With preparations already underway in advance of Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary this October, work is progressing steadily on Cinderella Castle’s “earidescent” transformation for the occasion. Little has changed on the front, but on the stage, it’s a different story. The bars on the left side of the stage that were visible recently have been … Read more
Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Announcements Walt Disney World Ticketing Changes The Path to Disneyland Reopening and more! Tune in live at 8:00 PM EST on our YouTube channel or watch below. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRIVd5Ci1bTQqJB_T4q_Jgg
With the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort bringing festivities to the parks later this year, Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom is preparing to undergo an EARidescent transformation. Blocked off with shrubbery and prepped with scrim, Cinderella Castle is ready for its 50th-anniversary makeover — once the draining of the moat is … Read more
George Kalogridis, former President of Walt Disney World, has been named Global Ambassador for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. He will act as Global Ambassador in addition to his role as President of Segment Development and Enrichment for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Kalogridis began working at Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971, … Read more
In anticipation of the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration, the entrances to the property have been undergoing a celebratory makeover. With most of these entrance signs completed already, the latest to finish is on Osceola Parkway. We noticed today that the transformation of the exit sign on World Drive has quickly progressed since … Read more
Yesterday, Walt Disney World announced changes coming to its four theme parks, and beyond, in celebration of the resort’s 50th anniversary. Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley discussed further details of the new lighting coming to Spaceship Earth at EPCOT for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The dazzling new lighting will be permanent at EPCOT as it … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, February 19, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
It was announced that the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom will be transformed to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. In preparation for its makeover, shrubbery has been lined up in front of Cinderella Castle and now the stage in front of the park icon has been cleared. The temporary shrubs are placed strategically … Read more
Disney has filed permits for the new nighttime lighting on Spaceship Earth that was more formally announced today as part of the rollout of info for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. Thanks to WDWMAGIC and @danlb_2000 on the WDWMAGIC Forums, we have additional details that these permits are being carried out by Pro Sound and … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, February 18, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
While leaving Walt Disney World yesterday, we noticed that work has begun on the exit sign on World Drive. It was announced in October that the signs entering Walt Disney World would be repainted for the 50th anniversary celebration. Most of these signs have already been completed. The “See Ya’ Real Soon!” sign currently being … Read more
In preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, the entrance archways to the property are being reimagined to match the new hues of Cinderella Castle. Yesterday, workers were painting the Osceola Parkway entrance archway and now the paint job is nearly complete. The royal blue gradient provides for an excellent pop of color … Read more
This October, Walt Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Not only is the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” being celebrated with updates around the resort, but to further commemorate this milestone, Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century, a special Disney Editions Deluxe hardcover book, will be released just before … Read more
Paint crews are quickly working to give the Osceola Parkway entrance sign its 50th Anniversary makeover. After the removal of the Cinderella Castle and flag decorative elements, painting continues. The Osceola Parkway entrance sign features an arch connected to Mickey and Minnie signs. A standalone Goofy sign is also part of the entrance sign. No … Read more
As Walt Disney World Resort continues to prepare for its 50th Anniversary Celebration, the repainting of the Osceola Parkway Entrance Sign is moving very quickly. The visible work on the sign started only yesterday morning, but there has already been a lot of progress. These first photos were taken just a few hours after yesterday’s … Read more
Work has begun on the makeover of yet another road entrance to Walt Disney World, this time it’s Osceola Parkway. In preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in October, all of the road entrances to the property are getting a similar makeover. You may recall that the entrances on Western Way and Hotel Plaza … Read more