As Disney officially celebrates its milestone anniversary on Monday (October 16), we take a look at how the UK is celebrating - from a stunning new exhibition to merchandise collaborations and more
The Walt Disney Company is finally set to mark its hundredth anniversary after a full year of celebrations. Now fans in the UK are being given a world-first chance to see behind the magic thanks to a ground-breaking new exhibition.
The event at the Excel includes ten stunning galleries of artefacts, artwork and memorabilia encompassing everything from the iconic animated characters loved by millions through to more obscure films like Pete's Dragon and The Black Cauldron and onto the newly-acquired Marvel and Star Wars franchises. One hall also celebrates the theme parks visitors flock to every year. As someone at the early preview I can safely say it's a must-see for fans of all things Disney.
What's now known as the Walt Disney Company - although back then it was the Disney Brothers Studio - was officially founded October 16, 1923, when Walt and his brother Roy went into partnership together. Initially a low-key operation, it flourished thanks to the creativity and innovation of the pair as well as their key collaborators including legendary animator Ub Iwerks.
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