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NEWS! Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise is Now Online!

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Can you believe that Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is JUST around the corner?

The 50th is almost here!

There is SO much to look forward to on October 1st — Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and La Creperie de Paris are officially opening, Harmonious and Disney Enchantment firework shows are debuting, 50 gold character statues will be revealed, and Mickey and friends will sport new EAR-idescent outfits! We’ve already seen a first look at some of the 50th Anniversary merch, but SOME of it has officially arrived online!

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PHOTOS: Spaceship Earth Was LIT UP Last Night for 50th Anniversary Testing!

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Are you ready for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary?

Spaceship Earth ©Disney

The Most Magical Place on Earth celebrates HALF A CENTURY on October 1st and there are lots of ways to celebrate. There will be a new fireworks show and cavalcade in Magic Kingdom, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will finally open, a new daytime show is coming to Animal Kingdom, 9 more Food and Wine Festival booths are opening in EPCOT, and SO MUCH MORE! We’re especially looking forward to the new decorations on Cinderella Castle, including the lights that will turn all 4 park icons into “Beacons of Magic.” And now, we’ve got our FIRST GLIMPSE of the new lighting on Spaceship Earth!

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3 Things You’re Not Thinking About When It Comes to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary

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Are you making plans to visit Disney World for the debut of the 50th Anniversary on October 1, 2021?

Magic Kingdom opened on October 1, 1971

We’ve got you covered with the complete guide to Disney World’s 50th anniversary but as you make your plans, there may be a few important things you haven’t considered.

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The Entrance to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Looks DIFFERENT (in a Good Way!)

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With the 50th Anniversary of Disney World right around the corner, Disney has been busy at work updating a myriad of its hotels and attractions!

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One of the hotels that is getting a facelift is Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. Disney is updating the entrance, monorail station, and overhauling guest rooms to a Moana theme. Although the resort is officially open again and we got a look at the brand new Moana rooms, we have an update about the entrance for you today! [Read more…]

When Should You Go to the EPCOT Food and Wine Festival in 2021?

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If you love Disney snacks, then you’ll be happy to know that we’re in the middle of the biggest food festival of the year — the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival!

It’s Food and Wine Festival season once again!

The festival started in July and runs until November 20th, so there’s plenty of time to stop by! But with crowds for the holidays, a new ride opening, several more booths opening up on October 1st, oh…and that little 50th anniversary of Disney World thing happening soon 😂, when is the best time to visit? We’re answering that question today!

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Test Your Knowledge On Disney World’s Opening Day!

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We’re currently celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!!

Hey There Mickey Mouse! ©Disney

50 years ago, the Most Magical Place on Earth definitely looked different than it does today. But some classic hotels, restaurants, and rides DID open back on October 1st, 1971 with Magic Kingdom. Think you know what was available on Disney World’s opening day? Well, the time to test your opening day Disney knowledge is NOW!

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EPCOT Will Start Opening Earlier Soon!

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Planning to visit Disney World in October? There are a few things you should know!

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October marks the beginning of Disney World’s 18-month long 50th Anniversary celebrations! There will be new fireworks, new shows, new merchandise, and so much more. And now it seems like guests will have a little extra time to some of those things and more specifically over at EPCOT once October begins!

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PHOTOS: First Look at Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise!

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Haven’t you heard? This year is Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary!

Cinderella Castle

The parks are celebrating with transformations of icons like Cinderella Castle and Spaceship Earth. Mickey and Minnie will even get brand-new costumes! And don’t worry — you’ll get to take a taste of the party home with you, too! Because Disney’s releasing a WHOLE bunch of gear to commemorate the big 5-0.

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FIRST LOOK at the Cinderella Castle 50th Anniversary Projections in Disney World!

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We’ve heard already that the four Disney World park icons — the Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, Tree of Life, and Tower of Terror — will become “Beacons of Magic” for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!

These artist renderings look amazing! ©Disney

D23 released a look at their cover for the fall issue of the “Disney Twenty-Three” magazine, and on the front, there’s an exclusive peek at the Beacons of Magic transformation coming to the Cinderella Castle!

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Disney’s Exclusive New Pin Set Features 5 Retro Characters

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Calling all Disney World pin collectors! D23’s newest pin set will have you reminiscing about Magic Kingdom rides of the past.

Want to head back to the Magic Kingdom of the past? Then get your hands on the newest D23 pin set!

That’s because the newest, limited edition D23 2021 collectible pins were recently announced — and the set features characters from some of the earliest rides at Magic Kingdom.

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