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Disney 100: The Exhibition had its world premiere on February 18th, 2023 at the beautiful Franklin Institute. The exhibition is now open, featuring so many treasures from the Walt Disney…

World Premiere of Disney 100: The Exhibition - BB-8 Puppet Up Close

Disney 100: The Exhibition had its world premiere on February 18th, 2023 at the beautiful Franklin Institute. The exhibition is now open, featuring so many treasures from the Walt Disney Archives, and lots of interesting facts too, for even the biggest Disney fan.

The exhibit covers everything from live-action to animation and Disney Parks to a galaxy far, far away.

  • Story Script Page from Steamboat Willie (1928)
  • Visual Development Art for Alice in Wonderland (1951), created by artist and Disney Legend Mary Blair*
  • Concept Drawing of Disneyland by artist and Disney Legend Herb Ryman, graphite on paper (1953)*
  • Nautilus Special Effects Filming Model for 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954)
  • Engineer Mickey Mouse used by Walt Disney on Opening Day of Disneyland, 1955
  • Disneyland® Park Jungle Cruise Attraction Vehicle Model used by Walt Disney, “A Trip Through Adventureland/Water Birds” – Disneyland (TV, 1956)
  • Prop Storybook featured in Sleeping Beauty (1959)
  • Clean-up Animation for Sleeping Beauty (1959), created by artist and Disney Legend Marc Davis*
  • Carousel Horse from Mary Poppins (1964), used by Disney Legend Julie Andrews
  • Visual Development Art for The Little Mermaid (1989), created by artist and Disney Legend Glen Keane*
  • Genie Maquette for Aladdin (1992), created by artist Kent Melton
  • Spell Book from Hocus Pocus (1993), used by Disney Legend Bette Midler
  • Mater Maquette for Cars (2006), created by artist Jerome Ranft
  • East High School Yearbook from High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
  • Visual Development Art Digital Painting for The Princess and the Frog (2009), created by artist Sue Nichols
  • Visual Development Art Digital Painting for Frozen (2013), created by artist Julia Kalantarova
  • BB-8 Puppet used in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017), and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
  • Captain America Shield used in Captain America: Civil War (2016)
  • Lumière Production Model for Beauty and the Beast (2017)
  • First Order Stormtrooper Armor from Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), designed by Michael Kaplan and Glyn Dillon
  • Black Panther Costume from Black Panther (2018)
  • Cinderella Castle Model for Magic Kingdom® Park at Walt Disney World® Resort
  • Attraction Vehicle from Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland Park

*Reproduction of the original

The exhibition spans across ten galleries throughout a 15,000-square-foot exhibit space. There are more than 250 rarely seen original artworks, artifacts, costumes, props, and other memorabilia for the exhibition celebrating 100 years of The Walt Disney Company.

The World Premiere of Disney 100: The Ehibition, February 18th-August 27th at the Franklin Institute

Below are some of the photos I took at the opening, but be sure to check out the exhibition for yourself in person at the Franklin Institute this spring and summer. Disney100: The Exhibition runs through August 27, 2023, and then heads out into the rest of the world.

Tickets are timed and dated, and advance ticket purchase is strongly recommended. Check HERE for information on purchasing tickets.

Oh, and BEN FM has your chance to cruise with all of your favorite Disney characters on a magical Disney Cruise! HERE are all the details.

Georgeous Franklin Institute Building

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World Premiere of Disney 100

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It's happening! Here we go.

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Disney 100 Packed Press Premiere

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Fancy Disney Fans

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Disney fans came to the press premiere wearing their very best.


Mickey, Minnie, and the Folks Responsible for Disney 100

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Disney 100: The Exhibition

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Where it All Began Poster

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Greeted by None Other Than Walt Disney - The Man Behind the Mouse

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Walt Disney's Career

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The Invention of Mickey Mouse (and Minnie!)

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Steamboat Willie and lots more on the beginnings of this very famous mouse.


Origins of Mickey and Minnie Mouse

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Mickey Mouse's Pals

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The history behind Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Donald and Daisy Duck.


Where Do the Stories Come From

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Sources of Inspiration

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Winnie the Pooh

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The Winnie the Pooh live action reference stand-in.


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This was cool! Carousel Horse from Mary Poppins in the Jolly Holiday sequence. Used by Mary Poppins.


Maquettes from Various Projects

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Primarily used in animation, but maquettes can be used in the development of live-action films too.


Maquettes for Various Characters

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Primarily used in animation, but maquettes can be used in the development of live-action films too.


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Olaf Toy Puppet

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Olaf Toy Puppet from Frozen: The Broadway Musical (2018-Present).


The Character of a Companion

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Olaf! One of the many sidkick Disney companions.


Cruella Costume (2021)

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Ariel Costume from the Little Mermaid Live! TV Special

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Cogsworth and Lumiëre

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Production models of Cogsworth and Lumiëre for the live-action Beauty and the Beast (2017).


Spirit Adventure Discovery

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Captain America Shield

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The Masks/Helmets of Marvel

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World Premiere of Disney 100: The Exhibition - BB-8 Puppet Up Close

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Porg Puppet

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Cute little guy. From Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).


Han Solo's Dice

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The smallest item in the collection.


20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

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Filming Model of the Nautilus

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954). The longest item in the collection at 12 feet in length.


The Illusion of Life

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Disney Pool Table (of sorts)

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Multiple people can play with the characters and combinations on this table at the exhibit.


Maquettes

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Primarily used in animation, but maquettes can be used in the development of live-action films too.


Disney Audio Wall

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The coolest part of the exhibition (in my opinion). The sounds of so many Disney soundtracks and films and shorts.


Disney Audio

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Listen in to the sounds of Disney. Everything from Steamboat Willie to Disco Mickey Mouse ( I have this album).


Steamboat Willie Whistle

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Pickaxe Sound Effect Bottle

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This bottle was used to create the sound of the pickaxes in the diamond mine in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.


Tinkerbell Sound Chimes

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Mousegetar

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From television's Mickey Mouse Club (1955-1959).


The Mouse Maistro Himself

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Giselle's Dress from Enchanted

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For the Star Wars Fans

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First Order Stormtrooper

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Stormtrooper costume, worn in Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017).


Spider Man Right? Just Kidding.

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The Black Panther

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Your Disney World Poster

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Minnie Mouse 50th Anniversary Costume

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Disneyland Opening Day Mickey Doll

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The engineer Mickey Mouse plush doll that was used by Walt Disney himself on Disneyland's opening Day on July 17th, 1955. Also, a miniature Adventure Thru Inner Space car (1967-1985) from Disneyland.


Disneyland Aerial View

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Matterhorn Bobsled

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Matterhorn Bobsleds attraction vehicle at Disneyland. The heaviest item in the collection, at over 1,500 pounds.


Legendary Disneyland Drawing

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First Disneyland rendering


Innoventions Poster

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


Audio Animatronics

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Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln

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The Art of Story-Boarding

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Nature in Animation

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A focus on inspiration pulled from nature. Seen in Bambi, The Lion King, Mulan, Moana, Encanto and so many other Disney projects.


The World Around Us Poster

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


South American El Grupo Trip

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In 1941, Walt Disney took a trip to South America with his "El Grupo" team. The trip resulted in unlimited inspiration and features and shorts celebrating Latin American art, culture, and music.


Captain Hook's Hook

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Captain Hook's famous hook, and Wendy's necklace from this year's Peter Pan & Wendy. These are the newest items in the collection.


DisneyNature

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Released on Earth Day each year from 2009, through present. These films raise awareness, and money for conservation efforts.


The Wonder of Disney Poster

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


The Wonder of Disney

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


A Truly Goofy Photo Opportunity

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Peter Pan's Flight Photo Opportunity

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This is one of the ride vehicles from the actual Peter Pan's Flight ride at Disney World. (I love this ride!) A great photo opportunity, and the largest item in the collection. More than 7 feet long and 7 feet tall!


Demon Figure

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From Mr. Toad's Wild Ride (1971-1998) at Magic Kingdom.


It's a Small World Animatronics

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A figure from the "It's A Small World" ride at Magic Kingdom.


We Are Just Getting Started

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One of the ten immersive galleries in this exhibition. Each is themed to explore Disney's imaginative storytelling, innovation, discovery and wonder.


PhilaDisney

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Proud to have Philadelphia host the world premiere of this one of a kind exhibition.


Disney 100 Specific Merch

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Walt's Book Available Too

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Dive Even Deeper with the Disney 100 Book

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His and Hers Disney Wear

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Stuff for the Whole Family

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Disney 100 TShirts and Book

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All the Disney Merch You Didn't Know You Needed

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Princesses and Marvel Characters Alike

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Disney Toys Available to Purchase (of course)

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Cool Disney Neon in the Gift Shop

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Great Disney Pez Collection

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Kristen Herrmann is the Program Director and Weekday Morning Show Host on BEN FM. She has been a fixture on the radio in Philadelphia since 2005. As a content creator for BEN FM, Kristen specializes in all things Philadelphia, kids, family and favors the quirky stuff.