Walt Disney World New Year’s Eve fireworks, events for 2011 / 2012

October 29, 2011 by

Walt Disney World New Years Eve fireworks and events for 2011/2012

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Walt Disney World has finally came out with their plans for this years New Year’s Eve fireworks, parades and events for 2011 to 2012. So the following is all the information I have of what’s going on at the theme parks and other Disney resorts on New Years Eve December 31st. :)

Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park
The Magic Kingdom is the most popular Disney theme park to spend New Years Eve. That means it’s the most crowded and it WILL reach capacity and close to anymore guest once that happens. When that will occur is hard to say but it may be as early as mid afternoon.

So my advice is, if you want to see the late night shows and fireworks in the Magic Kingdom for New Years Eve, plan on going in before noon and staying there until your done for the night. This is not a good day to be park hopping!

Most of the shows, parades and fireworks are the same as last year. The times may change a bit, so double check a day or two before going in for the schedule of events. With that in mind here’s the plan so far:
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Disney Festival of the Masters 2011 art show at Downtown Disney

October 25, 2011 by

2011 Disney Festival of the Masters art show

If your an art fan, then you don’t want to miss the Disney Festival of the Masters 2011 art show at Downtown Disney! This amazing outdoor art show will showcase all kinds of top artist from around the world.

By artist I don’t mean just paintings, although there will be plenty there. But also you will see glass blowers, sculptors, clay art, many types of woodworking, specialty art of all kinds and many other wonderful art mediums on display.

The Disney Festival of the Masters art show is one of my favorite shows, I always go and take lots of pictures. This year it will be from November 11, 2011 To November 13, 2011.
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New Avatar Land being built at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park

October 21, 2011 by

Disney building new Avatar land at Animal Kingdom

For all you Avatar fans out there, Disney is planning something monumental, just for you. It’s Avatar Land! Avatar Land will be located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and construction will begin in 2013.

It’s scheduled to open to the public in 2016. Disney recently retained the rights to use the Avatar theme, and they include not just the rights to the original film, but also to the sequels that are planned for 2014 and 2015.

The first Avatar Land completed will be at Orlando’s Disney World, but eventually, all the Disney parks worldwide will include Avatar attractions.
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The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney 2011

October 17, 2011 by

Disney's Osborne family spectacle of dancing lights!

Christmas and lights go hand in hand, and if you want to enhance your holiday light experience, there’s no better place in the world to visit than Walt Disney World in Orlando on the holidays.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights for 2011 is an amazing display of music and twinkling lights. While many such light exhibits boast of having thousands of lights, this one has millions!

Disney World’s Spectacle of Dancing Lights has an interesting history. It began in Arkansas with an all-American family, the Osbornes, who decided to add some holiday magic to their community by decorating their home with numerous lights.
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Candlelight Processional Christmas holiday event at Disney World’s Epcot

October 5, 2011 by

Disney candlelight processional holiday event at Epcot

Walt Disney World is having lots of Holiday events going on around Christmastime. One of the favorites is the Disney Candlelight Processional holiday event at Epcot.

If you’d like to see and experience how Christmas is celebrated around the world, without ever having to leave the U.S.A., visit Walt Disney World in Orlando this holiday season!

Epcot will be rolling out its Holidays Around The World spectacular, complete with live entertainment, international holiday traditions, and thousands of decorations and lights.
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Walt Disney World’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2011

September 23, 2011 by

Disney Mickey's very merry Christmas party 2011

The holidays are always special at Walt Disney World, and one of the biggest and best events there is Disney’s Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party held at the Magic Kingdom theme park each year at night. For 2011 it’s even better!

For millions of children around the world, Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse has long been associated with Christmas. It probably began with some of the Mickey Mouse Christmas cartoons, especially Mickey’s Christmas Carol. With a trip to Orlando’s Magic Kingdom, your kids can be a part of the Disney Christmas magic.

During the Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2011, the Magic Kingdom is transformed into a winter wonderland, with all the lights, music, and props you’d expect from Disney. Cinderella’s Castle is spectacular donned in its holiday lights!
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Disney Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Golf Classic

September 19, 2011 by

The Disney children's miracle network golf classic

If you’d like to see some world-class golf and support a great cause at the same time, plan on attending the Disney Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals golf Classic, held on October 20, 21, 22, and 23, 2011. The tournament will be played on the Magnolia Golf Course and the Palm Golf Course, both of which are Walt Disney World championship venues.

Part of the PGA Tour, this exciting event has a history of featuring some of the world’s top golfers, including Jack Nicklaus, Payne Stewart, Vijay Singh, and the legendary Tiger Woods. The competition will be fierce and the stakes will be high, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in prize money.

These are beautiful golf courses, and Disney has some special treatment in store for spectators of the event. On the back nine of the Magnolia Course, guests can enjoy the Wine and Dine Walk. Here, the Disney World resort chefs will be offering food and wine at five different stations, each with a commanding view of the action.
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Disney’s Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party 2011

September 11, 2011 by

Disney Mickey's not so scary Halloween party 2011!

Now that fall is here there are lots of special events going on at the Disney theme parks. One of the most popular ones is the Disney Mickey’s not so scary Halloween party for 2011!

What could be more exciting for a kid than dressing up, trick-or-treating, and visiting Disney World – all at the same time? It’s all possible at Mickey’s Not-so-Scary Halloween Party! The event is the fun type of spooky, and not the kind that’s full of blood and gore, so it’s great for all ages.

In fact it’s one of the best Halloween parties for very young ones because it’s not scary at all, and has their favorite Disney characters all around to make them happy.
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Walt Disney World Golf Courses now Palmer Golf Courses

September 7, 2011 by

Disney turns golf courses over to Arnold Palmer group

Well everyone, looks like the next time you play some golf on one of Disney’s golf courses, they really are not Disney’s anymore. Seems as thought with many other golf courses around the area it’s not as profitable anymore for Disney.

At least not as profitable as they want to be for the time they put into them. So they are turning over the day to day operations over to the Arnold Palmer Group management company.

Yes that is the same famous Palmer golf player. It will be Disney’s 5 golf courses; the Palm, Magnolia, Lake Buena Vista, Osprey Ridge and Oak Trail golf courses.
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Disney’s Pleasure Island makeover stalled again

August 21, 2011 by

Downtown Disney pleasure island makeover stalled

For many locals here in Orlando, Disney’s Pleasure Island used to be a great place to go for late night adult entertainment. They had several cool nightclubs to go to and good restaurants.

Mannequins nightclub (not sure if I spelled that right) was very cool with live dancers, two floors and a revolving dance floor. When I worked 3rd shift at Disney I use to go there before my shift and hang out a lot.

Disney closed Pleasure Island a few years ago, the reason they gave was that is was not making enough and it did not fit their family friendly theme. Actually they closed the clubs; you can still walk through the area and a few small shops are still open.
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Walt Disney World guide vacation books

August 13, 2011 by

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If you’ve ever been to Walt Disney World in Orlando, you know that it’s one of the most amazing places on earth. You also know that a Disney vacation can get expensive.

When you go, you’ll want to be sure to get the most enjoyment for your vacation dollar. One way to ensure that you get the best Disney experience possible is to invest in a Disney World Guide book. You can find several great ones at Amazon.

These Disney guides provide all sorts of tips, including how to save the most money on your Disney World visit, the history of Disney World, tips for vacationing with small children, information about other attractions in the area, and fun facts like where to find the hidden Mickeys in the theme park.
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The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

August 1, 2011 by

Disney's great movie ride at Hollywood Studios review

The Great Movie Ride is located on Hollywood Boulevard in Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park. The attraction is for all ages, with no height requirements, although some of the action might be too intense for small children. It’s an indoor attraction that explores the history of movies and Tinsel Town.

The attraction begins as guests enter a life-size model of the famous Grauman’s Chinese Theater. In the lobby, you’ll be able to view the actual props and costumes from famous movies.

These might include a dress from Shakespeare in Love, the ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz, Indiana Jones’ machete, or a carousel horse from Mary Poppins.
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