Christmas at Disney World is upon us, with beautiful decorations around the parks & resorts, as well as all kinds of special events. It certainly is a Magical Time of year!
Magic Kingdom
- Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party remaining dates: November 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 2009.
Epcot
- Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators; World Showcase Storytellers, and a special finale to IllumiNations. Presented at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot at 5, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly, November 27 through December 30, the Candlelight Processional features celebrity narrators who retell the joyous Christmas story. New celebrities set to perform in the annual holiday presentation include Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. The schedule (subject to change) is as follows:
November 27-29 — Isabella Rossellini
November 30 & December 1-2 — John O’Hurley
December 3-5 — Steven Curtis Chapman
December 6-8 — Anika Noni Rose
December 9-11 — Andy Garcia
December 12-13 — Vanessa Williams
December 14-17 — Abigail Breslin
December 18-20 — Whoopi Goldberg
December 21-23 — Brian Dennehy
December 24-6 — Edward James Olmos
December 27-30 — Angela Bassett/Courtney B. Vance
Animal Kingdom:
- Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade gets a holiday makeover November 27, 2009, through January 3, 2010, when it is magically transformed into Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios:
- The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights — the Streets of America glow with millions of dancing lights and animated displays November 10, 2009, through January 4, 2010.
Downtown Disney:
- Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney — Finish holiday shopping while enjoying dazzling lights, holiday decor and special entertainment at this one-stop mecca through January 3, 2010. At Downtown Disney Marketplace, meet Santa himself November 27-December 24 from noon to 10 p.m. (subject to change). And starting December 25, pose with Santa Goofy through January 3 at Santa’s Chalet from 3 to 10 p.m.
- La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil, will perform its annual special New Year’s shows on December 31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. A special finale will be added to each performance that evening, plus there will be an exclusive gift for each guest, festive decor, and specialty drinks for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at disneyworld.com/cirque or by calling 407-939-7328 (407-WDW-SEAT).
Disney Resorts:
Disney chefs deck the halls in fanciful fashion, creating larger-than-life displays from edible ingredients all across Walt Disney World Resort. Here are just a sample of the Disney Magic that is on display at the various Disney Properties.
- Grand Flordian displays the life-sized Victorian gingerbread house in the lobby.
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort, a life-size carousel silently spins in the lobby, featuring ponies made of chocolate and fondant, giant candy cane poles, handcrafted poinsettias and hand-painted portraits of famous Disney characters.
- Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground – Reservations are now being taken 90 days in advance for horse-drawn Sleigh Rides through the backwoods of Fort Wilderness. The 25-minute rides will be offered November 29 through December 30, and will depart every half hour between 5:30 and 10 p.m. from in front of Crockett’s Tavern at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Each carriage holds up to four adults or two adults and three small children. Rides cost $60. Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529) to book.
Have a Happy Hoildays!
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