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NOTE: All event dates/entertainment are subject to change

Special Events Happening Now

Year of a Million Dreams - Extended through December 31, 2008.
The "Year of a Million Dreams" is Disney's latest promotion. This special celebration began on October 1, 2006 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California.

MAY

Epcot's 2008 Flower & Garden Festival - March 19 - June 1, 2008

Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008

Exhibition: Pins - May 3, 2008

Minnie Marathon Weekend
- May 2 - 4, 2008

Mother's Day Dining - MAY 11, 2008

Epcot Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend - May 16 - 18, 2008


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JUNE

Epcot's 2008 Flower & Garden Festival - March 19 - June 1, 2008

Disney Gay Days 2008 - June 3 - June 9, 2008

Kick Off Summer - Pleasure Island - June 5, 6, 7 2008

Star Wars Weekends - Select dates June 6 - June 29, 2008
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 9 - August 10, 2008


JULY

Sounds Like Summer Concert Series - June 9   - Aug 10, 2008

4th of July at Walt Disney World
Special Edition "Heritage" fireworks at the Disney Theme Parks will provide the pyrotechics for the year's 4th of July Celebration. 4th of July Information

AUGUST

Magical Beginnings Little Ones Travel Time

Canceled for 2008 - This annual event is designed for preschoolers. Included in the activities is early opening of Fantasyland and the Playhouse Disney in Concert series at Disney's Hollywood Studios.


SEPTEMBER

Epcot's Food and Wine Festival - Sept 26 - Nov 9, 2008

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
"CITIES IN WONDERLAND"


Epcot's Food & Wine Festival is a not to be missed Disney event. Taking place around the World Showcase at Epcot, the Food & Wine Festival features more than 100 wineries, breweries and cuisines from around the world. Epcot Food and Wine Festival

  • Discuss Food and Wine Festival
  • Food & Wine Festival Dining Events
  • Eat to the Beat Concert schedule
  • Food & Wine Festival Marketplaces
  • Food and Wine Festival Photos
  • 2007 Marketplace Menus
  • Night of Joy - September 5 - 6, 2008
    2007 List of Night of Joy performers and ticket information.

    U.S. Open Water Ski Championships - September 15 - 16, 2007

    Athletes for a Cure Triathlon - September 21, 2008

    Halloween at Disney World - Sept. 5 - October 31, 2008

    OCTOBER


    Epcot's Food and Wine Festival - September 26 - Nov 9, 2008


    Halloween at Disney World - Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2008

  • Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween PartyMickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
    Select dates Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2008
  • Haunted Hayride 2007
  • Discuss Mickey's Not So Scary..
  • General Pictures
  • Happy HalloWishes Fireworks Photos
  • Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade
  • Race for the Taste - October 12, 2008

    Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival - October 18, 2008

    Races to be held at Downtown Disney

    Dance the Fright Away - Pleasure Island - October 30, 31, November 1, 2008


    NOVEMBER

    Epcot's Food and Wine Festival - September 26 - Nov 9, 2008

    Children's Miracle Golf Classic - November 6 - 9, 2008

    Festival of the Masters - November 7 - 9, 2008
    The works of award-winning artists will be featured. Downtown Disney celebrates the season with special entertainment and shops featuring unique holiday gifts.

    ABC Super Soap Weekend - November 15 - 16, 2008
    Hosted at Disney's Hollywood Studios, this annual event features appearances by the stars of the ABC family of daytime dramas.

    Thanksgiving in Walt Disney World - November 27, 2008
    If you're planning on being at Disney World for Thanksgiving, here is a sampling of menus from 2007 for the Disney Restaurants 2007 Thanksgiving Menus 

    Christmas at Disney World - November, 2008 - January, 2009 (See December listing below)

    ICE at Gaylord Palms - November 19 - January 3, 2008
    Tickets go on sale now
    If you think that Florida means sun drenched days and sultry nights, you’re in for a chilling surprise. During the Holidays, “Ice! at Gaylord Palms” will bring a frigid change to the traditional Florida Christmas fare. In addition to the attraction, you can ice skate outdoors. The resort also hosts special holiday events. Pictures from previous events.


    DECEMBER

    Christmas at Disney World - November, 2008 - January, 2009
    ICE at Gaylord Palms - November 19 - January 3, 2008
    If you think that Florida means sun drenched days and sultry nights, you’re in for a chilling surprise. During the Holidays, “Ice! at Gaylord Palms” will bring a frigid change to the traditional Florida Christmas fare. In addition to the attraction, you can ice skate outdoors. The resort also hosts special holiday events. Pictures from previous events.

    Third Annual Salsa Championship - December 12 - 16, 2007
    The Third Annual Salsa Championship is being held at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. There are a number of ticket combinations available for purchase to the general public at Ticket Web


    New Years Eve - December 31, 2008
    Enjoy live music, entertainment and dancing to celebrate the arrival of the New Year.
    - New Year's Eve/Day Dining at Disney - New Years Eve at Pleasure Island
    - New Year's Eve 2007 at Cirque du Soleil - New Year's Eve at Atlantic Dance

    JANUARY

    Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008

    2008 Walt Disney World Marathon - January 10 - 13, 2008

    FEBRUARY

    Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando - February 2 - April 19, 2008
    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.

    Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008


    Sweetheart Island - Pleasure Island - February 14, 15, 16 2008

    ESPN THE WEEKEND - February 29 - March 2, 2008
    This event is hosted at Disney's Hollywood Studios and features a lineup of ESPN and sports personalities. There are show tapings, motorcades, interactive venues and a slew of activities for sports fans.

    Atlanta Braves Spring Training - February 27 - March 27 - 2008


    MARCH

    Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando - February 2 - April 19, 2008
    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.

    Atlanta Braves Spring Training - February 27 - March 29 - 2008

    Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January - March, 2008

    St. Patrick's Party at Pleasure Island - March 14, 15, 17, 2008
    7:00pm - 2:00am The "luck of the Irish" is in the air as you celebrate this holiday with leprechauns, live bands and DJ's Club admission not required to experience this event.

    Epcot's 2008 Flower & Garden Festival - March 19 - June 1, 2008

    Disney Easter Holiday Events - March 23, 2008
    Easter Dining Options for 2008, Overview of Religious Services,Resort Activities

    Disney Princess Half Marathon  - March 6 - 8, 2009

    Inaugural Event


    APRIL

    Epcot's 2008 Flower & Garden Festival - March 19 - June 1, 2008

    Earth Day Activities - April 17 - April 22

     

    Grad Nites - April 18, 19, 25, 26, 2008 MAGIC KINGDOM

                                 April 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009 DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

    Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008

    Disney Channel Games - April 28 - May 3, 2008
    Disney Channel stars are coming to the Wide World of Sports complex to compete in this charity event - Expected to participate are the Jonas Brothers, Cheetah Girls.....

    Mardi Gras Universal Studios Orlando - February 2 - April 19, 2008
    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.


     

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