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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Select Nights
On 18 special evenings, holiday merriment fills Magic Kingdom from 7 p.m. till midnight during an after-hours party complete with snow flurries, carolers, cocoa and Christmas cookies.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party guests experience the enchantment of "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade" (featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus), "Holiday Wishes-Celebrate the Spirit of the Season" fireworks spectacular, and two live holiday stage shows. There are character greetings and even snow on Main Street, U.S.A. Plus, guests can experience the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions.
Admission to the party requires a
separate ticket. Note: Many party nights historically have sold out
in advance.
For ticket information, call 407/W-DISNEY or visit disneyworld.com.
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"Finding Nemo -- The Musical," the live stage spectacular previewing
at Disney's Animal Kingdom in late November at Walt Disney World
Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.< |
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
The Streets of America backlot area
sparkles with millions of twinkling lights during the Osborne Family
Spectacle of Lights. Amid "Florida
snow" flurries, the building facades, trees and streets of the Disney-MGM
Studios backlot come alive with three-dimensional and motion-based
displays -- some originally created at the Osborne home in Arkansas
by businessman Jennings Osborne as a holiday display for the delight
of his daughter.
After the home exhibit grew larger and brighter over the years,
the million-light display was transported to Disney-MGM Studios in
1995, where the spectacle continues to grow larger and brighter each
year. Some of Osborne's original creations still sparkling brightly
at the park today are a giant Mickey Mouse light, dozens of flying
angels and Santa Claus light designs.
The "Hollywood Holly-Day Parade," a festival of favorite Disney
characters dressed in their dazzling holiday best, jingles down Hollywood
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Holidays Around the World / Candlelight Processional
International customs and beloved traditions are shared with
guests during Holidays Around the World at Epcot. The celebration
throughout World Showcase features choirs, fireworks, a glittering
canopy of lights and a nightly tree-lighting ceremony.
Candlelight Processional is a moving presentation of the traditional
Christmas story told by celebrity narrators who are joined by a mass
choir and 50-piece orchestra. Performances take place nightly at
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Disney
Dreams Giveaway
From an overnight stay inside Cinderella Castle to a visit to Walt Disney's
Main Street, U.S.A. apartment to a Dream FASTPASS badge, dreams big and small
will come true at Disneyland and Walt Disney World resorts as part of the
Disney Dreams Giveaway during "The Year of a Million Dreams," a 15-month
celebration of the individual dreams of Disney park guests.
The first-of-its-kind celebration, which began Oct. 1, 2006, features the debut of an incredible lineup of new attractions and entertainment at Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts, plus new ways for guests to customize their Disney park experience.
And for the first time, Disney will award more than a million dreams -- both large and small, including many money-can't-buy experiences -- to eligible guests and mail-in participants selected through a random process as part of the unique Disney Dreams Giveaway.
"Throughout this incredible celebration, special dreams and unique experiences once thought impossible will be awarded by our cast every day," said Jay Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. "Disney parks are always the place where dreams come true -- but even more so during 'The Year of a Million Dreams'. "
The "impossible" includes the creation of over-the-top, overnight experiences for winning guests at both East and West Coast resorts: a royal suite inside Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort and a Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Resort, opening late January 2007 and early December 2006, respectively.
A day of royal treatment will end with a night of enchantment inside Cinderella
Castle for a different lucky guest most nights throughout 2008. Cinderella
Castle Suite, now under construction at Magic Kingdom, will allow the winning
Disney guest to stay that night inside the park and enjoy a view shared only
by Tinker Bell. The lavishly decorated suite will be located in a space originally
planned as an in-park apartment for the use of the Disney family.
And for lucky Disneyland guests, most nights starting in December, the all-new Mickey Mouse Penthouse at Disneyland Hotel will pour on the Mickey charm including magical views overlooking both Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. The day they are awarded this dream, guests will enjoy an extraordinary penthouse decorated in All Things Mickey, with finishing touches by none other than Minnie Mouse herself.
In addition, during the celebration, other Disney dreams both large and
small will be awarded in the Disney Dreams Giveaway, such as:
- Traveling to each Disney resort around the world to serve as grand marshal in a Disney parade.
- A variety of unique Disney vacation experiences.
- Admission to special events and other extraordinary experiences in the Disneyland and Walt Disney World parks.
- A Dream FASTPASS badge to enjoy some of Disney's most popular attractions.
- Exclusive pin and lanyard sets.
Can't be in the parks? You may still have a dream-come-true through a mail-in entry (details at disneypark.com/rules). For example, mail-in winners could win prizes such as the Disney Vacation Club membership, grand marshal of a Disney parade around the world, exclusive trading pins or Dream Mouse Ears. Some prizes, such as the Castle and Mickey Mouse Penthouse stay, require same-day use, so mail-in winners will receive a prize of comparable value.
Disney Dreams Giveaway - A Sampling
At Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort
- Grand Marshal Disney Parks World Tour -- Tour to all Disney parks globally, 15 days/14 nights.
- Disney Vacation Club -- Disney Vacation Club membership for 48 years.
- Disney Cruise Line 10-day Mediterranean Cruise -- Includes bridge tour, VIP chef's table dining.
- Disney Cruise Line 3-day Bahamian Cruise in the Disney Suite -- Accommodation in the Walter E. Disney or Roy O. Disney suite; includes bridge tour, VIP chef's table dining.
- Disney Cruise Line 14-day Trans-Atlantic Cruise -- Atlantic crossing for Disney Magic.
- Adventures by Disney --Exciting new Disney-led soft adventure vacations.
- Private Shopping Spree -- At World of Disney store, other merchandise venues; features a $500 one-hour shopping spree.
- Disney Dining -- Includes meet-and-greet with chef.
- Dream FASTPASS Badge --Enjoy all FASTPASS attractions in a specific park during that day.
- Unique Pin & Lanyard Set -- Exclusive, not-for-sale pins featured.
- Dream Mouse Ears -- Exclusive, not for sale.
At Walt Disney World Resort
- Cinderella Castle Suite -- Overnight stay on the night of the award, royal dinner, VIP viewing of "Wishes" fireworks.
- Walt Disney World Vacation 4-day, 3-night -- Winner also designated Family of the Day and participate in the Magic Kingdom opening ceremony.
- "Finding Nemo-The Musical" Stage Show World Premiere -- VIP seats, behind-the-scenes tour.
- Epcot International Food and Wine Festival -- Includes Party for the Senses, VIP concert seating.
- Holidays -- Festive family dinner and photo session with Disney characters.
- Grand Openings -- Access to media opening ceremonies, premieres.
- Princess and Pirates Event -- Includes photo session, special merchandise.
- ESPN The Weekend -- Special meetings with athletes and anchors.
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival -- VIP tour, concert seats.
- Star Wars Weekends -- Special meetings with celebrities; special merchandise.
- Super Soap Weekend -- Special meet-and-greets with celebrities; special merchandise.
- Special After-Park Hour -- Exclusive magical hour for a select number of winners.
At Disneyland Resort
- Mickey Mouse Penthouse -- Overnight stay on the night of the award. Includes dinner, themed gift basket, VIP guide, parade viewing.
- Disneyland Vacation, 4-day, 3-night -- Includes Family of the Day honors.
- A Visit to Walt's Apartment -- VIP tour; includes dining experience.
- Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Grand Opening -- Access to media ceremonies and events.
Walt's Balcony Dining in New Orleans Square -- A specially prepared meal and VIP viewing of "Fantasmic!" show.
During "The Year of a Million Dreams," there also will be new attractions and shows plus more entertainment than ever before that beckons guests to participate. In addition, those always friendly Disney cast members will be "pixie-dusting" like never before with special Magical Moments -- millions of surprises bound to bring smiles to guests' faces.
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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY to enter or win in the Disney Dreams Giveaway. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S., D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico & UK. Void elsewhere and where prohibited. Giveaway runs October 1, 2006 -- December 31, 2007 (mail in entries postmarked starting September 18, 2006 & received by January 14, 2008 on 3.5x5 postcard with complete name, address, daytime phone#, birth date and proper postage sent to PO Box 8629, Elmhurst, IL 60126 USA). UK residents only mail to 483 Green Lanes, London N13 4BS. Castle Suite stay and Penthouse stay will be awarded most days starting January 25, 2007 and December 1, 2006, respectively, will likely be awarded early in the day, will be for a stay that night and is only available to eligible participants at the parks and Downtown Disney® area in Florida and California, respectively. Some prizes, such as Dream FastPass badge, are only awarded at certain theme parks for use that day. Some prizes, such as Special After-Hour events, are only awarded on certain days at certain parks and must be used that day. Mail-in winners of prizes that must be used that day, such as Castle stay and Dream FastPass badge will receive a prize of comparable value. Approximate retail value of prizes listed: Cinderella Castle Suite Stay US $587, Mickey Mouse Penthouse Stay US $572, Disney Vacation Club Membership US $83,701, Grand Marshal World Tour US $45,370, Pin and Lanyard set US $23, Dream Mouse Ears US $12, Disney Cruise Line cruises from US $9,880 to US $16,900, Adventures by Disney vacation packages from US $15,500 to US $25,400, shopping spree US $500, Dream FastPass badge US $5, Special Park After-Hour event from US $3.83 to US $4.76 and Tour of Walt Disney's apartment and dining experience US $340. Prizes in the Giveaway range in value from US $3.83 to US $83,701. All prize awards are subject to verification. Odds of winning on a given day depend on the number of eligible participants at a selected location or within the mail-in entry pool for the time or date (as applicable) selected. Subject to official rules at disneypark.com/rules. Sponsor: Magic Kingdom Productions, Inc., PO Box 10000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830.For residents of Canada, a mathematical skill-testing question must be correctly answered to win any prize.