Archives for October 2012

Holidays Around The World, Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot

Disney's holidays around the world

The Candlelight Processional at Disney’s Epcot has been a Disney World Resort tradition since 1958. Held every year at Epcot, this event is not to be missed. Rich in holiday splendor, The Candlelight Processional is a narration of the Christmas story featuring an orchestra performing traditional carols.

This year the Christmas story will be narrated by Whoopi Goldberg, Geena Davis, Amy Grant, Olivia Newton John, Andy Garcia, Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise and other celebrities, full list below.

This dramatic event features celebrity narrators, joyful sounds of student performers, and the glimmering lights pf Epcot. The generic “Believe in the magic of the holidays” or “Come celebrate the holidays” are the typical Disney themes presented to the public.
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Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2012

Mickey's very merry christmas party 2012

Christmas is the time of the year when the Magic Kingdom becomes even more magical. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2012 is a special event that’s not to be missed. With snowmen, elves, and wooden soldiers, and gingerbread men, you will be filled with holiday joy as they accompany Mickey.

This after-hours event has several features that may appeal to your group, including Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade, Castle Dream Lights on Cinderella Castle, magical snow fall, cookies and hot cocoa, character dance parties, and spectacular fireworks.

Santa meets Mickey at this annual event. With millions of twinkling lights and live entertainment, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party delivers a holiday wonderland of epic proportions.
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Disney’s festival of the masters art show 2012

Festival of the masters

Disney’s Festival of the Masters 2012 is an exclusive event located at Downtown Disney in Orlando, Florida. Taking place on November 9, 10, and 11 of 2012, this festival is a celebration of art and artists of award-winning caliber.

People come from all over to this event. They fly in from the Orlando airport, the Sanford airport and even drive for miles. It’s known worldwide as one of the best art show events.

This isn’t a typical art show. Visitors are encouraged to try the large variety of hands-on activities available during this three day, outdoor event.

Guests are treated to a collage of art that involves photography, paintings, jewelry, sculptures and other mediums of creativity. All of the art featured are one-of-a-kind or part of a limited edition collection.
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney 2012

Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights at Disney

Spotlight on Disney World in Orlando, Florida. November 9, 2012 – January 6, 2013 will feature the musical magic of the Osborne Family Spectacle of dancing Lights. Located inside Disney Hollywood Studios Theme Park, this light show has graced the park since 1995.

The synchronized holiday light spectacular takes place on the Streets of America section of the park and is free with the purchase of a park ticket to Disney Hollywood Studios.

This grand display, which is now occasionally topped off with the magic of snow in Florida, started at the Arkansas home of the Osborne family. Jennings Osborne and family started small and grew their light and music display until it was so large they knew they had to share it with more people than the small town in Arkansas. That’s when Disney World offered to help them out.
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Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach, Florida 2012

Biketoberfest at Daytona Beach, 2012

Biketoberfest is an international award-winning event that attracts bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts to the Daytona Beach area in Florida. The 20th Annual Biketoberfest will be held on October 18th to October 21st 2012.

Attendants can enjoy live music, contests, motorcycle racing, organized rides, bike shows, and great food. This special event attracts more than 125,000 motorcycle enthusiasts every year.

Biketoberfest brings the sound of the thundering motorcycles to Florida. The weather is just perfect for bikers to crank it up during this annual festival.
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