What year does Disney World turn 50?

A: The exact Walt Disney World 50th anniversary date is October 1st, 2021.



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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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Complete Guide to the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Disney World (ended March 31, 2023) Walt Disney World's official 50th Anniversary kicked off on October 1, 2021.

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Back in 2023, Disney announced during Star Wars Celebration that there would be more stories and characters and all new adventures coming to Star Tours in 2024. And now we know at least one of those new stories and characters will be Ahsoka, as seen in the new Disney+ series bearing the same name.

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Unlike the 50th, which honored the day the Walt Disney World Resort (including Magic Kingdom) opened on October 1, 1971, the 100th celebrates The Walt Disney Company, which was founded on October 16, 1923.

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The Disney 100 Celebration is here! The anniversary makes its way to Walt Disney World Resort from Sept. 22 to Dec. 31, 2023, with EPCOT (in the midst of its transformation) at the center of it all.

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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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In 2023, The Walt Disney Company kicks off “100 Years of Wonder,” sometimes also called “Disney100.” The year-long event honors the centennial anniversary of the date brothers Walt and Roy Disney founded the company in 1923. Disneyland Resort in California serves as headquarters for the party.

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Meaning, it's time for the next event — the Disney100 Celebration at Disney World. Unlike the 50th, which honored the day the Walt Disney World Resort (including Magic Kingdom) opened on October 1, 1971, the 100th celebrates The Walt Disney Company, which was founded on October 16, 1923.

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Walt Disney World announces 3 new changes coming in 2023 to benefit guests
  • Free self-parking when staying at a Disney Resort hotel. ...
  • Park reservation requirements relaxed for annual pass holders. ...
  • Attraction photo downloads will be included with Disney Genie+


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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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New Rides & Attractions Coming to Walt Disney World in 2023
  • Journey of Water Inspired by Moana | EPCOT October 16, 2023. ...
  • Moana Meet and Greet | EPCOT October 16, 2023. ...
  • Figment Meet and Greet | EPCOT September 10, 2023. ...
  • Meet Mirabel at Fairytale Garden | Magic Kingdom September 15, 2023.


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Officially, Disneyland has indicated that Disney100 will last “throughout 2023.” Unofficially, our expectation is that it'll last longer than that. It's customary for Disney's milestone anniversary celebrations to last at least 18 months–sometimes as long as 2 years.

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Highlights Include: Meet Disney Friends Near EPCOT Main Entrance – Goofy and a pal. Meet Favorite Disney Pals at the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival – Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in their Disney100 Celebration outfits. Meet Figment Inside ImageWorks – Figment.

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Disney's Actual 100th Anniversary is October 16, 2023. The official founding date of the Walt Disney Company, October 16, 2023, is sure to have some hoopla in the Disney Parks.

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