Disney commemorates its 100th birthday with the release of 'Once Upon a Studio,' a short film that includes the voice of Robin Williams as the Genie. The film features outtakes from Williams' original recordings, with permission from his estate. The Walt Disney Company was founded on October 16, 1923, and has evolved into a powerhouse in the entertainment industry. Disney's portfolio of apps has seen 14 billion hours spent in 2023 year-to-date, making it the company's most lucrative year yet. The centennial celebration showcases a century of Disney's magic, from theme-park rides becoming movies to merchandise. The short film includes 543 familiar cartoon characters from over 85 Disney films, highlighting ten decades of storytelling. Disney fans are also enjoying special events, including a Royal Ball and seat upgrades at the Chargers-Cowboys game at SoFi Stadium.
The Walt Disney Company was founded in October 1923, meaning the group is celebrating its 100th birthday. What will the next 100 years look like? https://t.co/aNGKCckVOE
How Disney brought back Robin Williams' Genie for 'Once Upon a Studio'. Click the image for more info. https://t.co/OQGcS0pUkI
This week, 100 years ago, Walt Disney & his brother Roy founded Disney Bros. Cartoon Studios. An incredible legacy and the No. 1 autograph of all time. Love owning these! https://t.co/nDeeaSuYqw
When was Disney founded? (https://t.co/HTNFREeTqx) #Disney100 https://t.co/3qwbb8IcN3
Disney celebrated its 100th birthday and the upcoming film "Wish" by offering seat upgrades and other gifts to fans at SoFi Stadium for Monday's Chargers-Cowboys game. https://t.co/GKLDkqH0Bq
Fans dress up for special Royal Ball celebrating Disney 100 anniversary https://t.co/uiE6ndRFK0 https://t.co/2HBglQOcqC
'Once Upon a Studio' debuts on Disney+, features 543 classic characters from 85 films https://t.co/hZUWOtDdgI https://t.co/62ZbLrOX5T
'So much of my childhood is inspired by Disney.' More than 1,000 specially invited D23 fans take over Walt Disney Studios for a unique "Royal Ball" to celebrate the company's 100th anniversary. https://t.co/VGUfdee7yH
Disney Animation celebrates 100 years with new short film 'Once Upon a Studio.' Directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy's new feature has 543 Disney characters from more than 85 Disney films to highlight ten decades of storytelling. https://t.co/qI1der7DVx
The Best Disney Gifts on Sale to Celebrate the House of Mouse's 100th Anniversary #THRShopping https://t.co/KiBl2FWLAg
100 years ago today, The Walt Disney Company was born #Disney100 https://t.co/qbBkWcJLJi
Disney fans are only just realizing the DARK truth behind Mickey Mouse as the beloved studio celebrates its 100th anniversary https://t.co/N0VyQIhk3t https://t.co/GLA6yvbxVC
✨Today we celebrate a century of unforgettable magic! ✨ 100 years ago today, in 1923, Walt and Roy Disney founded the company that would become The Walt Disney Company. We're celebrating #Disney100 with 100 of our most iconic characters! Can you spot your favorites? https://t.co/KMCDEhvt3V
Once Upon a Studio's producer revealed that Disney contacted Robin Williams' estate in order to feature Genie in the new short. He also shared that "outtakes from the original recording [of Aladdin]" were used, as opposed to AI technology. 💙 https://t.co/jUKlFl2G56 https://t.co/y6sovW7eIE
Tasting the delicious food and treats throughout the years at the #Disney100 celebration! 🪄 https://t.co/u1A5iMiNwO
Celebrate Disney's centennial by visiting some of the destinations behind the classics #Disney100 https://t.co/eEfd2m4RnP
Disney Assembles 543 Familiar Cartoon Characters for the First Time in 'Once Upon a Studio' Short https://t.co/9Emnd1I6jh
As The Walt Disney Company celebrates the official #Disney100 date today, take a look at the playbook created by Walt Disney and refined over a century of theme-park rides becoming movies, movies becoming Broadway shows, and merch coming out of it all https://t.co/iMwDFCZ5V5
Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and the company has changed a lot through the years. 🏰 We discuss how Disney has evolved from its early beginnings in animation to the powerhouse it is now in the entertainment industry ⏩ https://t.co/Yk5SWrK8iO #Disney100 https://t.co/jCgccS0KiO
Disney was founded 100 years ago today. https://t.co/CY52WgDVVi
Generations of characters come together to celebrate #Disney100 in our exclusive look back at a century of Disney showcasing just how powerful a wish can be. https://t.co/TK7iZu8Kiz https://t.co/Y0QJNdDhhj
Happy Birthday, Disney The media empire started on this day 100 years ago, when Walt and Roy Disney founded "The Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio" in Los Angeles, CA #Disney100 https://t.co/aBK0kPzQk2
Disney celebrates its 100th birthday today. 🎉 🐭 1928: Mickey Mouse says hello. 🎥 1937: "Snow White" makes history. 🔊 1940: "Fantasia" revolutionizes sound. 🏰 1955: Disneyland's grand opening. 📺 1957: "The Mickey Mouse Club" airs. 🌍 1971: Magic begins at Disney World… https://t.co/pWEUTy4YwW https://t.co/bMSnZcEAMT
MAGICAL MILESTONE: Happy 100th Birthday, @Disney! https://t.co/en33XDzA89
100 years ago today, Disney was founded. https://t.co/upCeXCCHPp
🎂🎈Happy 100th Birthday to @Disney ! 🪄 After 100 years of creating magic, Disney has also worked its magic on mobile - the company is on track to see its most lucrative year yet! By the numbers: ⌛14 billion hours spent in Disney’s portfolio of apps in 2023 year-to-date… https://t.co/MAxC7x77xp https://t.co/o2afChO4OJ
DISNEY TURNS 100 YEARS OLD TODAY On this day in 1923 Walt Disney and his brother Roy Disney founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California later renaming it the Walt Disney Company $DIS https://t.co/B9KkVImwyj https://t.co/sW0fWWJxSD
The Genie appears in Disney’s ‘ONCE UPON A STUDIO’ short with Robin Williams’ voice. His voice bits are outtakes from Williams’ original recordings, with permission by his estate. https://t.co/HdacVQK2dZ
The History of Disney Animation Celebrated in Trailer For The Short Film ONCE UPON A STUDIO Link: https://t.co/kmFjHeXeZK https://t.co/ymEEdlornC
100's of Disney characters will come together for the new #Disney100 short film 'Once Upon a Studio' https://t.co/tkTTKNVC9l
Disney Characters Assemble in ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Trailer https://t.co/MN3mlXZQ4u
Disney characters from Frozen, Moana, and more unite in the trailer for Once Upon A Studio, a short film celebrating Disney's 100th anniversary. https://t.co/5nMfzlJJ92
First look at ‘ONCE UPON A STUDIO’. The short film follows Mickey gathering Disney characters from the past 100 years for a group photo, including 40+ of the original voice actors. https://t.co/W3hDzRZP3U
The first trailer for Disney’s 100th anniversary short film ‘ONCE UPON A STUDIO’ has been released. The film premieres on October 15 on ABC. https://t.co/DD7Ic0Sr8g
NEW: Once Upon A Studio, the new Original short film that was shown at Destination D23, premieres on ABC during “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration!” on October 15 at 8/7c. https://t.co/rUwAngr02l