BAY LAKE, Fla. — Two new nighttime spectaculars will debut in October for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, the theme park announced Tuesday.
Starting Oct. 1, “Disney Enchantment” will kick off at Magic Kingdom. The spectacular will take guests on “a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment.” It will feature music, enhanced lighting, fireworks and immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A., Disney said.
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Walt Disney World 50th anniversary “Harmonious” will debut Oct. 1, 2021, at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. As one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park, the show will celebrate how the music of Disney inspires people the world over, carrying them away harmoniously on a stream of familiar Disney tunes reinterpreted by a diverse group of artists from around the globe. “Harmonious” will feature massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers and more. (Kent Phillips, photographer) (Kent Phillips/Kent Phillips, photographer)
Walt Disney World 50th anniversary A new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” will debut Oct. 1, 2021, at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Created to launch with the “World’s Most Magical Celebration” the show will take guests on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment, inspiring guests to believe in magic. “Disney Enchantment” will feature music, enhanced lighting, stunning fireworks and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
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Walt Disney World 50th anniversary Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Mickey and Minnie will be joined by their best pals Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale all dressed in sparkling new looks, custom-made for the 18-month event, highlighted by embroidered impressions of Cinderella Castle on multi-toned, EARidescent fabric punctuated with pops of gold. (Matt Stroshane, photographer) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Matt Stroshane/Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Walt Disney World 50th anniversary In this artist rendering Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are featured as special golden character sculptures in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. They will be joined by 50 characters as part of the “Disney Fab 50,” a new collection of golden sculptures debuting Oct. 1, 2021, across all four Walt Disney World theme parks as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
Walt Disney World to celebrate 50th anniversary with ‘The World's Most Magical Celebration’ Walt Disney World will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year, and the resort is using the milestone to announce some big changes. (Disney) (Disney/Disney)
Epcot transformation Walt Disney World unveiled a sneak peek at the “historic” transformation underway at EPCOT during the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration last week. (Disney Parks Blog)
Another nighttime spectacular will debut at EPCOT on Oct. 1. “Harmonious” is one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park.
Disney said the “new show will bring the globe together at World Showcase Lagoon in a celebration of Disney music that inspires people worldwide.”
“It’s a grand, powerful tribute to the stories and songs that unite us, embracing new technical magic that incorporates pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, lighting and media in new ways,” the theme park said.
Disney announced there will also be new daytime entertainment at Animal Kingdom. “Disney KiteTails,” which will come alive several times daily at the Discovery River Amphitheater beginning Oct. 1.
“Performers will fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – will depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo and King Louie,” Disney said.
The park also announced that Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be sporting new EARidescent looks beginning Oct. 1. They can be seen daily in in the new “Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade.”
