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In honor of 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World, all Disney fans will be able to enjoy a magical celebration this fall. The best part is you can celebrate from the comfort of your own home!
50th Anniversary
The Most Magical Place on Earth is celebrating 50 years! Disney is celebrating big for this special milestone. Character costumes, extended park hours, 50 golden statues of our favorite characters, and so much are just a little of what we can expect to see during the 18 month long celebration.
Check out our full guide to the 50th HERE. Even if you may not be able to celebrate at Walt Disney World on October 1st, you can still celebrate from the comfort of your own home.
“The Most Magical Story on Earth”
Disney just announced that on October 1st, ABC will broadcast “The Most Magical Story on Earth.” This will allow Guests both the young and young at heart to journey back in time to see the very beginning of Walt Disney World.
This star-studded event will be hosted by Disney legend Whoopi Goldberg. We are excited for Christina Aguilera and Halle Bailey to perform on stage in front of Cinderella Castle. This special will also showcase actors, actresses, and athletes for this golden anniversary celebration.
On October 1st, ABC will broadcast “The Most Magical Story on Earth.”
Check out this amazing list of actors:
- Anthony Anderson
- Joh Stamos
- Marsai Martin
- Gary Sinise
- Melissa Joan Hart
- Candace Cameron Bure
Athletes
- Tom Brady
- Phil Simms
- Doug Williams
Creative forces
- Kevin Feige
- Pete Docter
- James Cameron
The true heart of this celebration are the Cast Members and Disney Imagineers. We will be able to hear from many of these and also executives “who have all played their unique part in sprinkling pixie dust over ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’.” These will include:
- Bob Weis
- Mark Kohl
- Ann Morrow Johnson
- Bob Chapek
- Bob Iger
- Michael Eisner
During this special we will be able to see how the vision of Walt Disney truly came to life in Walt Disney World. This special will also allow us to revisit many of our favorite sitcoms that visited Walt Disney World throughout the years, the “I’m Going to Disney World!” campaign, and the heart warming stories of the “Make a Wish” recipients.
Will you be tuning in for this star-studded celebration? Will you be celebrating in the Disney Parks? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.
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