Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary is here!

Walt Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration began on October 1st and will be Disney’s largest celebration yet! The festivities will last 18 months, making it the longest anniversary celebration in Disney history. The park icons (including Mickey and Minnie) are dressed up and ready with EARidescent touches. There's so much in store for the celebration. Here's a rundown of all the fun you'll experience when you visit during the 50th anniversary.

NEW SHOWS

HARMONIOUS

This brand new spectacular is one of the largest shows ever produced by Disney Parks. It will be visible around the World Showcase Lagoon at Epcot and intertwines Disney music with giant floating screens, fountains, lasers, lighting, and fireworks focusing on Disney stories that bring people together. Featured films in the show include The Lion King, Brave, Moana, Coco, Aladdin, and much more.

DISNEY ENCHANTMENT

The latest firework show at Magic Kingdom brings the magic of projections and pyrotechnics from Cinderella's Castle and—for the first time—down Main Street, U.S.A.

KITE TAILS

This 15-minute long show runs throughout the day at the Discovery River amphitheater at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Watch amazing windcatchers and kites modeled after Disney animal characters like Zazu, Simba, and Baloo soar above you.

DRAWN TO LIFE

This original Cirque De Soleil show will premiere at Disney Springs on November 18th. This one-of-a-kind experience combines the imaginative art of acrobatics with Disney illustrations.

SIGHTS TO SEE

Each park icon has been transformed into a "Beacon of Magic" with shining, shimmering, and splendid decor that brilliantly illuminates with EARidescent touches both day and night.

Fifty golden statues representing the most famous Disney characters are hidden throughout the parks. How many of the Fab 50 can you find?

FOOD

Space 220 opened to guests at Epcot on September 20th near the Mission: Space attraction. The restaurant transports guests 220 miles above the Earth's surface for a meal that's out of this world!

Over 150 new menu items were added to dining locations around the WDW property to celebrate the anniversary. Head over to Hollywood Studios for Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse, or pick up an EARidescent Ice Dream Cone at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park.

The Magical Beacon Cocktail, a specialty drink formulated exclusively for the 50th anniversary, is also available at various table service locations, bars, and lounges across the property.

ATTRACTIONS

REMY’S RATATOUILLE ADVENTURE

Located inside the France Pavilion at Epcot, this 4D adventure allows guests to view Gusteau's Famous Restaurant with a rat's-eye view.

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY - COSMIC REWIND

Disney just announced that this attraction will open sometime in 2022 during the 50th-anniversary celebration at Epcot. It’s an indoor “story” coaster (one of the longest in the world) that will feature Disney’s first reverse launch and 360-degree rotations.

CALL DISNEY “HOME” DURING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

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