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New Culinary Stories Unfold at Walt Disney World Resort During ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’
Food and drinks celebrate the 50th anniversary with nods to the past and EARidescent shimmer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is a time to celebrate Walt Disney’s legacy and vision. Walt knew food could be much more than just something you eat, but rather an entertaining, experiential and […]
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Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Merchandise Invites Guests to Celebrate in Style
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – For 50 years, no trip to the Walt Disney World Resort has been complete without bringing home a treasured souvenir – a special something that told everyone, “I went to Disney World!” In honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary, guests will discover new merchandise collections and shopping experiences all across The […]
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New Nighttime Spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’ Inspires Guests to Find the Magic in Themselves
Fireworks, music and new projection effects light the night at Magic Kingdom Park as part of 50th anniversary celebration LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Spreading magic across the sky, over a castle and down a bustling street, the new “Disney Enchantment” nighttime spectacular debuts Oct. 1, 2021, at Magic Kingdom Park. This dazzling new show […]
Releases in ‘WDW 50th Anniversary’
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Magic Abounds as Walt Disney World Resort Begins 50th Anniversary Celebration
New attractions, nighttime spectaculars, entertainment, EARidescent décor and many more magical moments await guests during 18-month 50th anniversary event LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 1, 2021) – On Oct. 1, 1971, Walt Disney World Resort officially opened to guests for the first time, the culmination of years spent imagining, planning and developing Walt Disney’s magical dream. […]
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New Culinary Stories Unfold at Walt Disney World Resort During ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’
Food and drinks celebrate the 50th anniversary with nods to the past and EARidescent shimmer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is a time to celebrate Walt Disney’s legacy and vision. Walt knew food could be much more than just something you eat, but rather an entertaining, experiential and […]
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Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Merchandise Invites Guests to Celebrate in Style
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – For 50 years, no trip to the Walt Disney World Resort has been complete without bringing home a treasured souvenir – a special something that told everyone, “I went to Disney World!” In honor of the resort’s 50th anniversary, guests will discover new merchandise collections and shopping experiences all across The […]
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Step in Time! A Visit to Magic Kingdom Park as It Was in October 1971
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – During the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, guests can step in time by imagining themselves as one of the first to visit Magic Kingdom Park in October 1971. While some attractions may have received fresh pixie dust over the years, these experiences deliver magic today just as they did […]
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Disney on Walt Disney World Resort: The ‘Florida Project’ in Walt’s Own Words
News Conference in Orlando, Fla., Officially Confirming the Disney ‘Florida Project’ – Nov. 15, 1965 “After taking a look at the land this morning, I say we are starting from scratch. We have many things in mind that could make this unique and different than Disneyland.” “To have this enthusiasm on the part of our […]
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Disney Resorts Collection Extends the Magic of a Walt Disney World Vacation, Transporting Guests to Amazing Places of Fantasy and Faraway Worlds
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – From the windswept plains of an African savanna to the lush forests of the Pacific Northwest, from a South Seas dreamscape to the nostalgic charm of a seaside boardwalk, the Disney Resorts Collection transports Walt Disney World Resort guests to magical places during every moment of their vacation. Each location […]
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New Nighttime Spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’ Inspires Guests to Find the Magic in Themselves
Fireworks, music and new projection effects light the night at Magic Kingdom Park as part of 50th anniversary celebration LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Spreading magic across the sky, over a castle and down a bustling street, the new “Disney Enchantment” nighttime spectacular debuts Oct. 1, 2021, at Magic Kingdom Park. This dazzling new show […]
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‘Harmonious’ Brings Global Voices Together at EPCOT to Celebrate the Magic of Disney Music
One of the largest nighttime spectaculars in Disney theme park history helps usher in ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration’ beginning Oct. 1 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney music serves as the world’s soundtrack across cultures, continents and generations as a source of joy, hope and possibility. Those emotions take center stage with “Harmonious,” a […]
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Five Decades of Magic at Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort opened Oct. 1, 1971, to guests – and an entire world – eager to see how Walt Disney’s genius had pixie-dusted the trackless flatlands of Central Florida into a Magic Kingdom. Ten thousand guests, their smiles as wide as the October skies, streamed into Walt’s fairytale park on that historic day, […]
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Nationwide Search Begins for #DisneyMagicMakers to Reward Those Who Make Magic in Their Communities
Fifty #DisneyMagicMakers will win a trip to Walt Disney World® Resort in honor of the 50th anniversary and a one-year subscription to Disney+ if eligible Glendale, Calif. (June 22, 2021) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products today announced the Disney Magic Makers contest, an all-new nationwide search to recognize and reward those who make magic by […]