Tag: 50th Anniversary
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THE GREAT LUCA REVIEW – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1137 (#560)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we again have Nathan Hatton join us as we geek out about some of the top stories of the week. Things start with a look at all of the festivities announced for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-Anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration will begin on October 1, 2021…
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Gold “Disney Fab 50” Sculptures to Debut at Walt Disney World Resort for 50th-Anniversary Celebration
On October 1, 2021 Walt Disney World Resort will begin its 50th-anniversary celebration. Throughout the parks, added magic will appear as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” This includes new nighttime spectaculars, a new daytime show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Beacons of Magic at night, and the opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT.…
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Disney KiteTails Soaring to Disney’s Animal Kingdom for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today Walt Disney World made an announcement about many of the offerings that are coming for its 50th-anniversary celebration. “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” will kick off on October 1, 2021 and last for 18 months. This celebration will include new nighttime spectaculars, cast member nametags, the opening of a new attraction, and also a…
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Beautiful New Easter Egg Filled Commercial Released for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
A new commercial has been released inviting people to come and experience Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th-anniversary celebration. Billed as “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” the commercial is filled with Easter Eggs. In fact, it is filled with a total of 18 Easter Eggs. Through the course of the 30-second commercial, Easter Eggs like Cinderella’s…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals First-Ever License Plate Design for 50th Anniversary
The 50th anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort is approaching quickly! This morning, Disney revealed another plan for the anniversary, a custom Florida license plate design with all proceeds benefiting the Make-A-Wish foundation. The design of the plate is inspired by the 50th celebration which has been named “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The…
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One Year Later – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top five headlines of the week from Disney and geekdom. This week there are quite a few fun headlines. First off, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is aiming to reopen the Disneyland Resort parks by the end of April. This news comes as the parks have…
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More Details Released About Cinderella Castle Transformation for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Last week it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort would begin its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1, 20201. With this announcement came the news that Cinderella Castle will be receiving another transformation as part of the festivities. Over the weekend, more details were released about Cinderella Castle’s decor for The World’s Most Magical…
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An Anniversary Announcement and More! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! Each week, we share the top five Disney and geek stories as covered by DAPS MAGIC! This week, things start off at Walt Disney World Resort with the announcement that its 50th Anniversary celebration will be starting on October 1, 2021. The festivities will include added enhancements…
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Walt Disney World Announces “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” Begins October 1st to Celebrate 50th Anniversary
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced that its 50th Anniversary celebration will begin on October 1, 2021. Being called, The World’s Most Magical Celebration, this 18-month celebration will include new experiences at all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, and beyond! EARidescent decor will magically appearing, and Cinderella Castle will have even more…
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50th Anniversary of Lucasfilm to Be Celebrated in 2021
Lucasfilm will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2021. To kick off the celebration, Lucasfilm will be offering 50th anniversary Star Wars products. This launch will be coming in January of 2021 and will continue throughout the year with other special edition product releases. “Consumer products have always been an integral part of the Star Wars fan…
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Florida Residents Can Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary With New License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
There is a unique way for Florida residents to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary and also support Make-A-Wish. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, Florida is offering license plates celebrating the momentous year. Proceeds from the license plates will go to support Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney…
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Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Unveils New Planned Entryway
This morning, Disney Parks Blog unveiled the new concept art for the entryway to Disney’s Polynesian Resort! The resort has been closed since the park originally closed back in March and has been scheduled to reopen next year due to refurbishment. This photo has us very excited about the future! This renovation is part of…
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2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Releases Video to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Program
This summer was to have been the celebration of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band’s 50th anniversary. Due to COVID-19, this, unfortunately, didn’t happen. However, members of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band got together virtually to bring some music magic to the summer. The video begins with an introduction by Dr. Ron McCurdy,…
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15 Years Later – Looking Back at Disneyland’s 50th Celebration on May 5, 2005
15 years ago today several of us from the DAPS MAGIC team were having one of the most magical days ever at the Disneyland Resort. It was a day full of new entertainment, celebrities, magical moments, cupcakes, fireworks, merchandise, murals, and more! For many, it will be one of the most special days ever experienced…
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Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Reaching Out to Alumni Ahead of 50th Anniversary
The Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is reaching out to alumni of the program ahead of its 50th anniversary this summer. A post on their Facebook is telling alumni that the band would like to “hear from you and see where your journey has led.” It then details instructions on how to fill out a…
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Audition Dates for 2020 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Announced as Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The Disneyland Resort has announced dates for the next Disneyland Resort All-American College Band. The 2020 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band will be a very special band as it will also celebrate the 50th year of the program. The audition was announced on social media and will give aspiring students the opportunity to be a…
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Halloween Time 2019 at the Disneyland Resort Fun Facts: Haunted Mansion Holiday
Tradition continues with 19th transformation of Haunted Mansion, and 19th creepy creation for the ghosts: a gingerbread house that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the attraction ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 6, 2019) – Not only does 2019 mark the 50th anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Park, it’s also the 19th time that…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Celebrates 50 Years of Haunted Mansion with Gingerbread House
Every year a highlight of the Haunted Mansion Holiday overlay of the Haunted Mansion is the gingerbread house. Found in the ballroom scene of the mansion, this gingerbread house is themed differently every year. The result is always a fantastic culinary work of art! Some years it has celebrated different parts of The Nightmare Before…
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D23 Expo Offers a Magical and Memorable Tribute to Haunted Mansion for 50th Anniversary
On Saturday at the D23 Expo, a special panel celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion. Hosted by Imagineer Kevin Lively, this panel celebrated what continues to make the Haunted Mansion great 50 years on. The panel began with a look at the people who made Haunted Mansion great originally, moved on to some…
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Early Morning Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 946 (#464)
Welcome to another week of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks start off with a conversation about this year’s CHOC Walk! The discussion then moves on to the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. In corporate Disney news, Bob Iger shared the third quarter financial results for the Walt Disney Company. The geeks…
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Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion 50th Anniversary Event Recap and Review
Disneyland hosted a 50th anniversary event for the Haunted Mansion, and it was quite the swinging wake! Check-In Most events’ check-ins consist of a table and information as credentials are handed out. This was quite an exception as guests were able to have a spirited waiting area for numbers to be called. The reason for…
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What Makes the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland Such a Hauntingly Fun Ride After 50 Years?
The Haunted Mansion is celebrating its 50th anniversary of opening. This attraction is as popular now as it was when it opened. But, when you have state of the art attractions younger right next door why is this such a long time favorite? The Haunted Mansion Hype Disneyland started making its ride popular 8 years…
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Details and Merchandise Materialize For Haunted Mansion’s 50th Anniversary
Haunted Mansion’s 50th anniversary is quickly approaching at Disneyland. This favorite attraction will celebrate 50 years on August 9th. A special after-hours event will begin August 7th, however, and special merchandise will be first available for those attending. Haunted Mansion Merchandise Many items that are being made for the special event might only be available…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates 50 Frightful Years of the Haunted Mansion
On Aug. 9, 2019, Disneyland Park celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction. The mansion overlooking the Rivers of America is home to the most “spirited” attraction in New Orleans Square. A steady stream of “Doom Buggies” carries guests on a tour of the Haunted Mansion, which is inhabited by a lively…