Disney 100th Anniversary

On Saturday, November 11 and Sunday, November 12, 2023, Plenitude Arena turned into a true enchanted kingdom to celebrate Disney’s century of existence. More than 500 artists, a full philharmonic orchestra, and three hours of legendary music: two extraordinary nights that will stay etched in the memories of kids and grown-up dreamers alike.

When the magic took over Europe’s largest venue

After a first tour through France’s Zéniths in late 2022, “Disney 100: Le Concert Événement” went all out to celebrate The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary: straight to Plenitude Arena, the largest indoor venue in Europe, for a show completely reimagined at the scale of this unique venue. Far from a random choice — Plenitude Arena offered the perfect setting for a production of this size, with its Sinfonia Pop Orchestra of more than 100 musicians and its 350 choir singers, dancers, and solo vocalists.

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Two exceptional dates, before the cast set off to tour the rest of France: Plenitude Arena had the privilege of hosting the grandest version of this event concert, with an expanded cast built specifically for these two Paris nights.

A stage transformed into an open-air Disney universe

For this extraordinary show, the production pulled out all the stops to immerse Plenitude Arena’s audience in the world of Disney. More than 60 meters of giant screens projected iconic film footage throughout the concert, while a wave of special effects, lighting, and lasers elevated every musical medley.

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Mickey himself kicked off the show on the Plenitude Arena stage, fresh from Disneyland, launching a night built on constant shifts in atmosphere: from the Africa of The Lion King, with dancers in stunning traditional outfits, to the desert expanses of Aladdin, and on to the icy landscapes of Arendelle for Frozen — each Disney world came to life on stage with remarkable visual care.

A sprawling setlist spanning a century of movie music masterpieces

Over nearly three hours split into two acts, the Plenitude Arena crowd traveled through the greatest film scores in Disney history, punctuated by surprise appearances from original voice talents and guest artists. Among the highlights of this memorable night:

• An opening medley of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and Bambi, closing with “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio
• “Bare Necessities” and “I Wanna Be Like You,” from The Jungle Book
• “Belle” and “Be Our Guest,” from Beauty and the Beast
• “Shiny” and “How Far I’ll Go,” performed by the official French voices of Moana
• “A Whole New World” from Aladdin, featuring Mickael Gregorio
• “Into the Unknown,” “Show Yourself,” and the unmissable “Let It Go” from Frozen
• “Comme un Homme” (“I’ll Make a Man Out of You”) from Mulan, performed by Patrick Fiori, 25 years after he first recorded the song
• “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” with nearly the entire French cast of Encanto
• “Circle of Life” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” closing out The Lion King, sung by Debbie Davis, the song’s original French voice

This generous setlist, blending timeless classics with more recent hits, let Plenitude Arena bring several generations of fans together for a single unforgettable night.

Disney, a musical empire only growing bigger after 100 years

It’s hard to find a musical universe as cross-generational as Disney’s. Over the past century, its studios have given birth to songs that became genuine popular anthems, from “Bare Necessities” to “Let It Go,” alongside the iconic themes of Star Wars, Marvel, and Pixar. This event concert, carried by more than 500 artists on the Plenitude Arena stage, perfectly captures Disney’s unique ability to bring young and old together around a musical legacy that’s still very much alive.

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The presence of original voices like Debbie Davis and Cerise Calixte, alongside surprise guests like Patrick Fiori and Kendji Girac, confirms just how strong the bond remains between Disney and the artists who helped build its legend.

A fairy-tale night that will live on in Plenitude Arena’s history

Between the chills brought on by original voice performances, the collective emotion during “Let It Go,” and the visual magic of Plenitude Arena’s giant screens, these two “100 Years of Disney” nights delivered on every promise. An ambitious bet, pulled off with flying colors, that stands as one of the most magical moments ever staged at Plenitude Arena — where young and old dreamers alike got to step back into the heart of Disney magic for one unforgettable weekend.