Disney4me Posted February 19, 2021 Report Share Posted February 19, 2021 Disney World announced first details for its 50th anniversary celebration, which will last 18 months and include lighting enhancements to its theme parks’ icons. View the full article In this artist rendering, Cinderella Castle shines with more golden décor than before at Magic Kingdom Park as part of 'The World’s Most Magical Celebration,' which begins Oct. 1, 2021, in honor of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) Walt Disney World has announced the first details for its 50th-anniversary celebration, which will last 18 months and include lighting enhancements to all four of its theme parks’ icons, including Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. The event — dubbed “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” — will begin Oct. 1, the resort announced Friday morning. Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971. Expect the castle’s makeover to include more gold décor. The landmark received a paint job that shifted its color scheme to deep blues and light pinks last year. “The entire castle will shimmer with pearls and jewels, and the turrets and towers will be wrapped in iridescent gold and royal blue ribbons,” said George Adams, Walt Disney Imagineering. “Above the castle gate, a 50th-anniversary crest will warmly welcome guests to join the festivities.” At Epcot, new lights will shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another in a symbol of optimism, Disney says. The iconic structure’s new lighting will continue beyond Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) It will not be a repeat of Disney World’s 25th-anniversary celebration, which saw the castle transformed into a giant pink cake. Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life and the Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be incorporated into the celebration as well.Sponsored Content by Raymour & Flanigan During Disney World's celebration, the Hollywood Tower Hotel's lighting will evoke the golden age of imagination and adventure," Disney says. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) “At night, our four park icons … are going to come to life with a magical iridescent glow, covered in pixie dust, that we call the beacons of magic,” said Dana Carlson, associate broadcast producer with Disney Live Entertainment. Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life will add symbolic 'magical fireflies' to its look for 'The World's Most Magical Celebration,' which launches Oct. 1, Disney World's anniversary date. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) Disney renderings show the Hollywood Studios building, home of Tower of Terror, outlined in bright lighting. The Tree of Life will be home to “magical fireflies,” Disney said. An artist’s concept shows multiple points of light on the adjoining triangles of Spaceship Earth. The Epcot lighting package will remain after the 50th-anniversary celebration ends, Disney said. Meanwhile, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will don new costumes for the occasion. The look is described as multitoned with pops of gold and embroidered impressions of Cinderella Castle backed by fireworks. Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will play host to 'The World’s Most Magical Celebration' in new looks made for the 18-month event. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) Some of the celebration news was announced during Friday morning’s broadcast of “Good Morning America,” which airs on Disney-owned ABC. A brief segment showed Mickey and Minnie in their new outfits, on a float with 50th anniversary theming and Cinderella Castle in the background. Disney’s announcement indicated there will be more details about the celebration ahead. A news release said the anniversary event will feature “new experiences at the resort’s four theme parks and beyond.” The company hadn’t previously said much about its golden year. When some major attractions were announced, their completion date was presented as “in time for” the 50th celebration, but no specific dates were given. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted operations, shutting down the resort for about three months in 2020. Disney says Cinderella Castle will illuminate Magic Kingdom with a 'dazzling radiance that sparkles with pixie dust' for the theme park's big 5-0 celebration. (Walt Disney Co. / Courtesy photo) Email me at dbevil@orlandosentinel.com. Want more theme park news? Subscribe to the Theme Park Rangers newsletter at orlandosentinel.com/newsletters or the Theme Park Rangers podcast at orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/theme-park-rangers-podcast. Dewayne Bevil Orlando Sentinel CONTACT Dewayne Bevil covers Central Florida's theme parks and attractions, including Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando for the Orlando Sentinel. He is a native of Owensboro, Ky., (Barbecue capital of the world. Try the mutton.) and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. Sometimes he ends posts with "Go Cats!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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