Walt Disney World Events
The ultimate planning resource for Walt Disney World annual events and information on Disney holiday events. NOTE: All event dates/entertainment are subject to change.
May
Expedition Everest Challenge - May 4, 2013
This nighttime event at Disney's Animal Kingdom includes a 5K, an obstacle course, and scavenger hunt. The post-race party will be held in Dinoland.
Star Wars Weekends - Fridays, Saturday, & Sundays May 17 - June 9, 2013
Special appearances from Star Wars characters, that roam the park greeting guests and taking photos with true Star Wars fans each weekend. Click here for Information
Monstrous Summer All-Nighter - May 24 - 25, 2013
The Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure will open at 6:00am on May 24th and close at 6:00am on May 25th. Mike and Sulley will be on hand as official mascots of the all-nighter, acting as Grand Marshalls for the "Celebrate a Dream Come True" parade and visiting with guests in Tomorrowland. After dark, guests can mingle with Disney characters dressed in pajamas in Town Square and take part in late-night dance parties in the Castle courtyard.
Disney Gay Days 2013 - May 28 - June 3, 2013
Disney Gay Days 2013 - May 28 - June 3, 2013
Car Masters Weekend - June 14-16, 2013
9:30 am - 7:00 pm
Downtown Disney
2013 details not out yet, but here is the info from the 2012 event:
The second annual Car Masters Weekend celebrates the hit film series "Cars." Meet Lightning McQueen and Finn McMissile, play at the LEGO interactive zone and see Cars-themed topiaries. Speak to automotive designer Chip Foose, who helped design Ramone, as well as the Cars section of the Art of Animation Resort. The AMC movie theater will show both "Cars" and "Cars 2." Test-drive RIDEMAKERZ cars and explore more than 100 classic, muscle and exotic cars on display from Hess and GM. Keep your energy up with food truck favorites and live music from a DJ.
High-Performance Karting from the Richard Petty Driving Experience will now be offered at Car Masters Weekend. For $20, licensed drivers age 16 and up will be able to test their skills in this high-action race challenge, by trying to score the fastest lap time in your group. Additional rides are available for $10. Closed-toe shoes are required. The experience is offered June 2 and 3 from 9:30 am - 7:00 pm.
Star Wars Weekends - Fridays, Saturday, & Sundays May 17 - June 9, 2013
Special appearances from Star Wars characters, that roam the park greeting guests and taking photos with true Star Wars fans each weekend. Click here for Information
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series - June 10 - July 28, 2012
Throughout the summer, tributes to some of your favorite recording artists/groups are scheduled at the American Gardens Theatre in Epcot's World Showcase.
The Summer Solstice Signature Dining Experience with Master Chef Kevin Dundon - June 20, 2013
Raglan Road Irish Pub
6:30pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
$95, plus tax and gratuity (Tables in Wonderland discount accepted)
For more info, call 407-938-0300 or click here.
Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created the five-course menu for this meal, celebrating the Summer Solstice with fresh, seasonal flavors. Wines have been chosen for each course. Celebrating the Summer Solstice is a time-honored tradition and marks the official start to summer.
Appetizer
- Platter of chicken filet terrine and duck liver pate with summer chutney, assorted crostini and picked vegetables
- Rosenblum Rockpile Vineyard Zinfandel 2009
Soup
- Duet of potato oup with a champagne splashed oyster
- Steffina di Notte & Guinness Black Velvet
Fish Course
- Crispy Dungarvan Pale Ale battered Atlantic monkfish with sea salted golden chips
- Dungarvan Pale Ale
Main Course
- Sage butter roasted poussin with lemon scented potato puree, braised cabbage and natural jus
- Chorey-Les-Beaune, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, 2010
Dessert
- Strawberry Fields Forever
- Chandon Rose
Universal Grad Bash - April 12, 19, 26, 27, May 3, 4, 2013
Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando - February 9 – April 20, 2013
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Universal Studio Orlando!!
With 13 original floats from New Orleans, authentic Cajun food, extravagant costumes, and live jazz music, you'll feel like you’re in the French Quarter.
Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival - March 6 - May 19, 2013
Artist Showcase with Disney Design Group - April 27-28, 2013
Meet Disney artists and have your pieces signed at the Art of Disney, Downtown Marketplace. Costa Alavezos, Brian Blackmore, Natalie Kennedy, Randy Noble, Mark Seppala and Darren Wilson will be appearing. Limited 2 items signed per guest and no personal items may be signed. A valid receipt may be required.
Schedule:
Costa, Brian Natalie
- Saturday, April 27 - 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Sunday, April 28 - 3:00pm-6:00pm
Mark, Randy, Darren
- Saturday, April 27 - 6:00pm-9:00pm
- Sunday, April 28 - 11:00am-2:00pm
Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival - March 6 - May 19, 2013
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- Follow along as the DIS goes... Beyond The Parks!! - Members of the DIS Unplugged podcast team are headed to Disney's Aulani Resort, sailing on an Alaskan Disney cruise and taking an Adventures by Disney Backstage Magic trip!
- Blog - Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 5
- Watch our live broadcast from Disney's Aulani Resort - Tue. May 21 at 8pm EDT - Disney... Beyond The Parks! Come with us as we visit Disney's Aulani Resort, sail on an Alaskan Disney cruise, and take an Adventures By Disney trip! We're kicking off the trip with a live broadcast from Disney's Aulani Resort - Tue. May 21, 2013 8:00pm EDT.
- Livestream coverage of Star Wars Weekends events - Photos and video of Star Wars Weekends at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
- Blog - Star Wars Weekends 2013 comes to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Schedule of artists for the Eat to the Beat concerts - As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival can "Eat to the Beat!"
- Festival of the Masters dates released for November 2013 - This art festival will be held at Downtown Disney November 8-10, 2013.
- Blog - FIRST LOOK: Disney's MyMagic+ MagicBand - The DIS got a first look at Disney's new MagicBands which are part of their MyMagic+ rollout! Take a look at the photos of the MagicBand and a brief review of what we thought about wearing them...
- Blog - Summer Dooney & Bourke Release Update
- Schedule released for Star Wars Weekends - Schedule for the events during Star Wars Weekends.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Disney's Hollywood Studios - Sunset Boulevard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Free admission to Blizzard Beach for Annual Passholders today! - Today, May 16, Annual Passholders will get complimentary admission to Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park after 2:00 pm. Complimentary refreshments and giveaways will take place at Lottawatta Lodge.
- Blog - Moving the Needle at the Orlando Theme Parks
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Magic Kingdom - Crystal Palace - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Adventurers Outpost meet and greet location opens at Animal Kingdom - The new indoor meet and greet location for Mickey and Minnie is now open in Discovery Island.
- November 2013 Disney World park hours added
- Details released for 2013 Epcot Food and Wine Festival - A Scotland marketplace will be added. Dates for the Party for the Senses, as well as a partial schedule for the Eat to the Beat concerts also released.
- Summer edition coming to Celebrate the Magic show - The summer edition of this show will start later this month, possibly May 24, during the 24-hour Monstrous Summer event.
- Cirque du Soleil closed for refurbishment through May 27 - The next performance of Cirque du Soleil will be May 28.
- Blog - The Contemporary Resort Hotel – Walt Disney World’s Resort Loop Hotels
- Book a trip during the Free Dining promotion! - Free dining is available for check-ins between 9/2 and 9/25/13!
- New operating hours for Splitsville at Downtown Disney - Splitsville, Downtown Disney's luxury bowling alley, has updated its hours of operation.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench Video - Art of Animation - Wheel Well Hotel - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Typhoon Lagoon to close for refurbishment - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park will be closed from May 12 - May 16 for refurbishment.
- Blog - Merida becomes a Disney Princess (Includes Coronation Video)!
- Limited Time Magic: Make a Moment in Time Out of Mother's Day - Stop by Tren-D or the World of Disney Store at Downtown Disney to see the new collection of watches designed just for the occasion. Moms will receive a flower on Mother's Day when they enter the theme parks.
- VIDEO: Disney Park Bench - Coronado Springs - Marina Courtyard - With our "Disney Park Bench" series, we're giving you a 5-minute break to relax with the sights and sounds of Walt Disney World.
- Life-size rancor replica and three one-man shows coming to Star Wars Weekends - Guests will have a photo op with a replica rancor, Jabba the Hut's prized pet. There will also be three one-man shows performed by some of the celebrity guests.
- 30% off Room Only offer available for the general public! - Guests can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer available for the general public! - Walt Disney World has announced a Free Dining offer for the general public!
- Raglan Road to host Summer Solstice Celebration - Master Chef Kevin Dundon has created the five-course menu for this meal, celebrating the Summer Solstice with fresh, seasonal flavors. Wines have been chosen for each course. Celebrating the Summer Solstice is a time-honored tradition and marks the official start to summer.
- Blog - Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Split Personality
- Celebrity list updated for Star Wars Weekends - The list of celebrities appearing at Star Wars Weekends later this month has been updated.
- Truckeria Rolling Tacos food truck parked at Downtown Disney this week - Food is available from 6pm - 11pm and will include tacos, chips and salsa.
- Walt Disney World Annual Passholders can save up to 35% at select hotels - Annual passholders can save up to 35% when booking a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World hotels. Discount is valid for travel between 6/4/13 - 8/15/13.
- 30% off Room Only offer for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can save up to 30% when they book a Room Only reservation at select Walt Disney World resorts for most nights 8/15/13 - 9/28/13.
- Free Dining offer announced for Disney Visa cardholders! - Disney Visa cardholders can book a Walt Disney World vacation package for 9/2/13 - 9/25/13 and receive the Disney Dining Plan for free!
- Walt Disney World golf courses offer new Players Club program - For $29 per month, members can use the practice ranges for free and take advantage of free daily golf clinics (Monday-Friday) led by PGA-certified golf instructors, as well as receive other discounts.
- Blog - May the Fourth Be with You: Intergalactic Star Wars Shopping
- Limited Time Magic: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Epcot - Meet the Three Caballeros, enjoy live music, marionettes, folkloric dancing and songs by Mariachi Cobre.
- Limited Time Magic: Merida Becomes an Official Disney Princess - In a royal coronation ceremony at the Magic Kingdom, Merida (from the film Brave) will be christened as an official Disney Princess.
- Blog - New Disney Dooney & Bourke Release This Summer
- List of performers for 2013 Night of Joy concerts - Disney’s Night of Joy features contemporary Christian performers. The star-studded lineup is always outstanding and features a host of Dove Award and Grammy Award winning artists.
- Blog - Help! A Walt Disney World Vet’s First Time at Disneyland – Part 4
- 11-year-old girl molested on Disney Dream; Disney Cruise Line doesn't report incident promptly
- Disney and Lucasfilm announce new animated Star Wars series
- Walt Disney World uses online job fair to hire employees
- Former Disney World employee arrested on pornography charges
- Half-hour Toy Story special coming to ABC this fall
- Expedition Cafe to open with SeaWorld's Antarctica exhibit
- Tour company uses wheelchairs to promise front of the line access at Walt Disney World?
- Calfornia adjusts safety citations and fines against Disneyland
- Disney and Electronic Arts to produce Star Wars video games
- Several Disney Junior and Disney XD shows to be available on Netflix
| Today's Theme Park Hours Tuesday 5/21/2013 |
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| Magic Kingdom: Epcot Future World: Epcot World Showcase: Hollywood Studios: Animal Kingdom: Typhoon Lagoon: Blizzard Beach: |
9:00 - 11:00 9:00 - 9:00 11:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 9:00 9:00 - 8:00 10:00 - 5:00 10:00 - 5:00 |
Extra Magic Hours Morning: Epcot FW
