Anniversary Collection Ornament Spotted in Fantasyland
Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary today! In honor of the special day, the Anniversary Collection of apparrel and merchadise premiered at Magic Kingdom’s Big Top Souvenirs in Storybook Circus. With crowds running high, the collection certainly drew a number of people when it opened with one piece of merchandise standing out for the holiday season: the collectible ornament!
The ornament magically displays the anniversary’s EARidescent glow, which defines the celebratory colors of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” The deep blue background also stands out on the ornament as a thematic element to the anniversary.
With fireworks bursting and the 50th anniversary logo on the right ear, the ornament really does perfectly capture to wonder of this momentous occasion. The gold tie to hang the ornament also pulls in the golden accents that now bring the anniversary festivities to all four parks in the Fab 50 Character Collection, a group of golden statues representing 50 iconic Disney characters.
Across the back of the ornament, “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” displays in a bold, capitalized font, caputring the occasion’s slogan. Guests hoping to revel in the monumentous moment have 18 months to enjoy the festivities.
To shop the anniversary collection, guests must join a virtual queue before entering the merchandise location.
Retailing at $24.99, guests purchasing items, including the festive ornament, from the exclusive collection can also use mobile checkout, a new feature in testing throughout the Walt Disney World Resort.
MickeyBlog will continue to bring you the latest in merchandise, dining, entertainment and special moments popping up at Magic Kingdom throughout the day today. In fact, the first cavalcade should travel down Main Street U.S.A. in the near future. Congratulations, Walt Disney World, on such an incredible milestone. What a day to celebrate!