EPISODE · Jan 16, 2025 · 1H 9M
January 15 2025, This Week at Walt Disney World
from Sams Disney Diary
This week is packed with Disney updates, news, and history! Dinoland U.S.A. has officially closed as Disney's Animal Kingdom begins the first phase of its exciting new expansion. Over at Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is track removal, while more construction walls have been spotted throughout the park. Meanwhile, a crane has arrivd at Astro Orbiter. "Starport Seven Five," a nod to Space Mountain's Opening Year, and today is the 50th Anniversary of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. Did you know the Carousel of Progress also opened at Walt Disney World that same day? We'll take a nostalgic trip back to the opening celebration, featuring Mickey Mouse and Lucie Arnaz. If you're a D23 member, don't miss the chance to enjoy 23% off tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. And finally, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off this Friday with an exciting lineup of visual, culinary, and performing arts to enjoy. Join us for all this and more as we dive into the latest happenings and historical milestones from the Most Magical Place on Earth! You can find the video version of the show here https://youtube.com/live/-0eauC5WO28
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This week is packed with Disney updates, news, and history! Dinoland U.S.A. has officially closed as Disney's Animal Kingdom begins the first phase of its exciting new expansion. Over at Magic Kingdom, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is track removal, while more construction walls have been spotted throughout the park. Meanwhile, a crane has arrivd at Astro Orbiter. "Starport Seven Five," a nod to Space Mountain's Opening Year, and today is the 50th Anniversary of Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom. Did you know the Carousel of Progress also opened at Walt Disney World that same day? We'll take a nostalgic trip back to the opening celebration, featuring Mickey Mouse and Lucie Arnaz. If you're a D23 member, don't miss the chance to enjoy 23% off tickets to Cirque du Soleil's Drawn to Life at Disney Springs. And finally, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off this Friday with an exciting lineup of visual, culinary, and performing arts to enjoy. Join us for all this and more as we dive into the latest happenings and historical milestones from the Most Magical Place on Earth! You can find the video version of the show here https://youtube.com/live/-0eauC5WO28
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January 15 2025, This Week at Walt Disney World
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