Last Friday, the Walt Disney World Resort celebrated its 50th anniversary and ABC released a spectacular television event, “The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World,” which takes viewers on a historic journey. spanning half a century and beyond at Walt Disney World in Florida.
Hosted by Disney Legend and ABC’s “The View” moderator Whoopi Goldberg, the two-hour program will feature spectacular visuals and musical performances by Christina Aguilera and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Halle Bailey in front of the legendary Castle of Cinderella at the Magic Kingdom. Park, accompanied by the famous Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra; plus interviews with iconic actors, actresses and athletes, cast members of Walt Disney World, Disney Imagineers, and executives past and present, all of whom have played unique roles. by sprinkling pixie dust on “The Most Magical Place on Earth”.
The special aired on ABC in the United States on Friday, October 1 and was available the next day on Hulu.
Disney has also officially confirmed via social media that this 2-hour special will be available on Disney + on Friday, October 8.
This special EARidescent event will take viewers through the humble beginnings of Walt Disney World in the Florida wetlands and its development into a cultural phenomenon. With an in-depth look at the vacation destination’s past, present and future, fans will get a never-before-seen on-TV glimpse of the journey to bring Walt’s vision to life and a glimpse of big plans for the future. . The special will also document some of Walt Disney World’s most memorable pop culture moments, from the many sitcoms that have filmed episodes in theme parks to the ubiquitous “I’m Going to Disney World!” Design. campaign. Plus, viewers will have a heartwarming look at how Disney and the Make-A-Wish Foundation have worked together for over 40 years to make children’s Disney dreams come true.
Celebrities including Anthony Anderson, John Stamos, Marsai Martin, Melissa Joan Hart, Candace Cameron Bure and Gary Sinise; NFL athletes Tom Brady, Phil Simms and Doug Williams; and the creative forces Kevin Feige, Pete Docter and James Cameron; The Walt Disney World Imagineers including Bob Weis, Mark Kohl and Ann Morrow Johnson; and Disney executives past and present, including Bob Chapek, Bob Iger and Michael Eisner, will share all of their favorite memories of Walt Disney World, the unparalleled family destination.
Currently, the release of this special has only been confirmed for a Disney + release in the US, but I would expect it to be available everywhere, much like previous Disney theme park specials. .
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