Today at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California, Disney announced details for their upcoming centennial. Next year, The Walt Disney Company will kick off its 100th Anniversary with an exhibition, Disney100: The Exhibition, celebrating Disney 100 Years of Wonder. The world tour launches at Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute on 18 February 2023, afterwards, the exhibition will travel to Chicago, IL and Kansas City, MO. The international unit of the exhibit will open on 18 April 2023, in Munich, Germany, with more cities to be announced in the coming months.
According to a press release, the Walt Disney Archives opens its vault of treasures, showcasing hundreds of extraordinary objects, including many of Disney’s “Crown Jewels” – more than 250 rarely seen original artworks and artifacts, costumes and props, and other memorabilia. Disney has curated special behind-the-scenes glimpses into the creation of the most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions – from Disneyland to Walt Disney World® Resort and beyond. The ten imaginatively themed galleries, covering 15,000 square feet, will take visitors on a journey through 100 years of The Walt Disney Company. The exhibit will include moving stories, unique interactive installations, and background information celebrating the classics from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Strange World, as well as the latest members of the Disney family – Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic.
“As we prepare to kick off Disney 100 Years of Wonder, we are incredibly excited to bring this fantastic exhibition to life,” said Becky Cline, director, Walt Disney Archives. “We can’t wait for guests to experience their favorite Disney stories, characters, and attractions in new and immersive ways as we celebrate all the wonderful worlds of Disney.”
“The Franklin Institute is thrilled to host Disney100: The Exhibition, the first major event to mark the global celebration of Disney’s 100 years, allowing fans throughout the Philadelphia region and beyond the very first opportunity to see these crown jewels come to life in beautifully crafted galleries reflecting the creative empire synonymous with imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery, and wonder,” said President and CEO of The Franklin Institute Larry Dubinski.
The exhibit was created and curated by the Walt Disney Archives and Semmel Exhibitions. Additional details will be forthcoming. Click here to join the Franklin Institute’s mailing list for upcoming information on tickets and times.
