Calendar of Events at Walt Disney World

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November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010
June 2010
July 2010
August 2010
September 2010
October 2010
Beyond

November 2009

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party date: November 1, 2009. Tickets go on sale May 1.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates: November 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29; December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 2009. Tickets go on sale May 1.

Epcot

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - September 25 - November 8

The complete (tentative) list of Eat to the Beat! concerts to be held during this year's Epcot Food and Wine Festival (September 25 - November 8) has been released. Concerts, which are included with Epcot admission, are held in the park's America Gardens Theatre daily and begin at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. The lineup (subject to change):

November 1-2: Taylor Hicks (American Idol Winner)
November 3-5: Billy Ocean ("Caribbean Queen")
November 6-8: Los Lobos ("La Bamba")

Holidays Around the World begins in late November with decorations around the parks and resorts, as well as special events.

Epcot: Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators; World Showcase Storytellers, and a special finale to IllumiNations.

This schedule for this year's Candlelight Processional narrators has been tentatively announced. Presented at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot at 5, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly, November 27 through December 30, the Candlelight Processional features celebrity narrators who retell the joyous Christmas story. New celebrities set to perform in the annual holiday presentation include Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. The schedule so far (subject to change) is as follows:

November 27-29 Isabella Rossellini
November 30 & December 1-2 John O'Hurley
December 3-5 Steven Curtis Chapman
December 6-8 Anika Noni Rose
December 9-11 Andy Garcia
December 12-14 Vanessa Williams
December 15-17 Abigail Breslin
December 18-20 Whoopi Goldberg
December 21-23 Brian Dennehy
December 24-6 Edward James Olmos
December 27-30 Angela Bassett / Courtney B. Vance

Booking for Candlelight Processional dining packages began on August 29.

Animal Kingdom: Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade gets a holiday makeover November 27, 2009, through January 3, 2010, when it is magically transformed into Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade.

Disney's Hollywood Studios: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights -- the Streets of America glow with millions of dancing lights and animated displays November 10, 2009, through January 4, 2010 .

Magic Kingdom - Cinderella Castle beams brightly as the evening is capped with eye-popping fireworks orchestrated to classic holiday tunes. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (a separate ticketed event) is held on select nights.

Downtown Disney: Enjoy the dazzling light display and holiday decor that adorns the Downtown Disney streets November 17-December 24. And at Downtown Disney Marketplace, guests can meet Santa himself November 17-26 from 5 to 10 p.m. and November 27-December 24 from noon to 10 p.m. (subject to change).

Disney Resorts: Disney chefs deck the halls in fanciful fashion, creating larger-than-life displays from edible ingredients all across Walt Disney World Resort. Not to be missed displays include the life-sized Victorian gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Floridian. At Disney's Beach Club Resort, a life-size carousel silently spins in the lobby, featuring ponies made of chocolate and fondant, giant candy cane poles, handcrafted poinsettias and hand-painted portraits of famous Disney characters.

The Disney Cruise Line gets all decked out beginning November 21. Special events on both ships include: nightly King Triton's Tree Lighting of a three-deck-tall tree; family crafts; and storytellers sharing tales of diverse holiday traditions.

Disney's Wide World of Sports

November 12-15 -- The Children's Miracle Network Classic The Children's Miracle Network Classic returns to Disney's Palm and Magnolia Golf Courses 2009, for its 39th consecutive year of PGA TOUR play at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort.

November 26, 27 & 29 -- The Old Spice Classic at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex will feature eight of the nation's top NCAA men's basketball teams, including 2009 NCAA tournament participants Florida State, Marquette, Michigan and Xavier. Thanksgiving weekend will see the teams play for 12 games over three days, This year's Old Spice Classic also includes Baylor and Creighton, both participants in the 2009 National Invitational Tournament. Each team will compete in one game per day at The Milk House, with the two remaining undefeated teams meeting in the championship match Sunday, November 29. For more information, visit www.oldspiceclassic.com.

Downtown Disney

The 34th annual Festival of the Masters presented by Sharpie will run this coming November 13-15 at Downtown Disney. More than 150 award-winning artists who work in media from clay to wood, metal and mixed media to oils and watercolors -- jewelry artists, painters, photographers, sculptors and more -- will show off their works. The festival includes live music and entertainment, chalk art sidewalk displays and family activities. Concurrently, House of Blues at Downtown Disney will present its 11th annual Folk Art Festival – Where Art Meets the Soul. Festival hours are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are complimentary.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Reservations are now being taken 90 days in advance for "haunted" carriage rides through the woods of Fort Wilderness and along the shore of Bay Lake. During the 25-minute ride you will experience the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" as told by your driver. Rides will be offered October 2 through November 1, and will depart every half hour between 7:30 and 10 p.m. from in front of Crockett's Tavern at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Each carriage holds up to four adults or two adults and three small children. Rides cost $60. Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529) to book.

December 2009

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party dates: December 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18, 2009. Tickets go on sale May 1.

Mousefest 2009 - Please visit http://mousefest.org for important information regarding the event.

Holidays Around the World begins in late November with decorations around the parks and resorts, as well as special events.

Epcot: Candlelight Processional with celebrity narrators; World Showcase Storytellers, and a special finale to IllumiNations.

This schedule for this year's Candlelight Processional narrators has been tentatively announced. Presented at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot at 5, 6:45 and 8 p.m. nightly, November 27 through December 30, the Candlelight Processional features celebrity narrators who retell the joyous Christmas story. New celebrities set to perform in the annual holiday presentation include Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, and Whoopi Goldberg. The schedule so far (subject to change) is as follows:

November 27-29 Isabella Rossellini
November 30 & December 1-2 John O'Hurley
December 3-5 Steven Curtis Chapman
December 6-8 Anika Noni Rose
December 9-11 Andy Garcia
December 12-14 Vanessa Williams
December 15-17 Abigail Breslin
December 18-20 Whoopi Goldberg
December 21-23 Brian Dennehy
December 24-6 Edward James Olmos
December 27-30 Angela Bassett / Courtney B. Vance

Booking for Candlelight Processional dining packages began on August 29.

Animal Kingdom: Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade gets a holiday makeover November 27, 2009, through January 3, 2010, when it is magically transformed into Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade.

Disney's Hollywood Studios: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights -- the Streets of America glow with millions of dancing lights and animated displays November 10, 2009, through January 4, 2010 .

Magic Kingdom - Cinderella Castle beams brightly as the evening is capped with eye-popping fireworks orchestrated to classic holiday tunes. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party (a separate ticketed event) is held on select nights.

Downtown Disney: Enjoy the dazzling light display and holiday decor that adorns the Downtown Disney streets November 17-December 24. And at Downtown Disney Marketplace, guests can meet Santa himself November 17-26 from 5 to 10 p.m. and November 27-December 24 from noon to 10 p.m. (subject to change).

Disney Resorts: Disney chefs deck the halls in fanciful fashion, creating larger-than-life displays from edible ingredients all across Walt Disney World Resort. Not to be missed displays include the life-sized Victorian gingerbread house in the lobby of the Grand Floridian. At Disney's Beach Club Resort, a life-size carousel silently spins in the lobby, featuring ponies made of chocolate and fondant, giant candy cane poles, handcrafted poinsettias and hand-painted portraits of famous Disney characters.

The Disney Cruise Line gets all decked out beginning November 21. Special events on both ships include: nightly King Triton's Tree Lighting of a three-deck-tall tree; family crafts; and storytellers sharing tales of diverse holiday traditions.

Downtown Disney

La Nouba, by Cirque du Soleil, at Downtown Disney West Side will perform its annual special New Year's shows on December 31 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. A special finale will be added to each performance that evening, plus there will be an exclusive gift for each guest, festive decor, and specialty drinks for purchase. Tickets can be purchased at disneyworld.com/cirque or by calling 407-939-7328 (407-WDW-SEAT).

Disney's Wide World of Sports

The 53rd Pop Warner Super Bowl will be held at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex this December, marking the 15th consecutive year the football fest involving more than 60 teams is being held at Walt Disney World Resort. Teams are competing at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in four divisions based on size and age -- Jr. Pee Wee (ages 8-10), Pee Wee (9-11 yrs.), Jr. Midget (10-12 yrs.) and Midget (11-14 yrs.). For more information, visit www.popwarner.com.

Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground

Reservations are now being taken 90 days in advance for horse-drawn Sleigh Rides through the backwoods of Fort Wilderness. The 25-minute rides will be offered November 29 through December 30, and will depart every half hour between 5:30 and 10 p.m. from in front of Crockett's Tavern at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Each carriage holds up to four adults or two adults and three small children. Rides cost $60. Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-7529) to book.

World Chapter NFFC/Disneyana Fan Club (NFFC) (www.nffc.org) will host a very special Disneyana Show and Sale on Saturday, December 12, 2009, at the Regal Sun Resort (formerly the Grosvenor Resort), located in the Downtown Disney area. The NFFC is an international club for Disney fans and enthusiasts with 30 chapters worldwide. It regularly hold its conventions at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. On December 12, Disney memorabilia collectors and dealers will have their vintage and contemporary Disneyana on sale. Several authors of Disney-related books will be on hand, as well as several podcasters and Disney-related businesses promoting their services. The Show and Sale will open to the public at 10 a.m. and will conclude at 4 p.m. There is free parking. REGULAR ADMISSION AT THE DOOR IS $5.00 FOR SHOW AND SALE. For more information, visit World Chapter-NFFC's website at http://www.magicalmountain.net/worldchapter/worldchapter.asp, or email worldchapter@magicalmountain.net

D23 has announced several new holiday events for members:

-- D23's Magic & Merriment at Walt Disney World: Two-day event (December 12 and 13) in Walt Disney World that includes special presentations, VIP opportunities and more. Tickets go on sale October 15 for $195/per person.
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_MagicMerriment.html

-- "Disney and Dickens" on December 10 at the El Capitan Theatre and Tam O'Shanter Restaurant. Tickets go on sale October 15 for $95/per person. http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_DisneyDickens.html

-- D23's Candlelight Spectacular at Disneyland on December 6, 2009: Event includes VIP treatment, private dinner and dessert, reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony and more. Tickets go on sale October 15 for $275/per person.
http://d23.disney.go.com/expo/100709_D23Event_DLRCandlelight.htm

Walt Disney World is offering several new ways to celebrate New Year's Eve this year:

-- A special two-hour, all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner, dessert and exclusive viewing of the Wishes fireworks show will be offered at the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station on December 31 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. The Dinner and Dessert Party includes artisan breads, fruit, cheeses, sushi, salads, seared tuna, beef short-ribs and carved pork. There will also be a child-friendly section available during the party. A wide-range of desserts will be available, and you can toast the New Year with a non-alcoholic sparkling beverage before the fireworks. Check in Party begins at 6:15 p.m. Prices are $139.99 for ages 10 and older; $69.99 for children 3 through 9.

-- The Fantasy in the Sky Dessert Party at Magic Kingdom begins at 9:50 p.m. The Party includes a self-service buffet featuring sweets and beverages and non-alcoholic sparkling drinks. Prices: $35.99 for ages 10 and over; $19.99 for children 3 through 9. Park admission is required. The Disney Dining Plan is not currently being accepted and pre-payment will be required when reserving seats for the night.

-- Victoria & Albert's restaurant at the Grand Floridian will offer an eight to 10 course menu on New Year's Eve, including caviar from around the world and an eclectic assortment of champagnes. Chef Scott Hunnel and his team will make appearances during the event, which, with wine and gratuity will be $375 plus tax for those 10 years of age (those under 10 can not attend). You must be older than 21 to be served alcohol. Booking has already begun for the event.

Visit www.disneyworld.com for more details or call 407-WDW-DINE.

January 2010

Disney's Wide World of Sports

Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend January 7-10. 2010 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend is open for registration! Information on the full line-up of events is available now. Register today to reserve your place in the 2010 field!

February 2010

Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey, an event created to inspire and enrich high school students, returns to Walt Disney World Resort February 11-14, 2010. One hundred teens from across the country will pack their bags – and their dreams – and head to Walt Disney World Resort, where they will learn about careers in everything from culinary arts to animation, from set design and show production to the business of sports and more. During Disney's Dreamers Academy, the students (chosen by a select panel of judges including national radio personality Steve Harvey, community leaders and Disney representatives) will participate in workshops with Disney cast members and executives, hear inspirational stories from entertainment celebrities and professional athletes, and enjoy the Disney theme parks – where they can see, first-hand, the results of people who turned their dreams into careers as "Disney dreamers." More information about Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey can be found online at SteveHarvey.com/disneysdreamersacademy.

Walt Disney World has "re-imagined" Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex with the ESPN brand and is expected to hold a grand reopening on February 25, 2010, renaming the facility ESPN Wide World of Sports. Seveal ESPN elements will be added throughout the 220-acre facility, providing new entertainment and immersive experiences for guests and athletes, including: 20 video screens, including two JumboTrons that will include customized videos, highlight reels featuring the daily competitions and interviews involving ESPN sports personalities; a new 2,500 square foot state-of-the-art broadcast center with eight edit bays and a direct uplink to ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut; a new ESPN Innovation Lab facility; a redesigned and renamed ESPN Wide World of Sports Grill, a sports-themed eatery with high-definition TV screens and live radio remote capabilities; complex-wide audio system.

http://tinyurl.com/yl2cvqf

March 2010

Epcot

Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival -- March 3 - May 16, 2010. The festival will showcase a number of new features this year, including an expanded and relocated, futuristic-themed Bambi's Butterfly House in Future World West, a new Victory Garden, an expanded Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden, and a Pirates Adventure Zone next to the Germany pavilion.

Some performers for the 2010 Flower Power Concerts, to be held during Epcot's annual Flower and Garden Festival, have been tentatively announced:

March 12 - 14: Paul Revere & The Raiders
March 19 - 21: David Cassidy
April 9 - 11: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
May 14 - 16: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats

Disney's Wide World of Sports

March 5-7, 2010 -- 2010 Disney's Princess Half Marathon . Registration opens on May 1, 2009.

April 2010

Epcot

Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival -- March 3 - May 16, 2010. The festival will showcase a number of new features this year, including an expanded and relocated, futuristic-themed Bambi's Butterfly House in Future World West, a new Victory Garden, an expanded Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden, and a Pirates Adventure Zone next to the Germany pavilion.

Some performers for the 2010 Flower Power Concerts, to be held during Epcot's annual Flower and Garden Festival, have been tentatively announced:

April 9 - 11: Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone
May 14 - 16: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney Grad Nites 2009 -- To be announced.

May 2010

Epcot

Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival -- March 3 - May 16, 2010. The festival will showcase a number of new features this year, including an expanded and relocated, futuristic-themed Bambi's Butterfly House in Future World West, a new Victory Garden, an expanded Pixie Hollow Fairy Garden, and a Pirates Adventure Zone next to the Germany pavilion.

Some performers for the 2010 Flower Power Concerts, to be held during Epcot's annual Flower and Garden Festival, have been tentatively announced:

May 7-9: Davy Jones
May 14 - 16: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats

June 2010

Orlando Gay Days - This is event is NOT affiliated with the Disney Company in any way. It has been happening in the Orlando area since 1991. AllEars is not affiliated with the event, however we list it here so that you know when it is happening. http://www.gaydays.com

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates to be announced.

Epcot

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - dates to be announced.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Night of Joy - dates to be announced.

October 2010

The inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is set for October 1-2, 2010 , culminating with a 13.1-mile nighttime race and after-hours party inside the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Participants will run a never-before-trekked course through multiple Disney theme parks. Spectators can also purchase tickets to the party and help kick off the 15th annual Epcot Food & Wine Festival. Events are planned for the entire weekend, starting with a Health and Fitness Expo hosted at Jostens Center at the Wide World of Sports Complex. All members of the family can join in with Disney Kids' Races and Mickey's Halloween Family Fun Run 5K. Kids' races will take place at the complex while the Family Fun Run takes participants through Magic Kingdom. Both races are during the morning of October 2, with staggered starting times to invite participation in all events. The weekend ends with the half marathon on the evening of October 2. The half marathon will be open to ages 14 and older, and offers a relay option for two-person teams. Half marathon registration will open November 16, 2009. For more information on the race, visit disneywinedinerun.com.

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates to be announced.

Epcot

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival - dates to be announced.

Beyond

For more information on scheduled events or openings, contact Walt Disney World Information at 407/824-4321 or visit www.disneyworld.com on the World Wide Web.

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