{"id":98886078,"date":"2016-09-30T10:32:32","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T14:32:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/?p=98886078"},"modified":"2020-05-05T09:34:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T13:34:19","slug":"everything-we-know-about-walt-disney-worlds-huge-45th-anniversary-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/everything-we-know-about-walt-disney-worlds-huge-45th-anniversary-celebration\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything We Know About Walt Disney World&#8217;s Huge 45th Anniversary Celebration!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Walt Disney World is turning 45 this October? No? You&#8217;re not the only one. The Orlando-based theme park has been keeping the exact nature of the festivities largely under wraps, but here&#8217;s what we know so far:<\/p>\n<h2>The celebrations kick off park-wide at 9:30 a.m. on October 1st.<\/h2>\n<p>Get your Minnie ears and head to Orlando, stat.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BCEWN_PFvbU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-02-22T00:10:09+00:00\">Feb 21, 2016 at 4:10pm PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>There will be a special Magic Kingdom celebration at Cinderella&#8217;s Castle that will feature music, speeches, and appearances from Disney characters!<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re crossing our fingers for the chance to sing along to &#8220;Let It Go&#8221;.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 45.787037037% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BKJFZ7ghY-y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A fairytale come true. #MagicKingdom #CinderellaCastle (Photo: @disney_nuts)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-09-09T16:30:35+00:00\">Sep 9, 2016 at 9:30am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Special anniversary nibbles will be available at food stalls throughout the park.<\/h2>\n<p>(Eat 45 commemorative treats in celebration? Challenge accepted.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/5h4SylFvVU\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Snack time! #Mickey #DisneySprings (Photo: @dtravelling)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-07-24T18:43:19+00:00\">Jul 24, 2015 at 11:43am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>There&#8217;s a whole new range of anniversary merchandise &#8212; including &#8220;I Was There&#8221; t-shirts.<\/h2>\n<p>Nothing says\u00a0<em>cool<\/em> like a shirt that proves you went to Disney World.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\"><p>Here are the release details for commemorative merchandise celebrating the 45th anniversary of Magic Kingdom Park! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UHxwz5naR5\">https:\/\/t.co\/UHxwz5naR5<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DisneyParks\/status\/777918681158258688\">September 19, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>In the past, guests have also received special maps and pins made especially for the event.<\/h2>\n<p>We know what family heirloom we&#8217;re saving to show our grandkids now.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 62.5% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BBDK17JFvf8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What&#8217;s your first #WaltDisneyWorld memory? #MagicKingdom (Photo: @jasminemirras)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-01-27T16:40:06+00:00\">Jan 27, 2016 at 8:40am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>In preparation, Disney has been taking a look back on the original Disney World rides.<\/h2>\n<p>TBH, the Haunted Mansion is still top-notch.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\"><p>Happy haunts materialize in our \u2018A Fabulous 45\u2019 series from the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DisneyParks\">@DisneyParks<\/a> Blog! Details &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5JJ5T8XFeE\">https:\/\/t.co\/5JJ5T8XFeE<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MDcGzmMAQ0\">pic.twitter.com\/MDcGzmMAQ0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Walt Disney World (@WaltDisneyWorld) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WaltDisneyWorld\/status\/780021539769094144\">September 25, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>If we know Disney at all (which we do, of course), there will surely be fireworks.<\/h2>\n<p>Lots of &#8217;em.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BEpAdXSFvdr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">&#8216;Star light, star bright&#8230;&#8217; #Wishes #MagicKingdom (Photo: @disneymagicsquad)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2016-04-25T22:54:41+00:00\">Apr 25, 2016 at 3:54pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>And a parade.<\/h2>\n<p>Because, duh.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-lang=\"en\"><p>Update on the Main Street Electrical Parade: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tfxjBpJEll\">https:\/\/t.co\/tfxjBpJEll<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jsATvA9AFR\">pic.twitter.com\/jsATvA9AFR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Disney Parks (@DisneyParks) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/DisneyParks\/status\/763534898107977728\">August 11, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>So get ready to celebrate\u00a0the park&#8217;s 45th birthday Disney-style.<\/h2>\n<p>(AKA just like you&#8217;d expect the Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate.)<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/4RakSJFvbb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#ThatFeelingWhen you first see Cinderella Castle! (Photo: @philluis)<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-06-23T12:44:20+00:00\">Jun 23, 2015 at 5:44am PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Hold on, we&#8217;re headed off to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/cheap-flights\/orlando-orl-florida-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orlando<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<p>Wanna join us?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 658px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-version=\"7\">\n<div style=\"padding: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #F8F8F8; line-height: 0; margin-top: 40px; padding: 50.0% 0; text-align: center; width: 100%;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/4-Dkl-lvQQ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A photo posted by Walt Disney World (@waltdisneyworld)<\/a> on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2015-07-10T20:49:13+00:00\">Jul 10, 2015 at 1:49pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\" async=\"\" defer=\"defer\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Walt Disney World is turning 45 this October? 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