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

[EricsBiscuit]

So are there any plans for a speech or something like they did 5 years ago?

 

[disneyfrk1221]

What is actually going on at the Magic Kingdom tomorrow? I’m going to be there and it’s a bit disappointing that there’s zero schedule or list of any events that are happening. I suppose that could be because there aren’t any, but it seems unlikely. Would love to know if there was going to be any kind of ceremony or event.

 

[ParentsOf4]

We just walked past Bob Iger taking a photo with two ladies outside the Flying Fish on the Boardwalk.

There was a private event going on inside and I think he was just leaving.

 

[ToTBellHop]

We just walked past Bob Iger taking a photo with two ladies outside the Flying Fish on the Boardwalk.

There was a private event going on inside and I think he was just leaving.

He stormed off over the low-quality caviar. Said, “We will see what Todd [English] has to say about this!”

 

[griffin ferrari]

Seems to be there is little to no information about what the plan is for tomorrow aside from chaos

That sounds about right…… thanks

 

[mikejs78]

Watching the video from today, at the very least, Josh is light years a better spokesperson for parks than Chapek ever was.

Of course that's not saying much, but really - he's pretty good in that role.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

That sounds about right…… thanks

I will say the parks were pretty dead today, so will be interesting to see the other parks aside from MK tomorrow. I knocked out AK in less than 3 hours and pretty much finished off DHS aside from a few tonight in just a few hours. Refreshing compared to what nonsense I’m sure I’ll be dealing with at MK tomorrow

 

[Disney Analyst]

Watching the video from today, at the very least, Josh is light years a better spokesperson for parks than Chapek ever was.

Of course that's not saying much, but really - he's pretty good in that role.

Josh has charm in spades, is well-liked by CM's, and seems to be trying to straddle a love and appreciation for the parks and their nostalgia, with a mandate for IP driven, money lucrative additions/experiences.

In the end he is still on the corporate side, and the corporation and its needs will always come first.

 

[BaymaxFan]

Alright. If anyone sees a guy in an orange bird hat with a bunch of 50th pins around his neck frantically waving at a news camera, it's me.

 

[brb1006]

What is actually going on at the Magic Kingdom tomorrow? I’m going to be there and it’s a bit disappointing that there’s zero schedule or list of any events that are happening. I suppose that could be because there aren’t any, but it seems unlikely. Would love to know if there was going to be any kind of ceremony or event.

Apparently tonight's showing of "Enchantment" is private, but will be livestreamed on Disney Parks' Youtube Channel.

 

[brb1006]

We just walked past Bob Iger taking a photo with two ladies outside the Flying Fish on the Boardwalk.

There was a private event going on inside and I think he was just leaving.

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This is the third time I've seen a user almost encounter Chapek leading up to October 1st.

 

[Squishy]

Apparently tonight's showing of "Enchantment" is private, but will be livestreamed on Disney Parks' Youtube Channel.

I think Spokesmayne is also live streaming it.

 

[Chomama]

The bracelet is a must for me too, along with the bell, placemats, and some of the Preview Center merchandise. I’m glad you were impressed by the bracelet! I couldn’t tell from pictures if it was okay quality or not.

I am annoyed by them making so many unisex styles, and glad I’m not the only one! It’s bad enough to usually have to pay more for a ladies’ cut shirt, but that beats paying them for t-shirts that look more like nightgowns on me. I don’t want to buy a bunch of shirts for the 50th, but I would like 2 or 3, and it would be nice to have more options as a woman who usually looks absolutely awful in anything unisex. I don’t mind loose clothing, but I also don’t want to look like I’m wearing a tent!

What’s the preview center merchandise? Thx

 

[zombiebbq]

anyone watching the livestream? they announced bob and bob and literally no one clapped

 

[Brian]

anyone watching the livestream? they announced bob and bob and literally no one clapped

Ongoing discussion in the Disney Enchantment thread.

 

[Squishy]

It felt like Bob Iger was trying to shove a history lesson & emotional story into Chapek's head before he fully lets him off the leash.

 

[Chomama]

Anyone else shooting for the 6am monorail? It starts running at 5:30am!

 

[BaymaxFan]

Anyone else shooting for the 6am monorail? It starts running at 5:30am!

Where did you hear that? Thats VERY early

 

[Figments Friend]

5:30am?
Oh man....

Resort buses start rolling an hour before Park opening....as per the norm, but now I'm thinking they will start earlier tomorrow.

Need to get to sleep...NOW.
I've only been in town for two days and I am already dead tired.

Tomorrow will be EPICNESS!
Good luck to everyone making the trek to the Park!



Friendly reminder -

I will be giving away some of my fun Tony Baxter & Figment inspired fan art postcards between 1pm to 1:30pm October 1st at Magic Kingdom for the 'Big Day!'
See my earlier post a couple pages back for photos.

Meet up spot is the area directly outside of the exit from Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.
The 'photo spot' by the water geysers...
I'll have my straw 'jungle' hat on, and my black Electrical Water Pageant shirt.
Come say hello and enjoy some free fun postcards!
If you are a Tony Baxter fan, or a fan of his creations, these will be something you won't want to miss!



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[Sharon&Susan]

Exclusive to D23 Gold members tomorrow. Any chance of an actual announcement coming from this?