The year-long Disney 100th anniversary celebration started Jan. 27, 2023, at Disneyland Resort. The new Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway ride also opened Jan. 27, 2023, ahead of the rest of the renovated Toontown (which reopened March 19, 2023).
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The anniversary makes its way to Walt Disney World Resort from Sept. 22 to Dec. 31, 2023, with EPCOT (in the midst of its transformation) at the center of it all. The Disney 100 Celebration, which celebrates 100 years of the Walt Disney Company, kicked off in January at Disneyland Resort.
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.
Basic Scoop. 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.
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.
What is offered when you celebrate your birthday in the Park is a badge, like that of the Park staff, but instead of your name, you will find drawings and happy birthday writings, with or without Disney characters. You can pick it up at the City Hall, just before heading to the Castle, along Main Street.
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.
Guests often wonder if Disney World is free on their birthday. Disney does not give you free admission on your birthday but they do give you special treatment, free food, and other perks.
The Disneyland Resort did give a free park admission ticket to Guests on their birthday as part of a limited-time promotion several years ago, but this is not currently offered. Tickets to enter Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park must be purchased for all visitors ages 3 and up.