Has anyone heard if they will be removing the 50th statues around the Parks? I hope they keep them! I would love to see them all. 
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50th statues
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JohnD
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If they remove them, it almost makes the MB+ bands almost pointless. Yes, I know they do something around Beacons of Light in Epcot.Has anyone heard if they will be removing the 50th statues around the Parks? I hope they keep them! I would love to see them all.
Riviera Rita
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I loved the statues, I hope that they keep them and just remove the 50th plaques.
StarshipDisney
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We were there in December. Very few of the statues worked or did anything. Cast members we asked had no idea why.
James J
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From the 50th thread in News and Rumours:
Disney says the 50th decorations will start to come down this weekend. The statues will stick around for a bit longer.
"As the EARidescent décor starts to come down this weekend—including the phased removal of those beautiful 50th anniversary embellishments on Cinderella Castle—I’m still a little awestruck by how boldly and beautifully we transformed our World for the celebration. And our world-famous castle wasn’t the only icon to get dressed up for the occasion, with each theme park’s icon illuminating the night as a Beacon of Magic. While most of that 50th sparkle and EARidesence will end with the celebration with park icons at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Magic Kingdom Park returning to their usual radiance… Spaceship Earth will continue to shine well into the future with beautiful light displays each night!"
"Fun golden sculptures featuring 50 beloved characters at each of our theme parks? Um, yes please! If you were hoping the Disney Fab 50 Collection would stick around just a bit longer after the celebration, you’re in luck… I hear they may be in our parks beyond the celebration’s official ending for guests to enjoy."
5 of the Top Ways Walt Disney World Celebrated the 50th Anniversary
The World’s Most Magical Celebration honoring the first 50 years of Walt Disney World Resort was unforgettable. It’s almost overwhelming to remember it all, so here are my top 5 memories from this iconic celebration!disneyparks.disney.go.com
Eric Graham
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They said on one of the Disney sites that they're keeping them past the 50th.Has anyone heard if they will be removing the 50th statues around the Parks? I hope they keep them! I would love to see them all.
nickys
Premium Member
My son managed to get most of them to work. I only got a response from a handful, same for DH and eldest. . It became a running joke that only our youngest had the magic. Even he doesn’t know what he did exactly. There were always crowds of people trying and looking frustrated, and then he’d walk up, vaguely move his arm and the statue would burst into life - to applause from everyone else!
WaltsTreasureChest
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They need to leave them there. Gives magic kingdom more glamour
Worldlover71
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When I was there last year, I didn't even notice most of them. They are a reminder of the extremely underwhelming 50th Anniversary celebration.
nickys
Premium Member
There were a few times that we only noticed them because our Magic Bands+ vibrated when we were in the vicinity.
And there were times that happened randomly without a statue nearby - or t least we never found it!
We had that happen to us several times at the entrance to Adventure Land. Right above the bridge near the Egg Roll cart there was a statue perched on a beam. We finally spied it after the 3rd or 4th time.There were a few times that we only noticed them because our Magic Bands+ vibrated when we were in the vicinity.
And there were times that happened randomly without a statue nearby - or t least we never found it!
nickys
Premium Member
Yeah, that was a good one!
Eric Graham
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Sorry, off topic. Did you hear that Questlove is doing a live action remake of the Aristocats. Saw your avatar and thought of that.My son managed to get most of them to work. I only got a response from a handful, same for DH and eldest. . It became a running joke that only our youngest had the magic. Even he doesn’t know what he did exactly. There were always crowds of people trying and looking frustrated, and then he’d walk up, vaguely move his arm and the statue would burst into life - to applause from everyone else!
nickys
Premium Member
I hadn’t. Thanks. Although I have to say I hate the idea of live remakes of classic animated movies.
JIMINYCR
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The statues only add to the atmosphere of the parks. They can stay and still be enjoyed aside from the celebration theme. Theres a lot of small details guests like seeking out that adds enjoyment. They dont take anything away from the parks, only enhances whats there. If Dis could make the workings of the statues more reliable, that would be a plus.
Love the Aristocats... would hate to see a live action remake. Havent watched any of them and thought gee that is better.
I would imagine they have quite a bit of Jack invested in those statues. From the Imaginerring part to the construction of them, including the installation. For a 50th celebration that was on the lethargic side, I found those little statues interesting. I’m happy they’re keeping them.
I enjoyed the statues as well. They were one of the few things they did right with the anniversary. But with that idea came the question of what do we do with them when the anniversary is over. I'm glad they are staying, but they do start seeming like a relic from a prior time. Never mind the question of just what does the MagicBand+ do if the statutes are gone.
Well we do have the MB+ lighting up when you scan your finger in! But I’m not sure that’s worth cost of a MB+.