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Celebrate 100 Years of Disney Around the World

Are you sad that you couldn’t make it to Anaheim, CA to experience the D23 Expo?  We were thrilled to learn that The Exhibition which celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder will hit the road. More Disney fans can enjoy the magic that Disney has brought over the last 100 years as well.

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Disney100:  The Exhibition will immerse Guests in the Disney magic by bringing what they are calling Disney’s “Crown Jewels” to four places around the world.  This 15,000-square-foot exhibit is the largest we have seen. It will include original artwork, artifacts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia from some of our beloved Disney stories.

“As we prepare to kick off Disney 100 Years of Wonder, we are incredibly excited to bring this fantastic exhibition to life,” said Becky Cline, director, of Walt Disney Archives. “We can’t wait for guests to experience their favorite Disney stories, characters, and attractions in new and immersive ways as we celebrate all the wonderful worlds of Disney.”

There will be ten themed galleries that will have moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting background information all of which will take visitors through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company.

Disney100: The Exhibition, which celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder, launches a World Tour at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute on February 18, 2023. The official exhibition poster was revealed today at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, CA.
Disney100: The Exhibition, which celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder, launches a World Tour at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute on February 18, 2023. The official exhibition poster was revealed today at D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim, CA.

We can look forward to celebrating new members of the Disney family such as Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic as well as classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

The Exhibition will begin the world tour by launching at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institue on February 18th, 2023.  The other planned stops include Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, as well as Munich, Germany opening on April 18th, 2023.

President and CEO of The Franklin Institute Larry Dubinski added, “The Franklin Institute is thrilled to host Disney100: The Exhibition, the first major event to mark the global celebration of Disney’s 100 years, allowing fans throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond the very first opportunity to see these crown jewels come to life in beautifully crafted galleries reflecting the creative empire synonymous with imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery, and wonder.”

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We are thrilled to see such an amazing exhibit celebrating The Walt Disney Company and everything it has done over the last 100 years.  This will truly be a magical experience.

Looking for more information on all that is coming to the Disney Company?  Stay connected here a for the latest information!

Source:  PR Newswire

 

Jennifer Retzlaff

My name is Jennifer Retzlaff and I became a lifelong Disney fan during my first trip to Walt Disney World in 6th grade. From that moment, Disney became a big part of my life. I live in Iowa with my husband and two kids who are growing up too quickly for my liking. I started introducing my love for Disney early to my family with a Disney honeymoon and then trips when our youngest of 18 months. Since then, our family has been to Walt Disney World over five times and we continue to plan and dream for the next… More »

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