The Walt Disney Company is celebrating 100 years of Wonder this year! This year long celebration across the entire company celebrates everything Disney. Here is what is already happening or coming soon to Walt Disney World as part of the celebration.
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. EPCOT will soon wrap up its multi-year transformation during the Disney100 celebration.
You’ll be able to hug and take photos with Mickey & Minnie in their platinum outfits at EPCOT later this year. More details on when and where will be shared soon.
Admire Special Spaceship Earth Lighting
Walt Disney Imagineering has been dreaming up new ways to honor this important milestone by turning to their own cherished memories and favorite Disney stories 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. We’ve helped celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, EPCOT’s 40th and the park’s signature festivals. Now, 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.”
Jason Read, show lighting designer principal for Walt Disney Imagineering
Take a Selfie in Front of a Disney100 Backdrop
Each Walt Disney World theme park and Disney Springs feature a special Disney100 backdrop. These offer great photo ops for guests.
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 favorite Disney characters in their platinum best as they pop up at various Disney Resort hotels.
Celebrate With New Food and Drinks
The celebration doesn’t stop with character greetings and fun photo ops; you’ll also be able to indulge in some Disney100 treats across the resort. Beginning May 1, guests can enjoy the Disney100 Petite Cake for a limited time at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs. This dessert features layers of vanilla chiffon, berry mousse and berry compote, all topped with a celebratory Disney100 Medallion macaron.
“The culinary team has the wonderful opportunity to use food for storytelling. We get to make special themed treats that bring guests into the story, letting them feel immersed in a tangible and very delicious way.”
“The inspiration of this cake pulls from the rich purple and platinum colors used for the Disney100 celebration. “The drapery on the sides of the cake represents the traditional bunting that adorns Main Street, U.S.A. for special occasions. And of course, Mickey Mouse is proudly represented on the front of the cake because as we all know: ‘It all started with a mouse.’”
Chef Amanda
Find Your Perfect Disney100 Memento
The new Disney100 Cinderella Premium Bucket will be exclusive to Magic Kingdom! This dazzling souvenir is intricately designed, great for the entire family, and my favorite souvenir thus far. Stay tuned for more details on when this beauty will make its debut. For now, you’ll be able to enjoy drinks and popcorn in the new Disney100 refillable cups available now at the Disney Resort hotels and popcorn buckets at all four theme parks and Disney Springs.
This is just the beginning of Disney100. If you are looking for more information or help to plan your Disney100 visit, be sure to contact your Crescent Lake Club agent today!
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