Originally Posted By sjhym333 Kevin Yee over at Miceage writes today that 2011 will be the MK's and WDW's 40th Birthday and the sad think is that there seems to be no plans to celebrate this milestone. I remember when the MK use to celebrate its birthdays. Anyone else remember parades like Tencennial Parade or 15 Years of Magic (15 years, we're having a party, at Walt Disney World, a party all year long) It really is a shame that corporate doesnt feel the need to celebrate. When EPCOT turned 25 a couple of years back all we got was the small walk-thru in Communicore (thanks to Jim McPhee). Kevin Yee has decided to celebrate the year by riding one attraction each Saturday beginning in Jan. He has included a list at: <a href="http://miceage.micechat.com/kevinyee/ky120710a.htm" target="_blank">http://miceage.micechat.com/ke...710a.htm</a> Maybe someone will wake up and decide to celebrate 40 years of magic. Probably not though since things seem to move at a snails pace at Disney.
Originally Posted By -em There will be merchandise. Isn't that enough?!? Kidding. I sadly dont think it will be more a mention than Epcots 25th or WDW 35th was and that the D23 events in May will be the highlight of the celebration... I STILL remember DLR's 40th celebration.
Originally Posted By standor We need a Disney to run the company. This group only wants the money without giving guests (customers) a bang for their buck.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer There were elaborate plans, great plans, about 3 years ago. E Tics for each park. Then, the economy hit, and that was all forgotten.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: This is all so sad to hear. I was really looking forward to celebrating WDW's 40th. Now I'm so depressed because they aren't doing anything I may just have to console myself with a big box of Krispy Kremes. ORGOCH: Oh, yeah? What was ya tryin' ta console yerself fer just yesterday? And the day befer that? Got more empty Krispy Kreme boxes 'round the cottage than a body knows what ta do with!!!
Originally Posted By Britain Look they have gone to the 'Anniversary' well too many times (and piggy backing on to DL's 50th didn't help) the message is starting to wear thin on potential tourists. They are laying low so that they can unleash a huge bash for WDW's 50th. And it will MEAN something by then.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Yeah... I was planning a trip for Oct I 2011... ...but... I honestly don't see a reason to, now.
Originally Posted By hopemax > There will be merchandise. Isn't that enough?!? < The rumor that I heard was that Kevin & Jody were doing merchandise for the WDW 40th, and actually, that IS enough. I will go broke, just because of that.
Originally Posted By hopemax Kevin Kidney & Jody Daily. Here is a link to their previous work <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/miehana/sets/72157601848341798/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/m...8341798/</a> They are theme park geeks, and tend to pull out some of the more obscure stuff.
Originally Posted By hopemax No. There stuff gets sold on disneystore.com, and at the parks so check Disneyana at Disneyland and Art of Disney at WDW (not much there, because there focus has been on DL, but sometimes DL merchandise ends up there. Like the popcorn container, drink cup).
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<I remember when the MK use to celebrate its birthdays. Anyone else remember parades like Tencennial Parade or 15 Years of Magic (15 years, we're having a party, at Walt Disney World, a party all year long)>> I only get to do this once in a while, so suck it up! It's Disney's birthday party And we want you to come 15 years of celebrations All rolled into one! Share these gifts Shows to see MICHAEL JACKSON IN 3D! Yes this is the year to see the World Walt Disney World! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey The first time I visited WDW was during the 15th anniversary year. I remember they were giving away cars. Every guest got a ticket when they walked through the turnstile, kind of like a Ticketmaster-type ticket, and it told you what prize you won (or it said sorry, you get zilch!). I got a zilch ticket.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer I inherited my Dad's merch from that year... Cool stuff. Liked the Castle/SSE logo.
