Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

PHOTO REPORT: EPCOT 8/21/21 (Turtle Talk With Crush Officially Reopens, New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Spaceship Earth Themed Banners Pop Up, Dooney & Bourke ‘Beauty and the Beast’ MagicBand Debuts, Winnie the Pooh Celebrates His 100th Birthday, and More)

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Good morning and welcome to a beautiful day at EPCOT! Today we’ll journey around this wonderful park and discover all of the latest happenings together. Let’s jump in! We swam over to The Seas with Nemo & Friends, where we excitedly waited for the grand return of Turtle Talk With Crush! This show has not … Read more

PHOTOS: New Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Banners With Spaceship Earth Pattern Installed Inside EPCOT

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Banners for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World were recently installed outside both EPCOT and the Magic Kingdom, but today, we had our first sighting of banners inside the park. A new version of the banner featuring the Spaceship Earth pattern has now been installed inside EPCOT. We spotted the banners around Showcase Plaza … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary 2022 Poster Calendar Arrives at the Magic Kingdom

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With “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” kicking off in a matter of weeks, you can keep the party going throughout 2022 with the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Poster Calendar! The calendar pays tribute to the resort’s history, with the cover featuring a collage of souvenirs from throughout Walt Disney World’s early years. Did you … Read more

PHOTOS: New 50th Anniversary Banners Installed at the Magic Kingdom Entrance

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Outside the entrance to the Magic Kingdom this morning, we were greeted by a set of banners celebrating the 50th anniversary, which will take place on October 1. The banners are rose gold with the 50th logo and “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” written in gold. Are you excited for the 18-month long World’s Most … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/12/21): Disney Releases Q3 Earnings Report, Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Arrives, and More

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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, August 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/10/21): First Night of Disney After Hours BOO BASH, Halloween Treats Arrive at Hollywood Studios, Baby Elephant Arrives at the Jungle Cruise, and More

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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 Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

Sebastian and Flounder Statue Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Part of “Disney Fab 50” Character Collection

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In an Instagram post today, Walt Disney World confirmed a character statue featuring Sebastian and Flounder will be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection. This announcement aligns with our rumored list of characters to be featured. The Disney Fab 50 is part of the celebrations for the … Read more

PHOTOS: More Scaffolding Erected Around Castle at Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom

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As Walt Disney World gears up for its 50th anniversary celebrations, many parts of the resort are undergoing maintenance to make them look their best. Among the ongoing refurbishments in the Magic Kingdom is Be Our Guest restaurant in Fantasyland. For the last several weeks, the rockwork surrounding Beast’s castle has been covered in scaffolding … Read more

CONCEPT ART: “One-of-a-Kind” 50th Anniversary Merchandise Displays Coming to Walt Disney World

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Following the reveal of some of Walt Disney World’s upcoming 50th anniversary merchandise, Disney Parks Blog has released a concept rendering for a new kind of retail display. Here’s what Disney Parks Blog has to say about the display: This fall, look for one-of-a-kind retail displays that will incorporate Disney storytelling into your 50th merchandise shopping … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (8/5/21): State of Emergency Extended in Orange County, Florida, Walt Disney World Railroad Train Refurbished & Spotted on the Tracks, and More

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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, August 5, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Plots Cleared Near World Showcase Plaza for Disney Fab 50 Statues Coming to EPCOT

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With the fiftieth anniversary of Walt Disney World less than two months away, work is ramping up to get the parks ready for the Disney Fab 50 collection of character statues. Today, we saw indicators of this work happening at EPCOT. Space has been cleared in the planters as guests enter World Showcase Plaza. So … Read more

Woody and Bo Peep Statue Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as Part of “Disney Fab 50” Collection

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In an Instagram post today, Pixar and Walt Disney World confirmed a character statue featuring Woody and Bo Peep will be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios as part of the Disney Fab 50. The statues were introduced by Annie Potts, who voices Bo Peep in the “Toy Story” series. This announcement aligns with our rumored … Read more

Cheshire Cat Statue Coming to Magic Kingdom as Part of “Disney Fab 50” Collection for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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The next member of the “Disney Fab 50” collection of character statues coming to Walt Disney World for its fiftieth anniversary has been announced… and it stars one fabulous feline! Direct from Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat will have a statue at the Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle made the announcement on his … Read more

PHOTOS: Sneak Peek of Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise

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Disney has given us our first look at the new merchandise coming to Walt Disney World for the resort’s 50th anniversary. More details about the 50th-anniversary merchandise collection will be revealed on Disney Parks Blog this Friday, August 6. Last week, we caught a glimpse of a 50th anniversary Spirit Jersey and ear headband during … Read more

Showtimes Released for Debut of Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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Showtimes are now available for the new fireworks spectaculars coming to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT beginning October 1. The schedule is currently posted through October 16. Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom October 1 – October 4: 9:00 p.m. October 5 – October 16: 8:00 p.m. Disney Enchantment is replacing Happily Ever After as the new … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 7/29/21 (Brand New Scene Featuring Wild Chimpanzees Added to Jungle Cruise, New Jungle Navigation Co. Merchandise, and More)

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Welcome to a magical day at Walt Disney World! Today we found ourselves exploring the many lands of Magic Kingdom. Join us today as we venture throughout the park to see just what lies in store. Let’s jump in!  Entering The Transportation and Ticket Center this morning, we found that all Monorail lines were down. … Read more

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