Walt Disney World will mark its official 55th anniversary on Thursday, October 1st, with “brief remarks” from its president. Joe Schott, President of Walt Disney World, will speak at 8:50 am at Cinderella Castle in Magic Kingdom. We don’t expect a ceremony, show, or other big moment to go along with the remarks. Instead, it will be a nice moment for guests who planned to be at the park anyway. Here’s the latest.
Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary: Brief Remarks at Cinderella Castle
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- When and where Joe Schott will speak on the anniversary morning
- What Disney’s announcement does and does not include
- How the remarks fit with earlier anniversary coverage
The announcement opens with “To all who come to this happy place, welcome!” It then describes how the anniversary morning begins: “For those planning to attend, the morning will kick off with President of Walt Disney World, Joe Schott, sharing some brief remarks at 8:50 am at Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom Park.”
Disney calls them “brief remarks,” and nothing in the announcement points to a larger moment around them. We anticipated a more relaxed, scaled-back anniversary this year given how little build-up there has been for the milestone.
What Disney Has Shared for the 55th Anniversary
Merchandise has been the main anniversary news so far. Our August 24th first look showed the official logo with a hoodie, a t-shirt, and an ear headband. On September 1st, we covered more of the collection, including a Mickey Mouse plush and a patch-covered backpack.
Keep Reading
- Get a look at the Mickey Mouse plush and patch-covered backpack that joined the anniversary collection.
- See the hoodie, t-shirt, and ear headband that debuted alongside the official 55th anniversary logo.
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