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Today, October 1, 2021, marks 50 years of Disney World and they are celebrating for the next 18 months with, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”. See a list of new experiences now happening!
New Experiences:
Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Debuts October 1. Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting in on the fun with new sparkly celebration outfits! See Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale in their 50th Anniversary EARidescent looks as they travel through Magic Kingdom Park several times a day.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park received an EARidescent embellishments. New pieces of the Cinderella Castle makeover include shimmering pearls on the turrets and towers, jewels and ribbons in hues of royal blue and iridescent gold. Stay until dark to see Cinderella Castle transforms into one of the shining Beacons of Magic.
Interact with the Disney Fab 50 Sculptures. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, Goofy and Pluto, and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be featured as new golden sculptures debuting on October 1st at Magic Kingdom. Then, look for more series of sculptures at all four theme parks. There will be a total of 50 characters as part of the Disney Fab 50! Look forward to interreacting with these sculptures for the 5oth anniversary celebration.
All-New Magic Kingdom Fireworks Show, Disney Enchantment, Begins October 1. The fireworks show named, Disney Enchantment, will take guests on a journey of adventure, wonder and inspiration to believe in Disney magic and Enchantment. Look forward to fireworks, music and lighting. Plus, projections will extend down Main Street USA for the first time!
Harmonious at EPCOT Debuts October 1. Harmonious at the World Showcase Lagoon includes massive floating set pieces, positioned like a compass. The floats will have a variety of show effects with custom-build LED panels, moving fountains, lights, lasers, pyrotechnics and more. Harmonious will be one of the largest nighttime spectaculars to come to a Disney park, with a global effort. The show celebrates how Disney Music inspires and connects us through music and images.
“Disney KiteTails” At Animal Kingdom Begins October 1st. The new show named, “Disney KiteTails” will perform several times a day at the Discovery River Amphitheater. The show focuses on kites and windcatchers, some up to 30 feet long, and Disney Characters dancing through the sky to your favorite Disney Songs. This experience is sure to delight the entire family.
New Lighting on Spaceship Earth. Over in EPCOT, look to Spaceship Earth in the evening as new lighting will resemble stars in the night sky (this new lighting on Spaceship Earth will be a permanent feature).
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Opens October 1, 2021. On this family-friendly attraction, guests on Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will shrink down to the size of a rat and race across Gusteau’s kitchen floor. There is no height requirement for this attraction, which based on Disney-Pixar’s Ratatouille. The pavilion’s new portion is inspired by Paris as seen in the Academy Award winning animated film.
La Crêperie de Paris Opens October 1, 2021. This restaurant will provide both a quick-service and table-service option for guests. On the menu find crepes, buckwheat galettes, authentic French hard cider and more. The new Creperie is in all-new location near Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, both part of EPCOT’s multi year transformation.
Beacons of Magic come alive at nightfall. Each park icon will become “Beacons of Magic” in the evening during the celebration period. See pixie dust on Cinderella’s Castle, magical fireflies at the Tree of Life and special touches at Hollywood Tower of Terror.
Disney’s 50th anniversary celebration Food & Drink. Discover more than 150 drinks and food starting October 1st to celebrate 50 years of Disney World! Get a sneak peak here: First Look: Disney World 50th Anniversary Celebration Food & Drink.
Special anniversary menu at California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. A limited-time Three-Course menu is coming to California Grill for the 50th anniversary celebration. See the full menu here: Full 50th Anniversary Menu For California Grill At Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Special shopping experiences and photo ops. Vintage props, engaging photo opportunities and more are coming to Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs, as a special overlay. An EARidescent makeover has already begun at The Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Main Street Cinema will also receive a special overlay based on the Vault Collection.
The World’s Most Magical Celebration means all-new merchandise collections. The Castle Collection includes collectable ornaments, the castle-themed mug, a light-up Minnie Mouse ear headband and more. The Vault Collection offers retro-themed designs inspired by items from the Walt Disney Archives. The EARidescent Collection will debut in late October and merchandise will match the EARidescent celebration. The Luxe Logo Collection features upscale pieces debuting in November.
Another piece of excitement to the celebration is an all-new anthem named, The Magic is Calling. Alana Da Fonseca, platinum-selling songwriter and music producer and Bobby Studley, Nashville-based songwriter and producer took on the challenge to create an original anthem. The anthem, The Magic Is Calling, will be heard at all 4 theme parks when each park icon becomes the Beacon of Magic in the evenings.
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