Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary later this year with an 18-month long “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”
Starting Oct. 1, Disney will bring new experiences to all four theme parks with something Disney is calling “EARidescence” with new decorations that will shimmer and sparkle all day and into the night.
At the center of it all in the Magic Kingdom will be Shining at the center of it all will be Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, which will add to its royal makeover from 2020 with new gold bunting, sparkling golden embellishments and other new enhancements, including a 50th anniversary crest warmly welcoming guests to the join the festivities.
Each of the icons a at all four Disney theme parks will transform into what Disney is calling “Beacons of Magic” at night, coming to life in different ways.
Cinderella Castle will illuminate Magic Kingdom with a dazzling radiance that sparkles with pixie dust.
At Animal Kingdom , 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.
And at EPCOT, new lights will shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another in a symbol of optimism resembling stars in a nighttime sky. The iconic structure’s permanent new lighting will continue beyond “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” as a defining feature of the park.
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse’s wardrobe will also be expanded with a new looks custom-made for this special occasion. Highlights of these celebratory designs include beautifully embroidered impressions of Cinderella Castle backed by fireworks, as well as a brocade in multi-toned, EARidescent fabric – all punctuated with pops of gold.
Disney says more information will be announced in the future.
