The blue … Read more

23 Artifacts Revealed for Disney100: The Exhibition in Philadelphia

January 18, 2023

by Shannen Michaelsen

D23 has revealed 23 artifacts that will be on display at Disney100: The Exhibition at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia beginning next month. The exhibition opens on February 18, 2023. Here is a description of the exhibit from D23: Disney100: The Exhibition invites guests to step into their favorite Disney stories across ten galleries throughout a … Read more