Walt Disney World has announced some additions for Epcot, the hub of activity for Disney100, the celebration of the century mark for Walt Disney Co. These elements kick in Sept. 23, and, in keeping with theme-park trends of 2023, visitors can look for an exclusive popcorn bucket.

Disney unveiled the Mickey balloon premium popcorn bucket, which is a metallic purple tone, on the official Disney Parks Blog on Monday. It will only be available at Epcot, the post says, during Disney100 festivities, which wrap up Dec. 31.

Other Disney100 things to do at Epcot, announced so far, will include:

• A new light show upon Spaceship Earth accompanied by “When You Wish Upon a Star,” which the blog post calls “the Disney100 anthem.”
• A meet-and-greet with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse decked out in their platinum ensembles in the Imagination pavilion.

• A platinum sculpture of Mickey placed in front of the Disney100 backdrop seen at all four WDW theme parks and Disney Springs. (Farther in background: Spaceship Earth.)
• A mural in the park’s World Celebration neighborhood featuring 100 Disney characters.  This area will have Disney100 banners and platinum decor.

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Disney parks worldwide have been participating in the Disney100 launch even as Disney World regrouped after its 50th anniversary closed at the end of March. Merchandise, primarily in purple and platinum tones, is for sale at multiple WDW outlets.

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