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

October 28, 2012 by

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

October 22, 2012 by

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

October 16, 2012 by

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

October 10, 2012 by

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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Disney’s 17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012

September 23, 2012 by

Disney's Epcot International Food & Wine Festival 2012

Great food and fine wines await you at the 17th anniversary of the Disney Epcot International Food & Wine Festival from September 28 to November 12, 2012.

This yearly event celebrates food and spirits from around the world, featuring signature dining experiences with world famous chefs, live shows and musical acts by pop, rock, and R&B artists, wine seminars, and culinary demonstrations. Guests can purchase a bracelet that gives them access to unlimited food and beverage samples.

Disney does a good job of creating a fun environment at the festival. The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival was named one of the Best Food and Wine Festivals by the Travel Channel.
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Disney’s Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party 2012

September 18, 2012 by

Mickey's not so scary Halloween party at Disney 2012

Disney’s The Magic Kingdom is home to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, a special event that takes place every year in September and October. Many of those who have attended this event in the past few years claim that it is the best party at Disney World.

Kids are encouraged to come dressed to impress. At least half of the people who come here wear costumes. Guest can experience the one-of-a-kind Mickey’s Halloween Parade, enjoy spectacular fireworks, and trick-or-treat with their favorite Disney characters.

As its name suggest, this yearly event is “not-so-scary.” Grownups and children alike are encouraged to trick-or-treat around the Magic Kingdom while dressed up in Halloween costumes. The special effects are all around you.
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Choosing a Walt Disney World annual pass ticket

September 3, 2012 by

Walt Disney World annual pass tickets

If your a Florida resident, one of the best ways to save on Disney tickets is to get an annual pass. Since my mom and sister are coming down this fall I decided to get one. We will spend at least two days at a Disney park.

For the price of two tickets I can almost get a cheaper annual pass, so it makes more sense for me to get that. Right at the moment Disney offers 5 different types of Florida resident annual passes.
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Disney’s night of joy show 2012

August 4, 2012 by

Disney's night of joy show for 2012

Once again it’s almost time for Disney’s Night of Joy event! This contemporary Christian music festival takes place each fall at the Magic Kingdom. This year it will be two nights, September 7th and 8th on a Friday and Saturday.

There is a great lineup this year with big name stars, playing everything from pop, rock and gospel. The show times each night will be from 7:30 PM to 1:00 AM.

Please keep in mind that this is a special event, meaning that you have to purchase tickets for each night to see it. Normal day time theme park tickets do NOT allow you to see the shows.
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Disney’s Characters in Flight balloon ride down

July 15, 2012 by

Disney's hot air balloon ride down

One of the more eye catching attractions at Downtown Disney marketplace is the Characters in Flight balloon ride. Located in the west side area, this unique ride has an enclosed “basket” attached to a helium filled balloon.

The balloon is red and yellow with Disney characters of Peter Pan and friends flying across it. It is tethered by cables so it only goes up so high and out over the water it sits next to.

Well your not going to see it for a while! That’s because Disney suddenly stopped the attraction after the same type of balloon and operated by French company Aerophile sprung a leak and crashed in Hong Kong.
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Victoria and Albert’s Restaurant at Disney Grand Floridian Resort

July 6, 2012 by

Victoria and Albert's Restaurant at Disney

Victoria & Albert’s Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort delivers the ultimate in fine dining at Walt Disney World. The venue offers a unique dinner menu each night.

Indulge your senses with the finest American cuisine and taste delicious dishes with caviar, truffles, oysters, and poulet rouge. The dining room is luxurious, with two waiters assigned to each table. Disney’s most elegant restaurant captivates with extraordinary food and knowledgeable staff.

This opulent venue has three main rooms – the Dining Room, the Chef’s Table, and Queen Victoria’s Room. The Dining Room features elegant tables dressed in Frette linens, spectacular floral arrangements at the center, and waitstaff in traditional Victorian attire.
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Orlando Florida Fourth of July 2012 events, theme park fireworks

June 24, 2012 by

Orlando area fourth of July events, Disney fireworks!

It’s almost time for this years fourth of July 2012 fireworks! There are lots of places that put on a great fireworks show in the Orlando area. In fact it can be confusing figuring out which shows to go to.

So I will just briefly list the most popular ones here and if one catches your eye you can do a closer search of the event or click the link if I have one for more info on it. Let’s start with the theme parks shall we?
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Disney, Universal raise ticket prices again

June 3, 2012 by

Theme park tickets rasied again

One thing that I should include in my annual events section but don’t is the annual theme park ticket price raises. Just a day or two ago Universal Studios for the first time raised their ticket prices before Disney.

Normally they follow Disney once they raise ticket prices. Does that mean they are now equal to them, or as bad? Anyways yes, both Disney and Universal Studios have raised their base price ticket cost plus a few other types of tickets.

The cost now of an adult one-day, one-park ticket to one of the two Universal Studios parks is now $88.00. A few of the other types of tickets also jumped a bit at Universal.
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