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If you’re as obsessed with Disney World as we are, then you are not only WELL aware of the upcoming 50th Anniversary Celebration this year, but you’re orienting your entire calendar around it!
Get ready to celebrate 50 years of Disney World!
But let’s get real: as momentous and once-in-a-lifetime as this experience will surely be, it’s going to be CAH-RAY-ZAY for a variety of reasons. So if you’re still debating whether or not to visit for the occasion, here’s why you probably SHOULDN’T!
There are 50 golden character statues coming to Disney World as part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration that starts on October 1st, 2021.
EARidescent Gold Statues
We’ve seen lots of them around Magic Kingdom, including classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse and some really fun statues of Stitch and Orange Bird. They appeared this morning in EPCOT as well, with some of the most detailed statues we’ve seen so far. And now more of them have arrived — this time in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Disney previously announced that guests would be able to find 50 golden statues of Disney characters around the parks for the 50th Anniversary celebrations.
Mickey and Minnie!
We’ve seen several pop up in Disney’s Magic Kingdom recently, including some statues of classic characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Tinker Bell, and Stitch. Today, we spotted some of the first golden character statues outside of the Magic Kingdom — in EPCOT!
We’ve seen all kinds of 50th Anniversary decorations in Disney World lately.
50th Anniversary sign in Magic Kingdom
There have been golden character statues, big signs and banners, and even makeovers for all kinds of Disney transportation. Now, even the snacks are getting in on the celebrations!
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary on October 1st is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready for the big day!
Disney Enchantment, set to debut on October 1st ©Disney
Are you still looking for a dinner reservation for Disney World on October 1st? Never fear! As of writing, here are ALL the restaurants with reservations available for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!
Disney World’s 50th anniversary is coming up very soon!
50th Anniversary sign in Magic Kingdom
Starting October 1st, all of the magical celebrations will kick off, like new cavalcades, shows, and even attractions opening! One thing we’re super excited about is the new fireworks show coming to Magic Kingdom — Disney Enchantment. And, we just learned of a very special way you can take in the new show!
Disney recently announced a new project meant to inspire imagination and create learning opportunities with students.
©Disney
The Imagination Campus will be opening in both Florida and California in January 2022, with workshops for the Arts and Humanities, Science and Technology, and Leadership and Innovation. Disney World is planning to invite some special guests to stay for a Disney vacation and check out the new campus. Here’s how you can enter to be one of those guests!
All around Disney World, decorations for the 50th Anniversary have been going up!
Cinderella Castle
We’ve seen the new golden character statues in Disney’s Magic Kingdom, banners inside all four theme parks, and 50th-themed overlays on buses, Monorails, and Skyliners. But now we’ve found a way you can bring some 50th Anniversary decorations into your own home!
Disney World’s 50th anniversary is only a few weeks away!
New Disney World Ambassadors ©Jeff Vahle, Instagram
There are so many ways to celebrate including a new attraction, a new restaurant, golden statues, and brand new entertainment in the parks! One of the ways Disney is celebrating Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is with Walt Disney World Ambassadors, representatives for the park to the world. Today, Disney World’s Global Ambassador for the 50th anniversary was honored with something special on Main Street, U.S.A.
Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is just around the corner, which means it’s time for Disney to get ready for the big day!
Cinderella Castle has been redecorated for the 50th Anniversary!
With October 1st just weeks away, Disney is getting ready for the celebration with a special guest!
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