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New Years Eve Lineup at Disneyworld
The New Year’s Eve fun at Walt Disney World Resort will include nine parade performances, topped off with five fireworks extravaganzas. Here’s a look at what’s in store at Disney World (show times and entertainment are subject to change without notice):
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- “Fantasmic!” nighttime musical special effects extravaganza (6:30 pm)
- Live performances by in-park band “Mulch, Sweat and Shears,†back-to-back with a DJ at Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. (Mulch, Sweat and Shears sets are 8, 9, 10 and 11 pm; DJ starts at 6:30 pm)
- A special “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year†fireworks show starring Mulch, Sweat and Shears (11:55 pm)
- Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9 am-midnight
Magic Kingdom
- “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It!†parade and street party (11 am, 12:30 and 5:40 pm)
- “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade†(12 noon and 3:30 pm)
- “SpectroMagic†parade of lights and music (7 and 10:30 pm)
- “Holiday Wishes†fireworks (8:30 pm)
- “Fantasy in the Sky†fireworks (11:50 pm)
- Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9 am-1 am
Epcot
- Special version of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth†(7:30 and 11:40 pm)
- Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9 am-1 am
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade†(3:45 pm)
- Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9 am-7 pm
A Model Holiday- Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade Tilt-Shift Video!
During the taping of this year’s Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade, we turned the Magic Kingdom into “Toyland” using Tilt-Shift photography. Watch the entire show, as well as some Tilt-Shift, in full HD resolution Christmas morning on ABC- 10am Eastern, 9am Central, Mountain, and Pacific. Happy Holidays!
Special Holiday Offer at the Pirates League
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It’s always nice to discover special offers at Disney Parks and the latest at The Pirates League is worth noting — it’s 50 percent off all Pirate Packages. Yes, from now through January 3, you’ll get half off each package if you’re a Walt Disney World Resort guest, annual passholder, Florida resident or Disney Vacation Club member.
If you haven’t tried The Pirates League experience, it’s unique. You’re given an official “pirate name†before a Pirate Master transforms your appearance with scars, fake teeth, eye patches and other special touches. Here’s a look at the three packages offered:
The First Mate Package at $49.95 plus tax includes:
- Bandana (reversible)
- Choice of Facial Effect look: Cursed Pirate, Captain Hook or Captain Jack
- Fake Teeth
- One (1) 5×7 picture
Empress Package at $49.95 plus tax includes:
- Bandana (reversible)
- Vibrant and Bold Makeup Makeover
- Face Gem
- Nail Polish
- One (1) 5×7 picture
Additional pirate costumes for this package are available for purchase at The Pirates League.
The Captains Package at $124.95 plus tax includes:
- Choice of pirate costume
- Choice of Facial Effect look: Cursed Pirate, Captain Hook or Captain Jack
- Fake Teeth
- Three (3) 5×7 pictures
You can make reservations by calling 407-939-2739. Were also offering more details on disneyworld.com.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade – The Lineup
Who will be featured in the 26th annual Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade?
“American Idol” victor Kris Allen and Yanni performed Thursday at Walt Disney World.
And ABC shared the list of expected performers, who will either perform at Disney World or Disneyland. The Disney-owned network didn’t say which performers will be where, but here’s the impressive list: Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez.
Kelly Ripa serve as as host for Disney World; “Idol” host Ryan Seacrest handles the chores at Disneyland. Also at Disney World: Nick Cannon of “America’s Got Talent” will be a host and interview people watching the parade.
A parade spokeswoman said the taping took place today and yesterday at Walt Disney World. The program will air from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 25 on ABC.
Celine Dion performs for the upcoming 2009 Christmas TV special at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort