2021 - Walt Disney World's Golden Anniversary Finally Arrives, Although Disappointing
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2021 saw continued recovery from the worldwide impact of the kovid 19 pandemic with new attractions new hotels as well as reopenings and the changing of procedures all around the resort
the 50th anniversary titled the world's most magical celebration began in earnest on october 1st
genie plus and lightning lanes debuted on october 19th essentially a paid version of the original fastpass system
the confectionary would reopen on september 28th now sponsored by mars the makers of m m's
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On this final episode of Timekeeping: Walt Disney World's Golden Anniversary finally arrives, although many fans found it disappointing. Walt Disney World continues to emerge from a global pandemic. 0:00 Intro 0:51 2021 Preview 1:20 Magic Kingdom updates 1:57 Ferries begin using new embarkation infrastructure 2:07 Parking lot trams return at Magic Kingdom 2:19 Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom closes forever 2:29 Confectionery closes for massive redesign 2:41 Chapeau closes for good 2:53 50th décor added to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom 3:03 Facial recognition for theme park entry tested at Magic Kingdom 3:19 Baby Care Center closes and reopens after refurbishment 3:30 Happily Ever After has final performance 3:45 Modified Halloween Parties held 4:00 Logo added to train station and other Main Street USA décor 4:11 Fab 50 Character Collection statues begin to appear 4:47 Confectionery reopens 5:07 50th Anniversary “World’s Most Magical Celebration” begins 5:30 Disney Enchantment fireworks show makes its debut 6:10 Very Merriest After Hours begins 6:24 Main Street vehicles return to service 6:42 Cultural sensitivity changes begin at Jungle Cruise 7:33 Changes in Frontierland 7:50 Hall of Presidents adds President Joe Biden 8:01 Stretching Room and preshow elements return to Haunted Mansion 8:19 Columbia Harbour House reopens, other dining changes 8:36 it’s a small world receives updates 8:48 Lightning Lane signage begins to appear 8:59 Mickey’s Philharmagic closes and adds new scenes before reopening 9:21 Indoor character sightings return 9:31 Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover reopens, other Tomorrowland changes 10:00 Monsters Inc Laugh Floor reopens 10:12 Leave a Legacy walls added, entrance changes to EPCOT 10:31 New flags, music added at EPCOT along with Future World changes and reopenings 11:29 Creations Shop, Club Cool and new popcorn stand open at EPCOT 11:39 Figment, Olaf, Rocket, Groot, Miguel, Dante, Hei Hei and Pua statues debut at EPCOT 11:49 Space 220 opens 12:16 Future World officially split into 3 lands 12:29 Anna and Elsa changes 12:39 Harmonious barges dominate World Showcase Lagoon 12:49 France expansion begins to open 13:05 Suggestive Morocco chimney removed 13:31 Gelateria Toscana opens 13:39 EPCOT Forever begins final run 14:06 Nine Dragons reopens 14:18 Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opens 15:08 Harmonious makes its debut at EPCOT 15:32 Taiko drummers and other performers begin to return 15:49 Candlelight Processional and other holiday activities resume 15:59 Disney’s Hollywood Studios changes 18:07 Disney’s Animal Kingdom changes 18:58 KiteTails makes its debut 19:33 Disney Springs changes 20:44 Resort-wide changes 21:49 Genie+ and Lightning Lane debut 22:35 Resort Hotel changes 25:24 Recap This video is produced by WDW News Today - the worldwide leader in Disney parks news. Get more exclusive content and help support WDWNT By becoming a WIGS member TODAY ! Check out how right here : https://www.patreon.com/wdwnt Find us on Twitter - Facebook - Instagram.... Read all our news at www.wdwnt.com #WaltDisneyWorld #DisneyWorld #DisneyHistory