Harmonious Nighttime Spectacular at EPCOT to Be Retired Before April 2023

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“Harmonious” has been added to the list of offerings going away at the end of the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebration in My Disney Experience. We knew “Harmonious” would be replaced in 2023 with a 100 Years of Wonder nighttime spectacular, but no timeframe was provided. Its inclusion on the “Don’t Miss Your Chance … Read more

Full List of “Disney Fab 50” Character Statues Coming to Each Theme Park for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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With the announcement of Tinker Bell as the final gold statue in the “Disney Fab 50,” we’re making it easy to keep track of where to find each character statue around Walt Disney World. Below, you’ll find every statue in the collection, along with which park they’ll be found in. There are 50 characters, but … Read more

PHOTOS: Repainting Moving Along Swiftly on World Drive Entrance for 50th Anniversary Makeover at Walt Disney World

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The entrances to Walt Disney World are receiving major makeovers in time for the resort’s 50th anniversary later this year. Painting seems to be complete on the “Welcome” sign at the World Drive entrance along with work Donald Duck’s marquee finishing up. The repainting will soon be moving to the archway. Repainting of the World … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Moat Continues to Drain, Stage Prepared in Anticipation of 50th Anniversary Makeover at Magic Kingdom

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With the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort bringing festivities to the parks later this year, Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom is preparing to undergo an EARidescent transformation. Blocked off with shrubbery and prepped with scrim, Cinderella Castle is ready for its 50th-anniversary makeover — once the draining of the moat is … Read more

PHOTOS: Cinderella Castle Stage Stripped of All Platforms as 50th Anniversary Preparations Continue at Magic Kingdom

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It was announced that the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom will be transformed to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. In preparation for its makeover, shrubbery has been lined up in front of Cinderella Castle and now the stage in front of the park icon has been cleared. The temporary shrubs are placed strategically … Read more

Official Book Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World to Release This Fall, Preorder Available Now

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This October, Walt Disney World will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Not only is the “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” being celebrated with updates around the resort, but to further commemorate this milestone, Walt Disney World: A Portrait of the First Half Century, a special Disney Editions Deluxe hardcover book, will be released just before … Read more

PHOTOS: Western Way Entrance Gets Grey Columns and New Backdrop for Mickey Mouse as Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Makeover Presses On

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As Walt Disney World prepares for its 50th anniversary next year, the transformation of the Western Way entrance is moving forward at a relatively quick pace. Two cherry pickers were parked near the entrance arch, which have been used for repainting it to the new royal blue, gold and stone gray design. As we move … Read more

PHOTOS: Pillars For Illuminated Canopy of TRON Lightcycle Run Rise From Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom

If you have been to Magic Kingdom any time over the past few years, you have no doubt kept up with the progress of TRON Lightcycle Run. The enormous construction site stretches from Space Mountain all the way to Goofy’s Barnstormer, so it’s hard to miss. This is a coaster that will travel in and … Read more

“it’s a small world” at Magic Kingdom Adding Disney Characters to the Attraction for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

With Walt Disney World closing in on its 50th anniversary in 2021, many classic Magic Kingdom attractions are set to go through some changes and refurbishments before the big celebration kicks off. The long-rumored addition of Disney film characters to “it’s a small world” will apparently come to fruition just ahead of the golden anniversary … Read more

RUMOR: Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Will Be Replaced With A Moana Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

UPDATE: Disney has since addressed this rumor in an informal post from the Disney Parks Blog, but they have yet to address other rumors, such as the Country Bear Jamboree project. For more information, click here. Yet another opening day Magic Kingdom attraction might be on the chopping block ahead of the park’s 50th anniversary. … Read more

RUMOR: Disney World to Replace Country Bear Jamboree with Toy Story Marionette Show for Magic Kingdom’s 50th Anniversary

I honestly wish I was making this up or was publishing this article about a far-off, distant rumor, but the Bob Chapek mandate that the Disney Parks be used to “leverage intellectual properties” will likely claim the existence of a beloved, original attraction that is the definition of a Magic Kingdom classic—and do it just before … Read more

Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios Set To Be Updated for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary in 2021

So little has survived the purge on the road to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular and its giant boulder have rolled on. Despite being cued up for demolition more times than we can count, this nearly 30-year-old show will be staying in the park, but … Read more

BREAKING: Play Pavilion Will Replace Wonders of Life at Epcot, New Park Entrance Announced

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Today, Disney announced that the ongoing evolution of Epcot includes plans for a play pavilion that’ll be unlike anything you’ve ever seen at the park. This new space will be devoted to playful fun and feature an innovative city that’ll come to life under the dome of the un-named pavilion previously known as Wonders of … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Railroad, Tomorrowland Speedway Temporarily Closing to Accommodate TRON Lightcycle Coaster Construction at the Magic Kingdom

Last summer, Disney unveiled plans (well, we here at WDWNT kind of did) for the Tron roller coaster attraction being added in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom Park. Today, Disney is sharing a first look at a new Tron-themed billboard at Magic Kingdom Park that’s now visible from Storybook Circus: The new attraction will occupy an entirely … Read more