Disney 100th Anniversary Celebration At Disneyland- Your Complete Guide!

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The Disneyland Resort is hosting the Disney 100th anniversary celebration beginning January 27th, 2023, and running for the whole year! This special event is to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. The Disney 100 celebration is a global celebration. There will be fun things happening at all the Disney parks, but the heart of the celebration will be at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. In this post, we’ll be discussing everything that’s happening at Disneyland during the 100th anniversary celebration.

I have a podcast episode where I discuss everything you need to know about the Disney 100 celebration!

There are so many great things happening! In this post, we’ll be talking about all the magic that can be found at the Disneyland theme parks this year and what you can expect from the Disney 100 celebration! A new ride, decorations, amazing entertainment, and of course, special food are all part of the Disney 100 celebration!

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Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

This new to Disneyland attraction has been incredibly popular at the Walt Disney World Resort! It’s so fun to have it at Disneyland as part of the Disney 100th anniversary!

Step into the whimsical universe of a Mickey Mouse short and hitch a ride on Engineer Goofy’s train. What could possibly go wrong?

Cue hilarious hijinks! A relaxing train ride suddenly turns into a zany, free-ranging romp through ever-changing and rearranging cartoon scenes. You’ll quickly learn that anything can happen in this out-of-control animated world.

But don’t worry, with friends like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, you’re bound to get back on track. All aboard!

Disneyland website

How to Experience this Attraction

A virtual queue is in place for this attraction. Guests will need to use the Disneyland app to enter the attraction. A standby queue is not available at this time. Each Guest can enter the virtual queue no more than once per day during regular park hours.

Boarding groups for a virtual queue are limited, subject to availability, and are not guaranteed. Not all boarding groups may be called to return, based on the availability of the experience. View important information about the virtual queue.

Guests may also purchase individual Lightning Lane entry for this attraction. Lightning Lane entry purchases are limited in availability, are subject to change or closure, may vary by date, and are not guaranteed.

Mickey’s Toontown

The reimagined Mickey’s Toontown is opening up on March 8th, 2023! It will feature lots of interactive elements to explore along with lots of grassy areas for families to relax! You can still meet Mickey and his friends here, so plan on spending time enjoying this fun new space!

Disney 100th Anniversary Decorations

The decorations for the Disney 100 celebration are beautiful! Both parks, Downtown Disney District, and the Disneyland Resort hotels have been adorned with beautiful platinum-infused decor! They really add so much to the Disney 100th anniversary!

There’s a platinum statue of Mickey Mouse in Town Square, as well as a platinum statue of Minnie Mouse in front of Plaza Inn. Along Main Street, U.S.A., lamp posts are decorated with brilliant banners and bunting that feature the 3 good fairies from Sleeping Beauty, as well as the iconic wishing star. Sleeping Beauty Castle is adorned with elegant platinum banners and bunting, accented by a magnificent cabochon featuring the 3 good fairies who illuminate it with their pixie dust. Two majestic water fountains grace either side of the moat, while a wishing star sparkles from the tower above.

Over in California Adventure, find an 8-foot medallion at the end of Buena Vista Street. Carthay Circle has a beautiful backdrop perfect for photos and Hollywood land has enchanting embellishments inspired by Disney films from the past 100 years.

Downtown Disney has shimmering banners and vibrant botanical displays. Don’t miss the 15-foot new Mickey statue on the West end! You’ll want a picture with that!

Disney 100th Anniversary Entertainment

There’s some great entertainment happening at Disneyland as part of the Disney 100th anniversary! Some new nighttime spectaculars are happening as part of the Disney 100 celebration! You are going to want to make sure you save time to enjoy all the entertainment. Disney does a great job with entertainment and it’s always a highlight of my Disney vacations!

Wondrous Journeys

Wondrous Journeys takes place at Disneyland each night(weather permitting).

Gaze in wonder as Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street, U.S.A. become a marvelous canvas for 100 years of Walt Disney Animation Studios storytelling. Thrill as talented artists transform empty pages brimming with possibility into beloved Disney characters and vivid animated worlds awash with magic.

All of this and more is brought to life by soaring music, stunning state-of-the-art projection technology—and on select nights, sensational pyrotechnics!

For over 100 years, Walt Disney Animation Studios has unlocked a special kind of wonder in our lives. These films have inspired us to dream bigger, unleash our spirit of adventure, discover the power within—and realize that it’s kind of fun to do the impossible.

Wondrous Journeys is an enchanting celebration of the wishers, dreamers, and artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios who have shared their imagination and talents with the world.

Disneyland website

Select nights will also include fireworks! Make sure you check the Disneyland app for show times while you’re visiting.

Here’s some great information on where to watch fireworks at Disneyland.

World Of Color- One

World of Color- One takes place at California Adventure(weather permitting)

It takes only a single ripple to make a huge impact. After all, a ripple can generate a wave—and a wave can power an ocean of change.

Many Disney and Pixar characters have dared to make waves and change their world for the better. In World of Color – ONE, their stories take center stage—unfolding amid a breathtaking blend of dancing water and incredible special effects.

World of Color – ONE celebrates the rich storytelling legacy begun by Walt Disney a century ago, bringing to spectacular life moments from favorite films including The Lion King, Moana, Ratatouille, Soul, Star Wars, The Avengers , and more.

Come experience the first World of Color to feature characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Star Wars , and more!

Disneyland website

You can join the virtual queue to make a reservation for World Of Color- One at noon via the Disneyland app. If you’re unable to get a reservation, you can still usually watch it standby. Just head over to the show about 40 minutes before it starts and ask a cast member if you can watch it standby. They can usually accommodate standby guests.

Magic Happens Parade

Beginning February 24th, the beloved Magic Happens Parade will be back at Disneyland for the Disney 100th anniversary!

As part of the Disney100 Celebration at Disneyland Resort, celebrate the return of this unforgettable spectacle that reminds us you don’t need wings to fly, shooting stars are for wishes and magic doesn’t end at midnight!

With a wave of his wand, Mickey Mouse leads a cavalcade of fabulous floats, whimsically costumed performers, and popular Disney pals around the park and into your hearts—all while moving to a high-energy contemporary musical score that puts a spin on classic Disney hits. In addition, a stirring song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall brings some of your favorite Disney tales to life like never before.

Watch Moana ride the crest of a beautiful wave in her voyager canoe, followed by Coco’s guitar-strumming Miguel joined by his dog Danté and other fantastical spirit animals, and behold the enchanted forest from Frozen 2 as Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Kristoff, and Sven pass by. The parade’s grand finale commemorates memorable moments from Disney classics in an incredible procession that’s not to be missed!

Disneyland website

Disney 100th Anniversary Characters

Mickey Mouse and his pals have festive new outfits to help them celebrate the Disney 100th anniversary! Make sure you grab a picture with the Disney characters in their celebration outfits. I’m especially excited to check out Donald duck in his new clothes! Find more information about character interactions and finding popular characters at Disneyland here.

Disney 100th Anniversary Merchandise

Of course, Disney has lots of fun merchandise to help them celebrate the Disney 100th anniversary! Looking for Mickey ears or spirit jerseys? Maybe you’re wanting a cute Disney 100 loungefly or hoodie? Whatever you’re looking for, you’re sure to find it in the Disney 100th anniversary merchandise collection! There are so many great things to choose from, might want to save extra room in your suitcase to bring it all home.

Disney 100th Anniversary food

All the specialty food might be my favorite part of the Disney 100th anniversary celebration! Here’s a full guide to all the amazing offerings! I’ve also got a free printable that you can take to the park with you so you don’t miss anything!

Disneyland Park

Alien Pizza Planet 

• Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New) 

Blue Bayou Restaurant 

• Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star (New) 
• Disney100 Blue Bayou Champagne Glass: Available per glass or in a set (Limit two per person, per transaction) (New) (Coming soon) 

Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen and Pooh Corner

• Minnie Apple (New)
• Minnie Cake Pop (New)

Galactic Grill 

• Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New) 
• Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New) 

Hungry Bear Restaurant 

• Potato & Cheddar Cheeseburger: 1/3 lb angus chuck patty, green chile, and bacon cheddar sauce with spicy crispy potato planks on a brioche bun (New) 
• Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New) 

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café 

• Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New) 
• Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New) 
• Mr. Banks Shortbread Tart: Caramel and chocolate ganache in a shortbread tart, purple-colored white chocolate mousse, sea salt, edible silver stars, and silver crunch pearls (New)  

Refreshment Corner 

• Violet Pretzel: Cream cheese-filled pretzel drizzled with salted vanilla cream and lavender sugar (New) 
• Sparkling Grape: Sprite with grape syrup topped with a candy strip (New) 

Town Square Churro and Tomorrowland Churro 

• Disney100 Churro rolled in cherry sugar drizzled with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls (New)

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disneyland Park

Disney100 Thermo Tumbler (New) 

Bengal Barbecue 

Edelweiss Snacks

French Market Restaurant 

Galactic Grill

Harbour Galley 

Hungry Bear Restaurant 

“it’s a small world” Lemonade Cart

Jolly Holiday Bakery Cafe

Plaza Inn

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Red Rose Taverne

Refreshment Corner

Stage Door Café 

The Golden Horseshoe 

Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New): 

Bengal Barbecue 

French Market Restaurant 

Fruit Cart in Fantasyland 

Galactic Grill

Harbour Galley

Hungry Bear Restaurant

“it’s a small world” and Tomorrowland Lemonade Carts

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café

Mint Julep Bar 

Outdoor Food Carts

Plaza Inn

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 

Red Rose Taverne

Refreshment Corner 

Royal Street Veranda 

Ship to Shore

Stage Door Café 

The Golden Horseshoe 

Troubadour Tavern

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New) Available at the following:

Bengal Barbecue 

French Market Restaurant 

Galactic Grill

Harbour Galley

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Jolly Holiday Bakery Café

Plaza Inn

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante 

Red Rose Taverne

Refreshment Corner 

Stage Door Café 

The Golden Horseshoe 

Disney100 Poison Apple Mug (New) Available at the following: 

Casey Jr. Churro Cart 

Disney100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket (New) Available at the following: 

Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” Fantasyland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Tomorrowland, and Town Square

Disney100 Star Glow Cube (New) Available at the following: 

Bengal Barbecue 

Harbour Galley

Hungry Bear Restaurant

Galactic Grill 

Mint Julep Bar 

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Red Rose Taverne 

Refreshment Corner 

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip (New) Available at the following: 

Bengal Barbecue 

Harbour Galley

Hungry Bear Restaurant

“it’s a small world” Pretzel Cart

Galactic Grill 

Mint Julep Bar 

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Red Rose Taverne 

Refreshment Corner 

Disney100 Cinderella Premium Bucket (New)Available at the following:

Fantasyland Theater 

Popcorn Carts near Sleeping Beauty Castle, “it’s a small world,” and Town Square

Disney California Adventure Park

Boardwalk Pizza and Pasta

• French Onion Dip Pizza: Mozzarella, Gruyère, caramelized onion, and sliced roast beef served with a side of beef au jus (New) 
• Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New) 

Bing Bong’s Sweet Stuff and Trolley Treats 

• Minnie Apple (New)
• Minnie Cake Pop (New)

Clarabelle’s Hand-Scooped Ice Cream 

• SNICKERS Sundae: Butter-pecan ice cream topped with chocolate shell, caramel sauce, whipped cream, chopped peanuts, and SNICKERS bar pieces served in a waffle cup (New) 

Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Café 

• Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New)

Flo’s V-8 Café

• Lemon Chiffon Pie: Classic lemon chiffon pie with graham cracker crust topped with vanilla chantilly cream (New) 

Hollywood Lounge 

• Platinum Blue: Rum, blue curaçao, DOLE pineapple and sour mix (New) 
• Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New) 

Lamplight Lounge – Boardwalk Dining and Lamplight Lounge 

• Disney100 Cocktail: Empress Gin, pea flower, honey, lavender, and lemon juice garnished with an edible flower (New) 

Magic Key Terrace 

• Celebration Cake: Pecan brownie, chocolate truffle mousse, red berries, and milk chocolate mousse glazed with chocolate ganache and topped with a star (New) 

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart 

• Lemon Tea Cake: Lemon curd, lemon zest glaze, and a fresh slice of lemon (New)

Pacific Wharf Café 

• Platinum Trifle: Layers of chocolate cookie crumbles, cheesecake, cherry compote, chocolate cookie mousse, and crème fraîche chantilly with crunch pearls and a chocolate piece (New)

Schmoozies 

• Steamboat Willie Shake: Cookies & cream shake with whipped topping and chocolate creme-filled cookie ears (New) 

Sonoma Terrace 

• Prickly Paloma: Tequila, prickly pear and grapefruit ginger beer (New) 

Studio Catering Co.

• Old-Fashioned Cream Soda: Sprite, cherry, and blue cotton candy gourmet syrup served frozen and topped with whipped cream and purple pixie dust (Glow cube available) (New)

Grizzly Peak Churro, Hollywood Churro, and Goofy’s Churro 

• Disney100 Churro rolled in cherry sugar drizzled with white icing and topped with purple and silver pearls (New)

Available at Various Locations Throughout Disney California Adventure Park

Disney100 Thermo Tumbler (New) Available at the following: 

Corn Dog Castle 

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart 

Paradise Garden Grill 

Pixar Pier Chiller Cart 

Studio Catering Co. 

Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New) Available at the following: 

Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill

Lucky Fortune Cookery 

Outdoor Food Carts

Pacific Wharf Café 

Pacific Wharf Cappuccino Cart 

Paradise Garden Grill

Pixar Pier Lemonade Cart 

Schmoozies

Smokejumpers Grill

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New) Available at the following:

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 

Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 

Corn Dog Castle 

Fairfax Market

Outdoor Food Carts

Pacific Wharf Café

Paradise Garden Grill  

Smokejumpers Grill 

Disney100 Platinum Mickey Mouse Balloon Bucket (New) Available at the following: 

Popcorn Carts in Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier

Disney100 Poison Apple Mug (New) Available at the following: 

Mortimer’s Market 

Disney100 Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Bucket (New) Available at the following: 

Popcorn Carts on Buena Vista Street, Grizzly Peak, and Pixar Pier 

Disney100 Star Glow Cube (New) (Coming Soon) Available at the following: 

Award Wieners

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 

Corn Dog Castle 

Hollywood Lounge 

Pacific Wharf Café 

Smokejumpers Grill

Sonoma Terrace 

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Straw Clip (New) Available at the following: 

Award Wieners

Boardwalk Pizza & Pasta 

Chiller at Paradise Gardens Park 

Cocina Cucamonga Mexican Grill 

Corn Dog Castle 

Paradise Garden Grill  

Hollywood Churro Cart

Smokejumpers Grill 

Disneyland Resort Hotels

Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa 

GCH Craftsman Grill

Walt’s Chili Bread Bowl

GCH Holiday Cart 

Disney100 Rice Krispie Treat (New) 

Disneyland Hotel 

Coffee House

Disney100 Mickey Mouse Sipper (New) 

Available at Various Disneyland Resort Hotels 

Disney100 Travel Tumbler with Lanyard (New) Available at the following: 

Coffee House at Disneyland Hotel 

GCH Craftsman Grill at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa

Downtown Disney District

Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar & Cafe

Lavender Honor: Gin, plum liqueur, yuzu, and cava (New) 

Naples Ristorante e Bar 

Enchanted Centuria Martini: Blanco tequila, chilled espresso, Irish cream, and vanilla syrup topped with an edible flower (New)

Marceline’s Confectionary

Minnie Apple (New)

Minnie Cake Pop (New)

Tortilla Jo’s 

• 3 Leches Cake: Fresh berries, tres leches sauce, and snow-white chocolate confetti (New) 
• Burgundy Celebration: Tequila blanco, organic margarita mix, and cabernet wine (New) 
• The Last Pedal: Tequila blanco, rose syrup, fresh lime, sparkling water, smoke top, and garnished with an edible flower (New)

Disneyland Planning Help

I’ve got bunches of information on planning a Disneyland trip that will be so helpful for you! Start with my complete guide to visiting Disneyland. It’s a step-by-step guide for planning your vacation that will be helpful. Check out my top 10 Disneyland tips and my guide to when to visit Disneyland to help you pick the best time for your vacation! I’ve also got a post on rope dropping at Disneyland that’s very helpful.

Make sure you check out my downloadable touring plans if you’d like a step-by-step guide to the parks! 

I have a planning phone call that’s super popular! In this phone call, I can answer all of your Disneyland vacation questions and give you lots of tips and info tailored just to you and your group!

Thanks for reading my guide to Disney’s 100th Anniversary! I hope you get to experience the amazing celebration commemorating 100 years of the Walt Disney Company. The coming months are going to be so much fun!

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