The World's Most Magical Celebration - Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary

[JohnD]

Harmonious opening with Ratatouille on the same day as Magic Kingdom's Disney Enchantment debut. Which is the priority?

Well, I have a park reservation for Epcot on 10/1 and for MK on 10/2. I could park hop to MK on 10/1 but crowds may determine that for me. (i.e. MK at capacity so couldn't park hop). The only reason I may want to hop to MK is if there is a specific gift given out on 10/1 to MK guests, or knowing WDW, gifts available to buy only on 10/1.

 

[JohnD]

It was fun while it lasted Happily Ever After I would assume this means. Unless they have both Disney Enchantment and HEA. I would have preferred they keep it. But I might be in the minority.

If not both then HEA on hiatus for the next year but to return October 1, 2022.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Considering how long Steve works on projects and this being a pretty recent decision, I doubt he is working on this. I really like HEA…more than recent Davison projects, too. So I’m fine with a local project.

 

[JohnD]

No those were meh....Hands down The best one was the 15th anniversary special..

Well, those gals didn't have far to go. Their house was in the backlot of what was then Disney-MGM Studios.

 

[The_Jobu]

As far as I know we were all held at the train station. 4am or 7am arrivals.

I liked the part about "opening day attractions saw large lines"
- Small World: 25min
- Peter Pan: 55min
-Haunted Mansion: 40min

That's just a normal day now.

 

[UNCgolf]

Well, those gals didn't have far to go. Their house was in the backlot of what was then Disney-MGM Studios.

Disney-MGM wasn't built yet!

 

[JohnD]

Disney-MGM wasn't built yet!

Oops!

 

[TTA94]

Considering how long Steve works on projects and this being a pretty recent decision, I doubt he is working on this. I really like HEA…more than recent Davison projects, too. So I’m fine with a local project.

Was gonna ask that. Was Enchantment a pre covid show that they went back to it? Or was it more Oh snap covid is improving we better come up with a new show quick lol.

 

[marni1971]

I liked the part about "opening day attractions saw large lines"
- Small World: 25min
- Peter Pan: 55min
-Haunted Mansion: 40min

That's just a normal day now.

Good point. Although I shot those as I passed whenever (and in all honesty some may not even have been on October 1)

 

[ToTBellHop]

Was gonna ask that. Was Enchantment a pre covid show that they went back to it? Or was it more Oh snap covid is improving we better come up with a new show quick lol.

Hard to say. A new show was an option before as was HEA with tag, since they were busy being cheap back then (e.g. the night parade was canceled before covid). I gather in recent months, this new show was approved to pull in guests since they (oops) pushed off TRON and GotG, neither of which can be ready for 10/1. Happy they’ve been releasing funds recently, though.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Considering how long Steve works on projects and this being a pretty recent decision, I doubt he is working on this. I really like HEA…more than recent Davison projects, too. So I’m fine with a local project.

See I like once upon a time better than HEA.

 

[donaldfan]

Quite the opposite. Local crews (not TDO) have quite the reputation now. In a good way.

If it’s the same folks who pulled together the Minnie Christmas fireworks we are in good hands ….

 

[GrumpyDude]

New look at the Legacy award name tags for the 50th (from @wdw.ambassador insta)

I bet no one ever called that person Smelly.

 

[GrumpyDude]

Is this meant to be a joke? Until @marni1971 says a parade is coming I won’t believe it lol. No offense to you at all.

If they don't do a parade, how about a socially distanced conga line on Main Street.

 

[GrumpyDude]

Is that duct tape?

 

[Brer Panther]

Jeff Vahle Posted sneak peeks of Mickey & Minnies statues, it’ll be interesting to see what other 48 characters they pick are.

I guarantee you Goofy, Donald, Pluto, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Woody, Buzz, a Star Wars character (BB-8?), and one of the Guardians of the Galaxy will be in there. Maybe Daisy, Chip and Dale, Ariel, Tiana, a Muppet, Nemo, and Dumbo too.

 

[jrhwdw]

I guarantee you Goofy, Donald, Pluto, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Woody, Buzz, a Star Wars character (BB-8?), and one of the Guardians of the Galaxy will be in there. Maybe Daisy, Chip and Dale, Ariel, Tiana, a Muppet, Nemo, and Dumbo too.

Do we know if it'll be 50 in each Park or 50 total through out the 4 Parks? Maybe even Springs?

 

[Bullseye1967]

I guarantee you Goofy, Donald, Pluto, Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Woody, Buzz, a Star Wars character (BB-8?), and one of the Guardians of the Galaxy will be in there. Maybe Daisy, Chip and Dale, Ariel, Tiana, a Muppet, Nemo, and Dumbo too.

Don't forget Tink!!

 

[Brer Panther]

Do we know if it'll be 50 in each Park or 50 total through out the 4 Parks? Maybe even Springs?

Depends on how expensive they are to make.

 

[JohnD]

Do we know if it'll be 50 in each Park or 50 total through out the 4 Parks? Maybe even Springs?

If you added Springs, the math works better (50 / 5 = 10. 50 / 4 = 12.5). If just the four parks, then some parks get more statues. Some less.