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NEWS: Select Park Hours Extended on Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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Disney World’s 50th Anniversary begins in just a few weeks!

50th Anniversary decorations are already popping up!

Starting October 1st, we’ll be getting new entertainment, including two fireworks shows, a daytime show, and a brand-new character cavalcade. We’ll also get to celebrate with the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Crêperie de Paris at EPCOT. And if you’re planning to visit the parks at the start of the celebration, then we have some exciting news to share — select park hours were just extended!

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Read This If You’re Staying at a Disney World Hotel Soon

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Right now in Disney World, there are several new things to try and see, like a new playground in EPCOT, the 50th Anniversary golden character statues, and Boo Bash in Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Hi Mickey!

But what about things that aren’t available right now? We’re looking at what’s going to be CLOSED in Disney World next week so that you’re prepared for your upcoming vacation.

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MORE Disney World Park Hours Released for November

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If you’re planning a trip to Disney World soon, there’s going to be a lot for you to experience!

There’s a lot of excitement on the horizon!

Soon we’ll have a new ride, a new restaurant, new fireworks shows, and so much more. On top of that, there are some exciting events taking place or set to take place soon like Disney Very Merriest After Hours, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, and the 50th Anniversary. And for those traveling soon, your planning just got easier — more park hours have been released!

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Answering the 45 Disney World Questions You’re TOO Afraid to Ask!

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We know planning for a Disney World vacation can raise a LOT of questions!

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Do you ever hear people saying things like “Disney Dining Plan” or “Disney Vacation Club” and think “huh?” Or do you have planning questions you’re too afraid to bring up to your Disney-fanatic friends? It’s totally okay to not be an expert, that’s what we’re here for! We’re answering ALL of the questions you’re too afraid to ask!

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Here’s When to Register For YOGA in Front of Disney World’s Cinderella Castle!

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runDisney’s Princess Half Marathon Weekend is only months away with registration for the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon races open now!

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In-person races are officially returning to Disney World this year, and along with the Princess-themed event, Wine and Dine and the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend are taking place soon. Recently, Disney announced that sunrise yoga in front of Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom would be part of the Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and now we know when registration will open for that event!

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What’s New in Magic Kingdom: TRON Ride Testing and 50th Anniversary Filming!

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Headed to Magic Kingdom soon?

Cinderella Castle

You’re in for a good time! We checked in with Disney’s flagship park recently and now we’re bringing you EVERYTHING new in food, construction, and merchandise! Let’s dive in!

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The Main Street Confectionery Construction Walls Are GONE in Disney World

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There have been some changes happening around Disney’s Magic Kingdom today in preparation for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations!

Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World!

All around the park, we’re hunting down the new golden Disney character statues, which appeared today. But that wasn’t the only change we saw in the Magic Kingdom — some construction walls around a big project on Main Street have finally come down!

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PHOTOS: The First 50th Anniversary Character Statues Have Arrived in Disney World!

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We are just a few short weeks away from Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebration. 

Main Street, U.S.A. Railroad Station

In preparation for the 18 month-long event, Disney World has introduced new fireworks shows, spruced up Cinderella Castle, announced special character costumes, special merchandise, and more. On top of all of this, Disney is adding 50 interactive GOLDEN character statues to the parks. All 50 statues have been announced and now the first 50th anniversary statues have been spotted in Magic Kingdom.

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Happily Ever After Fireworks DELAYED Tonight in Magic Kingdom

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It’s almost Disney World’s 50th anniversary!

Happily Ever After Fireworks

The 18-month long celebration kicks off on October 1st with new entertainment, experiences, and MORE! One of the most anticipated things coming to Disney World is the new nighttime spectacular, Disney Enchantment. That means that Happily Ever After (the current fireworks show at Magic Kingdom) is going away soon, and guests trying to see the show tonight might have to wait a bit!

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PHOTOS and VIDEO: TRON Ride Construction Took a BIG Step Forward in Disney World

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Disney has a lot of projects going on right now!

TRON Lightcycle Run

One that we’ve been watching closely is construction on the new TRON Lightcycle Run roller coaster in Disney’s Magic Kingdom. The ride was originally going to open in time for the 50th Anniversary Celebrations, but it’s since been delayed. Today, with views from the PeopleMover, we saw some progress with the construction!

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