Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration
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The Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration was an event at the Walt Disney World Resort as part of millennium celebrations held around the world. Running from October 1, 1999 to January 1, 2001,[3] the celebration was primarily based at Epcot, with its emphasis on human potential and the possibilities of the future.
Millennium Celebration | |
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Dates | October 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001[1][2] |
Location(s) | Walt Disney World |
Organized by | Walt Disney World |
The Celebration spawned many changes for Epcot. In 1999 a large wand was erected next to Spaceship Earth with "2000" written on it. Also, a new fireworks show was created for the World Showcase Lagoon called "IllumiNations 2000: Reflections of Earth.” A parade located in Epcot called "Tapestry of Nations" was also created for the celebration,[4] which would also become the inspiration for the Disney-produced Super Bowl XXXIV halftime show, which promoted the Millennium Celebration.[5]
"Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand" was the theme song of the celebration, and was released on the 1999 Walt Disney World official album. The Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration album also contained this song as well as the soundtracks to the fireworks show and the parade. This CD was also available in a slightly different form on the Walt Disney World: Yearlong Millennium Celebration album, a promotional CD available to purchasers of Energizer batteries.