When does 50th celebration start?

kangaroodle

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Hi! I'll admit I am a WDW veteran and have only been to DL about 5 times. I am wondering when the big 5oth celebration begins. I thought it already started this year but I see everyone talking about not being able to get a room for next August (didn't the park really open in July?) I was thinking of heading out there next January or March. Will there be anything going on then? Will the castle be painted? Please let me know any details or where I can find them BEFORE I book this trip. My kids have never been to DL...I'd like to make it a special trip for them (They have been to WDW A LOT!) Thanks for any info. Kathy
 
Hi neighbor!

I'm pretty certain that the anniversary doesn't begin until May 2005. I've looked all over and cannot figure out where I read that information. Hopefully someone else can come up with some more exact details.
 
05-05-05 is the official kick-off. The castle is being painted right now and I believe it's supoposed to be done around November.
 
Just finished reading this article yesterday:


For the first time ever, the 10 Disney theme parks around the world will join together for a global celebration to mark the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in Southern California .


Beginning May 5, 2005 and extending for 18 months through 2006, the event will take place in all of the Disney theme parks around the world, with the premiere of exciting new shows and attractions at Disneyland Resort in California, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan and Disneyland Resort Paris in France and the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.

In addition to the recent opening of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror ® and Snow White – an Enchanting New Musical, the Resort will be premiering new and exciting shows throughout the 18-month celebration. “We are celebrating all those guests and Cast Members who have come to make Disneyland a cherished experience, inviting them to relive memories and create new ones with family and friends,” said president, Disneyland Resort, Matt Ouimet. The celebration will be the biggest event in the history of the park and will take different forms throughout the Disneyland Resort - - even extending out to sea:

• Sleeping Beauty Castle will be transformed into a breathtaking focal-point for “The Happiest Homecoming on Earth” and will glow with Disney enchantment as never before.

• Audiences will be overwhelmed by the fun and spectacle of the new “ Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams,” featuring one of the largest casts of Disney Characters ever assembled.

• An all-new fireworks spectacular entitled “Remember . . . Dreams Come True” represents the most elaborate and extravagant in the history of Disneyland .

• In the all-new attraction “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters,” guests pilot their very own Star Cruiser through a comical interactive space mission where they will help to protect outer space from the forces of the evil Emperor Zurg!

“Space Mountain” will be re-”Imagineered” for the 21st century, featuring all-new “out of this world” effects and surprises.

• Guests will experience “Disneyland - - The First 50 Years,” a remarkable new exhibit showcasing 50 years of Disneyland and highlighting the amazing evolution of the park from concept to reality.

• “Block Party Bash” - - At Disney's California Adventure guests will suddenly find themselves surrounded by the rollicking music, excitement and fun of one of five instant celebrations.






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