Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show
The "Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show" will take place in front of the castle. Immediately following this performance, the 'Castle Dream Lights' will be lit featuring over 200,000 twinkling lights draped on the towers and turrets.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2008 What happens when you combine one 30,000 pound, 65 foot
tree, one 40 foot star, 5500 twinkling lights, 430 feet
of garland, 325 ornaments, 275 feet of strung popcorn,
400 flickering candles, 135 candy canes, 100 gingerbread cookies
and the Disney Characters? Why you have the perfect
recipe for Christmas at the Magic Kingdom!
The spectacular tree seems to touch the sky. With delightful
oversized toys displayed at it's base, it's an amazing
sight. What's that? Is there a hint of gingerbread and
cinnamon in the air? No detail is too small when Disney
magic is being made. More Info...
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade will feature costumes and floats themed to Family and Friends: A Winter Wonderland, Christmas Sweets, A North Pole Christmastime with Mr. and Mrs. Claus and Fairytale Christmastime.
The parade will feature a new soundtrack with the 'Once Upon a Christmastime' song written for this holiday event.
CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULE:
December 20 through 31, 2008
There will also be special holiday themed entertainment. Even the Cast Member join in the festivities with red and white scarves snugly wrapped around their necks and an extra big holiday smile waiting to greet you!
Santa Claus will be meeting and greeting Magic Kingdom guests from 10:00am - 6:00pm at the Tour Guide Gardens next to City Hall.
You can also visit Santa during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party until he's needed for his very important role in the parade.
While the 2008 schedule has not been released, Santa should be there starting December 1 (or earlier) thru Christmas Eve
Epcot Christmas
November 28 - December 30, 2008
At Epcot, you can enjoy Holidays around the
World. Bedecked with all the holiday trimmings,
this theme park is filled with enchantment. The center
walkway that links Future World and the World Showcase
is spanned by the "Lights of Winter." As evening
descends, these lights transform into a dazzling musical
display that twinkle and "dance" to inspirational
holiday music. For an added treat, watch as the fountain
performs in step with this glistening interlude.
There's a spectacular Christmas tree with decorations
that pay homage to all of the countries that comprise
the World Showcase. Every evening, you can join Mickey
and friends for the nightly tree-lighting ceremony. The approximate length of this ceremony is 10 minutes.
Each country has it's own special theme that highlights
it's culture. Storytellers will delight you with tales
of their heritage and how the holidays are celebrated
in their homeland. It's a unique opportunity to learn
more about the world in which we live.
There's nothing that's more inspirational than the nightly Candlelight Processional. This beautiful show evokes the true meaning of the holidays and is not to be missed.
Illuminations is enhanced for the Holidays. "Let There Be Peace On Earth" with narration by Walter Cronkite will be the finale of this amazing nightly show.
Animal Kingdom You can "DAK" The Halls at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. There's a special
animal themed tree that's displayed outside the entrance.
Once inside, you'll want to visit Camp Minnie-Mickey.
Here you'll find trees trimmed with a delightful Disney
character theme. Of course, a visit to the "Adirondacks" means that there will be a hint of frost in the air.
Look for snow topped light poles that are bedecked with
garland.
A visit to Santa takes on a new twist when you head to Santa Goofy’s Wild Wonderland. Complete with red suit and white beard, Goofy is ready for a unique holiday picture.
Live entertainers complete the festive mood found at the Animal Kingdom Theme Park.
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Expeditions - A lively holiday parade will be performed. Join Mickey and his Savannah friends as they as they celebrate the season safari style:
2008 PAADE SCHEDULE: November 28, 2008 - January 4, 2009
If you plan on dining at Donald's Breakfastosaurus,
you'll find Donald, Mickey, Goofy and Pluto dressed
in holiday finery.
You'll find incredible Osborne light displays at the "Streets of America" (formerly New York Street.) Each evening, millions of twinkling bulbs are used to create a dazzling spectacle. Virtually every surface is illuminated. with angels flying overhead and "snow" falling, it's an experience that fills visitors with holiday cheer. To enhance this holiday tradition, 3-D glasses are distributed which provide a unique perspective of this amazing attraction.
Elsewhere, you can expect to find the streets of Hollywood Studios lined with garland,
lights and wreaths.
There's a charming old-fashioned feel to the decor that will bring back memories of holiday gatherings gone by.
Religious Services
Catholic Mass: 8:00am and 10:15am
Protestant Service: 9:00am
Walt Disney World Guests are asked to use WDW transportation to the Contemporary. The Parking lot will be restricted during this time as well as the lots at the Polynesian and Grand Floridian Resorts. Guests around the monorail beam are encouraged to take the monorail or watercraft system to the Contemporary Resort.
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