With the full reveal on Good Morning America today, Walt Disney World has showcased the glimmering nighttime looks of both the Tower of Terror and the Tree of Life for the 50th anniversary celebration beginning October 1st, 2021 as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration”.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, a warm light will emanate from the Tree of Life as magical fireflies gather to usher in the magic of nature.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be awash in a brilliance evoking the golden age of imagination and adventure.
Also revealed today, we know that Spaceship Earth will debut a permanent new nighttime look with the adornment of lights all around it, while Cinderella Castle with be decorated with physical adornments.
Are you excited for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary?
It’s almost here. The 50th Anniversary celebration at Walt Disney World will begin on October 1, 2021, and we are so excited. Disney has released details on what we can expect during the celebration.
From a Disney Cast Member;
It’s an event five decades in the making!
Beginning Oct. 1, Walt Disney World Resort will throw “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of our 50th anniversary, bringing new experiences to our four theme parks and beyond. This milestone is such a big deal, we’ve even coined a new word – “EARidescence” – to describe what you’ll see when you visit. Our Disney teams are creating all sorts of new decorations that will shimmer and sparkle all day and into the night.
As part of the celebration, Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park will add to its royal makeover from last year. As you can see in this new artist rendering, the castle will feature golden bunting and a 50th anniversary crest as part of its festive new look.
The castle will add even more magic at night, joined by icons at each of the other three theme parks as they transform into Beacons of Magic. With pixie dust on Cinderella Castle, magical fireflies inhabiting the Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and special new touches coming to life on the Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
And at EPCOT, new lights will shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another and resembling stars in a nighttime sky. This permanent new lighting will continue beyond “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” as a defining feature of the park.
You’ll also want to keep an eye out for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, who will have sparkling new looks for the celebration. As hosts of the event, they’ll be dressed for the occasion in custom-made fashions of EARidescent fabric with gold highlights.
In anticipation of this exciting time, we recently went out across Walt Disney World to talk with guests and Disney cast members about what a magical celebration would mean to them and why they love being here so much.
Speaking for my fellow Walt Disney World cast members, we’re looking forward to welcoming you during this special time in our history. We’ll have more to share about our plans for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in the future as we ramp up to the big day on Oct. 1, and then will be chronicling all the magic to be found during the 18-month-long event. So keep checking back here on the Disney Parks Blog for the latest updates on what promises to be something to remember for the next 50 years.
Toy Story Land is a huge hit at Walt Disney World and in it, you’ll find a fan-favorite roller coaster, Slinky Dog Dash. Now we can take a virtual ride on this family-friendly coaster.
From a Disney Cast Member;
Put a spring in your step today and take a trip around Andy’s backyard aboard Slinky Dog Dash at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. This streeeetchy roller coaster has brought plenty of #DisneyMagicMoments to families visiting Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World Resort, so we’re thrilled to invite you for a virtual ride today.
Andy built this Dash & Dodge Mega Coaster in his backyard, then attached his beloved Slinky Dog for extra fun. As an “honorary toy,” you sit inside Slink’s coils and zip around Toy Story Land in the first multi-launch coaster in Disney history.
In this extra-special “Ride & Learn” video, you’ll discover some fun facts about the coaster and Toy Story Land. Can you spot Rex’s original toybox or the famous Pixar ball? How many other toys do you see while whooshing around the backyard? And can you guess how big Andy’s footprint actually is?
All this and more awaits you on Slinky Dog Dash, one of the most popular attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. So as Slinky Dog himself would say … here we go!
Planning your visit to Walt Disney World? You’ll want to keep an eye on your My Disney Experience App for the latest update in park hours. The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through April 24! As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for February, March and April.
Magic Kingdom:
– February 8 – 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 12 – 16 : 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
– February 17: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 18: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 19 – 20: 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
– February 21 – 25: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 26: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 27: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 28: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– March 1 – 31: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– April 1 – 24: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
EPCOT:
– February 8 – 11: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 12: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 13 – 14: 11:00am to 11:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 1pm)
– February 15 – 19: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 20: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 21 – 25: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 26: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 27: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 28: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– March 1 – 31: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– April 1 – 24: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
– February 8 – 27: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 28: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– March 1 – 31: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– April 1 – 24: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
– February 8 – 12: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– February 13 – 15: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 16 – 19: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– February 20: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 21 – 26: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– February 27: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– February 28: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– March 1 – 31: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– April 1 – 24: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
Keep checking the My Disney Experience App before visiting as Disney has been known to add an extra hour or two on select days due to higher crowd levels.
Planning your 2021 visit to Walt Disney World? You’ll want to keep an eye on your My Disney Experience App for the latest update in park hours. The Walt Disney World website now shows parks hours have been released through April 10! As you plan your vacation to the most magic place on earth, here are the current posted park hours for January, February, March and April.
Magic Kingdom:
– January 23: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– January 24 – 29: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– January 30: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– January 31: 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 1 – 4: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 5 – 6 : 9:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 7: 9:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8:00pm)
– February 8 – 11: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7:00pm)
– February 12 – 13 : 9:00am to 10:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 10pm)
– February 14 –28: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– March 1 – 31: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– April 1 – 10: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
EPCOT:
–January 23 – 31: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 1 – 6: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 7: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 8 – 11: 11:00am to 8:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 8pm)
– February 12 – 13: 11:00am to 9:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 9pm)
– February 14 – 28: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– March 1 – 31: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– April 1 – 10: 11:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
– January 23 – 31: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 1 – 13: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 14 – 28: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– March 1 – 31: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– April 1 – 10: 10:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom:
– January 23 – 24: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– January 25 – 29: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– January 30: 8:00am to 6:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 6pm)
– January 31: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– February 1 – 12: 8:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– February 13: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 7pm)
– February 14 – 28: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– March 1 – 31: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
– April 1 – 10: 9:00am to 5:00pm (Park Hop: 2pm to 5pm)
