Disney is going all out for Disney World’s 50th Anniversary and a big celebration means lots of preparation!
A look at the park icons for the 50th! ©Disney
Disney has announced a LOT of new entertainment for the 50th anniversary including the new fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, Harmonious at EPCOT, and a new show at Disney’s Animal Kingdom! Today, Disney made an announcement about upcoming fireworks testing for one of the new shows coming to Disney World in October!
Disney has announced via Facebook that on the nights of August 30th and September 1st, they will be testing new fireworks at Magic Kingdom in short bursts from 10:30PM to 1AM.
©Walt Disney World, Disney
These tests come as no surprise since Disney has a LOT of big stuff planned for the anniversary on October 1st! Two new fireworks shows, Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom and Harmonious at EPCOT, are set to debut on the big day. Along with these new fireworks, Disney is set to open Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, even more EPCOT Food and Wine Festival Booths, and a new daytime show at Animal Kingdom called KiteTails!
Harmonious at EPCOT ©Disney
If you are hanging out in the Magic Kingdom area late at night or staying at a Magic Kingdom area resort, you might be able to hear and see the fireworks testing. We’re always keeping up with the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more!
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