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Holiday Highlights around Walt Disney World


Disney Theme Park Holiday Events
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The team discusses holiday events at the WDW theme parks

Magic Kingdom

Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show
Starting on November 12, the "Cinderella's Holiday Wish Stage Show" will take place in front of the castle at 5:45. 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 2007
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.

NEW!! Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade  will feature new 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.

2007 PARADE SCHEDULE:

THE TAPING OF THE CHRISTMAS DAY PARADE IS TAKING PLACE ON NOVEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 1. THE ANNUAL PASSHOLDER SIGN-UP TO TAKE PART IN THE TAPING IS SOLD OUT. NOTE THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO GO DOWN MAIN STREET WHILE THIS IS TAKING PLACE, AND OTHER AREAS OF THE MAGIC KINGOM MAY ALSO BE INACCESSIBLE.


December 24 through 31 - 12:30pm and 3:30pm

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 2007 schedule has not been released, Santa should be there starting December 1 (or earlier) thru Christmas Eve


Donald & Company Tree Lot is open in Fantasyland from 10:00am - 3:00pm, from 4:00pm - 8:00pm and during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Donald will be there to greet guests. The 2007 schedule has not been released



Epcot Christmas

November 23 - December 30, 2007


Lights of Winter at Epcot ChristmasAt 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
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle ExpeditionsYou 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 from December 1 till December 31, 2006. Join Mickey and his Savannah friends as they as they celebrate the season safari style:


2007 PARADE SCHEDULE:
November 12 - January 6

If you plan on dining at Donald's Breakfastosaurus, you'll find Donald, Mickey, Goofy and Pluto dressed in holiday finery.


Disney Hollywood Studios

NEW FOR 2007: The Harlem Gospel Choir  (Performing nightly at 5, 6 and 7:30pm


The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights ( November 12, 2007 and runs through January 6, 2008. )

Osborne Lights Photos at MGM StudiosYou'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.

The Hollywood Holly-Day Parade
Mickey and Minnie are the Grand Marshals and are decked out in their holiday finery. There's a cavalcade of cars decorated with wreaths and garland that feature some of the most beloved, and reviled, Disney characters. Yes, even the infamous Villains get in the holiday spirit in this fun parade.

The Parade starts on November 12 and runs through December 31, 2007

 


Religious Services

Catholic Mass: 8:00am and 10:15am
Protestant Service: 9:00am

When: December 25, 2007

Where: Disney's Contemporary Resort's Fantasia Ballroom

WDW 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. Find more Religious Services Around Orlando and Disney

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