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What is Disney celebrating 50 years of?

Walt Disney World's official 50th Anniversary kicked off on October 1, 2021. But, the celebration of the 1971 opening of the Walt Disney World Resort lasted much, much longer than that.



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OCTOBER 1, 2021 - APRIL 1, 2023 Fifty years ago, the Walt Disney World Resort, born of impossible dreams, opened its gates. And beginning October 1, 2021, the magic is calling everyone to The World's Most Magical Celebration – the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort.

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The Disney100 Celebration is a yearlong commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company. In October 2023, it'll mark 100 years since the company was founded by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney back in 1923.

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A collection of 19 new platinum Disney 100 collectible medallions have appeared at Disneyland Resort as part of the 100 Years of Wonder celebration. We were able to find most of the new additions. Each medallion is $6 alone, or you can pay $20 to get all four in each machine.

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We've been celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World for almost 18th months! But now, that time is winding down. The celebration will only last through March 31st, 2023. We've already seen some signs indicating that certain 50th Anniversary merchandise will disappear soon.

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Meanwhile, guests of Deluxe Resorts and Deluxe Villas can take advantage of Extended Evening Hours on select dates at select parks. In 2024, Disney will introduce new good-to-go days that will allow Disney annual passholders and cast members to visit the theme parks without a theme park reservation.

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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing down on September 30, 2023, this is a sad one because it's not coming back. The final Voyage is slated for September 28-30. Bookings are on hold, and the Disney Theme Park is offering those with reservations a 50% discount to move to an earlier date.

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Basic Scoop. During the entire 2023 year, Disney Parks will be celebrating the Walt Disney Company turning 100 years old. This is a global celebration, encompassing all 6 Disney Parks, with the kick off happening at the Disneyland Resort on January 27, 2023.

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What to Know About Disneyland's 100 Years of Wonder Celebrations in 2023. The park will celebrate 100 years of the Walt Disney Company with new attractions, nighttime spectaculars, and more. In 1923, the Walt Disney Company, then known as Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, was founded.

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We already know about certain areas that will open soon in Disney World. Magic Kingdom will soon get TRON Lightcycle / Run, while at EPCOT the remainder of World Celebration and Journey of Water — Inspired by Moana will both be opening in 2023. The opening of these new attractions and spaces could impact capacity.

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