WDW Millennium Celebration - Overview & Mickey Wand

Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration

October 1, 1999 through January 1, 2001

Overview and the Wand
To celebrate the new millennium Walt Disney World has decided to throw a 15-month long celebration. The focal point of the Millennium Celebration is Epcot. From the wand atop Spaceship Earth to renovations to long-time Epcot favorites, Disney has pulled out all the stops. In this guide we'll give you some idea of what to expect during the Millennium Celebration.

Upon approaching Epcot you'll notice the huge geodesic dome Spaceship Earth has been adorned with a very large Mickey Wand and 2000 logo. The wand is over 25 stories tall and the numerals themselves are each 36 feet tall and covered with more than 250,000 reflective eye-catchers. On September 29, 1999 the Wand was dedicated by Walt Disney World President Al Weiss and President of Walt Disney Attractions Paul Pressler.

      

The major additions to Epcot for the Millennium Celebration are:

• Tapestry of Nations: A whole new type of parade taking place around the World Showcase Lagoon
• Illuminations 2000: Reflections of Earth: A brand new version of the Epcot classic, Illuminations featuring new music and special effects.
• Millennium Village: A huge showcase for over 50 nations over the world never before seen at Epcot.
• Innoventions: Redesigned for the Millennium Innoventions takes you down "The Road to Tomorrow" to experience the latest in techinical wizardry.
• Imagination Pavilion: Join Nigel Channing and open up your Imagination in this newly updated attraction.
• The Rest: Pin Trading, Leave a Legacy and Merchandise

Related Links

• Feature: Wand Lighting Ceremony (from LaughingPlace.com)
• Spaceship Earth (from LaughingPlace.com's Epcot Attraction Guide)
  Includes more pictures of the wand and Spaceship Earth.
• Official Millennium Celebration Site  (from Disney.com)
• The Millennium Celebration (from Walt Disney World Information Guide)

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Posted: 1/7/09

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