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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 elementary school desk, 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

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