Sticker Advertising End of 50th Anniversary Pressed Penny Designs Added to Machines at Magic Kingdom

With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” ending this month, Disney has added stickers to the pressed penny machines in Magic Kingdom stating that 50th anniversary designs will be ending soon. The stickers are on all of the machines that have 50th anniversary designs available. They feature Mickey and friends and read “50th anniversary designs! Ending … Read more

Enter Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes to Win 5-Day Vacation or shopDisney Credit

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Disney fans can now enter the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Celebration Sweepstakes for the chance to win a five-day/four-night vacation to Walt Disney World with up to three guests. In addition to the grand prize winner, two other winners will receive shopDisney.com merchandise credit. For information on prizes, instructions on how to enter and … Read more

VIDEO: Hear The Full “You Are The Magic” Theme Song from NEW Disney Enchantment Fireworks as it’s Performed Live at Magic Kingdom

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This morning, we saw Mickey and friends performing Disney Enchantment’s new theme song, “You Are The Magic”, live on the Cinderella Castle stage in Magic Kingdom. Mickey and the gang were dressed up in their 50th anniversary garb, and were joined on stage by Philip Lawrence and Kayla Alvarez, whose voices will be heard in … Read more

PHOTOS: “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Decal Added to Cinderella Castle Stage at Magic Kingdom Days Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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A decal for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration has been added to the temporary platform on the Cinderella Castle stage in Magic Kingdom. The stage was surrounded with planters this morning as the decal was installed. We saw Cast Members installing the decal during early park entry this morning. By mid-day, the decal was … Read more

PHOTOS: Character RV Wrapped for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”, 50th Characters Visiting Resort Hotels This Week

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The “caravanning ’round the world” RV at Walt Disney World has debuted a new look for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. This RV carries classic Disney characters to and from Walt Disney World Resort hotels for surprise, physically-distanced appearances. The van now has an EARidescent look featuring the 50th anniversary logo. Mickey and friends will … Read more

Limited Time 50th Anniversary Menu Revealed for California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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As part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort will have a limited-time three-course menu with dishes inspired by past favorites as well as new market-fresh creations. Here’s a look at some of the special menu items: The California Grill Sushi Classics Trio includes the Blue Crab California Roll, Shrimp … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Banners Featuring Mary Blair Concept Art Installed at Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom

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We’re inching ever closer to the kickoff to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” marking Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and the latest additions to the decorations in the Magic Kingdom focus on the main icon of the park, Cinderella Castle. Around the castle, new rose gold banners have been raised with an ornate pattern resembling … Read more

New Details Revealed for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Vault Collection, Including Retro Lunchbox Crossbody Bag

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We’re just weeks away from Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and new details are starting to trickle out about the wide variety of merchandise that’ll be available for the occasion. In an interview with Disney Parks Blog, Senior Merchandise Brand Manager Hardlines Kevin-Michael Lezotte revealed some of the influences behind the Vault Collection, which draws … Read more