Disney Characters to receive new looks for The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

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June 22, 2021

Disney Characters to receive new looks for The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

Cinderella Castle isn’t the only thing getting updated for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. Your favorite Disney Characters will be receiving new looks for The World’s Most Magical Celebration!

Beginning Oct. 1st, 2021, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort.

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.

Mickey and Minnie will be the hosts of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” joined by Walt Disney World cast members at the heart of this event.

Wearing new EARidescent nametags designed for the 50^th anniversary, cast will demonstrate yet again why they are renowned for their commitment to service, consistently exceeding guests’ expectations by going above and beyond to make visits to The Most Magical Place on Earth special.

Golden ‘Disney Fab 50’ Sculptures to Appear Across Disney World Theme Parks

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Chip

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June 22, 2021

'Disney Fab 50' Character Sculptures at Walt Disney World Resort — 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)

Golden ‘Disney Fab 50’ Sculptures to Appear Across Disney World Theme Parks

In the artist rendering above Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse are featured as special golden character sculptures in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

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.

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale will be part of a new collection of special golden character sculptures debuting Oct. 1st across the four Walt Disney World theme parks.

There will be 50 characters featured overall, and guests will be able to interact with the “Disney Fab 50” in surprising ways as part of the 50th-anniversary celebration.

All New Night-time spectacular Harmonious coming to Epcot on October 1st!

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Greg Gately

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June 22, 2021

In breaking news, we now have the opening dates for Epcot’s Night-Time Spectacular Harmonious! Without a doubt, we have been waiting on this news for a long time. Along with the other major announcement’s this morning on GMA. Jeff Vahle has tweeted out some of the details. Importantly, we also, now have official word on the opening date of “Harmonious” October 1st, 2021 will be the first showing to coincide with the Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary.

All New Night-time spectacular Harmonious coming to Epcot on October 1st!

“Harmonious” at EPCOT, one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park. This 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. “Harmonious” will invite you to travel the globe through new interpretations of classic Disney songs as you’ve never heard them before, reimagined in more than a dozen languages by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world.

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‘Disney KiteTails’ to Take Flight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

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Chip

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June 22, 2021

‘Disney KiteTails’ to Take Flight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

New daytime entertainment is stirring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, as “Disney KiteTails” will come alive several times daily beginning Oct. 1st inside the Discovery River Amphitheater.

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. These colorful creations will dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family.

Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details…

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Grand Opening Set for Oct. 1st in EPCOT

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Greg Gately

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June 22, 2021

Walt Disney World 50th anniversary commercial

It is official Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Grand Opening Set for Oct. 1st in EPCOT! It should be noted with all the info coming out this morning on GMA, Remy ride finally has an official opening date. Clearly, nothing is official until Disney themselves announces it. So, Disney has officially announced Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opening date, also announced this morning was 2 new nighttime spectacular along with KitTails at Animal Kingdom.

We are dancing in our seats about the official opening of Remy. Importantly, we are so happy about all the announcements this morning. Harmonious looks stunning in the new images. We can’t wait to see the new show Disney KiteTails, which seems like some of the Epcot forever kites may be reimagined for. Disney is billing the Walt Disney World 50th anniversary as “The Worlds Most Magical Celebration” and they seem to be living up to it.

Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Grand Opening Set for Oct. 1 at EPCOT

The grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure will be on Oct. 1, inviting guests into the flavorful world of Disney and Pixar’s Academy Award®-winning “Ratatouille.” In this family-friendly attraction, guests will feel as if they shrink to the size of Chef Remy. In addition, guests will scurry through Gusteau’s famous restaurant. Importantly, they will discover Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in a newly expanded area of the park’s France pavilion. Where the real is made fantastic in a reimagining of Paris inspired by the film.

Also debuting Oct. 1 in this section of the pavilion will be a delicious new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris. Also, offering both table- and quick-service options. The menu will feature sweet crepes, savory buckwheat galettes (naturally gluten-friendly), and authentic French hard cider. The attraction, restaurant, and pavilion expansion are all part of the historic transformation of EPCOT too. Bringing a breadth of new experiences to the park as a celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the magic of possibility.

Are you going to Disney Worlds during the 50th anniversary? What are you looking forward to the most, drop us a line and let us know.

A new nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment coming to Magic Kingdom

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Chip

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June 22, 2021

'Disney Enchantment' Debuts Oct. 1 at Magic Kingdom Park — 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)

A new nighttime spectacular Disney Enchantment coming to Magic Kingdom

A new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” will help kick off the 50^th anniversary festivities when it debuts Oct. 1st at the Magic Kingdom.

Created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” this evening extravaganza will take you on a journey filled with adventure, wonder and empowerment. Inspiring everyone 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.

Stay tuned to Chip and Co for more details!

Work to begin on Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom

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Sara

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June 22, 2021

Work to begin on Pirates of the Caribbean in the Magic Kingdom

Updates and refurbishments are regularities for rides and attractions at Walt Disney World Resort. Guest-favorite Pirates of the Caribbean looks like it will soon undergo more than just a little refurbishment.

According to a permit filed, Pirates of the Caribbean will be undergoing general construction work.

General construction could mean any number of things. Disney could be updating the ride vehicles, enhancing the ride track, updating animatronics, etc. Pirates of the Caribbean is not listed on the upcoming refurbishments for Magic Kingdom, so we suspect this construction work will be minor.

The permit’s expiration date is October 1, 2021, so the construction work should be done in time for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration.

What do you think the construction could be?

New Pixar Cars Scentsy Collection Coming Soon

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Danielle

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June 21, 2021

Scentsy is revving up for a new collection! That’s right, a new Cars Scentsy Collection will be racing into town soon! The collection will be parking for orders on June 24th, at 1:00 PM EST.

New Pixar Cars Scentsy Collection Coming Soon

This speedy new collection of products and fragrance is inspired by the characters from Disney and Pixar’s Cars. The new warmer features Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater! A postcard from Radiator Springs is part of the warming dish. There is also a fun little Route 66 sign you can add to the warmer.

There is also an exclusive new fragrance revved up for these characters!

Cars: Radiator Springs – Energized lemon gets off to a fast start, pink grapefruit and red cherry set the pace, and sweet sugar takes the checkered flag.

The fragrance isn’t just available as a Scentsy Bar either! Cars: Radiator Springs also comes as a Scent Circle bundle with a pack of four Scent Circles featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, and the whole Cars gang.

You can race away with this collection when it debuts on June 24th, at 1:00 PM EST!

Scrim removed from Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom

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Greg Gately

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June 21, 2021

Scrim removed from Peter Pan’s Flight in the Magic Kingdom. Clearly, we have been waiting for a long time. Along with everyone else to see what was being done under the scrim at Peter Pan’s Flight. Unquestionably, the answer is a fresh paint job and it looks amazing. You can check out some of the new images below.

Peter Pan’s Flight building looks in top shape along with a fresh coat of paint. Moreover, this is just another attraction in Fantasyland that has been repainted and spruced up for the 50th anniversary. Also in the process of being refurbished are “its a small world” and the buildings behind the castle. Furthermore, Storybook Circus and the whole area are being worked on.

The show building of Peter Pan’s Flight looks good with the new Tan color and brickwork being done. Disney has gone for more vibrant colors across Fantasyland. You can see the difference from yesterday with the scrim still up, whereas today with it down.

We love the new look. We are also excited for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary which is being billed as “The Worlds Most Magical Celebration” Finally, we shall see all these projects done by October 1st, which is the start date for the 50th.

Peter Pan's Flight scrim removed and repainted

Set Sail Across the Sky

Board your pirate galleon and follow Peter Pan as he beckons you to join him on the flight of a lifetime. Wave goodbye to Nana and join the Darling children on a gentle cruise over London, where Big Ben and Tower Bridge light up the night sky.

Descend into Never Land between glowing volcanoes and sparkling waterfalls. As you swoop into Pirate’s Cove, there’s danger ahead!

Can Peter Pan defeat the dastardly Captain Hook and return his young companions safely to London? Or will someone meet an untimely end… in the jaws of a ticking crocodile?

A Darling Queue

Your journey begins in a delightful interactive queue that invites you into the Darling home. Stroll through the nursery where Michael, Wendy, and John sleep—and where Tinker Bell is already causing mischief. Watch as your shadow comes to life on the wall!

Disney to announce more 50th Anniversary details tomorrow!

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Chip

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June 21, 2021

'The World's Most Magical Celebration' at Walt Disney World Reso — Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Mickey Mouse will join Minnie Mouse as hosts of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. They will dress 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)

Disney to announce more 50th Anniversary details tomorrow!

Disney is set to announce more 50th Anniversary details tomorrow morning during Good Morning America!

Here are the details they shared on their social media just moments ago.

Cast Members are the heart of the magic at Walt Disney World Resort, and they’re looking forward to celebrating with you at “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” starting October 1st. Tune in tomorrow as we share more on the magic ahead for this historic 50th Anniversary.

Cast members are the heart of the magic at @WaltDisneyWorld, and they’re looking forward to celebrating with you at “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” starting Oct. 1. Tune in tomorrow to @GMA and the Disney Parks Blog for more on the magic ahead for #DisneyWorld50 pic.twitter.com/worAT7i6X2
— Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) June 21, 2021

Stay tuned tomorrow for more details on Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration which starts on October 1st!

Disney is seeking approval to build large art display on International Drive in Orlando

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Kevin Koszola

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June 21, 2021

Disney is seeking approval to build large art display on International Drive in Orlando

Disney is seeking Orange County approvals to build a gargantuan, ribbon-like art display at International Drive on the Hollywood Plaza garage.

The Walt Disney Company is partnering with Japan-based Mitsubishi to install and maintain the dynamic artwork. Also, the art will face Orlando’s main artery Interstate 4 and look north toward downtown.

Orlando Business Journal says construction is expected to last less than a year with the art installation beginning in 2022.

You can see some concept art below of the project.

Renderings show the display featuring Disney World’s Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster in Hollywood Studios with the words “Toy Story Land.”

Check back here on Chip & Co. for the latest theme park and entertainment news updates!

One of the 50th anniversary Cinderella Castle decorations fall off

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Sara

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June 21, 2021

One of the 50th anniversary Cinderella Castle decorations fall off

Walt Disney World is preparing for its 50th anniversary celebration starting this fall. Part of the celebration is an EARidescent makeover to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom.

Decor is being added to the castle pretty regularly and for the most part all has gone well until recently. One of the diamond jewels recently fell off of a drapery attached to the castle.

The blue jewel fell off of the castle and landed in the grass below. In the photos below, you can see a white spot in the center which is likely where the adhesive for the jewel went.

The 18-month 50th anniversary celebration kicks off at Walt Disney World on October 1st and we can’t wait to see the final Cinderella Castle decor!

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