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The 50th Anniversary may be coming to an end, but a few things will remain. What do you think of these sticking around for a little longer?
End of the 50th Anniversary
Walt Disney World began “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” for the 50th Anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. This celebration extended for a full 18 months. Some guests are ready for the end of this celebration, but others (like myself) are sad to say “see ya real soon” to this magical celebration.
It was interesting that Disney did not share what may happen after the 50th Anniversary ended in the parks. Today, Disney shared plans for park icons: Cinderella Castle, Hollywood Tower Hotel, Tree of Life, and Spaceship Earth.
We have great news for another great 50th Anniversary interaction that will remain.
50 Golden Statues
As part of the celebration, Walt Disney World is installing 50 golden character sculptures throughout each of the four theme parks. These feature many of our favorite characters and sidekicks with Magic Kingdom possessing the largest collection of golden statues.
These statues are great to look at but are so much fun to interact with as well. The new MagicBand+ actually interacts with these statues. With a quick wave of your MagicBand+, you can hear your favorite character or hear a fun tune. There is also a fun feature in the My Disney Experience Play app to unlock all 50 characters.
Many were curious about the fate of these statues as this was a big selling feature for the new MagicBand+. Disney confirms that these statues will remain in place for the unforeseeable future.
This is great news for guests both young and young at heart. Although we look forward to celebrate Disney 100, it is a sad farewell to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”
Disney confirms that the golden statues will remain in place for the unforeseeable future.
What did you think of the 50th Anniversary? Are you sad or relieved that we are at the end? Are you glad the golden statues will remain? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
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