Unlike the 50th, which honored the day the Walt Disney World Resort (including Magic Kingdom) opened on October 1, 1971, the 100th celebrates The Walt Disney Company, which was founded on October 16, 1923.
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Summary. It's time to celebrate ... the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World! The World's Most Magical Celebration kicked off Oct. 1, 2021, across all four Disney World theme parks and will run until March 31, 2023.
As you can see, it is surrounded by merchandise from Disney's 100th Anniversary. The sign is platinum and has a purple light shining on it. Purple and platinum are the official colors of Disney's 100th Anniversary celebration.
During the entire 2023 year, Disney Parks will be celebrating the Walt Disney Company turning 100 years old. This is a global celebration, encompassing all 6 Disney Parks, with the kick off happening at the Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023.
Officially, Disneyland has indicated that Disney100 will last “throughout 2023.” Unofficially, our expectation is that it'll last longer than that. It's customary for Disney's milestone anniversary celebrations to last at least 18 months–sometimes as long as 2 years.
OCTOBER 1, 2021 - APRIL 1, 2023Fifty years ago, the Walt Disney World Resort, born of impossible dreams, opened its gates. And beginning October 1, 2021, the magic is calling everyone to The World's Most Magical Celebration – the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort.
Disney on October 16, 1923. The year 2023 will celebrate the journey and storytelling of Disney's creative visionaries across the decades, as well as the fans and families who have brought Disney into their hearts to create cherished memories during the past 100 years.