Disney fans will have something to cheer about this New Year’s Day. On Sunday, January 1, 2023, select AMC Theatres will host a movie marathon of classic Disney animated films to kickoff Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder Celebration!
AMC Disney Movie Marathon
Moviegoers will be able to see some of Disney’s most iconic animated films on the big screen, such as 1991’s “Beauty and the Beast,” 1992’s “Aladdin,” 1994’s “The Lion King,” and 2013’s “Frozen.” All four films have the distinction of winning an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards during their respective years.
Those who attend the one-day-only movie marathon, which is scheduled to last 6 hours and 40 minutes, will receive a premium Disney Animation commemorative print.
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve
Before the movie marathon begins, Disney’s 100 Years of Wonder celebration will kick off at the stroke of midnight during “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” The pre-taped celebration at Disneyland Resort will include performances by Rockin’ Eve co-host Ciara, Fitz and the Tantrums, Maddie & Tae, Shaggy, Ben Platt, Aly & AJ, Halle Bailey, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Bailey Zimmerman, and Lauren Spencer Smith.
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Let’s All Go To The Movies
Before you head out to a local AMC Theatre, visit the official movie marathon page at AMCtheatres.com to get your advance tickets.
For those planning on seeing the marathon at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, tickets are $40 and include admission to all four films, an event credential with lanyard, a 20 oz bottled beverage, a Disney100 popcorn container with popcorn, and a collectible print. Family packs are available for $120 and include four of each item.
The following theatres will showcase the Disney 100 Years of Wonder Marathon:
- El Capitan (Los Angeles)
- AMC Orange 30 (Orange, CA – LA Metro)
- AMC Empire 25 (New York, NY)
- AMC Disney Springs 24 (Orlando, FL)
- Cinemark West Plano 20 (Dallas-Ft. Worth)
- Cinemark San Jose Oakridge 20 (San Jose – SF)
- Harkins Estrella Falls 16 (Phoenix)
- Megaplex @ The District (Salt Lake City)
- Marcus Orland Park (Chicago)
- Regal Avalon (Atlanta)
Bonus Clip: And The Oscar Goes To…
“A Whole New World” became the most recognized song from the film “Aladdin,” and became a huge hit for the Walt Disney Company. At the 65th Annual Academy Awards, Lena Horne and Quincy Jones presented Alan Menken and Tim Rice with the Oscar for Original Song for “A Whole New World.”
During the 1990s, adult contemporary versions of songs from Disney’s animated films would be released with the films. The Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle version of “A Whole New World” topped the music charts, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, edging out Whitney Houston’s monster hit “I Will Always Love You.” The track went gold, selling 600,000 copies.
“A Whole New World” was the first song to reach No. 1 for a Disney animated film.
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Let’s Hear From You
Are you ready for Disney100? How does a 6-hour Disney movie marathon sound to you?
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