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Why you will want to be in a Disney theme park on October 16

Why you will want to be in a Disney theme park on October 16


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While Disney has remained pretty quiet, they have been dropping hints that something big is happening around the world on October 16, 2023.

The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary

Pluto in Castle Hub at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World l kennythepirate.com
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From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its name in the entertainment industry today, The Walt Disney Company proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Walt Disney and his brother Roy created The Walt Disney Company on October 16, 1923.

Disney 100 Years of Wonder is the largest cross-company global celebration in the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company. Disney Parks around the world will celebrate the 100th anniversary, with the heart of the celebration at Disneyland Resort.

We are also beginning to see the celebration kick off at Disney World, with more to come later this year.

A sneak peek from Disneyland Paris

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Disneyland Paris shared a bunch of new announcements earlier this week, including a new Coco-themed restaurant! At the very bottom they alluded to a bigger celebration later this fall…

Disneyland Paris will soon join in the worldwide Disney100 celebration at Disney Parks! An extraordinary day awaits on October 16, 2023, Disney’s 100th anniversary, with one-of-a-kind festivities, exclusive character encounters and unique Disney experiences.

We look forward to sharing more details soon!

A worldwide celebration!

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Did you catch that? A worldwide celebration on October 16! It seems to me that Guests who visit on that day at any Disney theme park in the world will experience one-of-a-kind festivities, exclusive character encounters (I NEED A REAL LIFE WALT DISNEY MEET AND GREET), and other unique activities.

Disney is keeping pretty quiet about what exactly that day will look like, but we should hear more in the coming weeks and months.

Are you excited about what Disney has up their sleeve for that special day? Do you plan to be in a Disney theme park on October 16? Let us know in the comments below, and share this post with a friend who should be there too!

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Skipper Don

Thursday 19th of October 2023

I was there. Little observation of it. No fanfare, no fireworks, no parade. Truly unbelievable after all the gear and swag with 100

Monica Street

Thursday 19th of October 2023

It was truly disappointing that there was nothing for the day. Reminded me of the 50th anniversary at Magic Kingdom.

Disney mom

Thursday 5th of October 2023

You didn't get the assignment! Hammy likes the cookie! Lol!

Carolyn

Thursday 21st of September 2023

My 31 yo son his girlfriend and I will be celebrating his and my birthday at Disneyland on October 16... didn't realize that it was the exact day of the anniversary...SO excited!!!

Laurie Sheldon

Sunday 9th of July 2023

I will be there 10/16 celebrating my birthday and Disney's 100th Anniversary!!

Cheryl Tuttle

Saturday 17th of June 2023

I'm excited to hear info also. I plan to wear my Disney Wish 1923 attire that day

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