Walt Disney Company 100 at [Cabochon] Disneyland

[Consumer]

Just me or do those statues of Mickey and Minnie look like they were purchased at the 99c Store? They look very cheaply made.

 

[DCBaker]

Video of the moat fountains running today -

 

[VJ]

new loop confirmed! the disneyland esplanade is playing a compilation of greatest hits from disney parks around the world

 

[VJ]

disney has released new images of the castle decor, main street decor and character costumes:

Disney100 Anniversary Celebration - Disneyland News

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals pose in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle in their shimmering new looks at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim Calif, that begins commemorating The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary on Jan. 27, 2023, with special, limited-time celebrations taking place...

disneylandnews.com

 

[CaptinEO]

How crazy is it that the Disney company 100 celebration is already much grander at Disneyland than Disney World's 50th Celebration was for WDW?

 

[Californian Elitist]

How crazy is it that the Disney company 100 celebration is already much grander at Disneyland than Disney World's 50th Celebration was for WDW?

Literally thinking the exact same thing. I only went to MK during WDW’s 50th, but had it not been for the banners and my own knowledge of the anniversary, I would have had no clue they were celebrating a milestone anniversary. Felt like just another day.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Literally thinking the exact same thing. I only went to MK during WDW’s 50th, but had it not been for the banners and my own knowledge of the anniversary, I would have had no clue they were celebrating a milestone anniversary. Felt like just another day.

I think it's definitely an issue with size. When you spread out the 50th anniversary across the ENTIRE WDW complex, it makes everything... seem small.

Should have gone all out in MK, and then done some additional decor in the other parks.

 

[Californian Elitist]

I think it's definitely an issue with size. When you spread out the 50th anniversary across the ENTIRE WDW complex, it makes everything... seem small.

Should have gone all out in MK, and then done some additional decor in the other parks.

I’ve theorized a few reasons: TDO being cheap, size, and guest demographics.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I’ve theorized a few reasons: TDO being cheap, size, and guest demographics.

They had a perfect blueprint to follow from Disneyland's 50th, and still messed it up.

Nostalgia sells, nostalgia feels warm and fuzzy.

Should have created a firework spectacular in the same style as RDCT. Should have created a 50th anniversary parade. Should have had a more grand and fulfilling decor package in MK.

Those three specifics would have helped. Add a night parade as well and they would have wowed everyone.

But alas, I do believe the timing with Covid, park closures, and a restrictive reopening messed everything up. Unsure if there was a bigger plan originally.

 

[brb1006]

They had a perfect blueprint to follow from Disneyland's 50th, and still messed it up.

Nostalgia sells, nostalgia feels warm and fuzzy.

Should have created a firework spectacular in the same style as RDCT. Should have created a 50th anniversary parade. Should have had a more grand and fulfilling decor package in MK.

Those three specifics would have helped. Add a night parade as well and they would have wowed everyone.

But alas, I do believe the timing with Covid, park closures, and a restrictive reopening messed everything up. Unsure if there was a bigger plan originally.

WDW's 50th Anniversary was a huge missed opportunity on creating a brand new electrical parade for the celebration. Heck, WDW's 25th Anniversary had the "Remember The Magic Parade" daytime parade. Instead WDW's 50th only created two character cavalcades.

I remember when WDW's 50th Anniversary was first announced at D23 2019. The presentation was clearly aiming for bigger plans for the celebration before COVID was even known.

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has shared an up close video of the new wrap on the monorail -

 

[Disney Analyst]

I really like the simplicity of the fountains. Just a chill little addition.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think it's definitely an issue with size. When you spread out the 50th anniversary across the ENTIRE WDW complex, it makes everything... seem small.

Should have gone all out in MK, and then done some additional decor in the other parks.

I’ve theorized a few reasons: TDO being cheap, size, and guest demographics.

They had a perfect blueprint to follow from Disneyland's 50th, and still messed it up.

Nostalgia sells, nostalgia feels warm and fuzzy.

Should have created a firework spectacular in the same style as RDCT. Should have created a 50th anniversary parade. Should have had a more grand and fulfilling decor package in MK.

Those three specifics would have helped. Add a night parade as well and they would have wowed everyone.

But alas, I do believe the timing with Covid, park closures, and a restrictive reopening messed everything up. Unsure if there was a bigger plan originally.

WDW's 50th Anniversary was a huge missed opportunity on creating a brand new electrical parade for the celebration. Heck, WDW's 25th Anniversary had the "Remember The Magic Parade" daytime parade. Instead WDW's 50th only created two character cavalcades.

I remember when WDW's 50th Anniversary was first announced at D23 2019. The presentation was clearly aiming for bigger plans for the celebration before COVID was even known.

Yeah, there was nothing happening that would've put a damper on a 18 month celebration.

 

[waltography]

I really like the simplicity of the fountains. Just a chill little addition.

In an age where something like World of Color or DLP’s Illuminations exists, this is the kind of charming low-fi tech that’s perfect for the park. It feels like it could’ve existed there all this time and they only just recently turned it on again.

 

[Disney Analyst]

In an age where something like World of Color or DLP’s Illuminations exists, this is the kind of charming low-fi tech that’s perfect for the park. It feels like it could’ve existed there all this time and they only just recently turned it on again.

Exactly! It feels like it belongs in-front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

 

[eddie104]

How crazy is it that the Disney company 100 celebration is already much grander at Disneyland than Disney World's 50th Celebration was for WDW?

I’m sorry are we seeing the same celebration because it looks about the same to me. Nothing overly special to me I mean they literally have the exact things the 50th have. I was expecting them to go all out because it’s Disneyland.

 

[Inspired Figment]

 

[Inspired Figment]

new esplanade loop? (unconfirmed):

OG ‘83-98 Journey Into Imagination ride with Dreamfinder & Figment coming to Disneyland confirmed!! Maybe for the new Discovery Bay area they’re opening. Unless there’s a DCA makeover for WestCOT coming soon I don’t know about

 

[Californian Elitist]

Exactly! It feels like it belongs in-front of Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Wish the swans would return, even if it’s just temporary.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Yeah, there was nothing happening that would've put a damper on a 18 month celebration.

TDO’s cheapness.