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Disney Reveals Full Illustrations of 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle

Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley just shared the full illustrations of the Mary Blair-inspired transformation of Cinderella Castle that is taking place in preparation for the 50th Anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World. In his post, Zach says of the Imagineers, We wanted to go back to the original story of this beautiful structure to create something Disney Reveals Full Illustrations of 50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle

Closer Look at Decor Coming to Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary

UPDATE 3/11/21: Overnight, one of the décor pieces was installed on Cinderella Castle and Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley shared images! Disney Imagineer Zach Riddley has once again treated us to a behind-the-scenes peek at the décor that’s being added to Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. As we’ve previously shared, Cinderella Castle Closer Look at Decor Coming to Cinderella Castle for 50th Anniversary

Imagineer Zach Riddley Provides Insight into New Spaceship Earth Lighting

Imagineer Zach Riddley, via his Instagram account, has shared additional insight into the new lighting package that Spaceship Earth will receive this fall. The new lighting scheme will be in celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, and, while the celebration will last for 18 months, the EPCOT icon’s enhanced lighting will be permanent. It Imagineer Zach Riddley Provides Insight into New Spaceship Earth Lighting

Additional Details Just Released Regarding Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!

Today, Disney has treated us to additional information regarding their plans for the celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary. “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” will kick off on October 1st, 2021, and will last for 18 months. Cinderella Castle will be decorated with ornaments, a special anniversary crest and gold bunting. At night, the Additional Details Just Released Regarding Disney World’s 50th Anniversary!

Disney Rumor Round Up January 2021

Welcome to the January (and first!) edition of Disney Rumor Round Up for 2021! You can check out the December 2020 installment here. It is a new year and hopefully one that is better for many. This year, Walt Disney World turns 50, and hopefully we get to visit Disneyland again. Disclaimer: Any rumors mentioned in this Disney Rumor Round Up January 2021

Reservations Available for Disney’s 50th Anniversary Next Fall

If you’ve been waiting to book your Walt Disney World Resort reservations for dates through the end of 2021, today is your lucky day as those dates are now available for booking. As of this morning, limited availability is showing at Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach, Cabins at Fort Wilderness, Polynesian Village, Riviera, Contemporary, Reservations Available for Disney’s 50th Anniversary Next Fall

Disney Rumor Round Up August 2020

Welcome to the August edition of Disney Rumor Round Up! You can check out the July 2020 installment here. Walt Disney World has been open for over a month now and things have picked up in many ways, so let’s dive in! Disclaimer: any rumors mentioned in this article are not confirmed by Disney, and may Disney Rumor Round Up August 2020