SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter
Spring
Fall
Holiday Events
 

Winter

Pirate and Princess Party
Where: Magic Kingdom
Dates: January 21, 26, 29, February 2, 5, 9, 14, 22, 26, March 1, 6, 11, 14, April 1, 4, 6, 11, 16, 23, May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31, and June 4
Time:  7pm - 12am
Price:  Same Day Tickets $45.95 for adults, $29.95 for children
Princesses and pirates of all ages come together for a fun filled night to explore the Magic Kingdom at Disney's Pirate and Princess Party.  Special events include pirate coves and princess courts, Enchanted Adventures Parade, Magic, Music and Mayhem Fireworks, and character meet and greets including Captain Jack Sparrow.  Enjoy the festivities dressed as your favorite princess or pirate!  
 

Spring

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Where: Epcot
Dates: March 19 - June 1, 2008
Price: Included with Park Admission
Epcot is in bloom as more than 30 million flowers are brought in for this ten week Flower and Garden Festival.  The Green Thumb in your family is guaranteed to enjoy this event featuring unique demonstrations and seminars.  Each day concludes with the Flower Power Concert Series featuring your favorite bands from the 1960s and 70s. 
 

ESPN The Weekend at MGM
Where: Disney-MGM Studios
Dates: February 29 - March 2, 2008
Price: Included with Park Admission
Meet your favorite athletes and ESPN stars!
 

Mother's Day Weekend Brunch
Where: Epcot
Dates: May 2008
Time:  9am - 3pm
Price: 2008 TBA: 2006 - $29.99 for adults, $12.99 for children (includes gratuity, excludes tax)
The brunch includes pastries, omelets and eggs (made to order), bacon, sausage, carved spice crusted beef and mashed potatoes, salads, pastas, vegetables and desserts.  There is also a children's buffet.  Soda, coffee, tea and juice are included and beer, wine and champagne are available to purchase.  Call 1-407-WDW-DINE to make reservations.
 

Star Wars Weekends
Where: Disney-MGM Studios
Dates: Weekends in June 2008
Price: Included with Park Admission
Meet your favorite stars and characters from Star Wars.  Show off your Star Wars knowledge during a special version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire",  attend the Jedi Training Academy, or get autographs from your favorite Star Wars celebrities.
 

Fall

Nights of Joy
Where: Magic Kingdom
Dates: September 5 - 6, 2008
Time: 7:30pm - 12:30am
Price: 2007: $41.95 (plus tax) in advance; $46.95 same day.  Both Nights: $71.95 (plus tax).
Watch some of Contemporary Christian's most popular musicians perform live at the Magic Kingdom.  Performers include Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman and many others.  This event requires a separate admission ticket. 
 

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Where: Magic Kingdom
Dates: 2008 TBA
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am
Price: In Advance - Adults 10 and up: $38.95, Children: $32.95. 
At the Gate and September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 18, 25, 26, 31 - Adults 10 and up: $45.95, Children: $39.95.
Join Mickey and Friends for trick-or-treating at the Magic Kingdom as well as a special parade and fireworks.  Don't forget your to wear your Halloween Costume.  This event requires a separate admission ticket.  Selected attractions will be open during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.  Call 1-407-W-DISNEY to order your tickets.
 

International Food and Wine Festival
Where: Epcot
Dates: 2008 TBA 
Price: Included with Park Admission
Enjoy food and wine from over 20 countries from around the world!    At the International Marketplace, try small samples of a wide variety of cuisines for $2-4 a serving.  The festival also features exhibits and demonstrations as well as special Wine and Culinary Programs and Festival Dining Experiences (for an additional fee).  Call 1-407-WDW-FEST for more information.
 

ABC Super Soap Weekend
Where: Disney-MGM Studios
Dates: 2008 TBA
Price: Included with Park Admission
Meet your favorite stars from General Hospital, One Life to Live, and All My Children. 

 

Special Holiday Events

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Where: Magic Kingdom
Dates: November 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30, December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, and 21, 2007.
Time: 7:00pm -12:00am
Price:  Adults $40.95 in advance; $47.95 same day and November 16, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 16, 20, and 21. 
Children ages 3-9 $33.95 in advance; $40.95 same day and November 16, 30, December 6, 7, 13, 14, 16, 20, and 21. 
Special events include Castle Light Show (new for 2007!), Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade (the same one that is on TV Christmas morning), Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season, live shows, carolers, Santa Goofy, cookies and hot chocolate, and even snow on main street!  Separate Admission is required for this event.  Selected attractions will be open during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  Call 1-407-W-DISNEY to order your tickets.

Holidays Around the World
Where: Epcot
Dates: November 23 - December 30, 2007
Special Events include a special holiday IllumiNations at 9:30 nightly, holiday storytellers from around the world, Mickey’s Tree Lighting Treat at 6pm nightly, and the Lights of Winter.

Candlelight Processional
Where: America Gardens Theatre in Epcot
Dates: November 23 - December 30, 2007
Times: 5:00pm, 6:45pm, & 8:15pm Daily
A celebrity narrator reads the Christmas Story with music by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.  Admission is free with your park admission.  The show lasts about 40 minutes.

2007 Narrators 
November 23-25 - David Robinson
November 26 - 28 - John O'Hurley
November 29 - December 1 - Neil Patrick Harris
December 2 - 4 - Dennis Franz
December 5 - 7 - Phylicia Rashad
December 8 - 10 - Steven Curtis Chapman
December 11 - 13 - Chita Rivera
December 14 - 16 - Andie MacDowell
December 17 - 19 - Kirk Cameron
December 20 - 22 - Edward James Olmos
December 23 - 25 - Gary Sinise
December 26 - 28 - Rita Moreno
December 29 - 30 - Marlee Matlin

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages 2007
The purchase of a dining package includes reserved seating in the front of the theater. All dining packages include meals prior to the show.  The 5:00 show includes lunch and the 6:45 and 8:15 shows include dinner.  There are three price levels of dinner packages:

Tier 1
5:00 Show (Lunch) - Adults - $27.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) - Adults - $32.99, Children - $14.99
Biergarten – Germany
Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land

Tier 2
5:00 Show (Lunch) - Adults - $36.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) - Adults - $42.99, Children - $14.99
Nine Dragons – China
Restaurant Marrakesh – Morocco
Rose & Crown Pub – England
San Angel Inn – Mexico

Tier 3
5:00 Show (Lunch) - Adults - $41.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) - Adults - $47.99, Children - $14.99
Le Cellier Steakhouse* - Canada
Les Chefs de France – France
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki – Japan
Coral Reef* -- The Living Seas
Tutto Italia - Italy

*Does not include the lobster entree
**Gratuity and a non-alcoholic beverage is included, tax is excluded.

Enjoy Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at the Animal Kingdom November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008.  View at 3:45 daily.

Festival of the Season – Finish your Christmas shopping at Downtown Disney.  While you are there, don’t forget to visit Santa!  Holiday 2007.


Pleasure Island New Year’s Eve
Where: Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney
Dates: December 31, 2007
Time: 8pm- 2am
Price: $99.00 ($89.00 for annual passholders) 
Celebrate the New Year at Pleasure Island  - Includes a dinner buffet and champagne at midnight.

New Year’s Eve at Cirque de Soleil
Where: Downtown Disney
Dates: December 31, 2007
Time: 6pm & 9pm
Price: $67.00 - $139.00 
Celebrate the New Year at a performance of La Nouba which includes a special ending. 

Atlantic Dance Hall New Year's Eve
Where: Disney's Boardwalk
Date: December 31, 2007
Time: 9:00pm
Price: $20 (no advanced tickets, first come, first served)
Celebrate the New Year while dancing the night away to hits from the 80s, 90s, and today. 

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