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Holiday Highlights around Walt Disney World

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Disney Theme Park Holiday Events
Magic Kingdom

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 2009
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.

This parade runs twice nightly.  It is often easier to get a seat for the second parade.


CHRISTMAS PARADE SCHEDULE:

11/10/09 - 12/18/09

There will also be special holiday themed entertainment. Even the Cast Members join in the festivities with red and white scarves snugly wrapped around their necks and an extra big holiday smile waiting to greet you!

MEET SANTA CLAUS
Santa Claus
will be meeting and greeting Magic Kingdom guests from 10:00 am - 5:30 pm in Town Square next to City Hall. He will take occasional breaks.

You can also visit Santa during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party until he's needed for his very important role in the parade.

 


Epcot Christmas

November 27 - December 30, 2009


NEW FOR 2009- Holidays Around the World at Epcot is a new gospel choir, D'Vine Voices - Nov. 27 through Dec. 26, 2009. Stay tuned for more details.


Each country has its own special theme that highlights its 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.   Many of these storytellers are the country's version of Santa.

Meet Santa Claus at the American Adventure daily at 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm, 4:10 pm - 6:10 pm and 6:50 pm - 8:50 pm.

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. Join Mickey and his Savannah friends as they as they celebrate the season safari style:
2009 PARADE SCHEDULE: 11/27/09 - 1/03/10

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

Disney's Hollywood Studios


The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
11/10/09 - 01/04/10 (no performance 11/22/09)

Osborne Family Lights 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. The synchronized lights dance in time to a high-energy holiday symphony. Virtually every surface is illuminated. With angels flying overhead and "snow" falling, it's an experience that fills visitors with holiday cheer.

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

When: December 25, 2009

Where: Disney's Contemporary Resort's Fantasia Ballroom

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.

Find more Religious Services Around Orlando and Disney.

 

 

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