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Christmas in Disney World

Monday, December 5th, 2011

If you are heading to Florida for an Orlando vacation this holiday season, make the most of your trip by visiting the Disney theme parks. Christmas arrives early each year in Disney World; if you visit the theme parks and resorts for Thanksgiving, you’ll notice the Christmas decorations spring up practically overnight. Disney Imagineers are hard at work by the end of November, staging elaborate holiday decorations in the resorts and the theme parks. No matter which hotel you choose, or which theme park you visit first, you’ll find plenty to do to celebrate the Christmas season when you visit Disney World.

Disney World Christmas

Head to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for the ultimate holiday celebration.

Disney World Christmas Highlights:

Mickey’s  Very Merry Christmas Party: The premier Christmas event at Disney World, Mickey’s Christmas party is a premium ticket event thrown on select nights during November and December. Guests can explore and enjoy the Magic Kingdom theme park without the holiday crowds; the event also includes a special Christmas parade, party treats and even snow on Main Street USA. This event requires a separate ticket for admission and reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for the days leading up to the holiday.

Resort Decorations: Each of the Disney resorts offers themed decorations in the lobby and grounds. The Christmas decorations spring up almost overnight, and are designed to match and enhance the hotel’s decor. Look for primitive  woodsy decor featuring whimsical bears and other wildlife at the Wilderness Lodge, while the more formal Grand Floridian sports a life-sized gingerbread house and plenty of Victorian inspired Christmas finery. Consider making dining reservations at a few of the deluxe resorts–you’ll be able to enjoy different Christmas scenery each evening.

The Osbourne Family Spectacle of Lights: Disney’s Hollywood Studios is home to one of the most spectacular displays of Christmas lights you’ll find anywhere. An entire portion of the park is given a sparkling makeover, and the evening lighting (complete with the occasional snowflake), is a breathtaking event. The Spectacle of Lights is free with your park admission, simply drop by in the evening and enjoy the show.

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Disney World Events in June 2010

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Central Florida nights heat up in June at Walt Disney World during the nightly celebration known as “Summer Nightastic.” Park visitors can enjoy the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios during extended hours.

Light up your summer at Walt Disney World Resort with Summer Nightastic! from June 6 through August 14, 2010. The highlight of the night is Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade. For decades, millions of Disney fans have flocked to see the animated floats featuring the characters from their favorite Disney Classics, including Tinker Bell from Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Snow White.

Other parks at Walt Disney World are enhancing the daily experience for park visitors. At Hollywood Studios, thrill-seekers are sure to love the new effects added to the park’s most popular ride:  The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. Music lovers can watch tribute bands pay tribute to the most popular bands of all time at the Sounds Like Summer Concert Series, an annual live event that rocks Epcot theme park. From June 12 to June 19, fans of the 70′s disco band, the Bee Gees, can hear the Bee Gees tribute: Stayin’ Alive.  From June 20 to June 26, Hotel California, a tribute to the legendary rock band known as “The Eagles”, will perform nightly at Epcot.

Summertime also marks more events for nature lovers at Animal Kingdom, including Kilimanjaro Safaris and Expedition Everest and the daily shows. Kilimanjaro Safaris give riders an up-close and personal encounter with giraffes, zebras and other wildlife, with open-sided safari vehicles. The expedition ventures across rivers and open fields, to give riders a unique look at wildlife in an open habitat.

Summers at Disney World also mark the start of a special time for star wars fans: Star Wars weekends. Hosted by Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars weekends include light saber demons,special shows and presentations. Star Wars Weekends events are included with admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Disney Gives You a Chance at being the Next American Idol

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

For those of us who like to sing in the shower without ashamedness, now is our big chance to strike it big with Walt Disney’s World’s  “The American Idol Experience” at the Disney Hollywood Studios. You will get to feel like you are the smash hit ABC TV show, American Idol. You will take the role of a real contestant as you prepare to sing for your chance to your very own very own audition.

This is could be your big chance to perform in front of a live crowd that will applaud its favorite performers. At Walt Disney World’s “American Idol Experience”, you will truly be able to experience what it’s like to be on the popular show. Not only could you get to audition, but you will also get to your hair and make up done, and work with a vocal coach before your big performance.

The set that has been created for Walt Disney World’s “American Idol Experience” has been closely designed after the American Idol stage that is seen on television.

After an initial audition phase, some participants will have a chance to sing in front of a real live audience that gets to vote for their favorite singers. If you are the winner then you will receive a “Dream Ticket.” A “Dream Ticket” is your ticket to regional auditions of the American Idol TV show.

So, the next time you go to Disney be sure to bring you “A” game because this very well may be your chance at a ticket  to the big time!

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