Today, The Walt Disney Company announced that it will kick off its 100th-anniversary celebration at this fall's D23 Expo. The celebration will be called Disney100.
"Disney100 kicks off at D23 Expo on Friday, September 9, at 10:30 a.m. with an epic presentation that includes the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, featuring Disney CEO Bob Chapek," said a post on D23.com.
The celebration itself was announced in 2021, with the logo being revealed at the Destination D23 that year. An exhibition was also announced that year, which will take place at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in February 2023. About the exhibition, the company said, "Along with the galleries, the exhibition will feature an immersive environment of sight and sound spanning 15,000 square feet, showcasing stories and characters from The Walt Disney Company's last century".
More details are sure to emerge at this fall's D23 expo, which will take place in September.
Below is the schedule for the event.
Friday, September 9
Disney100 kicks off at D23 Expo on Friday, September 9, at 10:30 a.m. with an epic presentation that includes the Disney Legends Awards Ceremony, featuring Disney CEO Bob Chapek. The Disney Legends Ceremony will once again honor those visionaries and artists who have made significant contributions to the Disney legacy. Look for the names of the 2022 inductees to be announced in the coming weeks.
At 3:30 p.m., guests will be treated to new details, first looks, sneak peeks, surprises, and announcements regarding upcoming theatrical and Disney+ titles from Disney Live Action, Pixar Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Animation Studios. Studio heads, filmmakers, and cast members will come together onstage with the inside scoop on some of these studios' most exciting titles.
Saturday, September 10
Filmmakers, celebrity talent, and surprise guests will join representatives from Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm, among others, onstage in Hall D23 at 10 a.m. to showcase theatrical and Disney+ titles. Going behind the scenes of these studios' highly anticipated films, specials, and series, attendees will see exclusive footage and be among the first to learn what else is in the works.
At 3:30 p.m., Disney Branded Television will present an exclusive showcase of upcoming content. The showcase will feature appearances by talent and never-before-seen sneak previews of original content for Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney Junior, including looks at the new Disney+ Original series National Treasure, American Born Chinese, and The Santa Claus.
Sunday, September 11
At 10:30 a.m., join Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D'Amaro for a look at what will be happening around the world in parks, on the high seas, at home, and beyond. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at what Disney Imagineers are at work on.
At 4:15 p.m., Disney Concerts will present a special performance of Disney Princess - The Concert, featuring Tony nominee Susan Egan. The cast will perform favorite Disney Princess and Frozen songs, including classics such as "Part of Your World," "Let It Go," "A Whole New World," "Colors of the Wind" and "Almost There." The performers will share exclusive behind-the-scenes stories from their time on the stage and screen.
For more information, head over to D23.com.
