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Disney’s 50th anniversary has shows with projections and merchandising

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Walt Disney World turned 50 on October 1 of last year, and the anniversary celebration runs until March 2023. Those who visit the complex in this 18-month period will find some extra attractions.

Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and other characters won gala clothes, with shades of gold, blue, purple and pink, the official colors of the party.

The famous Cinderella Castle, symbol of Magic Kingdom park, was redecorated and received new lights and effects for the show “Enchantment”, a 15-minute night show with music, fireworks and projections that invade Main Street, the main street. from the park.

At Epcot, the novelty is the show “Harmonious”, which mixes lights, fireworks, lasers, water and music in images that form inside the World Showcase Lagoon, the lagoon that is in the center of the park.

Altogether, 15 songs lull visitors into a 20-minute show.

To ensure the best view of the show, the tip is for the visitor to position himself anywhere near The American Adventure, between the Italian and Japanese pavilions.

Those traveling through March 2023 will also have the chance to see the Disney Fab 50, a set of 50-character golden sculptures that have been scattered throughout the four parks.

You will also see, in official stores, a collection of merchandising products exclusive to the fiftieth anniversary, with clothes, toys, home decorations and collectibles. Finally, you can try themed foods created especially for the party in the restaurants.

And the next 50 years? Brazilian Ana McCarthy, Disney’s official spokesperson, recalls that, as there are no limits to the imagination of engineers, designers and all other professionals at the complex, the public can expect more interesting news.

One of them will be the Tron Lightcycle, another roller coaster, this one at Magic Kingdom, which is already under construction.

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