While today marks the official start of the Halloween festivities at Walt Disney World, we’re shifting gears to share more exciting news stemming from “The World’s Most Magical Celebration“ – Disney’s 50th Anniversary. When the celebration kicks off on October 1 for 18-months there’s going to be plenty to see and experience throughout the Disney property. Two new nighttime spectaculars including “Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom and “Harmonious” at EPCOT will make their debut. On top of new fireworks, 50th merchandise will be flooding the parks and resorts. But, one experience we’re extremely excited to check out has to be the Disney Fab 50 sculptures that will be available throughout Walt Disney World’s four theme parks. Several favorite Disney characters have been revealed so far, and now we’re learning about Disney’s newest addition… a favorite Disney duo from The Little Mermaid!
Beginning October 1, guests will have a chance to scavenger hunt through all four parks to virtually “collect” each golden Disney character sculpture on Instagram. Characters we know that will be included thus far include:
- Mickey Mouse
- Goofy
- Timon and Pumbaa
- Lumiere and Cogsworth
- Daisy Duck
- Winnie the Pooh & Piglet
- Edna Mode
- Dante
- Joe Gardner
- Cheshire Cat
- Woody and Bo Peep
- Donald Duck
- Mad Hatter
- R2-D2
- Orange Bird
Now, another favorite Disney duo has joined the list! As shared via Disney Vacation Club Instagram: “We’re so excited that Terri Schultz, Senior Vice President, Disney Vacation Club, Guided Adventures & Expeditions and Golden Oak has revealed that Flounder and Sebastian from Walt @DisneyAnimation Studios’ The Little Mermaid are part of the “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” that you’ll soon find across the four @WaltDisneyWorld theme parks during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” starting October 1 #DisneyWorld50”
The Instagram video says Flounder and Sebastian will be available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning October 1. Which Disney characters are you hoping to see added to the “Disney Fab 50” line up? Our count shows Disney has now revealed 21 out of the 50 characters thus far. We’ll keep sharing the news about which characters are included as Disney keeps the Fab 50 countdown going!