As many of you know this year is the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. COVID-19 and Budget cuts have impacted the original plans for the event, but Disney is going to make up for it by having ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ last for 18 months.
This gives guests extra time since many people say they won’t visit Walt Disney World until restrictions lessen and it resembles what it was pre-pandemic. Disney can then stretch our the special merchandise and “celebration” longer to make sure they get the guests and the dollars. I can’t blame them honestly.
The event will begin October 1, on the 50th anniversary:
“Beginning Oct. 1, Walt Disney World Resort will throw “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of our 50th anniversary, bringing new experiences to our four theme parks and beyond. This milestone is such a big deal, we’ve even coined a new word – “EARidescence” – to describe what you’ll see when you visit. Our Disney teams are creating all sorts of new decorations that will shimmer and sparkle all day and into the night.”
“EARidescence” and shimmer sounds okay, although the word is really pushing my eye roll limits, as long as we don’t get the giant, hideous birthday cake, they put up for the 25th it shouldn’t be too bad. That thing was terrible.
They missed an “Aladdin” tie in though with “I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering, splendid….”
Here’s some of the special touches guests can expect:
Cinderella Castle will not be a cake, but will feature gold bunting and a “50th anniversary crest.” At night the castle and the other park icons will have special lighting effects and will “transform into Beacons of Magic” (really.) Pixie Dust effects will be added to the castle.
Over at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, The Tree of Life will feature “magical fireflies.” EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth will have new lighting “that will shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another and resembling stars in a nighttime sky. This permanent new lighting will continue beyond “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” as a defining feature of the park.”
The Hollywood Tower Hotel will also have “special new touches” with lighting at night.
Mickey and Minnie will also be getting new celebration attire.
There you have it. Break out your Iridescent Mouse Ears (I’m sure they will sell them again) and get ready for a shiny 50th anniversary celebration.
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Source: Disney Parks Blog
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