The Disney100 celebrations have officially begun at the Disneyland Resort, with festivities and new attraction Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway kicking off the experiences. Disney Parks invited io9 to the media preview event to get a first look at the platinum party—so here’s a glimpse into the special installation inside the Opera House at Disneyland, where the Disney Gallery is presenting Disney100 Years of Wonder.
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From cinematic origins to attractions!
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While Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway is now open, the rest of Toontown is due to be completed by March. And yes, a patch of grass now rests where the Roger Rabbit fountain used to be.
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This is how I feel when Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is referenced! Joking aside, check out this cook maquette of Indy made when Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye was in development.
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A maquette that remembers everything.
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Honestly, make Tomorrowland looks retro futuristic again! It’d work better than the state of future confusion it lies in right now.
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It’s our boy R-3x!
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At least our boy Rex still made it to Oga’s.
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More Black Spire Outpost concept art.
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Still waiting for that Avengers E-ticket ride.
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That top left image is nightmarish.
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But we still miss the 20,000 Leagues vibes.
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Concept art for the classic dark ride.
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Original art concepts for the first iteration of the dark ride.
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While we do miss the metal energy of Snow White’s Scary Adventures, the changes in Snow White’s Enchanted Wish do bring out more of the fairytale feels.
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Look out Annabelle!
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The live-action Dumbo makes an appearance.
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A look at the art for the line that’s almost never under 45 minutes long.
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We love the mildly unhinged ride through Mr. Toad’s messy life.
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The park’s kingdom.
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Walt Disney’s idea was realized into the place where dreams come true.
Disney Gallery presents Disney100 Years of Wonder at the Opera House during the Disney100 celebration at the Disneyland Resort.
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Source: Gizmodo