50th Celebrations!!!!!

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Thought this would interest you all!!![msnsmile2][msnsmile2]

The 'Happiest Celebration On Earth' Starts May 5!

If you recall any of the elaborate Disney celebrations, you know it takes something really gigantic to outdo every single one of them. But this event is truly the most exciting ever—because it’s the first global celebration. In honor of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland® Park, we’re celebrating half a century of Theme Park and Resort magic with the biggest bash in Disney history. And you’ll enjoy more Walt Disney World® fun than ever, because new attractions and entertainment are coming as part of the festivities.

“The shows and attractions Guests love best at Disney Parks worldwide were selected for the celebration,” says Joe Rand, Walt Disney World Segment Manager. “All this great fun was gathered up and will be brought to the four Walt Disney World Theme Parks in Florida.” In other words, we throw the party, and you get new fun to enjoy as your “gifts.” As a Passholder, you’ll have the inside track on every new attraction and show even before it comes to life. Read on for more details on all the new fun in this special preview issue.

Go behind-the-scenes at Happiest Celebration On Earth

Talk about your golden opportunities. For the first time ever, 50 Passholders (and one Guest each) have the chance to win behind-the-scenes access to the Press Event for the Happiest Celebration On Earth, May 4, 2005. And by “Press Event,” we mean, “really big, exclusive kickoff party with all the fixin’s!” Winners will attend the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show at Disney-MGM Studios, plus enjoy a full dinner, live
entertainment AND special VIP credentials. Must be 21 or older to attend.


Cinderellabration Starts May 5th!

Sure, Cinderella married Prince Charming,
but what happened next? Haven’t you—or the little “princess” in your life—ever wondered? Actually, a magical, marvelous ceremony took place, and you’re invited to witness all the “happily ever after” pageantry in Cinderellabration, a new show on the Castle Forecourt Stage at Magic Kingdom® Park. “The show begins with Cinderella making a grand entrance,” says Show Director David Duffy.

The greatest names in fairy tale royalty also take part in the lavish proceedings. “The Fairy Godmother, Snow White, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Jasmine and all their princes magically appear.” After Cinderella is crowned, the fabulous festivities build to a romantic finale with the full royal court dancing along with the royal couples, everyone decked out in their most magnificent finery. Inspired by an immensely popular Tokyo Disneyland® production, Cinderellabration also sparkles with original music and Disney song favorites. It’s sure to delight every Passholder who ever dreamed of “once upon a time ....”


Exhilarating attraction soars into Epcot!

Imagine the wind whipping your hair, the scent of pine forests filling your lungs, and your toes almost skimming the treetops below. Now stop imagining and start experiencing! Drawing inspiration from one of the most popular attractions at Disney’s California Adventure Park, it’s Soarin’––a thrilling, free-flying journey that takes you over and above the Golden State’s natural wonders ... all right in the heart of Epcot.® We give it two enthusiastic wingtips up. Head on over to The Land pavilion and soar for yourself.

Passholder Preview Soarin’ Your Way

Be one of the first to take flight on Soarin’ at Epcot® before the attraction’s official opening in May 2005. Just come on out Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17 during regular Park hours. Bring your valid Passholder I.D.!


Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show races in from Disneyland Resort Paris

There’s a new thriller coming to Disney-MGM Studios. Fast. Inspired by the “très merveilleux” crowd pleaser at Disneyland® Resort Paris, Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show is a high-octane part of the Happiest Celebration On Earth.

So what’s it like? They tell us that the show gives Guests an insider’s look at h

[LiesaAnna]

Oh my write a book wont ya!!!
sounds like alot of great fun going on for the celebrations!!!!! thanks Anita for taking the trouble to show us!!!![msnwink][clap][clap][clap][clap][clap][clap]

[heathercobbett]

Well,if anyone has been looking for an excuse to go out again,this is it!

Thanks for posting that Anita, I have added it to my favourites,so I can send it to my guests after this date

[E. Cosgrove]

Sounds like some celebration.
Did I miss it or does it say somewhere how long the celebrations will last? I think the last ones I remember at WDW ( 20th,21st or 25th, can't remember which year it was!)lasted for about a year and the castle was decorated as a birthday cake.

[Ray&Sarah]

The first year they were having a celebration of so many years being in Florida and it lasted for a calendar year. My sons were given certificates for participating in one of the events and we still have them.[msnsmile2]

[Nostromo]

All this makes me feel tempted to go again, but I cannot till october 2007 [msncry].

This new ride at Typhoon Lagoon sounds interesting. Like a combination of BB's Runoff Rapids and Slush Gusher.

[steph_goodrum]

They normally make the year long celebrations last for 15 months (obviously to get 2 Christmas crowds in I guess).
The cake was for the 25th Anniversary, I'll post a pic later as I was looking at some the other day. We went in October 96 and 97 and both times it was decorated as the cake so the first time we got to see the castle properly was our 3rd trip in 99.