Fab 50 character collection Archives

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Medallion Replaced On Frozone Statue, Remains on Joe Gardner Statue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

December 10, 2023December 9, 2023 Shannen Ace

Disney has covered the 50th anniversary medallion on the Frozone statue in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection that debuted for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” 50th anniversary medallions were removed from most of the statues in late September, but a handful remained. The last few 50th anniversary medallions on Magic Kingdom … Read more

PHOTOS: Final 50th Anniversary Medallions Replaced With White Medallions on Magic Kingdom Gold Fab 50 Statues

December 5, 2023 Shannen Ace

Disney has finally replaced or covered the last few 50th anniversary medallions on gold Fab 50 Character Collection statues in Magic Kingdom. Medallions were removed from most of the statues in late September, but a handful had medallions that were more incorporated into their designs rather than just stuck on their bases. To fix this, … Read more

Most 50th Anniversary Medallions Removed from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom Fab 50 Statues

September 27, 2023 Shannen Ace

The 50th anniversary medallions have been removed from most of the Fab 50 statues in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Magic Kingdom. Earlier this month, Disney announced Imagineers would be “sprinkling a touch of timeless pixie dust to refresh the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection,” teasing the removal of the medallions. The next day, the medallions … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Medallions Gone From EPCOT Fab 50 Statues

September 20, 2023 Shannen Ace

The 50th anniversary medallions have been removed from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Fab 50 statues and EPCOT Fab 50 statues. We visited the latter park on Wednesday morning and saw that all the medallions were gone and the statues had been touched up. EPCOT Fab 50 Statues On Tuesday, Disney Parks teased the removal of the 50th … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Medallions Removed From All Disney’s Animal Kingdom Fab 50 Statues

September 20, 2023 Shannen Ace

On Tuesday, Disney Parks teased the removal of the 50th anniversary medallions from the golden Fab 50 statues across Walt Disney World Resort. They shared a photo of a crew member touching up the Timon and Pumbaa statue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. We visited the park on Wednesday and confirmed the Animal Kingdom Fab 50 … Read more

Walt Disney World Removing 50th Anniversary Medallions From Fab 50 Character Statues

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 Shannen Ace

Imagineers are “sprinkling a touch of timeless pixie dust to refresh the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” statues at Walt Disney World Resort — which means they are finally removing the 50th anniversary medallions from the golden statues. Fab 50 Statues The new statues were installed at all four Walt Disney World theme parks in the … Read more

Fab 50 Statue Holiday Sound Effects Being Turned on at Walt Disney World

November 20, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

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Holiday sound effects are starting to be turned on at the Disney Fab 50 statues throughout Walt Disney World Resort. We checked on all of the statues in Disney’s Hollywood Studios yesterday. These sound effects can be activated by waving a MagicBand+ at the statues. Some have several phrases and sounds, so you might have … Read more

Holiday Sound Effects Coming to Fab 50 Sculptures at Walt Disney World

November 18, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

The Disney Fab 50 character sculptures at Walt Disney World will have special holiday sound effects this holiday season. The effects can be activated using a MagicBand+. The video shared by Disney has examples of Winnie the Pooh, Minnie, and Donald saying holiday phrases. There will also be MagicBand+ holiday designs available. Read more about … Read more

Series 3 of Walt Disney World Fab 50 Figures Arrives Featuring Daisy, BB-8, Olaf, and More

October 17, 2022 Katie Francis

Series 3 of the Walt Disney World Fab 50 character figures has arrived at Walt Disney World. The figures are based on the 50th anniversary Fab 50 character statues found around the theme parks and come in a mystery box. Walt Disney World Fab 50 Figures Series 3 – $12.99 Each mystery box contains one … Read more

Series 2 of Fab 50 Figurines Arrive at Walt Disney World

May 28, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Another series of figurines inspired by the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection is now available in mystery boxes at Walt Disney World. The first series was released earlier this year. We found series 2 in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Fab 50 Series 2 Mystery Figurine – $12.99 Series 1 boxes were $9.99 but series 2 … Read more

New EPCOT Guide Map Features Newly-Opened Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

May 27, 2022 Matthew Soberman

With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind now officially open to the public, new EPCOT guide maps are available, showing off the new attraction. The cover of the new map features Spaceship Earth, lit up at night as a Beacon of Magic. Previously, Harmonious was on the front cover. Inside, the offerings for The World’s … Read more

VIDEO: MagicBand+ Interacting With Disney’s Hollywood Studios Fab 50 Statues

May 10, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

We snagged a MagicBand+ when it was accidentally released early, and now we’re starting to see the slow rollout of effects for the Fab 50 character statues throughout Walt Disney World. We already completed this quest at EPCOT and Magic Kingdom, now we’re taking our MagicBand+ around Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Check out our video tour, … Read more

First Look at MagicBand+ Interacting With Walt Disney World Fab 50 Statues

May 4, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Ashley Carter with Spectrum News 13 has shared video on Twitter of the new MagicBand+ in action. We got a hold of some of the new bands when they were accidentally released early at Walt Disney World, but no features are yet available in the parks. Carter shared a video of a light moving around … Read more

New Limited Edition MagicBands Debut, Large Section of Canopy at TRON Lightcycle Run, & More: Disney’s Hollywood Studios & Magic Kingdom Photo Report 2/2/2022

February 24, 2022 Madison Skowronski

Hello, movie stars, and welcome to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Our first stop of the day is The Darkroom to check for new pins and MagicBands. We discovered two new Limited Edition MagicBands, one for “Turning Red” and one to celebrate Easter. The next installment of the Disney Designer Collection has arrived, and it features Mulan. … Read more

Interactive Features Installed on Fab 50 Character Statues at EPCOT

February 20, 2022 Jade Mackey

Just like we reported yesterday at the Magic Kingdom, the interactive features for the Fab 50 character statues are also currently being installed at EPCOT. We noticed a small black speaker below Rocket and Groot. You can see it here hidden in the bushes. Miguel and Dante also have a black speaker. You can see … Read more

New Figment, Woody, and Simba Fab 50 Statues Shine, New ‘Be Dazzled’ Festival of the Arts Magnet, & More: Magic Kingdom & EPCOT Photo Report 2/3/2022

February 9, 2022 Madison Skowronski

It’s a bright and shiny new day, and we are out and about in Magic Kingdom! Come join us. Good morning, Minnie! We are starting our day in Tomorrowland, aboard the PeopleMover. TRON Lightcycle / Run still has no opening date, but we are seeing progress on the canopy structure. At Bonjour! Village gifts, we … Read more