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Oct- 2021 -1 October
Video Shows Chaotic Moments at the Magic Kingdom’s Emporium as Guests Rush to Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise
On the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, many Guests are spending the morning in the Magic Kingdom hoping to get their hands on some exclusive merchandise for the occasion. The Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. this morning was a chaotic scene as Guests were seen crowding the store and pushing and shoving one another in an attempt to scoop up all of that exclusive merch. This video by
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Sep- 2021 -30 September
Julie Andrews Has A Special Role in Disney’s Anniversary Showcase
Disney World has already been treating its Guests to lots of special offerings for its 50th anniversary (which is tomorrow, October 1st!), and today they unveiled another bonus: a special Disney showcase that includes testimonials from Disney Cast Members, as well as some previews of tomorrow's celebrations. And the showcase began with none other than the iconic, legendary (“in every sense o
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30 September
Genie+ Will Reportedly Feature AR Technology to Recreate the 25th Anniversary Cinderella Castle Cake in Photos
We're hearing reports from Twitter user @scottgustin that Disney's new Genie+ mobile app will come with AR filters so that Guests taking selfies in front of Cinderella Castle can recreate the birthday cake castle photos from 1996. The birthday cake look for Cinderella Castle ran 18 months from 1996-98 to celebrate the 25 anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort, with fans being fairly divided o
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30 September
Disney KiteTails Cut Short Today Due to Rough Kite Landings & Overturned Jet Skis
Disney KiteTails is the newest show to arrive at Disney's Animal Kingdom, with previews currently taking place and its official opening tomorrow during the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort. The show features kites and windcatchers designed after favorite Disney characters in a high-flying performance above the Discovery River Theater. Fans on social media were quick to point out so
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30 September
New Looks at Beacons of Magic in All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Disney just shared a new look at some of the Beacons of Magic coming to park icons at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in celebration of the 50th anniversary on October 1, 2021, and they are stunning! You may have seen a sneak peek at Spaceship Earth glowing with Beacons of Magic during last night's Disney Parks Blog live stream of the new Harmonious nighttime spectacular, but these n
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30 September
New MagicBand+ Coming to Walt Disney World for the Resort’s 50th Anniversary
Just when we thought MagicBands may have been on their way out, Walt Disney World surprised us by announcing a new, and interactive, generation of these super convenient wristbands just for the resort's 50th anniversary! The new MagicBand+ is set to debut in 2022, and we cannot wait to see what's in store for them. With the new MagicBand+, Guests will be able to interact with theme parks like neve
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30 September
NEW Booking Details for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser!
Hoping to score a place aboard the inaugural voyage of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at the Walt Disney World Resort? We just got the latest details for how soon booking will be available, and you may want to get your wallet ready…Booking for the inaugural voyage (March 1, 2022) will open to Guests in less than a month, on October 28, 2021! Early booking will also be available for sele
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30 September
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind to Open in EPCOT in 2022!
The Disney Parks Blog just broke some exciting EPCOT news we've all been waiting for! Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, the newest thrill ride to arrive at EPCOT, is now set to open next year in 2022! We've got the scoop on some new behind-the-scenes details: We just learned that the pavilion the brand new attraction will be housed in, formerly the Universe of Energy, will now be the Wonders
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29 September
Disney’s Broadway Shows Just Merged Into One Incredible and Emotional Performance
If you've been paying attention to Broadway's return, then you already know that the casts of Disney's Aladdin, Lion King, and Frozen are absolutely ecstatic to be back on stage performing in front of their beloved audiences–and today, those cast members honored Disney lovers with a spectacular combined performance on The View! See the performance in the video below at around 2:30 in the vid
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29 September
First Look at Disney KiteTails, Coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom October 1!
Disney KiteTails is the latest show coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom just in time for the start of the 50th anniversary celebration of the Walt Disney World Resort. The new show will debut in the Discovery River Theater right in the center of Animal Kingdom on October 1, 2021. This all show will immerse Guests in Disney storytelling through the use of detailed Disney character kites soaring high
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