Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration starts in less than 31 days!
Cinderella Castle
The parks are gearing up for the all of the festivities, which include things like a new cavalcade, a ride opening, new character costumes, and new statues around the parks! One of the things we’re MOST excited for is the new fireworks show in Magic Kingdom for the anniversary — Disney Enchantment! And we saw the parks preparing last night as the show’s opening date quickly approaches!
We spotted fireworks testing in Magic Kingdom last night for Disney Enchantment!!
Fireworks testing in Magic Kingdom last night! 🎆 pic.twitter.com/gLvwvKz1nU
— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) August 31, 2021
There were 3 big bursts, each about 5 minutes apart, between 12:50AM and 1AM!
Disney Enchantment ©Disney
Disney announced yesterday that they would be testing new fireworks in Magic Kingdom from 10:30PM to 1AM last night, August 30th, and tomorrow night, September 1st.
Disney Enchantment ©Disney
Disney Enchantment is set to premiere on October 1st, the kick-off date for all of the anniversary celebrations.
©Disney
It will be replacing Happily Ever After, the current fireworks show running in Magic Kingdom.
Happily Ever After at Magic Kingdom
We’ll be on the lookout for more fireworks testing at night, so stay tuned to DFB for updates!
Click here to learn about everything happening for Disney’s 50th anniversary!
Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Details and Info
See Photos & Reviews of All of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Eats and Treats
Check Out the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Released Online
Get a Look at Some of the 50th Anniversary Merchandise Released in the Parks
Click HERE for Your Guide to Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
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