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Christmas
at the Walt Disney World® Resort
Christmas is one of
the most amazing times to visit the Walt Disney World®
Resort with beautiful
decorations and extra magical special events and activities.
Here are the Holiday activities at Disney World during your November and
December vacation!
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Magic Kingdom®
Park

A winter wonderland of holiday
fun awaits you at the Magic Kingdom® Park in 2007 – Nov. 13, 17, 27,
28, & 30 and Dec. 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, & 22. Separate admission to the event is required.
Each date features delicious
treats served at locations throughout the Theme Park, two
performances of "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade"
with Santa and Mrs. Claus,
holiday storytelling, live music, unique merchandise and exclusive
Disney character shows, including "Mickey's 'Twas the Night
Before Christmas" and "Celebrate the Season.” New
this year is a spectacular fireworks display filled with traditional
holiday music.
On top of that, you can enjoy
unlimited use of some of the most popular attractions. But that's
not all. The weather forecast predicts snow falling on
Main
Street,
U.S.A.
, and you may even get a holiday greeting from Santa Goofy!
Advance tickets (for select days) for Mickey's Very
Merry Christmas Party are $39.95 (plus tax) for Guests ages 10 and
above, $31.95 (plus tax) for Guests ages 3-9. Children under 3 are
admitted at no charge. Tickets on the day of each
party are $45.95 (plus tax) for Guests ages 10 and above, $37.95
(plus tax) for Guests ages 3-9.
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Seasonal
Parades at Magic Kingdom
If you are
visiting Magic Kingdom® Park this holiday season
can get a full dose of holiday cheer by strolling along Main
Street,
U.S.A., where Disney elves have decked the halls with towering Christmas
trees, colorful lights, bows and garland. Mickey and Minnie,
toy soldiers, giant gingerbread men and plenty more also greet
Guests during special daytime runs of "Mickey's Very Merry
Christmas Parade." The parade is included in regular park
admission on select dates. |
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Epcot
Holidays
Around the World
World
Showcase at Epcot is home to international holiday lore and
legends during the Holidays Around the World celebration from Nov.
25-Dec. 30. Not only can you meet Santa Claus at the
American Adventure, but you will also have the opportunity to hear
storytellers detail the adventures of Père Noël in
France, La Befana in Italy
and other holiday legends from around the world.
The celebration includes a
nightly tree lighting ceremony with Mickey Mouse and friends, plus a
luminous light bridge that sparkles the breezeway to
World
Showcase
Plaza. Kwanzaa and Hanukkah observances are also featured.
As an extra-festive bonus, "IllumiNations:
Reflections of Earth" – the nighttime spectacular featuring
fireworks, water and lasers – will have a touch of holiday magic
added to its finale.
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Candlelight
Processional
One of the
most beloved holiday traditions at the Walt Disney World
Resort is the Candlelight Processional from Nov. 25 through Dec.
30. This incredible tradition treats you to a grand
musical performance by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra, who are
joined by celebrity narrators retelling the Christmas story.
The renowned
show is staged each evening at
5:00
,
6:45
and
8:15 p.m.
at the America Gardens Theatre. This year’s celebrity lineup
(which is subject to change) includes:
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2006 Narrators |
Dates |
David Robinson
One of the top Centers of his era, David "The
Admiral" Robinson was a marvel of a basketball player. David
played for the San Antonio Spurs. |
Nov 24 - 26 |
John
O'Hurley
Award-winning actor, show host, advertising hero and feature
film star. He is best known for "Dancing with the Stars"
and his portrayal of J. Peterman on "Seinfeld". |
Nov 27 - 29 |
Rita
Moreno
Dancer, Singer and Actress, Rita Moreno is one of the few
people to win an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy and a Grammy. She
has appeared in numerous "Law & Order" episodes along with
"The Guardian." |
Nov 30 - Dec
2 |
| TBD |
Dec 3 - 5 |
| TBD |
Dec 6 - 8 |
Steven Curtis Chapman
The winner of 4 Grammy Awards and 47 Dove Awards, this
Contemporary Christian Music Artist has recorded 13 albums,
appeared on TV shows and contributed to numerous movie
soundtracks. |
Dec 9 - 11 |
Maureen McGovern
Award winning artist for "The Morning After" and known for
"Can You Read My Mind" from the original Superman movie
along with her work on Broadway and with the Broadway
National Tour. |
Dec 12 - 14 |
Kirk
Cameron
Actor best known as the loveable teenager Mike Seaver, from
the series "Growing Pains". Kirk has recently appeared in
the movie "Left Behind: Tribulation Force" and is reprising
the role in the upcoming film "Left Behind: World War III." |
Dec 15 - 17 |
Lou
Diamond Phillips
Actor most noted for his memorable portrayal of
rock pioneer Ritchie Valens in the film, "La Bamba." |
Dec 18 - 20 |
Cuba
Gooding Jr.
Will always be remembered for "Show Me the Money" in "Jerry
Maguire", has also starred in numerous movies including:
"Home on the Range", "Radio", "Pearl Harbor", "Snow Dogs",
"Tuskegee Airmen", and "Rat Race." |
Dec 21 - 23 |
Gary
Sinise
Currently starring on TVs "CSI: New York" as Detective Mac
Taylor. His numerous movies include: "Forrest Gump",
"Apollo 13", "Mission to Mars", "Mission: Space", and "The
Big Bounce." |
Dec 24 - 26 |
Marlee Matlin
Academy Award winner for "Children of a Lesser God." Marlee
has had roles in numerous series including: "Spin City",
"ER", "Judging Amy", "The Practice" and "The West Wing." |
Dec 27 - 30 |
Special Candlelight
Processional dinner packages are available and include dinner at an Epcot
restaurant plus preferred seating for the nightly choral
performance. You can call 407-WDW-DINE for more details on the
Candlelight dinner packages. |
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Disney-MGM
Studios
The Osborne Family
Spectacle of Dancing Lights

One
of Disney's biggest holiday happening, The Osborne Family Spectacle
of Lights, will sparkle at the Disney-MGM Studios from
Nov. 13 through
Jan. 7.
This Disney holiday tradition
will once again brighten the streets, featuring millions of
sparkling bulbs that illuminate everything from trees to porches.
There are even 3-D and motion-based displays, a giant holiday-light
Mickey Mouse, dozens of flying angels and several giant Santa Claus
light creations. And don’t forget about that "Florida
snow," as well as other Disney holiday surprises.
You will also be able
to enjoy the "Hollywood Holly-Day," which features
festively dressed parade cars, holiday chorus performers and
loveable Disney characters that come together to create a seasonal
parade with a hometown feel.
All of this is included with
regular admission to the Disney-MGM Studios during the
holiday season. |
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Disney’s Animal
Kingdom Theme Park
Mickey's
Jingle Jungle Parade

Disney's
Animal Kingdom Theme
Park welcomes the holiday season with a jolly parade –
“Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade.” This holiday
extravaganza blends the spirit of the wild with the spirit of the
holidays. The parade is included with regular park admission and
entertains you from
Nov. 13 through
Jan. 7.
Gathered around a towering
65-foot Christmas tree at the park's entrance, carolers will welcome
Guests to Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park with renditions
of favorite seasonal classics.
At Camp Minnie-Mickey, you may even get to meet Santa Goofy and other Disney characters
dressed in their holiday best at Santa Goofy's
Holiday
Village. The village is decorated with festively ornamented Christmas
trees and features live entertainers and photo opportunities.
The songs of the season resonate as carolers round out the scene.
Even DinoLand
U.S.A.
takes on a festive flair as Donald Duck decks the halls of Donald's
Breakfastosaurus, the daily character breakfast presented at
Restaurantosaurus.
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Downtown Disney Marketplace
Festival
of the Seasons
Enjoy the hustle, bustle and
good cheer of the holiday season at Downtown Disney® with shopping,
live entertainment and a fantastic photo opportunity with Santa
himself. This makes for a perfect one-stop, holiday shop
location. Check out the dazzling displays of lights and the special
holiday window dressings that adorn the shops and restaurants. Enjoy
seasonal carolers and musical acts along with holiday variety
performers throughout Downtown
Disney® during the holidays.
Downtown Disney® is a real
winter wonderland.
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