REVIEW: Tortuga Tavern Revives ‘Adventureland Veranda’ Favorites for 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom

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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, food and beverages celebrating the history of the Magic Kingdom have been added to menus across the park. At Tortuga Tavern in Adventureland, two favorite dishes from the former Adventureland Veranda restaurant are now available. Veranda Chicken – $10.49 While the chicken was crispy, it was … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary Pecos Bill Widow Maker Gallops Into Golden Oak Outpost at the Magic Kingdom

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Golden Oak Outpost at the Magic Kingdom is celebrating the park’s 50th anniversary with the Pecos Bill Widow Maker. The name is a fun bit of wordplay, as a “widowmaker” meal usually implies something high in cholesterol (like this fried chicken and bacon sandwich), and Widowmaker is Pecos Bill’s trusty horse companion. Pecos Bill Widow … Read more

REVIEW: Disappointing Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary 7-Layer Cake from Italy Pavilion at EPCOT

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The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebrations began on October 1 and brought along new food and beverage to celebrate. What better way to celebrate a birthday than with cake? While at the Italy Pavilion in EPCOT, we stopped by the Via Napoli Donkey Cart to try the new 7-layer cake for the occasion. The … Read more

REVIEW: The Big Al Burger and Bear Tracks Slushy Steal the Show at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe for 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom

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50 years of the Magic Kingdom means 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree, and after Wendell’s Bear Claw was a smash hit, we were eager to try more treats. We moseyed on into Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe for The Big Al, Bear Tracks Slushy, and EARidescence Nugget Churros. The Big Al … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: ‘The Magic is Calling’ at Disney’s Animal Kingdom With 50th Anniversary Flotilla

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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is in full swing, and the celebration is getting wild at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the arrival of Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto on an EARidescently decorated 50th Anniversary flotilla. Mickey and the gang are excited to see everyone around the waterways of Animal Kingdom. The flotilla makes a longer stop … Read more

REVIEW: Simple but Scrumptious 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich from Dino-Bite Snacks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World is finally here, and we’ve been working our way through the more than 150 celebratory food and beverages for the occasion. Over at Dino-Bite Snacks in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we tried the 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich. 50th Celebration Ice Cream Sandwich – $6.99 Vanilla Ice Cream sandwiched … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (10/3/21): Tiffins Debuts Specialty 50th Anniversary Dinner, Disney KiteTails Performances Resume After Kite Accident, JAMMitors Bring Their Show to World Celebration, 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, October 3, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

REVIEW: If You Had Wings from the Lunching Pad Brings Retired Attraction to New Heights for 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom

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Magic Kingdom is celebrating its 50th anniversary in style with many homages to retired attractions. Over at the Lunching Pad in Tomorrowland, relive If You Had Wings with a delicious dish of the same name. If You Had Wings – $10.49 If You Had Wings are like the attraction — classic and excellent, with a … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary EARidescent Croissant Doughnut Fails to Shine at the EPCOT Experience

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The “cronut” returns! A new EARidescent croissant doughnut (referred to fondly as “cronut” by fans) has debuted inside the EPCOT Experience for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. EARidescent Croissant Doughnut – $6 Hopefully, we just had a bad batch, but this was inedible. It was hard as a rock covered in frosting. The … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Anniversary EARidescent Firefly Mocktail and Smoked Meatloaf from Flame Tree Barbecue at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World has begun and celebrations are taking place across the resort. Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom after a showing of the new Disney KiteTails, we stopped by Flame Tree Barbecue for dinner to try some of the special offerings. Smoked Meatloaf Platter – $13.99 Barbecue-glazed House-smoked Meatloaf served with … Read more

REVIEW: Dumbo Churro Fails to Fly, Jumbo’s Surprise Soars for 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom

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Two new Dumbo-themed snacks have landed at the snack carts in Storybook Circus for the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. Dumbo Churro – $7 Churro rolled in peanut dust, served with chocolate dipping sauce We could not taste the peanut dust at all. It was just like a regular churro. Every couple of bites, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack Debuts in Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Collection

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The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary is in full swing, and new merchandise continues to arrive each day. An EARidescent Minnie Mouse mini backpack has debuted as part of the Celebration Collection in World of Disney at Disney Springs. Celebration Collection Minnie Mouse Mini Backpack – $24.99 Minnie Mouse and a shimmering gold bow are … Read more

REVIEW: Celebrate 50 Years of the Country Bears With Wendell’s Bear Claw From Westward Ho at the Magic Kingdom

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The Magic Kingdom celebrated its 50th birthday on October 1, which also marked 50 years of the Country Bear Jamboree. In honor, Wendell’s Bear Claw, one of several Country Bears-themed food items is available at Westward Ho. Wendell’s Bear Claw – $5.99 A traditional bear claw dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with hazelnuts Wendell was … Read more

REVIEW: Sip Your Way to Wonderland with the All Mixed Up Slushy and Not-Too-Late Tea from Cheshire Café for 50th Anniversary of Magic Kingdom

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Greetings from the Magic Kingdom, where we’re currently making our way through the dozens of new food and beverage offerings at the park for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Today, we’re stopping by Cheshire Café to partake in a pair of teas straight out of Wonderland! All Mixed Up Slushy — $5.99 Strawberry Tea topped … Read more

REVIEW: 50th Celebration Cupcake from Le Petit Café at Disney’s Riviera Resort

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Celebrations for the 50th anniversary can be found all across Walt Disney World, and the resorts are no exception. We made a stop at Disney’s Riviera Resort to try the 50th celebration cupcake from Le Petit Café. 50th Celebration Cupcake – $5.99 Vanilla Cupcake, Cake-flavored Mousse, Caramel-Buttercream Icing, garnished with Crisp Pearls, 50th Anniversary Sprinkles, … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Earrings and Necklace Set Arrive at the Magic Kingdom

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Accessorize your EARidescent outfit for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a new earrings and necklace set from the Emporium at the Magic Kingdom. Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Earrings and Necklace Set – $39.99 All pieces feature Cinderella Castle with pearlescent beads. The necklace also features the “50” logo celebrating the anniversary.