Disney World Celebrates 50th Anniversary: Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, & More Stars Visit The Parks — Photos

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October 1, 2021 7:00AM EDT

In honor of the magical 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, see stars like Ariana Grande visit the parks through the years in photos.

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Gwen Stefani at Disney World

Gwen Stefani at Disney World — Celebs in Disney! When they aren’t working hard in their repsective projects, some of Hollywood’s biggest stars love to jet off to Disney World in Orlando, Florida for some much-needed getaways. Sometimes the stars will visit the iconic park with a significant other or friends, and other times they’ll bring their children to get the full experience. The park opened on October 1, 1971 — 50 years ago today!

Here, Gwen Stefani is pictured at Walt Disney World during a fun timeout from her ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like’ US tour on July 25, 2016. Gwen wore denim dungarees for her visit to the famous Magic Kingdom theme park. Her long, platinum blonde locks were braided and she wore her trademark red lipstick as she sweetly posed with Mickey Mouse. To see more photos of stars at Walt Disney World in honor of its 50th anniversary, click through the gallery.

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Millie Bobby Brown Jake Bongiovi Disney World SS

Millie Bobby Brown Jake Bongiovi Disney World SS — Actors Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi joined the Dark Side at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. on September 27, 2022. The couple posed with First Order Stormtroopers and Darth Vader’s lightsaber at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Bongiovi said he is a big Star Wars fan and Brown said her favorite character is Princess Leia.
Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Florida, USA – 27 Sep 2022

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James Charles

James Charles — Youtuber James Charles was all smiles while enjoying the Expedition Everest roller coast at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida on March 3, 2020. James seemed to be joined by a few friends, who all were loving the ride just like he was.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande — Ariana Grande performs at Walt Disney World in front of Cinderella’s castle at the Magic Kingdom. Ari’s performance was for a pre-taped Christmas special titled ‘Disney Parks Frozen Christmas Celebration’, which aired on ABC in December 2014.

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry — Katy Perry poses with Minnie Mouse and Mickey Mouse at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort on July 4, 2014 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Katy visited Walt Disney World Resort on U.S. Independence Day during a break in her global ‘Prismatic’ concert tour.

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Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris — Neil Patrick Harris is joined by his twins Gideon and Harper at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The actor was seen holding his daughter as they walked through the parks and were seen taking a spin on Toy Story Mania in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Barack Obama

Barack Obama — Former US President Barack Obama speaks at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida to unveil a strategy that will significantly help boost tourism and travel on January 19, 2012. Obama had a massive group of supporters lined up at the park listening in on his speech.

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Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes — Katie Holmes dons her Daisy Duke style denim hotpants for a trip to Disney World, Florida, on March 16, 2014. The actress poses with Minnie Mouse at the New York Street area of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Wendy Williams

Wendy Williams — Wendy Williams is also smiles during a filming trip to Disney World. She posed in an adorable photo with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, and had on mouse ears to get into the Disney spirit.

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Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg — Snoop Dogg seen wearing a Goofy hat while visiting Disney World’s Magic Kingdom with his family in Lake Buena Vista, Fl. The rapper dressed casually in a black shirt and black pants to round out his look.

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan — Country star Luke Bryan poses with cowboy Goofy on Feb. 20, 2015 in front of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Bryan visited the theme park with his family and friends during a break between the Orlando concerts on his “That’s My Kind of Night Tour 2015.

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Tracy Morgan

Tracy Morgan — Tracy Morgan, fiance Megan Wollover and daughter Maven Morgan take flight on Dumbo the Flying Elephant at Magic Kingdom theme park on July 2, 2015. The family celebrated Maven’s 2nd birthday at the park.

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Shakira

Shakira — Shakira visits Disney World to promote her movie ‘Zootopia’ on February 21, 2016. The mother of two dropped by The Florida theme park’s Animal Kingdom Lodge where she posed with Mickey Mouse.

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Robin Roberts

Robin Roberts — Morning TV host Robin Roberts spread some holiday cheer at the taping of Disney World annual Christmas bonanza. The Good Morning America presenter was joined by co-host Jesse Palmer for “Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration” at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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Jesse Palmer

Jesse Palmer — Jesse Palmer poses at Disney World for the taping of ‘Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration” in Florida. The former ‘Bachelor’ looked like a stud at the iconic park.

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