Walt Disney Worlds 50th Anniversary Celebration

Beginning October 1, 2021, The Walt Disney World resort will begin it’s Most Magical Celebration on Earth, celebrating 50 magical years!!

This will be an amazing time to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, and take part in this historic, 18-month event! The World’s Most Magical Celebration will feature new experiences at all four Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond, where shimmering EARidescent décor will greet Guests all across The Most Magical Place on Earth. Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and their pals will be the hosts of the celebration, joined by Walt Disney World cast members at the heart of this special moment in our history.

There are two brand-new night-time spectaculars that are joining in the celebration!

Disney Enchantment will debut at the Magic Kingdom October 1, kicking off the magical celebration! The new show looks incredible. It will feature a brand-new song called, “You Are the Magic” by seven-time GRAMMY-winner Philip Lawrence.

“Disney Enchantment” features characters, moments, and music from dozens of Disney and Pixar animated films. The show takes us beyond the ordinary to a land of magic, where we’re swept up in a world of wonder filled with friendship, love and fun. Through it all, we’ll discover we only have to look within to find the power to believe and make dreams come true, because the magic was inside us all along!

Over at EPCOT, “Harmonious,” is the all-new nighttime spectacular! Harmonious celebrates the music of Disney and its ability to unite us all, bridging cultures and generations to unlock the magic of possibility. 

This brand-new show will take us on a journey through new interpretations of familiar Disney songs, performed in more than a dozen languages by a cast of talented singers from around the world! Fun fact: “Harmonious,” one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park!!

In addition to these amazing new night-time shows, Animal Kingdom will debut a day-time celebration, called Disney KiteTails. Disney KiteTails will come alive several times daily at the Discovery River Amphitheater, which is a favorite spot in the park to sit and relax! I can’t wait to see this brand-new show, it looks incredible!

There will also be exclusive merchandise around the parks - some merchandise has already started to pop up! It looks wonderful and very “EARidescent”!

Speaking of “EARidescent” - look at the Disney Characters new outfits just in time for the celebration! You’ll be able to spot these amazing new fashions on the brand-new Mickey and Friends cavalcade right down Main Street USA!

The World’s Most Magical Celebration has something for everyone - and I can’t wait to get down to Walt Disney World to experience it all!

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Space 220 Restaurant Lifts Off at EPCOT in September

Prepare for lift off - literally! As you board an “elevator” to the newest restaurant at Disney’s EPCOT for an out of this world dining experience!

Disney recently announced Space 220 will open in mid-September, previously the restaurant was set to open in 2020 but due to the global pandemic, the opening was a bit delayed. After learning more about the experience, I feel it will be well worth the wait.

The Space 220 restaurant is located adjacent to the Mission: SPACE attraction, and is a completely immersive experience. Upon arrival, you will check in to the Space 220 Departure Lounge in Future World and board one of two “Space Elevators” that will feel like you’re being transported 220 miles above Earth to Centauri Space Station. Pretty incredible and the experience is hinted at providing out of this world views as you journey into the atmosphere!

Not only will this unique experience be quite the adventure, the food is going to be out of this world as well. Managed by the Patina Restaurant Group and under the direction of Executive Chef Marc Kusche, the menu will feature stellar dishes and gourmet recipes, with a two-course prix fixe menu for lunch, and a three-course prix fixe menu for dinner. In addition to great meals - there will be an impressive luxury wine list as well as an extensive craft beer selection and space-themed craft cocktails.

More details are sure to be announced soon and as soon as the menu is released I will provide another update. There is no word from Disney when reservations will be open to guests, but one of the perks of using Middle of the Magic travel is that we will keep an eye on that, and if you’d like a reservation added to your Magical Vacation, we’ll handle all of that for you!

If you are interested in booking a Walt Disney World vacation, working with an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner is the best way to go! Middle of the Magic Travel is a team of 40+ Disney Vacation planners here to help you along the way! Start planning today!