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Will Disney World Be Crowded Right AFTER the 50th Anniversary?

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration has FINALLY arrived! The festivities officially kicked off today, October 1st, but the party lasts all the way through April of 2023. That said, a lot of fans are going to want to be among the first to take in the new entertainment, food, and merchandise.

Cinderella Castle

Just how busy will it be next week, considering it’s the first full week of the 50th Anniversary Celebration? Let’s take a look at the current park hours and Park Pass Reservation availability to find out.

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REVIEW: One of Our All-Time FAVORITE Treats Got a 50th Anniversary Makeover in Disney World

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We’ve been eating our way around Disney World trying some of their 150 new bites and sips!

Contempo Cafe

Contempo Cafe is home to some of our favorite sweets, so our expectations were high when we learned that they would be serving up TWO new desserts for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

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Hurry! Grab Disney’s New 50th Anniversary Items Online Before They Sell Out!

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Disney World is releasing a TON of merchandise for its 50th Anniversary Celebration spanning across several unique collections. Some of these items have already been released on shopDisney, while more have been released this week in the parks and resorts.

The Vault Collection

If you’ve been eyeing any items from some of Disney’s latest 50th Anniversary collections, including the retro-inspired Vault Collection, NOW is your time to shop online. But hurry — we have a feeling some these items will sell out fast!

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REVIEW: We Just Ate Our FIRST Cupcake of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!

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Disney World has rolled out a whopping 150 NEW treats for the 50th Anniversary Celebration! Whether you’re looking for a savory or sweet dish, or you’re looking for a food or drink item, there’s a massive amount of new goodies to try!

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

We’re heading over to Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to see what they have to offer! And guess what? We found our very first cupcake of the day!

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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Disney World Re-Dedicated Ahead of 50th Anniversary

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Tonight is a big night — we’re finally getting a first look at Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom! While we were sad to bid farewell to Happily Ever After, we’re looking forward to seeing what this new nighttime spectacular is all about!

Cinderella Castle

Prior to the start of the show, there was a special dedication ceremony to kick things off!

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LIVE VIDEO: Watch the Debut of Magic Kingdom’s New Fireworks Show ‘Disney Enchantment’

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While we were sad to bid farewell to Happily Ever After in Magic Kingdom, we have been anxiously awaiting its NEW fireworks show, Disney Enchantment!

Cinderella Castle

Tonight is the night that we finally get a first look at the nighttime spectacular, which makes its premiere just in time for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration!

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Review: FULL Lunch Review of the NEW Steakhouse 71 Restaurant in Disney World

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Steakhouse 71 is a new restaurant that is set to open tomorrow (October 1st) in the former location of The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, just in time for the start of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration! The restaurant is themed after 1971, the opening year of Walt Disney World.

Contemporary Resort

Thanks to a special media preview event, we were able to dine at this new restaurant for lunch today and now we’re bringing you a full review with all of our thoughts on what this new spot has to offer!

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Scarlett Johansson Will Still Be a Part of Disney’s ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie!

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We learned today that actress Scarlett Johansson and Disney have reached a settlement regarding the lawsuit over Black Widow.

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In the announcement made by The Hollywood Reporter, we learned a very interesting detail regarding the future of Johansson’s working relationship with the Walt Disney Company!

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Scarlett Johansson and Disney Reach Settlement Over ‘Black Widow’

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Earlier this past summer, actress Scarlett Johansson sued the Walt Disney Company for breach of contract. According to Johansson, Disney stifled box office potential by releasing Black Widow exclusively on Disney+, cutting into her potential bonus earnings, which was a reflection of box office performance.

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The lawsuit was followed by a back-and-forth between the two parties, eventually resulting in Disney seeking private arbitration for the case.

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Muppets Haunted Mansion Merchandise Is a THING — But There’s a Catch

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Muppets Haunted Mansion arrives on Disney+ next Friday, October 8th!

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And there’s an entire collection of Muppets Haunted Mansion merchandise arriving online soon. But there’s a catch — you have to be a D23 Member to purchase the items!

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