Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World® Resort

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You can feel it as you near the Parks. That excitement, realizing that you're finally getting to experience the joy and laughter you've been dreaming about. Because the gates are opening, and to all who have been longing for The Most Magical Place on Earth we're thrilled to say: Magic is here.

Walt Disney World ^® Resort 50^th Anniversary

Fifty years ago, the Walt Disney World® Resort, born of impossible dreams, opened its gates. And on October 1, 2021, the magic is calling everyone to The World's Most Magical Celebration - the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Throughout the shimmering EARidescent 18-month celebration, Cast Members will be sharing magic, ready to create unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. So come celebrate the small stuff. The big stuff. And all the in-between stuff.

Get ready for a celebration 50 years in the making. It's the Walt Disney World® Resort 50th Anniversary. The only thing missing is you. Here's what to know before you go.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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Don't forget to visit Oga's Cantina when visiting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Adults and kids alike will delight in the concoctions at this out-of-this-world watering hole

Immerse yourself in the world of Batuu, where you can fly the Millenium Falcon, join the Resistance, wander the Black Spire Outpost, and even run into a Storm Trooper. With its heart-pounding attractions, unique merchandise and memorable food & beverage options, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a must visit.

Magic Kingdom ® Park

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The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train family coaster is perfect for kids too old for kiddy rides but not tall enough for big ones.

There's enchantment and adventure everywhere you turn at Magic Kingdom® Park. This is where your best memories are rekindled and new ones are made every day. Whether you prefer to travel on a magic carpet, pirate ship or space rocket, each of the six magical lands offers plenty of lovable characters to fill an autograph book and the special moments to fill a memory card.

Delight in classic attractions, enchanting fireworks, musical parades, live shows and beloved Disney Characters. Become part of the "tale as old as time" during Enchanted Tales with Belle and join Ariel and her friends for the musical Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid. Hop aboard the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train family coaster, a musical ride on trains that swing with every twist and turn. Plus, enjoy classic favorites! Hoist the sails and join Captain Jack Sparrow on the Pirates of the Caribbean® and zoom through the cosmos on Space Mountain®. Celebrate the stories you know and love in a whole new way with a magical mix of innovative floats, vibrant costumes and original music during the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.

Epcot ®

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Counting your steps to fitness? A walk around the lake adds up to a full mile at the World Showcase.

Of course, there's plenty for children to laugh, shout and learn about. But Epcot® Theme Park holds a special place in the hearts and minds of adults and older kids. Spaceship Earth continues to explore the known world and the far beyond. Turtle Talk with Crush from Disney/Pixar's Finding Nemo is a totally cool place to chill. Soarin™ will take your breath away while taking you on a hang glider flight you'll never forget. Then design a virtual concept vehicle and take a high-octane spin on Test Track® Presented by Chevrolet®.

Stroll the streets, landmarks, shops and restaurants of foreign lands in the World Showcase. The Cast Members at each "country" are natives of those lands staying in America to pursue their education. It's a meet-and-greet with an accent on culture and international fun.

Keep an eye on the calendar for special festivals throughout the year, including the always tasteful International Food & Wine Festival in the fall, and the very pretty and equally fragrant International Flower & Garden Festival in the spring.

Located in the Norway pavilion, the Frozen Ever After attraction transports guests to Arendelle along with "Royal Sommerhus", a charming cabin where guests can meet Anna and Elsa.

Disney's Hollywood Studios ®

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Little one's love to get in on the action at the Disney Junior Live! show, presented multiple times daily.

Come immerse yourself in the world of movies, music and shows.
With so much to see and do, you just may need an encore! Feel the power of the force during a 3D motion-simulated space flight in Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue. Zip through a virtual 4D shootin' gallery of carnival games at Toy Story Mania! inspired by the Disney-Pixar Toy Story films. Blast off in a super stretch limousine on Rock 'n' Roller Coaster® Starring Aerosmith a music-charged zoomfest through loops, twists and turns. Never experience the same fear twice as you hurtle up and down on The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ haunted "elevator" attraction. Enjoy For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration featuring Elsa and Anna, immersive storytelling, a mountain of songs from the movie and more.

You'll find yourself actually in the cartoon with Mickey and friends, when you experience Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway. The whole family will love this zany adventure with Mickey, Minnie and Goofy!

Disney's Animal Kingdom ® Theme Park

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In addition to not-to-be-missed attractions, be sure to take the time to appreciate the stunning scenery in Pandora - The World of Avatar.

There are days when life's a zoo. But not here. Because Animal Kingdom® is a place where you can literally walk and talk with the animals.

On the wild side, take a high-speed train trek through the Himalayas where a very untamed Yeti is just waiting to make your acquaintance on Expedition Everest®. Explore over a hundred acres of African Savannah and the creatures who call it home on Kilimanjaro Safaris® Expedition.

Go ape for Festival of the Lion King, a celebration of pageantry and puppetry in a big-as-Broadway show celebrating Simba, the lion cub who would be king. And take a refreshing and riveting ride on Kali River Rapids, a water-rafting experience that will leave you breathless and, yes, a little wet.

Be sure to grab a frozen treat and check out the nighttime experience "Rivers of Light", combining live music, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery as well as "Sunset Kilimanjaro Safaris" the adventure allows guests to travel through the African savanna amid the orange glow of the setting sun.

Beyond the Theme Parks

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World of Disney ® Store at Disney SpringsTM is the largest Disney character store on the entire planet.

For a splash of fun, dive into the two imaginatively themed Disney water parks! Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park is a tropical paradise that blows other water parks away, and Disney's Blizzard Beach water park is a ski resort that melted into the perfect playground. Both are overflowing with fun for little ones, with special areas created just for them! Not to mention, there's lots of adventure the whole family can enjoy together, too.

The sights, the sounds, the shows and – drum roll please – the shopping. There's only one place on where it all comes together like this. Disney Springs™. From the family fun of classic bowling at Splitsville Luxury Lanes to the fun-filled live entertainment, there's something to explore around every corner. With its recent expansion Disney Springs™ doubled the number of shopping, dining and entertainment experiences to more than 150.

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