Happy New Year, Disney fans!
2023 is here, and it’s a big one — we’re kicking off the Disney100 Celebration, marking 100 years of Disney magic.
As Disney Parks Blog shared, this year is all about celebrating the stories, characters, and memories that have brought generations of fans together. And what better way to start than by honoring the ones who started it all: Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse!
Share the Magic with #Disney100
Throughout the Disney100 Celebration, everyone’s invited to share their favorite Disney memories using #ShareTheWonder and #Disney100.
It could be your first hug with Mickey, a movie night with Encanto, or a childhood memory of your favorite Star Wars toy. Every magical moment counts!
Wonder of Mickey and Minnie Kicks Things Off
It all started with a mouse, right? That’s why January’s theme for Disney100 is the Wonder of Mickey and Minnie. These two icons have been spreading positivity, loyalty, and fun for nearly a century, and now they’re at the center of celebrations around the world.
Here’s where you can catch the magic:
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway – Disneyland Resort
The brand-new Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway officially opens January 27, 2023, at Disneyland Park!
Hop aboard a wacky cartoon adventure inside the El CapiTOON Theater — where Goofy’s your train engineer. It’s family fun, Mickey-style!
Polka Dot Day – Disneyland Paris
January 22 is Polka Dot Day, and Disneyland Paris is going all out!
Catch Minnie Mouse in a brand-new stage show, grab a special meet-and-greet photo, and celebrate your Minnie style with treats and magic shots just for the day.
Parades, Treats, and Meet & Greets – Walt Disney World Resort
Over at Walt Disney World, Mickey and Minnie fans are spoiled for choice:
- Say hello at meet-and-greet locations across all four parks
- Wave to them during the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom
- Pick up sweet treats like Mickey & Minnie Chocolate Covered Apples or Mousse Dome Cakes at Disney Springs
Plus, you’ll find Disney100 souvenirs popping up throughout the parks and resorts!
Adventures by Disney – Walk in Walt’s Footsteps
Want to dive even deeper into Disney history?
Adventures by Disney offers a Disneyland Resort and Southern California itinerary that takes you behind the scenes. You’ll visit Walt Disney Studios, explore The Walt Disney Archives, and spend a day at Disneyland Park — where it all began.
Bring the Celebration Home
Of course, you can celebrate at home too!
Disney’s rolled out Disney100 merch including:
- Mickey and Minnie Disney100 Platinum Plush
- Disney100 Ear Hats
- Genuine Mousewear Hoodies
- Her Universe Apparel
- Home décor items like the Minnie Mouse Candle Lantern and Blendjet Portable Blender
Everything you need to bring a little extra sparkle to 2023!
Join the Fun
No memory is too big or too small — we all have our Disney favorites.
So, post your moments with #ShareTheWonder and #Disney100, and keep an eye on the Disney Parks Blog as the celebration continues all year long.
Here’s to 100 years of magic — and the start of a brand-new chapter!
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