Sep 6, 2021
Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary is around the corner, Disney parks around the world are getting ready for the holiday season, and Disney Cruise lines turn to the stars for a first-of-its-kind interactive experience on the high seas. In Walt Disney World, preparation for the 50th Anniversary is in full swing. The 18-month long celebration begins Oct. 1, 2021, featuring two new nighttime spectaculars: HarmonioUS at Epcot and Enchantment at the Magic Kingdom, KiteTails, a daytime show at the animal kingdom, the Fab 50 character collection scattered all over the resort, and so much more – be sure to check out Sams Disney News 50th-anniversary preview for more. Disney will be letting the Genie out of the lamp this fall. The new complimentary digital service is designed to help create your best Disney day ever. Built into the My Disney Experience and the Disneyland apps, the Disney Genie service will help you maximize your park time. The service includes a personalized itinerary feature that will quickly and seamlessly map out an entire day. Also announced and available at an additional cost, Disney Genie+ and individual attraction selection for the new Lightning lane entrance to select attractions. The lightning lane replaces Disney fast pass, fastpass+, and Disneylands Max pass offerings. The new service is set to roll out later this fall. It's Halloween at Disneyland, and they are celebrating this year marks the 20th time Jack Skellington has visited the 999 Happy Haunts who dwell in the Haunted Mansion, transforming this attraction into Haunted Mansion Holiday. Each year, Jack dresses up as "Sandy Claws" as he and his ghost dog Zero bring ghoulish delights from Halloween Town to visit Disneyland Park. This year's Haunted Mansion Holiday beckons guests from Sept. 3-Oct. 31, 2021 Over at Epcot Space 220 is set to lift off in mid-September, located between mission: space and test track space 220 starts with a ride aboard a "space elevator" transporting you 220 miles above the earth, for an out of this work dining experience – with a view that is, Out of this world. The upscale, contemporary fare will bring new meaning to "the height of dining!"