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"Share A Dream Come True" Parade Information
“Disney Stars and Motor Cars” Parade Information
“Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle” Parade Information
“Tapestry of Dreams” Parade Information
Making Music Magic: Disney’s 100 Years of Magic a Musical Celebration
General 100 Years of Magic News and Updates
March 20 2003: One Man's Dream and parades set to continue
The 100 Years of Magic celebration officially ended on Feb. 28, but by popular demand several of the entertainment elements created for the tribute to company founder Walt Disney are being held over -- including "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" at Disney-MGM Studios.
"Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" is an attraction showcasing memorabilia from the Walt Disney Archives that never before have been available to the public. The attraction includes a short film of Walt Disney's life that explores the extraordinary hardships he overcame to achieve what he did in his lifetime.
Other elements of the celebration that will continue daily after Feb. 28:
- "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" -- a daily parade of outrageously customized cars loaded with favorite characters at Disney-MGM Studios.
- "Share a Dream Come True," a specially created Magic Kingdom parade featuring larger-than-life snow globes that capture the magic and charm of Disney characters from a child's point of view.
- "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle" -- the first true parade created for Disney's Animal Kingdom, the newest Walt Disney World theme park.
September 20 2002: Celebration Extended
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Walt Disney World 100 Years of Magic celebration is too good to end -- so it won’t. The party that kicked off Oct. 1, 2001, has been extended to Feb. 28, 2003, with the biggest lineup of sparkling new live entertainment ever throughout the four Walt Disney World theme parks. There also are special events and new attractions galore.
The 100 Years of Magic celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth on Dec. 5, 1901.
“100 Years of Magic has been such a hit with guests, we are thrilled to extend the celebration, allowing even more guests to experience it,” said Walt Disney World President Al Weiss.
Paying homage to the extraordinary show-business contributions of Walt Disney, 100 Years of Magic is centered at Disney-MGM Studios. Anchoring the park is The Sorcerer’s Hat, a 122-foot-tall icon celebrating Disney magic and entertainment wizardry, and “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream,” an attraction showcasing memorabilia from the Walt Disney Archives that never before have been available to the public.
Major live entertainment spectacles involving hundreds of performers are featured at all four Walt Disney World parks:
- Disney-MGM Studios guests are treated to “Disney Stars and Motor Cars” -- a daily parade of outrageously customized cars loaded with favorite characters. Also, young guests enjoy a brand new live show featuring their favorite TV friends from “Playhouse Disney.”
- Larger-than-life snow globes capture the magic and charm of Disney characters from a child’s point of view in “Share a Dream Come True,” a specially created Magic Kingdom parade. There’s also “Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration,” a forecourt stage show that brings guests up close and personal with Disney characters like never before.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom is alive with color and pageantry during presentations of “Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle” -- the first true Disney parade created for the newest Walt Disney World theme park.
- New characters called Dream Seekers and a colorful float called the Dream Catcher are part of the makeover that transforms the hugely popular Epcot procession “Tapestry of Nations” into “Tapestry of Dreams.”
All four theme parks feature the fascinating stories behind the Disney magic at computerized kiosks. Guests can play their way through a treasure trove of information that shows the heritage behind the family-entertainment fun of today’s Disney parks.
Even special merchandise created for the 100 Years of Magic celebration carries on the Disney legacy of innovation. Disney’s Magical Moments pins, available for purchase by guests, offers up a mini-light show -- like magic -- at surprise moments, interacting with live entertainment, attractions and interactive kiosks.
The celebration also features other new theme park attractions and shows, uniquely themed resorts and shopping experiences, including:
- TriceraTop Spin and Primeval Whirl in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire-Play It!” in Disney-MGM Studios.
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin in the Magic Kingdom.
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, and new Disney Vacation Club villas at Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Disney’s Wilderness Lodge.
- New Downtown Disney shopping adventures at Once Upon a Toy.
December 5 2001: 100 Years of Magic Press Day Photos and Events
Above: Al Weiss and 'Partners Statue'
Above: Share a Dream Come True Parade and Roy Disney
Above: The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Michael Eisner and Florida Gov. Jeb Bush at the Disney-MGM Studios Dec. 4
Above: Julie Andrews with Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa - "Live with Regis and Kelly" at the Disney-MGM Studios and Grant Hill with Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa - "Live with Regis and Kelly" at the Disney-MGM Studios
Above Left: Mia Hamm, Oscar de la Hoya, Mary Lou Retton, Bruce Jenner, Marion Jones, Regis Philbin, Mickey Mouse, Tai Babalonia, Dan Jansen and Mike Eruzione.
Above Right: Mousekeeters (bottom: Karen Pendleton, Lonnie Burr, Sharon Baird; top: Sherry Alberoni, Tommy Cole, Cheryl Holdridge, Doreen Tracy, Bobby Burgess)
Above: Roy E. Disney at "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" dedication and "Walt Disney: One Man's Dream" dedication - Roy E. Disney, Jodi Benson and Alan Menken
Walt Disney at Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle
October 24 2001: Opening Day Guide Maps (thanks Steve D)
October 3 2001: Photo from the Oct 1 launch event at Magic Kingdom
October 2 2001: Celebration facts!
Walt Disney World 100 Years of Magic Celebration
Fast Facts
Dates: Oct. 1, 2001-Dec. 31, 2002
Location: Centered at Disney-MGM Studios, with new spectacles throughout Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Theme: Tribute to Walt Disney’s legacy, creativity and spirit of adventure. Celebration marks the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth on Dec. 5, 1901.
Icon: A 122-foot-tall Sorcerer’s Hat at Disney-MGM Studios celebrating Disney magic and entertainment wizardry. The hat size is 605 7/8. Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to don this brilliant blue hat.
Entertainment:
“Disney Stars and Motor Cars” parade at Disney-MGM Studios
- Famed toon and silver screen stars ride in customized antique cars
- More than 100 performers and crew on hand for this interactive procession Orchestrated by Gordon Goodwin and recorded in Los Angeles
- 15 cars and 3 motorcycles make up the cavalcade.
Six guests will act as Grand Marshals.
“Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle” parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - An island street party with high-energy tunes and colorful floats
- Musical score orchestrated by Gordon Goodwin
- More than 60 performers; two dozen guests participate daily
- Five character-based safari vehicles, four drum sculptures, three rickshaw taxis, 16 Disney characters, and eight animal puppets designed by Michael Curry, who created the puppets for “The Lion King” on Broadway
“Share a Dream Come True” parade at Magic Kingdom
- A magical procession of giant snow globes pays tribute to beloved Disney characters
- Music recorded in London by members of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic
- More than 110 performers
- Each globe crafted from 400 pounds of acrylic material -- the same type of acrylic used for windshields in jet fighters
“Tapestry of Dreams” parade at Epcot
- A celebration of children, dreams and the legacy of Walt Disney
- A pageantry of colorful, larger-than-life puppets with 54 elaborate designs
- More than 112 cast members
- A fantastic Dream Catcher float, covered in wind chimes, bells and colorful fabric
“Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream” at Disney-MGM Studios
- An experiential trip through the entire 100 Years of Disney Magic
- Multi-media tribute featuring priceless artifacts, rare audio interviews with Walt and multi-sensory exhibits
- Artifacts include Walt’s animation table, all three castle models, Project X plans, and ears from the original “Mickey Mouse Club”
Disney’s Magical Moments pins
- Five different high-tech collectible pins for purchase at Walt Disney World Resort
- Interacts with attractions, shows and parades -- at surprise daytime and nighttime moments -- with a dazzling light display
Magic Story Kiosks
- Guests can discover fascinating stories behind
the Disney heritage and magic at fun-filled computerized kiosks in
all four theme parks
October 2 2001
Walt Disney World Resort turned 30 Monday -- and
launched its 100 Years of Magic celebration -- in ceremonies marked by
song, bursts of confetti, a train full of colorful Disney characters
and an old-fashioned railroad station done up in decorations of red,
white and blue.
“Since our opening 30 years ago today,” said Walt Disney World
President Al Weiss in front of the Magic Kingdom, “one theme park has
grown to four. Two hotels have become 18. We’ve added three water
parks, a sports complex, an entertainment district.”
“Some things, however, have never changed. Walt Disney’s vision for
his theme parks, for instance, guides us still today.”
“During 100 Years of Magic we will celebrate not only Walt but all
things Disney.”
Monday’s park guests were treated to performances by a Disney brass
band and a barbershop quartet, appearances by everyone from Mickey
Mouse to Tigger, the unveiling of a 100 Years of Magic ten-foot
topiary and the singing of classic Disney songs.
Under blue skies, the celebration was joined by 50 Disney characters
who stepped off the Walt Disney World Railroad to the applause of
guests, including 30-year cast members who were special invitees.
On now until Dec. 31, 2002, Disney’s 100 Years of Magic celebration
honors the 100th anniversary of the birth of Walt Disney (Dec. 5,
1901). In tribute to Walt’s legacy of innovation, imagination and
family entertainment, Disney World is unwrapping exciting new parades
in all four parks, a 122-foot-tall Sorcerer’s Hat icon anchoring
Disney-MGM Studios and “Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream,” a walk-through
attraction showcasing memorabilia from the Disney archives -- many
items never before seen in public.
All told, the new entertainment spectacles involve more than 400
performers, the largest entertainment rollout in the 30-year history
of Walt Disney World Resort.
Weiss called 100 Years of Magic “our greatest celebration
yet…celebrating Walt Disney and all the ideas and plans that his
imagination continues to inspire.”
To mark the 100 Years of Magic celebration, Disney World announced
plans Monday for a special Florida resident annual pass – with 100
bonus days for free. To go on sale later in October, the pass will
cost $289 for adults and $246 for kids aged 3-9.
October 1 2001: 100yr Interactive kiosks at the Kodak Exposition Hall (Thanks Fudgie)
September 21 2001: Artifacts on Display in the new "One Man's Dream" Exhibit
Rare, historic Disney artifacts on display to help transport guests through the decades of Walt Disney’s life include:
- Main Street, U.S.A. model for Disneyland
- Walt’s third-grade school desk, with his initials carved in the top
- Walt’s animation table, on which he animated “Steamboat Willie” and “Plane Crazy”
- Oscar for “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” film
- Animated bird from the 1800s that inspired The Enchanted Tiki Room
- Disneyland castle model
- An interactive re-creation of Project X (Walt Disney World Resort) Florida conference room
- A life-sized Roy Disney graphic with interactive audio as Roy dedicates Walt Disney World Resort in his brother’s name
- Abraham Lincoln sculpture bust
- Disneyland Paris Sleeping Beauty Castle model
- Disney’s California Adventure model
Below are photos from inside the "One Man's Dream" Exhibit. (Thanks Justin!)
Above: (left) Spaceship Earth Model, (right) Disneyland
Above: (left) Peter Pan Model, (right) Jungle Cruise Model
Above: Grizzly Peak DCA Model
September 20 2001: Official Confirmation of the Start Date and Delayed Press Events
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.—The 100
Years of Magic celebration, a 15-month salute to the 100th birthday
and creative legacy of Walt Disney, will begin for Walt Disney World
Resort guests on Oct. 1, 2001, as planned. We believe this is the
right thing to do since guests will arrive that day expecting to see
our many new parades and attractions; we owe it to them to have the
celebration under way.
Out of respect for recent events in the United States, we regretfully
must cancel the 100 Years of Magic media event that had been scheduled
for Oct. 1-3, 2001, though we hope to share the celebration with the
media at a more appropriate time. Depending on circumstances, we are
considering a media event around Dec. 5, the actual centennial of Walt
Disney's birth.
Walt Disney World is a special place where people come to set aside
the worries of the world and create lifetime memories with their
friends and families. During times of trouble, we believe it is more
important than ever to provide this kind of magical and carefree
setting for our guests.
September 20 2001: Cast Preview of the new "Share A Dream Come True" Parade at the Magic Kingdom
This report into us from Steve D.
"There was a special viewing for Cast Members at 10:15pm yesterday evening...This of course is the new DAY parade which will entertain guests at 3pm Daily beginning officially on October 1st...with soft openings before then. The MK was filled with CM's for the event it seems.
- Mickey's Float begins the
parade. The snow globe itself is actually an exact replica of one you
can find in all of the WDW Retail locations that feature snow globes.
Mickey has speaking roles in the parade as well...just as he did in
previous parades. The snow inside the globes looks wonderful according
to my
friend. Right behind his float come walking down main street are
Broomsticks ala Sorcerer's Apprentice complete with buckets filled
with "water" (Blue, glittery confetti). Other floats featured
Aladdin...In Aladdin's Snowglobe, of which the Genii is on top....we
see Aladdin in the globe sitting on his Magic
Carpet..which is FLOATING in the snow globe..just like magic carpets
should, a beautiful piece from what I understand. A Villain's
snowglobe is also part of the procession. Ursela, The Evil Queen and
Maleficent among others all play rolls in this float. I believe there
is also a "Magic Mirror" complete with smoke as part of the float as
well. The parade also features Pinocchio and Beauty and the Beast
Floats. I believe The Little Mermaid is also featured as well. The
Castle in The Clouds float from what I hear is very impressive..
Cinderella's Castle inside the globe. This float finishes out the
parade....All of the characters are sprinkled throughout the parade as
well.
The opening of the parade
features an introduction by none other then JULIE ANDREWS who reprises
her role as Mary Poppins for a few seconds during the intro...The
soundtrack from what I hear also is very moving..and upbeat. The
parade brought my friend to tears. I think we may have a winner on our
hands.
The Cast Preview was held at night and it looked good....We will see
how it works in the daytime...I was very happy to hear the snowglobes
look good on Main Street. The parade is fully choreographed with SHOW
STOPS just as in the last parade. "
September 15 2001
SECOND UPDATE (15 Sep): I have received further
details today on the delays to the 100 Celebrations -- All activities
for the celebration, including parades, One Man's Dream, decor,
kiosks, etc. will open as scheduled. The only change is that they will
not have a press event to kick it all off. Letters will be sent to all
the press who were scheduled to attend within the next few days to let
them know
September 14 2001
UPDATE: The 100 Years of Magic press event that was
supposed to take place on Oct 1-3 2001 has been posponed until Dec.
3rd 2001. Management are still deciding if they are going to start the
other parts of the celebration
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