Can you believe the Walt Disney World company is turning 100?! At the D23 Expo last month, it was announced there will be a celebration called Disney100 at Disneyland Resort. The date for this celebration to begin will be on January 27, 2023 and the celebration will include limited-time offerings throughout the year.
Some of the details released about the celebration involved a whole lotta Platinum. Mickey and Minnie are getting new platinum outfits, a lot of platinum merchandise will be released and Disney has hinted at limited food and beverage offerings as well. I’m very intrigued to see what this means!
At Disneyland Park, Sleeping Beauty castle is getting a makeover - who doesn’t love a good castle makeover? This one is very sparkly and includes two new fountains! I can’t wait to see all this bling in person!
Some of the more exciting news is Disney is bringing not one, but TWO brand-new nighttime spectaculars to Disneyland to celebrate!
“World of Color – One” will debut at Disney California Adventure Park! This show is all about the storytelling legacy that is woven within the fabric of the Walt Disney World company, and honestly, it sounds amazing! It will tell a new story of how a single action, like a drop of water, creates a ripple that can grow into a wave of change. It brings some of the most courageous, loving and inspiring characters to life in new ways. The show will also feature a new original song, “Start a Wave.”
“Wondrous Journeys” - is the new show that will debut at Disneyland Park. This show will bring to life the wonderful stories told by Walt Disney Animation Studios. This show will also include incredible projections, and on select nights, fireworks will light up the sky! This spectacular will also feature an incredible new song, “It’s Wondrous.”
Two other HUGE pieces of news!
Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway in Toontown will be opening on January 27, 2023. This is ahead of schedule as this was previously scheduled for the Spring of 2023. This is the first Mickey-themed attraction at Disneyland!
This is big news for many fans - The “Magic Happens” parade will have its long-awaited return to Disneyland park. This parade debuted in February of 2020 and has not been back since the closure for the pandemic. “Magic Happens” celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This parade reminds us we don’t need wings to fly, shooting stars were made to wish upon, and magic doesn’t stop at midnight. This is amazing news as these floats are truly beautiful - my personal favorite is the Moana float!
Disney has also mentioned more entertainment and news will be shared throughout the celebration.
One BIG piece of news is that all park reservations for Disneyland Park and Disney’s California Adventure are currently paused after January 8, 2023. These should resume again shortly.
Are you planning to visit Disneyland during this epic celebration?! Let’s start planning today!