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4. ‘Disney KiteTails’ at Animal Kingdom

Discovery River Theater at Animal Kingdom will now feature \"Disney KiteTails\" several times daily.

You can watch performers fly windcatchers and kites of all shapes and sizes to the beat of favorite Disney songs.

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5. Beacons of Magic

Four icons at Walt Disney World theme parks will transform at night into Beacons of Magic.

Cinderella Castle, Tree of Life, The Hollywood Tower Hotel, and Spaceship Earth will all come to life with their own \"EARidescent\" glow.

6. ‘Disney Fab 50 Character Collection’ Sculptures

In honor of the park's 50th anniversary, 50 golden sculptures have been spread across the four Walt Disney World theme parks.

These sculptures feature characters from Timon and Pumba from “The Lion King” to Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse.

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