Are You Ready? Tomorrow Starts March Magic 2016!

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What happens when different teams of characters representing different rides and attractions throughout Walt Disney World and Disneyland decide to compete to see who is the best?

March Magic 2016!

Once again, 32 teams (16 from WDW and 16 from DLR) are joining the challenge for the public’s vote to see who will be this year’s winner. Most of the teams are returning from last year, but there are a few new ones. Akin to NBA’s March Madness, this bracket contest starts off with 16 competitions of 2 teams, all resulting in the winners advancing forward and competing again until only one team remains.

Announced yesterday, the 32 teams are:

Walt Disney World

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Gracy Manor Ghouls (’15 Champions), Kali River Rapids Rafters, Star Tours Troopers,

Stortbook Circus Flying Elephants, Anandapur Yetis, Midway Maniacs,

Tower of Terror Bellhops, Mine Train Miners, Future World Phoenicians

Tom Sawyer Island Explorers, Liberty Square Independence, Grizzly Hall Players,

Progress City Gears, Tomorrowland Movers, Space Mountain Blast,

Imagination Institute Dreamfinders.

 

Disneyland

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Caribbean Cannonballs, Main Street Engineers, Tiki Room Harmony,

Soarin’ Gliders, Toad Hall Mayhem, Nemo Voyagers,

Small World Travelers, Wonderland Teacups, Abominable Snowman,

Radiator Springs Lowriders, Neverland Crocs, Jungle Cruise Skippers,

Big Thunder Mountain Goats, Briar Patch Splash, Buena Vista Red Car Trolleys,

Haunted Mansion Holiday

Starting tomorrow, March 15th, fans can take part in the voting with wither Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Follow Walt Disney World and Disneyland on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to cast your vote for each match up within that channel. The final match will take place on April 4th. Below is the bracket, which you can print out an follow along with over the weeks. Will your favorite win?

Click to enlarge/ print.

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In addition to the actual contest, Disney will be releasing some special commemorative merchandise to coincide with March Magic 2016. Here is more info on that, as well as a couple of treats for our favorite treats in the park. (Source: Disney Parks Blog)

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Cheer on your favorite March Magic 2016 teams with limited release products created especially for the Disney Parks online store. From March 15 to April 10, we will release a series of 32 team shirts featuring Disney attraction logos created by Disney Design Group artists. These limited release Hanes Nano t-shirts will ship in 3-5 weeks once ordered (express shipping is not available). Look for a special promotion for these shirts – buy two shirts for $44.00 (plus tax).

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In addition to shirts, guests will also find posters measuring approximately 24” by 30”. Posters will ship in 12-14 days once ordered. Select teams will also have products such as tote bags, blankets and mugs available in later rounds.

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Here are the dates that the March Magic team items will be available on the Disney Parks online store at http://www.disneystore.com/MarchMagic.

  • March 15-24 – All 32 team shirts available online from Round 1.
  • March 24-29 – The 16 team shirts from Round 2 available online.
  • March 28-31 – Team shirts for remaining eight teams in Round 3 available online.
  • April 2-5 – Team shirts available online for final four teams in Round 4.
  • April 4-6 – Team shirts for two remaining teams available online.
  • April 5-10 – Team shirt for March Magic 2016 winner available online.

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There were two teams that didn’t make the cut this year. We, however, loved the designs so much they became additional products for March Magic 2016. The Adventureland Dole Whip representsDisneyland Resort while the Adventureland Swirl is for Walt Disney World Resort. The image above shows how numbers will be printed on the backs of team shirts this year. The numbers will represent opening dates or other numbers of significance (think “999” for Gracey Manor Ghouls). If I wasn’t cheering for the Future World Phoenicians (Thank you!), I’d be voting for the happy little Orange Bird to go all the way.

To order these items, please visit http://www.DisneyStore.com/MarchMagic.

Starting March 15, you can vote for the ultimate Disney attraction at either Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California. Attraction match-ups will be posted on our official Facebook and Twitter accounts for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. Check back often to see how your team progresses throughout the tournament.

 

I know that they aren’t officially in the running… but I am rooting for both the Dole Whip and the Swirl. Yum!

Who are you rooting for in March Magic 2016? Will you be getting any of the merchandise? Let us know below.

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