Walt Disney World Resort marks 50th anniversary
Sun sets on Cinderella’s Castle with a balloon shaped like Mickey Mouse in the foreground. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Mickey Mouse waves in a parade down Main Street near Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A chocolatier dips an apple designed to look like Mickey Mouse into chocolate at The Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A marquee on Main Street in Magic Kingdom displays “The Magic of Walt Disney World.” Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
“The Partners” copper statue by Blaine Gibson, depicting Walt Disney holding the hand of Mickey Mouse, stands infant of Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Cinderella’s Castle is decorated with gold ribbons, blue banners, a 50th-anniversary sign and “EARidescent” embellishment. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
A Walt Disney World monorail train passes by Spaceship Earth at Epcot theme park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Disney presents a new fireworks show “Harmonious” at Epcot during the 50th anniversary celebration. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Lights shine from within Spaceship Earth’s reflective panels in the evening. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People walk by the United Kingdom Pavilion at Epcot theme park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Statues of Miguel and Dante from the film “Coco” are part of 50 golden sculptures of Disney characters on display at Epcot and other Disney theme parks for the 50th anniversary. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
People gather at the entrance to Space 220 Restaurant at the Epcot theme park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
The planet Earth is viewed in the windows at Space 220 Restaurant at Epcot theme park. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Guests enter the “It’s A Small World” attraction in 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Guests walk near the Magic Kingdom castle in 2019. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI