Beginning Oct. 1, Walt Disney World Resort will throw “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” in honor of Disney’s 50th anniversary, bringing new experiences to their four theme parks and beyond. Be immersed in shimmering EARidescence and experience special touches during this incredible 18-month celebration, from embellishments on Cinderella Castle to décor throughout the Theme Parks and beyond.
Disney 50th World’s Most Magical Celebration
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom will get a festive look, with gold bunting and a new crest, and at night, all four theme park icons will be transformed into “Beacons of Magic” — there will be pixie dust on Cinderella’s Castle, fireflies on Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life, new touches on Hollywood Studios’ Hollywood Tower Hotel, and new lighting on Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, according to the post on the Disney Parks Blog.
And at the heart of everything, Cast Members will be making boundless magic, ready to create unforgettable memories that last a lifetime. The Disney teams are creating all sorts of new decorations that will shimmer and spark all day and into the night.
Beacon of Magic in Magic Kingdom Park
During The World’s Most Magical Celebration, you will discover a transformed experience across all four Theme Parks, and beyond with exciting additions, such as Star Wars™: Galaxy’s Edge, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, plus, the ongoing transformation of EPCOT® dedicated to inspiring everyone with the magic of possibility.
Disney imagineer Zach Riddley shared details about the new, permanent light system coming to Epcot in a recent Instagram post, saying, “Epcot is a park about the best of us — what is possible when we embrace the power of imagination and humanity’s ability to make impossible things reality when we work together. We are all connected. That is the theme and the expression at the heart of our work across Epcot, and at the heart of this stellar new visual experience coming soon to Spaceship Earth.” Riddley goes on to describe the new custom lighting features, saying, “These features will shine across Spaceship Earth’s silver panels and ‘connect’ with one another, resembling shimmering stars in a nighttime sky.”
Get ready for a celebration 50 years in the making. It’s the Walt Disney World® Resort 50th Anniversary. The World’s Most Magical Celebration. And the only thing missing is you. Buy your Disney World tickets now and save!