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Disney DTV Monster Hits originally aired on October 30th, 1987 on NBC. Featuring Halloween-themed rock and roll music set to scenes from Disney animation, it’s not MTV; it’s DTV. The Disney TV Special features the music of Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, ELO, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ray Parker Jr. Narrated by the magic mirror (Jeffery Jones) the full-length special features June Foray as Witch Hazel and Gary Owens as the announcer.

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Songs in the full special include:

Michael Jackson: Thriller
Ray Parker, Jr.:Ghostbusters
Janet Jackson: Black Cat
Creedence Clearwater Revival: Bad Moon Rising
Bobby “Boris” Pickett featuring The Crypt-Kickers: Monster Mash
Rockwell: Somebody’s Watching Me
Electric Light Orchestra: Evil Woman
Stevie Wonder: Superstition
Pat Benatar: You Better Run
Martha and the Vandellas: In the Midnight Hour
Cyndi Lauper: All Through the Night
Elton John: It’s Getting Dark in Here
Spike Jones and His City Slickers: That Old Black Magic
The Jackson 5: The Boogie Man
Daryl Hall: Dreamtime
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser introduces the concept of Story Living, a two-day immersive experience that takes you on your own Star Wars adventure.  This isn’t a hotel, according to Bob Chapek, Walt Disney Company CEO is a “100% immersive” experience that “will culminate in a unique journey for every person who visits.”
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Being the Disney Nerd that I am, when I see a sign that says “Walt Disney Archives” with a directional arrow, I will follow it.  The Walt Disney Archives was established in 1970 to collect, preserve and make available for research the historical materials relating to Walt and the company he founded.  In the Celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Becky Cline, the Director of the Disney Archives, was more than happy to share a small piece of the Walt Disney World Archive collection.
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Sam’s Disney News | Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary | October 2021 | Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure | Disney Enchantment | Harmonious

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On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World Resort officially opened to guests for the first time, the culmination of years spent imagining, planning, and developing Walt Disney’s magical dream. In the five decades since The Most Magical Place on Earth continued to expand with new stories and characters and memories to cherish for a lifetime. And now for its 50th anniversary, the resort welcomes guests to “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” With Disney cast members at the heart of this milestone celebration, the 18-month event beginning October 1, 2021, ushers in a spectacular array of new attractions, nighttime spectaculars and so much more.
Shining at the center of it all is Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park, welcoming guests to the Celebration with gleaming gold bunting, sparkling golden embellishments, a 50th-anniversary crest, and other enhancements inspired by the art of Disney Legend Mary Blair. Guests will discover new experiences across the resort, where shimmering EARidescence appears as if by magic everywhere from theme parks to Disney Resort hotels to transportation to Merchandise and more.
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Expanded EPCOT France Pavilion Serves Up New Attraction, Restaurant
Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure is set to open in the France Pavilion of Epcot’s World Showcase on October 1st, 2021.
The October 1 grand opening of Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure invites guests into the flavorful world of Disney andPixar’s Academy Award®-winning film “Ratatouille.” In this family-friendly attraction, guests feel as if they shrink to the size of Chef Remy and scurry through Gusteau’s famous restaurant. They discover Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in World Showcase as part of a newly expanded France pavilion, where the real is made fantastic in a reimagining of Paris inspired by the film.
Also debuting October 1 in this expanded section of the pavilion is a delicious new restaurant, La Crêperie de Paris, offering both table- and quick-service options. The menu features sweet crepes, savory buckwheat galettes (naturally gluten-friendly), and authentic French hard cider. The attraction, restaurant, and pavilion expansion are all part of the historic transformation of EPCOT currently underway, bringing a breadth of new experiences to the park as a celebration of curiosity, discovery, and the magic of possibility.
Nighttime Spectacular ‘Harmonious’ Reimagines Disney Music at EPCOT
“Harmonious” at EPCOT is one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney theme park. Debuting Oct. 1, 2021, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., the show celebrates the way Disney music inspires people the world over, carrying them away on a stream of familiar songs reinterpreted by a culturally diverse group of 240 artists from around the globe. “Harmonious” features massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, lasers and more. (David Roark, photographer)
“Harmonious,” one of the largest nighttime spectaculars ever created for a Disney park, debuts October 1 at EPCOT. This new show brings the globe together at World Showcase Lagoon in a celebration of Disney music that inspires people worldwide. It is a grand, powerful tribute to the unifying power of story and song, embracing new technical magic that incorporates pyrotechnics, choreographed moving fountains, lighting, massive LED panels, and media in new ways. “Harmonious” features new interpretations of classic Disney songs in more than a dozen languages, performed by a diverse group of 240 artists from around the world, including Luis Fonsi, Joy, Danny Gokey, and the Ndlovu Youth Choir.
‘Disney Enchantment’ Lights Up Nights at Magic Kingdom Park
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Joining “Harmonious” with an October 1 debut is another new nighttime spectacular, “Disney Enchantment,” at Magic Kingdom Park. Created to launch with “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” this evening extravaganza takes guests on a journey filled with adventure, wonder, and empowerment. Inspiring everyone to believe in magic, “Disney Enchantment” features stunning fireworks, powerful music, enhanced lighting, and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. The show’s stirring soundtrack is anchored by an emotional original song, “You Are the Magic,” written and performed by multiple GRAMMY® winner Philip Lawrence, whose musical career began as a Disney cast member performing in Walt Disney World shows.
Beacons of Magic Shine at Walt Disney World Theme Parks
During the 50th anniversary celebration, icons at Walt Disney World theme parks transform at night into magnificent Beacons of Magic, coming to life with their own EARidescent glow.

Cinderella Castle illuminates Magic Kingdom Park with a dazzling radiance and pixie dust sparkle.
At Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, a warm light emanates from the Tree of Life as fireflies gather to usher in the magic of nature.
The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is awash in brilliance evoking the golden age of imagination and adventure.
And at EPCOT, new lights shine across the reflective panels of Spaceship Earth, connecting to one another like stars in a nighttime sky and creating a mesmerizing symbol of optimism. The iconic structure’s permanent new lighting will continue beyond “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” as a defining feature of the park.

‘Disney KiteTails’ Takes Flight at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
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New daytime entertainment is stirring at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, as “Disney KiteTails” comes alive several times daily beginning October 1 at the Discovery River Theater. Performers fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes, while out on the water elaborate three-dimensional kites – some stretching to 30 feet long – depict Disney animal friends, including Simba, Zazu, Baloo, and King Louie. These colorful creations dance through the sky to the beat of favorite Disney songs in an uplifting, vibrant experience for the whole family.
Golden’ Disney Fab 50 Character Collection’ Sculptures Appear Across Theme Parks
New “Disney Fab 50 Character Collection” golden sculptures are spread across the four Walt Disney World theme parks in honor of the 50th anniversary. Fifty characters are featured in total, including Miguel and Dante from Disney and Pixar’s “Coco” at EPCOT; BB-8 and R2-D2 from Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Simba, Timon, and Pumba from “The Lion King” at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park; and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse – dedicated to Walt Disney World cast members – at Magic Kingdom Park.
Celebratory Food and Drinks Look to the Past for New Inspiration
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During its 50th anniversary celebration, Walt Disney World once again demonstrates how food and drinks can be key ingredients for a fun day at The Most Magical Place on Earth. New menu items for the celebration offer nods to the resort’s past while pushing culinary adventures to exciting new places. These include theme park classics and some of Walt Disney’s favorite items, along with novel dishes and sips full of color, whimsy, and a touch of EARidescent shimmer. Of the 150-plus new items available, examples include:

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Glimmer and Shimmer Pineapple Mousse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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Chicken Dinner Cupcake Trio at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground • Magical Beacon Cocktail, found at many table-service restaurants, lounges and pool bars at Walt Disney World Novelty items developed for the Celebration, including popcorn buckets, mugs, and sippers, are available beginning October 1, 2021, and continue to roll out across Walt Disney World throughout “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”

Take the Magic Home with 50th Anniversary Merchandise Collections
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Guests will discover new merchandise collections launching in October and November 2021 as part of the Celebration. These new items include apparel, accessories, plush, homeware, keepsakes, collectibles, and much more, in several different collections:

The Celebration Collection includes a wide-ranging assortment of commemorative Merchandise for the whole family.
Drawing inspiration from Cinderella Castle, the Disney Castle Collection features everything from collectibles – such as ornaments and charms – to castle-inspired attire and a light-up, 50th anniversary-edition Minnie Mouse ear headband.
Disney fans and those who love all things vintage will be eager to unlock the Vault Collection that pays tribute to 50 years of Walt Disney World magic with an assortment of retro-themed designs right out of the Walt Disney Archives.
In line with the new décor seen across Walt Disney World during the 50th-anniversary celebration, the EARidescent Collection features a shimmering array of themed fashions and accessories.
As the name implies, the Luxe Logo Collection offers a range of upscale pieces for the Disney collector.

Drawn to Life, Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, Premieres November 18, 2021
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Drawn to Life, the new family-friendly show coming to Disney Springs, is an original creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Imagineering. Premiering November 18, 2021, during “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” Drawn to Life is a live acrobatic journey telling the story of Julie, a determined girl who discovers an unexpected gift left by her Disney animator father: an unfinished animation. As she dives into the inner world of animation guided by a surprising pencil, Julie embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories, brought to life through Cirque du Soleil’s innovative design and dazzling performances. Tickets are available at cirquedusoleil.com/drawntolife.
Space 220 Restaurant at EPCOT: The ‘Height of Dining’
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In an expansion of the Mission: SPACE pavilion at EPCOT, the new Space 220 Restaurant is a culinary experience offering the celestial panorama of a space station, including daytime and nighttime views of Earth from 220 miles above the planet’s surface. Guests board a space elevator for a simulated journey to the Centauri Space Station, where they experience the “height of dining.” Once they arrive, guests enjoy meals and drinks while taking in views that are truly out of this world.
Original Walt Disney World Resort Hotels Add New Pixie Dust
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As Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary, Walt Disney Imagineering is continuing to enhance the storytelling at the vacation destination’s two original Disney Resort hotels, part of the Disney Resorts Collection. All guest rooms in the iconic A-frame tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are being completely refurbished, blending a sleek Monorail motif evoking Tomorrowland with some favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios Incredibles films. In the lobby, guests see a collection of modern art pieces as well as historical, behind-the-scenes photographs of Disney’s Contemporary Resort in development and under construction. The resort’s lobby restaurant is aptly renamed Steakhouse 71, offering a reimagined dining experience just in time for the 50th-anniversary celebration.
Guest rooms were recently reimagined at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort with a color palette inspired by the Pacific Ocean and its necklace of islands. Their fresh new look draws on the details, textures, and patterns found in Disney’s “Moana,” with characters and references to the film’s rich storytelling. The resort also boasts a dramatic new Porte cochere to enhance the arrival experience as guests pull up to its Great Ceremonial House.
‘The Magic Is Calling’ During 50th Anniversary Celebration
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“The Magic Is Calling,” an inspiring new song written especially for the 50th anniversary, can be heard in a variety of ways during the 18-month Celebration. Platinum-selling songwriter and music producer Alana Da Fonseca and Nashville-based songwriter and producer Bobby Studley created the original song, collaborating with award-winning composer Emily Bear and singing phenom Journi. Da Fonseca and Studley’s pop-music style, Bear’s soaring orchestrations, and Journi’s magical vocal performance come together to create a song that is at once nostalgic, inspirational, and contemporary The new song calls all guests to join in the Celebration, including at night when icons at each theme park transform into Beacons of Magic.* “The Magic Is Calling” is also included in special live entertainment moments across Walt Disney World, such as during “Mickey’s Celebration Cavalcade” at Magic Kingdom Park, or performances by the Dapper Dans (Magic Kingdom Park), Discovery Island Drummers (Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park) and Voices of Liberty (EPCOT). “The Magic Is Calling” is available on the Walt Disney World playlist through Disney Music Group beginning October 1, 2021.
Walt Disney World Transportation Features New Magic Many of the fun and convenient forms of complimentary Walt Disney World transportation receive special 50th-anniversary décor during the Celebration. Guests may ride in sparkling style with new artwork added to select Disney Skyliner cabins, Disney Transportation buses, and a golden Monorail train.
Electrical Water Pageant Adds 50th Anniversary Shimmer
A 50-year tradition, the Electrical Water Pageant sails nightly across Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake, delighting guests at nearby Disney Resort hotels with music and lights in a floating parade. For the 50th anniversary celebration, the show will add new whimsy with a towering castle, swirling pixie dust, and a version of the celebration anthem “The Magic Is Calling, recorded in the pageant’s iconic electro-synth-magnetic sound.
Mickey, Minnie, and Friends Dress for the Occasion
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, and Chip’ n’ Dale – otherwise known as the “EARidescent 8” – dress in sparkling new looks, custom-made for this special occasion. Highlights of these celebratory designs include beautifully embroidered impressions of Cinderella Castle backed by fireworks, as well as a brocade in multi-toned, EARidescent fabric – all punctuated with pops of gold. Disney characters will also make appearances at Disney Resort hotels, dressed in their EARidescent best.
Mickey and Minnie are the hosts of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” joined by Walt Disney World cast members at the heart of this event. Wearing new EARidescent nametags designed for the 50th anniversary, cast members will demonstrate yet again why they are renowned for their commitment to service, consistently exceeding guests’ expectations, and going above and beyond to make visits to The Most Magical Place on Earth special.

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Peek beyond the magic of Disney Parks to discover what’s Behind the Attraction! The all new Disney+ original series, From Executive Producers Dwayne Johnson (yes that Dwayne Johnson, and Yes we will be joing behind the Jungle Cruise Attraction), along with producer Brian Volk-Weiss of (The Toys that made us, the movies that made us just to name a few), we get to explore how Imagineers filled the Haunted Mansion with 999 happy haunts, how the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ transformed into Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! and why Space Mountain took so long to launch. From the 1950s to today, from Jungle Cruise to “it’s a small world” to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disney Parks attractions have amazed millions.
Fireworks are Back!!!   Both Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and Epcot have restored the nighttime fireworks, with Happily Ever After returning to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Epcot forever returning to Walt Disney World Epcot!  Covid-19 social distancing precautions have been relaxed, with attractions returning to full capacity – and Pre-Shows returning. Including Dinosaur, Mickey, and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, The Haunted Mansion and more! 
And this Disney+ original series is the story of how they did it. With archive footage and interviews with the people that did it, it is a firsthand account of the ideas that lead to the attraction we all know and love today.
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While Walt may have told us “It all started with a Mouse”, we know it all started with Walt Disney, the man.  While today’s imaginers strive for the 360-degree immersive experience, they are really attempting to replicate what Walt created with Disneyland in 1955.   I would argue that MainStreet USA is the first fully immersive land in any Disney park, taking us out of reality into a storytelling environment.  In hindsight it seems so simple, but it continues to be the goal of every Disney Imagineer since.
The first season of “Behind the Attraction” will premier on Disney+ July 21, 2021 – with five of the ten episodes available on day one.  Including  Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Star Tours, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, and Space Mountain.  Jeffery Epstein of D23 called the original series “a fun, enchanting show that gives viewers an exclusive peek behind the curtain of the most beloved attractions and destinations at Disney theme parks and resorts around the world. “
I had the opportunity to participate in a D23 press conference focused on the new Disney+ original series, “Behind the attraction”.  The video above includes some highlights from that virtual press conference.   Here are the details of what to expect in Season 1.
“Behind the Attraction” is executive produced by Dwayne Johnson (“Jungle Cruise”), Dany Garcia, Hiram Garcia, Brian Gewirtz and Kevin Hill from Seven Bucks Productions, and Brian Volk-Weiss (“The Toys That Made Us”), Robin Henry and Cisco Henson from The Nacelle Company. Brian Volk-Weiss directs the series.  Here is a closer look at the first five episodes.

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Jungle Cruise:Join a skipper for the story behind Jungle Cruise, and try to spot the backside of water! When Walt decided to create the original immersive attraction, he tasked Imagineers with building a river in the Southern California desert AND the mechanical animals to populate it. Lead designer Harper Goff and horticulturist Bill Evans scrambled to get it all built in time for Disneyland® Park’s grand opening in 1955. Guests have been cruising its waters ever since. Dwayne Johnson also appears in this episode where he discusses his childhood memories of the attraction and his favorite joke from the skippers.
Haunted Mansion:Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion — enter if you dare! When Walt Disney developed the attraction, he didn’t specify if it should be funny or scary. Ultimately, it became a perfect blend of both. Haunted Mansion proved so popular that it inspired several later iterations, including the chilling Phantom Manor at Disneyland Paris and the weird and wonderful Mystic Manor at Hong Kong Disneyland.
Star Tours:Lightspeed to Endor! A long time ago…Disney created Star Tours, a thrilling simulator attraction that takes guests to a galaxy far, far away. It inspired Imagineers to build a whole new land — Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There, guests can use the Force to explore the remote outpost of Batuu and the cutting-edge attractions Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror:Discover the ups (and downs!) of creating this gravity-defying attraction set in the eerie world of Rod Serling’s renowned “Twilight Zone” television series. Then hold on tight as Imagineers reimagine the Disney California Adventure version as Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! Learn what it took to build the attraction — and what it takes to ride it!
Space Mountain:You’re about to hear the story of Space Mountain in T-minus 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…launch! Walt’s vision of an attraction that simulates space travel was a design challenge Imagineer John Hench tackled head on, creating a signature structure now in Disney Parks around the world. Imagineers continued the tradition by creating another thrilling indoor attraction, the landmark TRON Lightcycle Power Run at Shanghai Disney Resort.

Additional episodes in Season 1 include:

The Castles: Castles are at the heart of Disney Parks around the world. The original at Disneyland® Resort in California quickly became a symbol of The Walt Disney Company on par with Mickey Mouse. Hear the unique story behind each one and learn how Imagineers designed and built them.
Disneyland Hotel: Disneyland® Resort with no hotel — what?! It almost happened. Check in to see how Walt got it built. Envisioned as an extension of the Park, funding for the hotel proved hard to come by, so Walt struck a deal with producer Jack Wrather. Jack would own the hotel, but Walt’s name would be on it. Together, they made it into an immersive experience, setting the stage for all Disney hotels to come. After Jack’s death, The Walt Disney Company bought the Disneyland® Hotel. Today, Disney operates dozens of hotels worldwide.
 “its’ a small world”: It all began at the 1964-1965 New York World’s Fair! If a chance encounter between an Academy Award®-winning actress and Walt Disney hadn’t taken place, this beloved attraction might never have been created. With its signature, unforgettable song, its flume boat ride design, and AudioAnimatronics® figures, it was a huge success. Versions were designed and built in Disney Parks around the planet, proving that it really is a small world, after all!

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Trains, Trams, and Monorails: All aboard! Everything moves at Disney Parks, especially the guests — by land, water, and air! Walt loved locomotion of all kinds — trains, trams, monorails, and boats. They’re all fun, but Walt also believed the monorail could help cities end traffic. The vast transportation network at Walt Disney World Resort is a testament to that. Every Disney Park built since has continued this tradition, creating transportation systems to whisk guests efficiently to their destinations.
Hall of Presidents: This unprecedented presidential attraction in Liberty Square at the Magic Kingdom brings our commanders in chief to life. Walt created the world’s first human Audio-Animatronics® figure based on his childhood hero, Abraham Lincoln. Honest Abe helped launch this revolutionary technology that populates Disney Parks today. Who knows what the future holds for this mesmerizing Disney technology?

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