IMAGINE... A century of Disney! The thought makes even me feel young. And what better way to celebrate this Mouse Milestone than at the original Walt playground- The Happiest Place On Earth. Here are the top DISNEY100 highlights at Disneyland Resort!
Disneyland DISNEY100 Highlights
The 100 Years of Wonder kicks off in Disneyland on January 27, 2023, but the official anniversary is October 16 of this year. Doesn’t it seem like yesterday that we were embracing Disneyland 60?!
DISNEY100 Entertainment
Disneyland rolls out the proverbial red carpet in shows, fireworks, and parades for this gala.
The Disney Gallery Presents: Disney 100 Years of Wonder
Don’t overlook this ‘reason for the season’- the art and film foundations of the Disney experience.
“Magic Happens” Parade
In its triumphant return since pre-Covid times, this parade (led my Mickey himself, but of course!) marks moments from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. Al dressed up in Disney100 finery and color.
“World of Color – ONE”
Who hasn’t come to love the Disney California Adventure park nighttime displays of music, light, and fountains? Witness a century worth of storytelling, with a splash!
“Wondrous Journeys”
This explosion of emotion sets over Sleeping Beauty Castle on select nights. But projections shone on Main Street, U.S.A., Rivers of America and “it’s a small world nightly.
Don’t forget to wear your MagicBand+ for show interactions!
DISNEY100 Attractions
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway
This is NOT a carbon-copy of the Walt Disney World original. The classic pre-show queue makes this version oh-so-magical. Plus, it is a fitting walk through the best of Disney animation history.
Mickey’s Toontown
Looooong awaited… Whistle a happy tune while we once again add to the Mickey’s Toonto0n population!!
And as a pixie-dusted bonus, Disneyland will offer free downloads of Disney PhotoPass attraction photos to all Guests!
DISNEY100 Decoration
Platinum permeates the park. From Sleeping Beauty Castle to Downtown Disney District,
to the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort,
there’s an extra sparkle in town. And be sure to hunt for the platinum statues of Mickey and Minnie!
DISNEY100 Eats and Drinks
Is there anything better than Disney eats and sups??! Especially those specialty limited-edition creations. DISNEY100 is no exception. My favs?
- The Disney100 Celebration Cake {Blue Bayou}
- Lemon Tea Cake {Jolly Holiday Bakery Café }
- Mr. Banks Shortbread Tart {Jolly Holiday Bakery Café }
- Violet Pretzel {Refreshment Corner}
- DISNEY100 Churro {Town Square Churro}
- DISNEY100 Poison Apple Mug }Casey Jr. Churro Cart}
- DISNEY100 Cinderella Premium Bucket {Popcorn Carts and Fantasyland Theater}
- Walt’s Chili Bead Bowl! {GCH Craftsman Grill}
- DISNEY100 Rice Krispie Treat {Assorted merchandise locations}
- Enchanted Centuria Martini {Naples Ristorante e Bar }
DISNEY100 Merchandise
Think bedazzled MagicBand+. And studded mouse ears. And Spirit Jerseys. My husband’s $64.99 100 Years of Wonder Crocs! But of course, Loungefly and Dooney & Bourke get in on the act.
This Disney100 Platinum Celebration Collection is perhaps worth your gold and silver… (Can’t make it to the parks this year? Let shopDisney be your guide!)
Beyond Disneyland
Be sure to follow D23; The Official Disney Fan Club for additional DISNEY100 exhibitions, film screenings, theater tours, and Destination D23 in Walt Disney World Resort.
These are my Disneyland Disney100 highlights, but stay tuned for the Walt Disney World version!
