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musical inspired by the Studios’ legacy of films and featuring all-new Behind the Disney Parks: Stories of Those Honored with a Window on
songs by Grammy-nominated artist Julia Michaels. The magical story, Main Street, U.S.A. by Chuck Snyder with original art by Josey Tsao.
which looks ahead to the next 100 years for the studio and explores how
the wishing star that so many Disney characters wished upon came to Disney100 Decades Collection – As part of the Disney100
be, is set in Rosas, a fantasy kingdom where wishes literally can come Celebration, Disney is introducing the Disney Decades collection, a
true. Inspired by watercolor illustrations of fairytales that fascinated merchandise line that celebrates classic stories and eras from the
Walt Disney, the look of the film blends a timeless watercolor style with company’s history. Debuting early next year on shopDisney.com with
contemporary 3D CG animation. products centered around the 1920s and Steamboat Willie, this ongoing
Disney100: The Exhibition, series will celebrate a different decade and the beloved stories from
opening on February 18, 2023, them including Snow White from the 1930s, Pinocchio from the 1940s,
at The Franklin Institute in and more.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will
then tour domestically and
internationally. The exhibit Disneyana Anniversary Collectibles

invites guests to step into their When it comes to branding and
favorite stories using innovative merchandising, nobody does it
and immersive technology better than Disney!
throughout ten galleries in the To get Disney collectors and fans
15,000-square-foot exhibit. The engaged, commemorative anniver-
Walt Disney Archives is opening sary merchandise and limited
its vault of treasures, showcasing edition collectibles will soon be
more than 250 of its “Crown available at theme parks and
Jewels,” rarely-seen original through Disney’s online store,
artworks and artifacts, costumes online retailers, and catalogs.
and props, and other memora- Already, you can find a number of
Disney100 The Exhibition poster bilia. Disney has curated special these items on eBay and Amazon
behind-the-scenes glimpses into
the creation of the company’s most popular characters, films, shows, although official merchandise
through the Disney online store is
and attractions—from Disneyland to Walt Disney World and beyond. not yet available.
Disney: 100 Years of Wonder, a once-in-a-lifetime documentary
In addition to t-shirts and other
event from ABC News Studios, will take viewers on a journey that Disney 100th Anniversary Boxed Set of wearable merchandise in every color
started in 1923 and whose future is not yet written. “The project will 12 Little Golden Books, to be released and style sporting the anniversary
tell the company’s story through the lens of the values and philosophies December 27, 2022 logo, fans and collectors will also
that have guided it through our ever-changing world.” find new pin badge series, commemorative cups and glasses, holiday
At theme parks, Disney guests can also expect new nighttime
spectaculars, downtown Main Street parades, and more special ornaments, and figurines, among other popular, mass-produced
souvenir items. The year will also see special anniversary releases of
entertainment. And, of course, a ton of amazing commemorative and popular Disney book series and movies.
collectible merchandise! On December 27, 2022, Disney will release a 100th Anniversary

Boxed Set of 12 Little Golden Books, including Mickey Mouse’s Picnic,
Anniversary Collections which has been exclusively reprinted for this box. Available for
pre-order now on Amazon.com, the packaged box set comes with a $65
Disney Consumer Products, Games, price tag, although it’s sure to retain and grow in financial and personal
and Publishing has several exciting new value over the years. Disney will also release an anniversary coffee table
merchandise collections and collaborations book showcasing the company’s history and rich legacy—past, present,
planned to commemorate Disney: 100 Years of and future—through vibrant voices and rare Disney concept art and
Wonder. The first of these include: photographs. In addition, Disney Music Group will release a vinyl
compilation highlighting the Company’s musical moments across film,
Disney100 Platinum Collection – The Disney100 platinum television, and the Parks, and Disney Music Group and Deutsche
Platinum Collection of Disney100 products, Minnie Mouse ear Grammophon will release Lang Lang: The Disney Book, celebrating 100
including a platinum Disney100 ear hat and headband years of Disney with iconic melodies reimagined for the piano.
headband, will roll out over the next year.
Additional details about this collection—including the introduction of
new products—can be found on shopDisney.com. Into the Next Century and Beyond
Most of what Disney has planned for this special anniversary is still
Disney100 Books from Disney
Publishing – Fans looking to celebrate under wraps. Go to the Disney website and you are teased with
“Coming January 1, 2023.” Most of what we do know was announced
100 years of Disney through its
beloved tradition of storytelling can
look forward to brand-new titles in Concept art for how Sleeping Beauty
Castle will be decorated for the
2023, including Walt Disney: An Disney100 celebration in
American Original, Commemorative Disneyland, California
Edition; The Official Walt Disney
Quote Book; The Story of Disney: 100
Years of Wonder, by John Baxter,
Bruce C. Steele, and the Staff of the
Walt Disney Archives; and People

Concept cover art for Walt Disney:
An American Original: Commemorative
Edition (Disney Editions Deluxe).
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