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Spring

ESPN The Weekend 
Where: Disney's Hollywood Studios
Dates: February 25 - 28, 2010
Price: Included with Park Admission
Meet your favorite athletes and ESPN stars!
 

Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival
Where: Epcot
Dates: March 3 - May 16, 2010
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.  On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, conclude the day with the Flower Power Concert Series featuring your favorite bands from the 1960s and 70s. 

 

Mother's Day Weekend Brunch
Where: Epcot
Dates: May 2010
Time:  9am - 3pm
Price: 2010 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's Hollywood Studios
Dates: Select days May 21 - June 13, 2010 
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

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Where: Magic Kingdom
Dates: Select Dates in September and October 2010. 
Time: 7:00pm - 12:00am

Price: 2010: TBA
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 - Cities in Wonderland
Where: Epcot
Dates: October 1 - November 14, 2010   
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.

 

Special Holiday Events

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Whe
re: Magic Kingdom
Dates: Select Nights in November and December 2010
Time: 7:00pm -12:00am
Price:  2010 TBA 

Special events include Castle Light Show, 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
Wh
ere:
Epcot
Dates: 2010 TBA
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: 2010 TBA
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.

2008 Narrators 
November 28 - 30 - John O'Hurley
December 1 - 3 - Neil Patrick Harris
December 4 - 6 - Brian Stokes Mitchell
December 7 - 9 - Virginia Madsen
December 10 - 12 - Marlee Matlin
December 13 - 15 -
Monique Coleman
December 16 - 18 - Chita Riveral
December 19 - 21 - Abigail Breslin
December 22 - 24 - Steven Curtis Chapman
December 25 - 27 -
Edward James Olmos
December 28 - 30 - Angela Bassett and Courtney Vance

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages 2008
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.  In 2008,
there were three price levels of dinner packages:

Tier 1 - 2008
5:00 Show (Lunch) - Adults - $27.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) -
Adults - $33.99, Children - $14.99
Biergarten – Germany
Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land

Tier 2 - 2008
5:00 Show (Lunch) - Adults - $37.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) -
Adults - $44.99, Children - $14.99
Nine Dragons – China
Restaurant Marrakesh – Morocco
Rose & Crown Pub – England
San Angel Inn – Mexico

Tier 3 - 2008
5:00 Show (Lunch) -
Adults - $44.99, Children - $12.99
6:45/8:15 Shows (Dinner) -
Adults - $53.99, 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.

Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights 

View millions of Christmas lights in this stunning display at Disney-MGM Studios.  2010 dates TBA


Enjoy
Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at the Animal Kingdom for the Holidays 2010. 


Festival of the Season
– Finish your Christmas shopping at Downtown Disney.  While you are there, don’t forget to visit Santa!  Holiday 2010.


Pleasure
Island New Year’s Eve

Where:
Pleasure Island, Downtown Disney
Dates: December 31, 2010
Time: 8pm- 2am
Price: 2010 Prices TBA. 
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
, 2010
Time
: 2010 TBA. 
Price: 2010 Prices TBA. 
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, 2010
Time: 11:00pm
Price: $10 (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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