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Tips for Chattanooga-area vacationers as Disney World celebrates its 50th season

The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort will be a two-night immmersive adventure abourd the Starship Halcyon that includes meals, lodging, entertainment and all activities. This is an artist's rendering of what one of the 100 rooms will look like. / Photo Contributed by Walt Disney World Resort
The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort will be a two-night immmersive adventure abourd the Starship Halcyon that includes meals, lodging, entertainment and all activities. This is an artist's rendering of what one of the 100 rooms will look like. / Photo Contributed by Walt Disney World Resort The new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Resort will be a two-night immmersive adventure abourd the Starship Halcyon that includes meals, lodging, entertainment and all activities. This is an artist's rendering of what one of the 100 rooms will look like. / Photo Contributed by Walt Disney World Resort

By Anne Braly 7 min read

Mickey Mouse is grinning from ear to ear, welcoming thousands of visitors every day to his Magic Kingdom Park as Walt Disney World Resort celebrates its 50th birthday. The park is pulling out all the stops to ensure its guests have a memorable experience, from its attractions to its hotels and restaurants.

After closing for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, about 90% of Disney World has reopened, with only a few dining options and entertainment venues still closed.

But you wouldn’t even know it.

“We are magic! Our amazing cast members make everything possible, and the Disney service continues to be the priority,” says Sarah Domenech, public relations manager at Disney World.

Here’s a look at some of the new offerings as Mickey and Friends celebrate their milestone birthday now through the 18-month celebration that kicked off in October 2021.