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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

PHOTOS: See the New 50th Anniversary Maps from All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks

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New park maps have debuted at all four Walt Disney World theme parks celebrating the 50th anniversary of the resort. Each features the park icons as the new Beacons of Magic. Magic Kingdom Magic Kingdom also had a special one-day-only commemorative map, pictured above on the left. EPCOT EPCOT is the only guide with changes … Read more

REVIEW: Breakfast at Steakhouse 71 Brings Back the Classics in Disney’s Contemporary Resort

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Disney’s Contemporary Resort opened on October 1, 1971, alongside the Magic Kingdom, and we’re celebrating the 50th anniversary with breakfast from the new Steakhouse 71 inside the hotel. Interior The former site of The Wave… of American Flavors has been renovated to match the new look for the lobby. Classic art of the Magic Kingdom … Read more

REVIEW: Take a Jolly Trip Back in Time to Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride with 3 New Items at Friar’s Nook in the Magic Kingdom

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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For the 50th anniversary, Walt Disney World is paying homage to former attractions with specialty food and beverage items. Of course, we had to stop by The Friar’s Nook today for three items in honor of Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride. The Friar’s Nook is offering The Wild Toad Brat Burger, Mr. Toad’s Dome Cake, and … Read more

REVIEW: Non-Alcoholic EARidescent Sip-a-Bration Brings a Sweet Surprise for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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With over 150 celebratory food and beverages arriving at Walt Disney World, it may be hard to decide what to try. We started our morning with the EARidescent Sip-a-Bration, a non-alcoholic cocktail with a twist. EARidescent Sip-a-Bration – $10 Minute Maid® Premium Lemonade and Fruity Strawberry Punch, served in a souvenir 50th Celebration Cup with … Read more

PHOTOS: Complimentary Cinderella Castle Commemorative Poster for Magic Kingdom 50th Anniversary

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Guests today at the Magic Kingdom can pick up a complimentary commemorative poster celebrating the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The poster features Cinderella Castle dressed up for the anniversary. Guests can receive their complimentary posters when exiting the Magic Kingdom.

Disney Celebrates 50 Years in Central Florida With $3 Million in Donations to Local Nonprofit Organizations

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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To give back to the community that welcomed them 50 years ago, Disney has announced $3,000,000 in donations to Central Florida organizations. Here’s what the Disney Parks Blog had to say about the grants: Our Central Florida family has played such an important role for us since Walt Disney World Resort opened in 1971. It’s … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: NEW Magic Kingdom Welcome Show Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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The Walt Disney World 50th anniversary celebrations are officially underway, and the Magic Kingdom kicked off the day with a festive welcome show. Mickey and Minnie greeted the eager crowd in their EARidescent anniversary outfits. They were soon joined by all their friends in their birthday best. The welcome show featured the 50th anthem, “The … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Buses Celebrate the 50th Anniversary With Special Destination Signs

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Walt Disney World turned 50 today, and every corner of the resort is getting in on the celebrations. Last night at Disney Springs, we noticed the Walt Disney World buses are flashing new festive destination signs for the occasion. The signs alternate between displaying the destination and the celebratory message. The bus to Disney’s Old … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/30/21): Interactive MagicBand+ Announced, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Opening 2022, KiteTails Show Canceled Mid-Performance After Jet Ski Flips, and More

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, September 30, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Watch the Full Spaceship Earth ‘Beacons of Magic’ Show at EPCOT

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Yesterday, we brought you a look at Spaceship Earth transformed into a Beacon of Magic. Now, you can see the full show before it officially premieres tomorrow night. Two versions of the short show alternate. Shows are approximately every 15 minutes from dusk until park close. Watch the full video below.

VIDEO: Watch the First Ever Performance of ‘Disney Enchantment’ Live Tonight at 10:15 p.m. ET

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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The Disney Parks Blog is hosting a livestream of the first ever performance of Disney Enchantment tonight at 10:15 p.m. ET. The broadcast is being aired live from the Magic Kingdom, which closed at 8 p.m. tonight for a special media event. You can tune in to the livestream below. Disney Enchantment makes its debut … Read more

Disney and Scarlett Johansson Reach Settlement in ‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit, New ‘Tower of Terror’ Movie Moving Forward

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Deadline has reported that Disney and Scarlett Johansson have reached a settlement for the “Black Widow” lawsuit. Johansson had sued Disney over a breach of contract after sending the Marvel film to Disney+ Premier Access alongside the theatrical release, citing lost revenue. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but Johannson was cited as … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (9/29/21): More Vault Collection Decorations and Merchandise Arrive, 1971 Party Line Gone After Confectionery Refurbishment, 50th Anniversary Collectible Coins Debut, and More

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: Walt Disney World Monorails Debut New Colorful Undercarriage Lights for 50th Anniversary

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Katie Francis

Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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Spaceship Earth wasn’t the only thing sporting a new set of lights tonight at EPCOT. The Walt Disney World Monorail fleet debuted new undercarriage lights for the 50th anniversary celebrations. We caught Monorail Green showing off the new LED lighting. Each Monorail has lights in the color corresponding with its signature color.

PHOTOS: See Spaceship Earth Transformed Into a Beacon of Magic at EPCOT for the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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Katie is a lover of all theme parks and an avid reader. Her favorite rides are Spaceship Earth and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. You can find her daydreaming of the Florida sun, and you can reach her at katie@wdwnt.com.

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All four Walt Disney World theme park icons are transforming to celebrate the 50th anniversary this October 1, but Spaceship Earth debuted its new look as a Beacon of Magic early this evening. The points of light installed around the geodesic dome bring the Beacon of Magic to life. After Harmonious, Spaceship Earth lit up … Read more

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