PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Adds More Bunting for “World’s Most Magical Celebration” – the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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Cinderella Castle continues to get dressed up in the Magic Kingdom’s finest for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The castle, along with the Magic Kingdom and Walt Disney World Resort, celebrates its 50th anniversary this October. If you ask us, it doesn’t look a day over 30. What’s the castle’s secret to staying beautiful? Lots … Read more

PHOTOS: Fantasyland Roof Repainting to Match Cinderella Castle Continues for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

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Things are looking more fantastic in Fantasyland! As part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, repainting has begun in Fantasyland. Today, the rooftop’s right side has been freshly repainted, with only a small section under the two farthest windows to be completed. The royal blue and gold motif … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting of Shimmering Roof Back to Blue Continues on Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World

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Painting is almost complete at Cinderella Castle in preparation for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. One of the last roof sections has been finished as of this morning. The castle has seen many changes as the Magic Kingdom gets ready for its golden anniversary. The two angled roof segments had been sanded … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Disneyland Expansion, Fireworks Designer, Facial Recognition

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: The Announced Expansion of the Disneyland Resort Disney is Hiring a Principal Fireworks Designer Facial Recognition at Park Entrances and more! Tune in live at 8:00 PM EDT on our YouTube channel or watch below.        

PHOTOS: New Day, New Decorations – Bunting Added, Turrets Painted on Cinderella Castle for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Continues

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Preparation for the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World continues. More progress has been made on the decorations for Cinderella Castle. Two new pieces of bunting have been placed as of this morning. The painting of the castle’s turrets has also been completed. Both new buntings are visible from the front of Cinderella Castle, … Read more

PHOTOS: Lettering Outlined in New Paint on World Drive Entranceway in Preparation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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The entrances to Walt Disney World continue to receive a blue and gold makeover in preparation for the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort this fall. The World Drive entrance is in the midst of repainting, and progress is moving quickly. The lettering for Walt Disney World is in the process of being … Read more

PHOTOS: Yet Another Piece of Bunting Added to Cinderella Castle in Preparation for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort

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Early this morning, a new small bunting decoration was added to the east side of Cinderella Castle. These “earidescent” decorations are part of the ongoing preparations for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. The 50th anniversary celebration begins October 1st, 2021. The newest small bunting matches the larger buntings beside it, in beautiful … Read more

Design Revealed for First Walt Disney World Resort License Plate in Honor of 50th Anniversary “World’s Most Magical Celebration”

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“The World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins on Oct. 1, 2021 – and Florida car owners can get ready to celebrate with us by purchasing the first-ever Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate! The design of this unique plate, featuring the “EARidescent” 50th anniversary castle logo on a majestic royal blue background. Inspired by the … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Touch of Disney California Adventure, MobileMagic, Moana Tiki Room

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: One of our panelists went to Touch of Disney and gives a full report Chapek claims Guest Satisfaction is up MobileMagic – a suitable replacement for MagicBands? Moana Tiki Room overlay concept art and more! Tune in live at 8:00 PM EST on our YouTube … Read more

PHOTOS: 50th Anniversary Color Scheme Being Tested on Transportation and Ticket Center at Walt Disney World, May Replace Classic Look

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From the entrance archways to decorations on Cinderella Castle, it seems like a lot of locations around Walt Disney World are getting spruced up ahead of the resort’s fiftieth anniversary. Today, we’ve learned that this work is also extending to another iconic location. A new color scheme is being tested out at Transportation and Ticket … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/14/21): Magic Kingdom & Disney’s Hollywood Studios Photo Report, Possible Loosening of COVID-19 Restrictions, Yeti Spirit Jersey, Last Piece of Innoventions West Standing, 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 Sunday, March 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Another Take on EPCOT Food & Wine, Cali Parks Reopening, MobileMagic Rollout

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: One of the panelists gives her take on EPCOT Food & Wine after a recent visit Universal Studios Hollywood leads the way on California Parks reopening MobileMagic – a suitable replacement for MagicBands? and more! Tune in live at 8:00 PM EST on our YouTube … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/13/21): Disney MagicMobile Services Begin Rolling Out, Disney Cruise Line Auditioning Character Performers, “Avatar” is Highest-Grossing Film of All Time Worldwide Again, “Country Bear Jamboree” MagicBand Debuts, 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 Saturday, March 13, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (3/9/21): Disney Stores Closures Begin March 23rd, Disneyland Theme Parks Reopening Next Month, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opening October 1st, Disney College Program Optimistic to Resume by End of 2021, 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, March 9th, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Additional Weather Proofing Added to Cinderella Castle Stage at Magic Kingdom

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Cinderella Castle is undergoing an “earidescent” transformation in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. The stage in front of Cinderella Castle has been blocked from guest view for almost a month now in preparations for the transformation. We reported last week that weather-proofing was added to the castle stage. The … Read more

WATCH: Pressing Issues Tonight at 8PM – Monstrosity in World Showcase Lagoon, DCA Hard Ticket Event, Universal’s Mardi Gras

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Tonight on Pressing Issues, we will discuss the following topics: That Giant Thing in World Showcase Lagoon that everyone’s talking about Grand Californian DVC Reopening in May The $75 DCA Hard-Ticket Event that includes no rides or attractions Universal’s Mardi Gras Festival and how it compares to EPCOT festivals and more! Tune in live at … Read more