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Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom

- We saw the Dapper Dans perform “The Magic is Calling” at the Magic Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.
- The pianist has returned to the lineup at Casey’s Corner in the Magic Kingdom and we caught a set on October 1.
- We checked out 50th Anniversary food celebrating Tomorrowland’s past from Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café.
- Sip Your Way to Wonderland with our review of the All Mixed Up Slushy and Not-Too-Late Tea from Cheshire Café.
- he Magic Kingdom celebrated its 50th birthday on October 1, which also marked 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree and we tried the new Wendell’s Bear Claw from Westward Ho in honor of the classic attraction.
- We reviewed two new Dumbo-themed snacks that have landed at the snack carts in Storybook Circus for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom.
- Over at the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, we relieved If You Had Wings with a delicious dish of the same name.
EPCOT

- At EPCOT, we tried two new 50th Anniversary foods, a mini chocolate bundt cake and a lemon chiffon cake, both decorated for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”
- With Creations Shop off and running at EPCOT, the former site of MouseGear is currently being gutted.
- Karamell-Küche at the Germany Pavilion is getting in on the 50th Anniversary fun with a trio of specialty items that we reviewed.
- A new EARidescent croissant doughnut (or “cronut”) has debuted inside the EPCOT Experience for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World.
- The JAMMitors are now bringing their fun and frantic beats to World Celebration at EPCOT.
- After over a year and a half, The Mill Stage is rocking once again at EPCOT’s Canada Pavilion with the sounds of Alberta Bound.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios

- We tried the Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake at Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom

- Disney KiteTails, the new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has resumed normal operations following an incident yesterday where the Baloo kite was stuck in a tree.
- Today, we took a look at the second version of the Disney KiteTails show themed to “The Lion King.”
- We tried the new 50th Anniversary EARidescent Firefly Mocktail and Smoked Meatloaf from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels

- Tiffins Restaurant, located inside Disney’s Animal Kingdom, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a specialty menu and we stopped by for dinner to try it out.
- We made a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort to try the 50th celebration cupcake from Le Petit Café.
Other Walt Disney World News

- Joffrey’s Coffee kiosks around the parks have launched new golden Celebration Sips for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World and we reviewed them.
New Merchandise

- While we covered some of the collections earlier releases, more new Wonderland Teas became available at Walt Disney World.
- A new Starbucks ‘Been There Series’ Animal Kingdom mug and matching ornament made their debut for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary.
- A new 50th Anniversary Castle Collection glass arrives at Walt Disney World.
- In the Italy pavilion in EPCOT, a new ‘Bellisima’ Minnie Mouse backpack arrived.
- Another new jewelry arrival debuted for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary in the form of a Cinderella Castle earrings and necklace set.
- At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, a new Starbucks tumbler ornament arrived at The Trolley Car Café.
- The newest Star Wars Spirit Jersey has landed in Discovery Trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
- An EARidescent Minnie Mouse mini backpack has debuted as part of the Celebration Collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs.
- A new ornament and pin are available at La Boutique in Disney’s Riviera Resort.
- Also arriving was a new Disney Vacation Club Member “Happy Halloween” pin featuring Mickey Mouse at La Boutique inside Disney’s Riviera Resort.
- Just in way enough time for Christmas, a new festive Mickey Mouse Spirit Jersey Knit Sweater has arrived.
WDW News Today
Casey’s Corner Pianist Returns To Play At Magic Kingdom
Alberta Bound Returns To The Canada Pavilion At EPCOT
50th Anniversary Mickey and Friends Flotilla with “The Magic is Calling” Theme Song – Animal Kingdom
Disney’s KiteTails “The Lion King” Version Full Show – Disney’s Animal Kingdom
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