Magic Kingdom Being Prepped for the 50th Anniversary at Walt Disney World
Main Street Confectionary to get Magical Enhancements
Disney World shared that many areas of Magic Kingdom Park are getting prepped for the 50th Anniversary. The infamous Main Street Confectionary on Main Street USA will get a refresh along with The Chapeau (the place where you can find your favorite Mickey Ears).
The Main Street Confectionary and The Chapeau will close on March 29, 2021 for refurbishment to prepare for the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Walt Disney World starting October 1st, 2021.
These two retailers will find a temporary home on Main Street USA starting on March 29th. Disney has not shared a completion date just yet.
I also learned that several Fantasyland attractions will soon get some fresh paint and other magical enhancements to celebrate the 50th.
I do not expect any Fantasyland closures based on what Disney has shared with me.
So far, Cinderella Castle received a new paint scheme along with gold leaf and bunting. The carousel in Fantasyland is being given fresh paint as we speak.
The entrance signs to Walt Disney World and the parking booths have also been repainted with new gold and royal blue paint schemes.
The Walt Disney World Railroad - Main Street USA station is currently under renovation, I can’t wait to see how it looks when it’s finished!
We also learned that Ratatouille will open on October 1st!
Keep and eye out for more updates as Disney World ramps up for the 50th starting on October 1, 2021!
And speaking of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, I have several offers available for fall 2021 if you’d like to be there to experience it for yourself.
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Time is Running Out on the Disney World Spring Room Offer - Book by March 15, 2021
Disney World spring room offers expire on March 15, 2021
Time is running out on the spring room offers for Walt Disney World. You must book your reservation by March 15, 2021. Summer and possibly even fall offers are likely to come out next, but there is no official news on this. Here’s a look a the spring offer:
Oh, and I also have several Agency Exclusive Offers available for spring, summer, and fall travel dates ready to go right now!
Walt Disney World spring room offers expire on March 15, 2021
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For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Recent Updates
Before & After Pics: The New Look of Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
First Look: The New Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort
A major refurbishment is currently underway at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort at the Walt Disney World in Florida.
This Disney World Deluxe Resort is getting an updated monorail station, a dramatic new entrance and guest rooms are getting a brighter color palate and modern furniture.
Prior to this update, I used to think the Polynesian felt very 1970’s, like Magnum PI could walk by at any time. While the Poly has gotten a number of refurbs over the years, designers still went with the same dark colors.
They tried to brighten the rooms with a green accent wall, but it just didn’t do it. And compared to other luxury hotels in this price category, The Polynesian was definitely showing its age.
But I think they got it right this time, though! Let’s take a look…
Guest Room Before
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (Before)
Guest Room After
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (After)
Rooms at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort get a brighter, fresher color palette. The heavy, dark brown furniture was replaced with sleek, light wood pieces, accented with orange and aqua colors in the room. The brown carpeting was replaced with wood flooring laid out in a herringbone pattern that not only adds style, but reflects light.
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort
Rooms received new patterns and textures inspired by the Walt Disney Animation Studios film “Moana.”
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort
There are a few hidden (and no-so-hidden) references to some of the characters in Moana. Can you spot any?
Reimagined guest rooms will have a fold down sofa, additional storage, and a Keurig coffee brewer.
Bathroom Before
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (before)
Bathroom After
DIsney’s Polynesian VIllage Resort (After)
Disney Imagineers used ocean sand as the color pallet inside the bathrooms: floor tile, vanities and wall color were all inspired by different sands found on the beaches in Hawaii.
You’ll notice that the shower curtains were replaced with glass doors, making the bathrooms feel even bigger now.
So what you do you think of the new look? You can check it out for yourself this summer when the resort reopens.
There are a number of offers available starting as early as July 11. Fall offers are also available. See how much you can save now!
For over 12 years Darren Wittko has been helping people save money at Walt Disney World as both, a travel writer and a travel advisor with Magical Vacations Travel. He’s featured in the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World as a Best of the Best Disney Travel Agent. Darren resides in Celebration, FL.
Disney has started piloting an airport luggage assistance program at select Disney World hotels!