Remembering Disney World’s 25th Anniversary and the Castle Cake

Released on 6/20/20

A Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow?

WDW’s 25th Anniversary

A little personal history from each of us related to the 1996-1997 timeline

25th Anniversary Celebration on 10/1/96

Including Michael Eisner, Roy E Disney, and First Lady Hillary Clinton

— Coke Corner interlude — Brought to you by Coke Energy…with caffeine, B-vitamins and the most guarana ever!

Castle cake

Disney Magazine Fall 1996 description

Remember the Magic parade

1st disney parade that stopped and had guests join the dancing

Illuminations 25

25th Anniversary Banners

Disney’s Music from the Park

Books

How the World Began

Imagineers

WDW Explorer CD

What will 50th Celebration be like?

Thoughts on the logo

Per Chris, MK was open until Midnight every night during the 25th Anniversary

Per the 1997 Official Guide to WDW, “The Magic Kingdom keeps later hours through the end of 1997 to honor Walt Disney World’s 25th anniversary.” - myth confirmed!

The poor paint jobs on Cinderella Castle

https://attractionsmagazine.com/cinderella-castle-rose-gold-update-nearly-complete-magic-kingdom/

Ticket price comparison between 1996 and today