Disney Events
January 21st, 2008
Lake Buena Vista, FL - Enter a wonderland of enchanting princesses and swashbuckling adventurers during Disney’s Pirate and Princess Party returning to Magic Kingdom for 13 magical nights beginning Jan. 21, 2008.
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January 5th, 2008
| New Attractions, Experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios |
Lake Buena Vista, FL - In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it’s curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences…
…and a brand-new name.
Disney-MGM Studios has been renamed Disney’s Hollywood Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort.
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December 16th, 2007
Lake Buena Vista, FL - Walt Disney World guests can count down to midnight and ring in 2008 with a dazzling display of entertainment, parades, fireworks and extended hours throughout the Vacation Kingdom on New Year’s Eve.
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December 13th, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Last weekend I went to MGM Studios to experience the Christmas atmosphere and I was not disappointed.
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December 8th, 2007
Stars scheduled to appear in Emmy Award-winning special include Jessica Simpson, Miley Cyrus, Patti LaBelle, Josh Groban, cast from “High School Musical 2,” favorites from “Dancing with the Stars,” The Jonas Bros., Menudo, Katharine McPhee, Harlem Gospel Choir, and more!
Lake Buena Vista, FL - This winter, cozy up and get ready for the holidays — Disney style — as Disney Parks prepares to shine brighter than ever when many of today’s biggest stars gather on both coasts for the 24th annual “Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade.” On Dec. 25, hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa once again will lead the Emmy Award-winning holiday special from Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., and Ryan Seacrest will again host from Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif.
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December 2nd, 2007
By Kirby Collins
Christmas time in Florida is celebrated differently than our neighbors to the north. Since we don’t have snow, we have to be more creative and therefore tend to go overboard with light and holiday displays. We even have Christmas Boat Parades, where captains decorate their vessels with lights and everything from sleighs to small castles.
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November 26th, 2007
Orlando, FL - With one extra event date this year, World Showcase transforms into a splendor of international holiday traditions and storytelling from Nov. 23 through Dec. 30. Holiday icons who delight children around the globe — such as France’s Père Noël and Italy’s La Befana — make special appearances in their respective countries, while Santa Claus himself pays visits to The American Adventure. Guests can see holiday traditions and legends as they are observed around the world, with Hanukah and Kwanzaa customs also showcased.
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November 11th, 2007
 Lake Buena Vista, FL - Disney elves weave yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland throughout Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season beginning in November and continuing through December. There are special events, sparkling sights and stirring sounds that treat the senses to the spirit of the season in all four Disney parks.
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party comes with a winter-weather forecast guests can count on — a 100 percent chance of snow flurries on Main Street, U.S.A every night. And just in case the sight causes a chill: complimentary hot cocoa and cookies are served. Many popular Magic Kingdom attractions are open to guests.
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October 13th, 2007
Lake Buena Vista, FL - A blend of classic rock, oldies, jazz and funk pumps up the entertainment factor during the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Sept. 28-Nov. 11, at Walt Disney World Resort. Epcot evenings sizzle with the Eat to the Beat! concerts scheduled daily at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. on the America Gardens Theatre stage. Following is the lineup (subject to change)
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October 9th, 2007
Updated Halloween 2008 Events
Floridians go all out for Halloween. And it’s no wonder, from St. Augustine to Key West, Florida boasts what are believed to be some of the most haunted cities in the nation. Whether you believe or not, Halloween is a perfect time for all to brush up on the Monster Mash, so get out and get scared at a few of these popular events.
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October 6th, 2007
Lake Buena Vista, FL - With 20 spooktacular party nights scheduled, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a one-of-a-kind Halloween bash that immerses guests in the fantasy of Magic Kingdom — and it’s bigger than ever in 2007.
The lightly frightful fun for the whole family begins at 7 p.m. (after regular park operating hours) and continues until midnight. Separate admission is required.
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September 30th, 2007
View Updated Florida Oktoberfest 2008
You don’t need to fly to Munich to enjoy Oktoberfest in Florida, Florida loves Oktoberfest as much as Florida loves beer and great German food. Floridians also love a party and there are many taking place.
Oktoberfest is a celebration of beer and food, though the history of Oktoberfest began with the marriage of Prince Ludwig and his bride Therese of Bavaria October 12, 1810. To honor the marriage a parade took place for the first time in 1835. Oktoberfest is now known as the Largest People’s Fair in the World.
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September 23rd, 2007
 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fl - It is a feast for the eyes as well as the palate during the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Vanity Fair Premium Napkins Sept. 28 through Nov. 11 at Walt Disney World Resort.
2008 Epcot Food & Wine Festival
More than 25 international marketplaces serve tapas-sized portions of regional specialties, and recommended wines and beers available at each kiosk make for picture-perfect pairings. Exciting new marketplaces this year include Oklahoma, Dominican Republic and Peru.
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September 15th, 2007
Lake Buena Vista, FL - Beloved children’s musician and Grammy Award winner Dan Zanes and Friends will be part of the lineup that gets kids bopping and singing when Playhouse Disney in Concert returns during Little Ones Travel Time beginning in late August — after the busy summer vacation season — at Walt Disney World Resort.
The Doodlebops and Johnny and the Sprites are also part of the concert series featuring a total of eight acts during Little Ones Travel Time thru Oct. 28, 2007. The concerts will be presented each Thursday through Sunday during the expanded nine-week travel season.
Created for young families traveling to Disney with preschoolers and toddlers, Little Ones Travel Time also offers targeted on-line planning tools and other services.
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