40th Anniversary Celebration

Walt Disney World is turning 40 on October 1st!  If Mr. Disney could see us now, I believe that he would nod his head and smile, knowing that his vision of Progress, USA has been achieved ten fold.  In true Disney fashion, many events are planned for this one-of-a-kind celebration, although Disney has been tight-lipped about them!  Below are some of the unconfirmed details that I have been able to dig up. 


The park will be open from 9am to midnight.

These events, while painstakingly planned I'm sure, kind of feel like a bummer to me.  GIven the choice between traveling this fall versus next fall, I would certainly go in 2012.  Sure, the 40th anniversary is a milestone for WDW, and there are likely other events and celebrations planned (during most milestone anniversaries, WDW gives visitors commemorative pins), but I am fully convinced that the unveiling of the new Fantasyland will prove to be a much more grandiose experience!  If you have a trip currently planned (Thompson family) I trust that the 40th anniversary celebrations will provide an extra dose of Disney Magic and will enhance your vacation.  Conversely, if you are saving your pennies for a WDW vacation, keep saving until next fall when you will be able to visit a whole new land of Disney and participate in celebrations on a grander scale!