Shown is Disney’s 50th powerhouse team members Treva J. Marshall, President of TJM Communications, Yolanda Cade, Director of Public Relations at Disney Signature Experiences, Tracey Powell, Disney Signature Experiences Vice President and Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion, Annette Gibbs, Public Relations Manager at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Michelle Stepney, Senior Manager of Marketing Strategy at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
By Lynn Jones-Turpin – Walt Disney World recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with fireworks, fanfare, food and fun! On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World opened in Orlando, Florida. Media representatives from around the world pounced down in Orlando for a celebration of 50 years of Walt Disney’s ingenuity, dedication and his wish for families in the future to enjoy their personal world of fun! Hosted media executives and photojournalist reservations were inside the newly renovated Contemporary Resort. The lobby and guest rooms pay homage to Disney’s blockbuster movie ‘The Incredible’s,’ a family of heroes (one of my favorites wanted to name my grandson, Dash!). The history books, note that “Disney’s Contemporary Resort, originally to be named Tempo Bay Hotel and is located at the Walt Disney World Resort opened on October 1, 1971, the hotel is one of two original properties located at the complex alongside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and is adjacent to the Magic Kingdom theme park.’
Disney CEO Bob Chapek (left) and Executive Chairman Bob Iger (right) re-dedicate Walt Disney World Resort in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Sept. 30, 2021, on the eve of the vacation destination’s 50th anniversary. (Paul Morse, photographer)
Guests enjoy time at Magic Kingdom Park, Oct. 1, 2021, on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
“Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park, debuts Oct. 1, 2021, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new nighttime spectacular features stunning fireworks, powerful music, enhanced lighting and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. (David Roark, photographer)
The Luxe Logo Collection is a new merchandise line that will launch in November 2021 as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” an 18-month extravaganza that begins Oct. 1 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)
As part of the ongoing evolution of the Disney Resorts Collection at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., all nine floors of guest rooms in the A-frame tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort are being completely reimagined. These rooms will blend a sleek Monorail motif with some favorite characters from Pixar Animation Studios’ Incredibles films, including Jack-Jack, Frozone and Edna Mode. New custom artwork in guest rooms and along guest corridors will be modern, futuristic and oh so stylish, dahling, complementing the resort’s architecture while putting the Supers’ powers on display. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
After more than a year of waiting, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are excited to announce that Drawn to Life is scheduled to open on Nov. 18, 2021. The new family-friendly show coming to Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering and will take residency at Disney Springs (Matt Beard, Photographer).
Guests enjoy time at Magic Kingdom Park, Oct. 1, 2021, on the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
La Crêperie de Paris offers both table- and quick-service options for traditional French crepes. The new restaurant opens Oct. 1, 2021, in the newly expanded France pavilion at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Harrison Cooney, photographer)
“Disney Enchantment” at Magic Kingdom Park, debuts Oct. 1, 2021, at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The new nighttime spectacular features stunning fireworks, powerful music, enhanced lighting and, for the first time, immersive projection effects that extend from Cinderella Castle down Main Street, U.S.A. (David Roark, photographer)
The Celebration Collection includes a wide-ranging assortment of commemorative merchandise for the whole family. The collection is part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” an 18-month extravaganza that begins Oct. 1 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)
Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse will host “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” honoring Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. They will dress in sparkling new looks custom made for the 18-month event, highlighted by embroidered impressions of Cinderella Castle on multi-toned, EARidescent fabric punctuated with pops of gold. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
The Vault Collection pays tribute to 50 years of Walt Disney World magic with an assortment of retro-themed designs right out of the Walt Disney Archives. The collection is part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration,” an 18-month extravaganza that begins Oct. 1 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)
Cinderella Castle under construction at Magic Kingdom Park in 1971 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)
Disney’s Contemporary Resort and the Walt Disney World Monorail in 1975 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Disney)
The special food and beverage offerings for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World are full of whimsy and EARidescent shimmer, like the Royal 50th Celebration Champagne Flight available at Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer).
The recently updated lobby of Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., now features a collection of modern art pieces as well as historical, behind-the-scenes photographs of the resort in development. (David Roark, photographer)
The special food and beverage offerings for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World are full of whimsy and EARidescent shimmer. Many are also inspired by Walt’s personal recipes, beloved Disney characters, nostalgic dishes, and Disney attractions past and present, like the Squids Revenge Drink available at Be Our Guest Restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer).
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With gold 50th emblems everywhere you look, Walt Disney World has made its mark on the entertainment and resort industry. From Magic Kingdom where Queen Tiana sits on her throne and Minnie and Mickey Mouse welcome you to their home; don’t forget the trusted Animal Kingdom where the jungle rises to meet you! Hollywood Studios is the place for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistant to the hotel rooms that provide five-star treatment, Disney’s 50th and beyond can accommodate any request. On the menu were t-shirts from the past, and the current Disney ‘gold ear bling’ hats and the classic nostalgic tees that were birth in 1971. In addition, during the festivities, the Contemporary Resort opened their new SteakHouse71 featuring some of Walt Disney’s favored meals from chocolate cake to signature cocktails. Each Disney corporate entity provided a personalized story of their departments innovative products for the next 50 years. Disney’s hospitality included a history legacy look into Wlak disneys family and legacy; WDW cookbook and book bag full of Golden 50 year trinkets.
Behind the scenes Disney employs millions of individuals in areas of accounting, hospitality, public relations, marketing, customer service, imagineers, architects, the cruise industry and more. To summarize Disney’s success, WDW Corporation can attest to employees having more than ten year tenures. Rounding out Disney’s 50th anniversary are the African American corporate executives that reinforce Disney’s commitment to excellence. Corporate executives Annette Gibbs and Tracey Powell stay on the front line to guarantee that every year, the media in the Black/Brown communities integrate their media threads with new and innovative behind the scenes reports on Disney’s upcoming events, exhibit openings, media tours and access to the popular Disney’s Dreamers Academy yearly scholastic event. The Disney team along with TJM Communications headed by Treva J. Marshall maintains a top notch synergy, vigor and #blackgirlmagic that keeps Minnie and Mickey Mouse on their toes! Shown is the Disney’s 50th powerhouse team members Treva J. Marshall, President of TJM Communications, Yolanda Cade, Director of Public Relations at Disney Signature Experiences, Tracey Powell, Disney Signature Experiences Vice President and Disney Dreamers Academy Executive Champion, Annette Gibbs,Public Relations Manager at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, Michelle Stepney,Senior Manager of Marketing Strategy at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products and Morgan Gaines, Communications Specialist at Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
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