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One of the best things about Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration is all the new merchandise and NEW shops.
EPCOT’s Port of Entry
And one of the collections we’ve been the most excited about is the Vault Collection, which throws it way back to 1971 with retro-themed Disney World souvenirs. We are here for it!
Disney World’s 50th anniversary kicked off on Friday, October 1st, and we were in the parks to take in all of the celebrations.
Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor
We tried a ton of new food items, saw new entertainment, checked out a new ride, and more! The day was exciting and historic, marking a huge milestone for Disney World — but that doesn’t mean it didn’t have its issues. We noticed some not-so-magical things happening on the 50th anniversary, and we’re here to share our experience and what could be done to fix or avoid these issues in the future.Â
The Main Street Confectionery is back after a HUGE refurb in Magic Kingdom!
Main Street Confectionery
We first got a sneak peek at the new interactive candy wall and some of the new treats — then the fan-favorite spot officially opened right before Disney World’s 50th anniversary. Since then, we’ve tried some of the new treats (including the controversial Skittles fudge), but today we spotted a new treat!
Well, it’s been a busy week at Disney World, hasn’t it? The 50th Anniversary Celebration has officially kicked off!
Braised Beef Short Rib Wontons at California Grill
And we’ve been busy running around trying every new snack we can find, WHILE also checking out some new restaurants and dining experiences. But we’re still tracking every menu update we can find, so let’s get on with what’s been going on this week!
Hello from the BoardWalk at Walt Disney World!
Disney’s BoardWalk
We love hanging out at the BoardWalk to visit places like Trattoria al Forno for some Italian food or BoardWalk Joe’s to get a quick margarita! A spot we don’t find ourselves at much though is AbracadaBar, a magician-themed cocktail lounge right on the BoardWalk! According to the lore of the BoardWalk, magicians tried to outdo each other with their tricks here after their shows. But one day, the secret lounge vanished into thin air! Now, it’s randomly reappeared for us to enjoy. It’s been a while since we waltzed into this time capsule, so let’s see if AbracadaBar is still magical!
Geyser Point Bar & Grill at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort is a spot that features both an open-air restaurant and a bar/lounge and serves up dishes inspired by the wilderness and the Pacific Northwest!
Geyser Point
In the past, we’ve talked about this restaurant being one of Disney World’s hidden gems, especially its to-go window. Today, we stopped by their lounge to try out a Halloween-themed drink flight!
We don’t know about you, but we are excited that Disney Cruise Line has set sail again after over a year of being shuttered during the global health crisis.
©Disney
But we’re most excited about Disney’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, which will set sail for the first time in 2022. We’ve already learned so much about it, but today, we got a sneak peek at Disney World!
It’s 50th Anniversary season in Disney World and that means a TON of new treats! With so many new snacks, it can be hard to figure out which ones are the best!
Magic Kingdom
To determine what the greatest 50th Anniversary snack is, we’re gathering votes from our readers (that’s you!) over on our Instagram page! We’re now in round three of the Disney World 50th Anniversary Treats & Eats Bracket 5000 (patent pending) and here are the results from the most recent votes!
There is a LOT going on at Disney World right now.
Magic Kingdom Halloween decor
We’ve got all the 50th anniversary celebration stuff happening (food, decor, cavalcades, fireworks, and more!). AND it’s spooky season, too, meaning that all the Halloween decor, snacks, and parties are going on!
It’s 50th Anniversary season in Disney World and there’s a TON of new things to check out around the parks!
Cinderella Castle in its 50th Anniversary decor!
Disney PhotoPass has a new collection of Magic Shots that celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Disney World in Magic Kingdom!
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