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Why is Disneyland turning 100?

In 2023, The Walt Disney Company kicks off “100 Years of Wonder,” sometimes also called “Disney100.” The year-long event honors the centennial anniversary of the date brothers Walt and Roy Disney founded the company in 1923. Disneyland Resort in California serves as headquarters for the party.



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Did you know the Walt Disney Company was founded in 1923? That's right — it's been one hundred years of timeless, memorable stories. To commemorate the occasion, the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebrates the company's rich history of magic and storytelling.

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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.

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Disneyland Paris Celebrates Disney's 100th anniversary With Ceremony Featuring 100 Disney Characters in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle! On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney officially founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, marking the beginning of a revolution in the entertainment industry and storytelling.

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The actual 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company will take place on October 16, 2023. Although Disney has not announced an end date to the Disney100 Celebration, previous events of this nature have lasted 15 to 18 months.

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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.

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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.

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2023 marks the 100th anniversary of Disney.

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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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As of right now Disney does not give free admission on your birthday though they will help you celebrate it. Be sure to stop by Guest Relations and pick up a free birthday button. You're sure to receive lots of birthday wishes from Cast Members and guests alike.

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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.

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Disney was founded on October 16, 1923, by brothers Walt Disney and Roy Disney as Disney Brothers Studio; it also operated under the names Walt Disney Studio and Walt Disney Productions before changing its name to The Walt Disney Company in 1986.

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Starting on January 9, 2024, you can visit any theme park without a reservation as long as you have a date-based ticket. A date-based ticket is the standard ticket option and means you've purchased park passes for a specific time frame (whether it's tickets alone or part of a vacation package).

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Disney Anniversaries in 2024
  • May 1: Disney's Hollywood Studios 35th Anniversary.
  • June 1: Disney's Typhoon Lagoon 35th Anniversary.
  • June 9: Donald Duck's 90th Birthday.


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A. Disneyland Paris is great for Guests of all ages and sizes. Whilst most attractions are perfect for everyone, some do have height and age restrictions.

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Bear in mind that Disneyland tickets are free for those under 3 years old. We went to Disneyland with a two-year-old Arlo, but it was just a week before his third birthday, which saved us a lot of money! Also, you don't have to prove the child is under three, so make of that what you will!

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