What’s New at Magic Kingdom: Fireworks, 50th Anniversary Updates, and More!

It’s been a busy few days in Disney World!

Disney World just turned 50!

The 50th Anniversary celebration has started, lots of new merchandise is now available, stores have reopened, and much more! Heading to Disney World soon? Just sitting on your couch and need a dose of Disney to brighten your day? Then join us for a virtual trip around Magic Kingdom to see what’s new!

Magic Kingdom Food Updates

Main Street Confectionery

We’ll start with the food (of course). Recently, the Main Street Confectionery soft opened and then fully reopened in Magic Kingdom!

Main Street Confectionery

We’ve shared a full look at this spot’s new look and new offerings, including custom popcorn creations!

So Much Popcorn!

We’ve also shared reviews of some of the unique snacks you can grab here now including treats featuring Snickers

Snickers Cupcake

…and Skittles!

Rainbow Fruit-Flavored Fudge with Skittles

Click here to see more about the reopened Confectionery!

Spring Roll Cart

Next, for all the Spring Roll Cart fans, we’ve got GREAT news! The Spring Roll Cart has reopened in Disney World and it has a brand NEW 50th Anniversary spring roll flavor!

50th Celebration Spring Rolls

The 50th Celebration Spring Rolls have Pastrami and Pepper Jack Cheese inside, and they’re served with a Mustard Dipping Sauce.

Click here to see our full review of this new treat!

Joffrey’s Coffee

At Joffrey’s Revive in Magic Kingdom, we grabbed a new 50th Anniversary drink — the Golden Shooting Star!

Pretty in pink

This drink is made with a Strawberry Frappe topped with Whipped Cream and EARidescent Pink and Gold Sprinkles.

Should you get this drink? Click here to see our review!

50th Snacks

Of course, those aren’t the only 50th Anniversary snacks now available in Magic Kingdom. Throughout Disney World’s parks and resorts, you’ll find 150+ snacks and drinks as part of the 50th Anniversary celebration, and a number of them are in Magic Kingdom. There’s a Toad Burger

Toad Burger

Royal 50th Churros

Royal 50th Churros

ice cream in a bathtub(!)

The Uncle Orville Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow Sundae

…and SO much more. Basically, if you’re heading to Magic Kingdom soon, pack your stretchy pants — you’re going to need them!

Click here to see our reviews of ALL of the 50th Anniversary snacks we’ve had so far!

Magic Kingdom Construction Updates

In terms of construction updates, we’ve seen a few things taking place over the past few days, especially those days in advance of Disney World’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.

In front of Cinderella Castle, we spotted some trees up around some of the outer areas (though this was in advance of the 50th Anniversary).

Time for Some Bushes!

We also spotted a number of cool Imagineering details outside of the Confectionery that play into the spot’s backstory.

Confectionery Display

Inside the Confectionery you’ll find more details about the characters pictured in the window, so be sure to look for that!

Inside the Confectionery

We also spotted some filming going on throughout the park as Disney was preparing for the 50th.

Lots of Filming Going On

Disney was certainly busy making sure everything was in tip top shape for October 1st. On October 1st, we finally got to see a lot of that hard work pay off. More about the new 50th stuff in a second.

Magic Kingdom Merchandise Updates

In terms of merchandise, there was quite a lot to see in Magic Kingdom over the last few days!

Frontier Trading Co.

In Frontier Trading Co. we spotted some Halloween pins featuring Mickey Mouse…

Mickey Halloween Pin

…Donald Duck…

Spooky!

…Rapunzel…

Best Pin Ever!

…and the Aristocats!

Which Pin Would You Get?

We also spotted some pins celebrating Alice in Wonderland’s anniversary featuring Alice…

Alice in Wonderland Pins

…and more characters from this classic film.

Off With Their Heads!

There were also some mystery pin boxes…

Pins

…and a VERY large Alice in Wonderland 70th Anniversary pin for $74.99.

That’s One GIANT Pin

At Frontier Trading Co., we also spotted limited edition attraction pins being sold here.

Attraction Pins

These pins brought in some BIG crowds to this spot on some days.

More Attraction Pins

If you’re hoping to grab these pins, be sure to look and see if they’re available during your next trip.

Emporium

At the Emporium, we found a 50th Anniversary charm bracelet.

50th Anniversary Bracelet

The charms on it feature different forms of transportation and more!

Charms

We also found some nuiMOs Disney treats accessories featuring a popcorn bucket and ice cream container. The nuiMOs accessories were priced at $12.99 each.

How Great Are These?!

At one point early in the week, we spotted the Starbucks 50th Anniversary tumbler, but during another trips, we were informed that it was sold out.

Starbucks Tumblers

If this is a must-get for you, be sure to look for it during your upcoming trips.

Main Street Bakery

At the Main Street Bakery, we spotted new 50th Anniversary x Starbucks merchandise, including new mugs with an amazing print featuring all kinds of Magic Kingdom buildings, rides, characters, and more.

There’s a lot here for now!

You’ll also find ornaments and more for the 50th Anniversary from Starbucks. Starbucks items tend to be very popular, so you’ll want to grab these quickly if you spot them during your next visit.

Click here to see more about this 50th Anniversary collection!

Main Street Cinema

At Main Street Cinema, you’ll find Disney’s new Vault Collection — a vintage-looking collection full of pieces that’ll fill your retro-loving heart with joy!

The Vault Collection at Main Street Cinema

There’s even an incredible jacket available!

Check Out This Jacket!

The jacket features all kinds of characters on the back including Mickey, Donald, and more.

Check It Out

It’s got a fantastic, retro vibe to it and it can be all yours for $89.99.

While the merchandise items themselves are awesome, what you might like even more are the retro displays that are a part of this shop!

Mr. Toad

Be sure to stop into the Main Street Cinema to get a photo of Mr. Toad and pick up some retro items along the way.

Click here to see every item that is part of the Vault Collection!

Bonjour! Village Gifts

At Bonjour! Village Gifts we found some collectible 50th Anniversary gold coins…

Golden Coins

…a singular gold coin that is sold on its own…

Gold Coin

…and golden e-tickets.

Golden E-Ticket

Here’s a look at how much these items cost.

Collectibles

If you’re looking for a really unique souvenir to bring back from this big celebration, these could be a good pick.

Click here to see over 100 pieces of 50th Anniversary merchandise that Disney has released!

Tomorrowland

Over in Tomorrowland, we spotted a fun Princess Leia Hat.

Princess Leia Hat

The hat says “The Future of the Galaxy is Female” and features Princess Leia’s famous space hairdo!

Magic Kingdom Miscellaneous Updates (Including Lots of 50th News!)

In terms of other updates, we spotted a guest wearing an absolutely gorgeous dress they had made for the 50th Anniversary. Seriously, this guest is WINNING the 50th.

Check Out That Dress!

The Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade reopened as a special surprise and was totally FREE for guests to enjoy!

It’s Free to Play!

Over in Adventureland, A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas reopened! 

It’s Open!

This is a free, interactive treasure hunt you can participate in around Adventureland! If you’re looking for a fun, free, interactive activity for the whole family to participate in, be sure to check it out.

Grab a Map!

And finally, we’ll run through the 50th news as quickly as possible (because there was a LOT). Recently, we spotted new 50th Anniversary posters in the tunnels underneath the railroad station at Main Street, U.S.A.

What a Beautiful Poster

We also shared a look at Mickey and the gang kicking off the 50th Anniversary celebrations…

50th Welcome Show

a peek at the 50th Anniversary commemorative map…

Magic Kingdom Map

details about a gorgeous 50th anniversary souvenir that was being offered on the 50th Anniversary…

Guests got one as they were leaving the Magic Kingdom

photos & videos of the new 50th Anniversary cavalcade in Magic Kingdom…

We love you, Mickey!

and a look at the 50th Anniversary Minnie cup!

What a Cutie!

We also shared photos & videos of Magic Kingdom’s NEW fireworks show, Disney Enchantment, which debuted on October 1st

Enchantment

…a look at the return of the fireworks dessert parties in Magic Kingdom

YUM

…and a peek at the crowds that were in the park on the 50th Anniversary.

Main Street Crowds

To see more about all of our adventures in the Disney parks on the 50th Anniversary, click here!

And that’s a look at what’s new in Magic Kingdom. Be sure to check back with us for more updates!

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