We’ve seen lots of new merchandise roll out around Walt Disney World for “The Most Magical Celebration on Earth,” but we’ve still been (not-so-patiently) waiting for more of the products to make their way over to shopDisney so Guests at home can order them, too! Today, some of the newest 50th anniversary items to land on shopDisney are two Dooney ...

Earlier this week in celebration of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, ABC aired a special called, “The Most Magical Story on Earth.” Part celebration of all things Walt Disney World with celebrities and special Guests sharing their memories from the resort and part documentary, with never before seen archival footage, the special largely exceeded fans’ expectations. In case you ...

Fans of Disney Magic Kingdoms will be thrilled to learn about the new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary enhancements coming to this addicting mobile game! In Disney Magic Kingdoms, fans are able to build their own Disney-like theme park, with lots of ways to show individual creativity while keeping some classic Disney design elements in the virtual world. (If you’re ...

Anyone who fancies themselves a fan of boy bands from the 1990s will recognize names like 98 Degrees, N’SYNC, and the Backstreet Boys–and one of the leads in the Backstreet Boys, Kevin, appeared on Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary special tonight for a very magical reason! As it turns out, Kevin Richardson is not just a Backstreet Boy–he’s also a ...

It’s no surprise that Walt Disney World is chock-full of Guests today, since it’s the resort’s 50th anniversary, and Disney Cast Members took to the Magic Kingdom’s streets to photograph the happy visitors! Several of the best shots have just been shared on the Disney Parks Blog by Jeremy Schoolfield, the Managing Editor of Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations, ...

For Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary today, several Disney Legends and Disney icons are being featured in the celebration–and the “Most Magical Story on Earth” kicked off with a special showcase that aired yesterday and included none other than the famous actress Julie Andrews! Julie Andrews is best known by Disney Guests for her roles as Mary Poppins and Queen ...

I’m so glad you’re back for “Part Two” of my 50 reflections on why Disney has my heart! I hope it’s bringing up some fond thoughts and memories for you, too!  Read on for the rest of my 50 personal reflections on why Disney means so much to me. If you haven’t ready “Part One“, be sure to check that ...

The anticipation for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World has been somewhat clouded by uncertainty, scaled-back plans, and, oh yeah- a global pandemic. It hasn’t been the easiest time to be a Disney fan. The negativity around getting rid of FastPass, debates over whether staying on site is still worth it, and the feeling that many families are getting ...

“The Most Magical Celebration on Earth” kicked off today for the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort with lots of classic Disney magic, high (and then low) crowds in the theme parks, surprise freebies, new food and entertainment, and largely mixed reviews from Guests. Let’s unpack what the celebration has been like so far… The 50th anniversary of ...

Some of the biggest news to come out of the 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort so far is the event-specific merchandise we’re seeing! Disney Guests are loving the Vault Collection merchandise, which is now available in the Magic Kingdom at the Main Street Cinema and at the Marketplace Co-op in Disney Springs (plus in a limited selection ...