“Disney 100 – The Exhibition”: A Journey through a Century of Magic and Imagination”

The universe of superheroes is one of the attractions in “Disney 100 – The Exhibition”, which after Munich will tour Europe. / Photo: AFP

Disney celebrates its centenary with a multimedia exhibitionin the German city of Munichin which guests are immersed in the company’s cultural heritage through a series of memorabilia from the fantasy realm.

The sample, called “Disney 100”, exposes thousands of objects and documents taken from the Disney archives on a tour of 10 galleries. In each room, visitors can see original scripts, photos, movie props, correspondence and trade items. The organizers also brought to light 250 original partsincluding drawings from the film “Snow White” from 1937the snow globe from Mary Poppins or the first entrance ticket to Disneyland.

The origins of Disney go back to 1923, when Walter Elias Disneya young advertising artist from Kansas City, produced a series of silent short films that immersed a heroine named Alice in an enchanted universe.

The series marked the launch of the animation studio and was the cornerstone of the saga. The contract signed by Walt Disney to distribute “Alice in Wonderland” appears in the exhibition, open until September and which will also visit other European cities.

“Many children and young people today do not understand that Walt Disney was a real person”said Becky Cline, director of the Disney archive. The characters, she explains, came to outshine the creator. The show is a “great opportunity to tell stories about Walt Disney himself and show that all the foundations of the company started with him,” she added.

The exhibit also explains how Disney built his empire through the acquisition of studios like pixar and marvel, and the film franchise Star Wars. The magical kingdom also became a key player in live broadcasts through Disney+which has about 161 million subscribers.

The choice of Munich is not accidental: Disney was inspired by Neuschwanstein Castlesouth of the city, to create the castle of Sleeping Beauty, which became the famous logo of the group.

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