October 1, 2021 will mark the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The anniversary theme is “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” and the celebration will last for 18 months.

Festivities will be taking place at all four theme parks, including Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Each of these locations will come to life with a magical glow called “Beacons of Magic.”

Pixie Dust will make Cinderella’s Castle glow, new lights will shimmer on Spaceship Earth and during Halloween and Christmas there will be special nighttime viewings and projection mapping shows.

There will also be special golden character sculptures in all four theme parks called “Disney Fab 50.” Guests can see Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Goofy, Pinocchio, Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Bambi, Dumbo and more.

Disney World has had over 21 million visitors since it opened in 1971.