Tag: 50th Anniversary
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A Musical History of Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 3, 2005
On this day in 2005, Walt Disney Records released four new albums to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disneyland. These were “50th Anniversary: A Musical History of Disneyland,” “Julie Andrews Selects Her Favorite Disney Songs,” “The Official Album of the Disneyland Resort: The Happiest Homecoming on Earth,” and “Walt Disney Records Presents: Wishes!” “A Musical…
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Jaws Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Exhibition, Screenings, Merchandise, and More
June 20, 1975, is a significant date in movie history because that’s the day that Steven Spielberg’s Jaws was released in theatres. The film was released by Universal Pictures and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Now 50 years later, the film remains one of the most influential and gripping adventures in movie history. To mark…
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Carousel of Progress Celebrates 50 Years at Walt Disney World
The Carousel of Progress celebrates 50 years at Walt Disney World Resort today!
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Space Mountain’s 50th Anniversary With Magical Moment
The 50th anniversary of Space Mountain at Walt Disney World Resort is celebrated with a magical moment in front of the attraction.
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Space Mountain | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 15, 1975
On this day in 1975, Space Mountain opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. It was the first of several similar attractions to open around the world. The original concept came during the reimagining of Disneyland’s Tomorrowland in 1967. That version would have been a four-track design, but it was never built because…
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‘it’s a small world’ 50th Anniversary | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 10, 2014
On this day in 2014, guests and cast members of Disney Parks worldwide raised their voices in song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world” and its opening at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The historic singalong was organized by global relief agency UNICEF. Fans around the world could also participate…
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Loungefly Announces New Collection in Celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary
Pop culture accessories brand Loungefly, in collaboration with Sanrio, recently announced their all-new collection in celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary! The celebratory collection features a variety of accessories and apparel including Loungefly’s signature mini backpack, wallets, journals, jackets and more adorned with Hello Kitty in her classic blue overalls and signature red bow. Additionally, Funko…
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Walt Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Turns 50
On this day in 1973, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. 50 years later, this attraction still is a fan-favorite. While the park didn’t initially open with the attraction, it was soon realized that guests really wanted to experience Pirates of the Caribbean in Florida…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Celebrates 50 Years of Haunting
On Thursday September 22, 2023, Knott’s Scary Farm kicked off its 50th Anniversary at Knott’s Berry Farm. Since 1973, this annual Halloween tradition has been providing the best frights found in Southern California. For this milestone year, Knott’s Berry Farm upped their game with more entertainment, scare zones, mazes, and other offerings (including food and…
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A Haunted Expansion – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #675
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover. This includes a discussion about the first look of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana in EPCOT that was shared this week. The Geeks also discuss the announcements for the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm. Then there is a new…
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WATCH LIVE: “Knott’s Scary Farm 50: Nightmares Revealed”
Tonight, Knott’s Berry Farm will be hosting a special event for members of the media and ticketed guests to reveal what new scary offerings are in store for this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm. This year’s Halloween celebration at Knott’s Berry Farm marks the 50th year of this annual tradition. For those who aren’t at the…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Offering No-Boo Necklace
Some guests love to go to Knott’s Scary Farm. They love the entertainment. They love the food. They love the merchandise. They even love the atmosphere! What they don’t love… is getting scared individually. They love Knott’s Scary Farm to observe and see, they don’t love being in the middle of the experience. Knott’s Berry…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Kicks Off 50th Anniversary with New Mazes and Nostalgic Nods to Infamous Haunts of the Past
Celebration Launches with Ticket Sales Opening on Monday -100 Days Until Halloween BUENA PARK, CA. – This year marks 50 years of never-ending nightmares at Knott’s Scary Farm. The spine-tingling tradition isSouthern California’s longest-running and most haunting Halloween theme park event. Starting Monday, tickets go on sale for a frightful experience that has left no tomb…
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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Comes to an End
Today is the final day for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration, it was called, began on October 1, 2021. The Daps Magic team was on hand for its kickoff. The big highlights of the celebration were the arrival of Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.…
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5 Favorite Moments from Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary
The 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort draws to a close soon. The World’s Most Magical Celebration began on October 1, 2022 and will be ending on March 31, 2023. This celebration brought new nighttime spectaculars, new attractions, merchandise, foods, and other entertaining experiences to Walt Disney World Resort as guests celebrated this…
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New CITIZEN Watch Box Set Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of Spider-Man
As 60th anniversary of Spider-Man is celebrated, CITIZEN has created a new limited edition box set and timepiece for the occasion. This release will only include a limited number of watches. In fact, there are 1962 of them, which honors the year that Spidery first started swinging on his web. This beautiful watch is perfect…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Celebrates 50 Years of Magic
50 years ago today the iconic music of the Main Street Electrical Parade was first heard at Disneyland. For the first time, guests would hear, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Disneyland proudly presents our spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination in thousands of sparkling lights and electrosynthomagnetic musical sounds. The Main Street Electrical…
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Four Beacons of Magic at Walt Disney World Resort Bring Extra Pixie Dust to 50th Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort continues its 50th Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration has several different special offerings that can be found throughout the four main parks and surrounding resorts. Looking back at the celebration’s kick off in October, some things definitely stand out as highlights. Four of these highlights are the Beacons of…
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Medals for runDisney’s 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Revealed
The runDisney 2022 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Corkicle will be at Walt Disney World Resort February 24-27, 2022. This year’s weekend of events will be even more magical as it takes place during Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Today, the medals for this very special weekend were revealed. They are…
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VIDEOS: Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Walt Disney World Resort is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Billed as The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the celebration began on October 1st and will continue for 18 months. The celebration has introduced two new nighttime spectaculars with Disney Enchantment and Harmonious. These are joined by Beacons of Magic in each of the parks at…
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Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade Debuts at Magic Kingdom as Part of 50th Celebration
Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade debuted today at Magic Kingdom. Wearing EARidescent outfits, Mickey, Minnie, and friends were joined by dancers as they made their way through the park along the parade route. The cavalcade is part of the entertainment lineup for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration. Dubbed, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, the next…
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Magic Kingdom Kicks Off 50th Anniversary With Opening Moment
The 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort is now officially underway. This morning, thousands of fans descended on Magic Kingdom as the celebration officially began. For some, it was about rushing to Emporium or other stores for the merchandise. For others, it was about the food. Others were simply happy to be on hand…
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Bob Iger and Bob Chapek Join Together to Re-Dedicate Walt Disney World Resort
On the eve of the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Executive Chairman Bob Iger and Disney’s Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek came together to re-dedicate Walt Disney World Resort. This moment came during an event at Magic Kingdom which also presented Disney Enchantment, the new fireworks spectacular for Magic Kingdom. Along with…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opening at EPCOT in 2022
As Walt Disney World Resort kicks off its 50th Anniversary celebration this week, more details about what is coming for the future continue to be released. Details about Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind were unveiled by Walt Disney World Resort. One of the details is that the new attraction will be opening in EPCOT…