Calendar of Events at Walt Disney World

NOTE: This is UNOFFICIAL information and is subject to change without notice. Please call WDW directly to confirm all events, prices, and dates. While AllEars.net makes every effort to ensure this information is accurate --
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call its Event Hotline at 407/363-6600.
Disneyworldsports.com
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July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010
June 2010
Beyond

July 2009

Magic Kingdom

Swearing In Ceremony: In a stirring celebration of citizenship, more than 1,000 immigrants will gather on Main Street, U.S.A. July 3 to be "sworn in" as American citizens. And as the country kicks off Independence Day weekend, these brand-new Americans will attend a premiere performance of the newest Walt Disney World attraction, a re-imagined Hall of Presidents, now featuring a lifelike Audio-Animatronics figure of President Barack Obama.

Epcot

Sounds Like Summer concert series, which features tribute bands at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot, has revised its schedule somewhat. Concerts, which are included in regular Epcot admission, are nightly at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. (except July 4, when show times will be 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.). The current lineup (subject to change):

June 29-July 8: Slippery When Wet -- A Tribute to Bon Jovi
July 9-17: 52nd Street - A Tribute to Billy Joel
July 18-26: The Sounds of the Supremes-- A Tribute to the Supremes
July 27-August 2: 2U --A Tribute to U2
August 3-9: Petty Theft -- A Tribute to Tom Petty

Disney's Wide World of Sports

The inaugural ESPN RISE Games presented by Target will take place July 19-25, 2009, at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex. The week-long event will be anchored by three invitation-only, elite high school sporting events: the AAU 17-under Boys Basketball Super Showcase, the Under Armour High School Softball All-American game, and a new high school football event -- Champion Gridiron Kings -- a 7-on-7 competition featuring skill position players. The event will also feature competitive youth sports: baseball (10U, 11U and 12U), basketball (10U, 12U and 14U), field hockey (14U, U16 and 19U) and track & field (14-18). The ESPN RISE Games are expected to welcome 4,000 student athletes. Team enrollment for the event's open basketball, baseball, field hockey and track and field programs is available. Additional information on the ESPN RISE Games presented by Target is available at www.espnrisegames.com.

"Disney's Celebrate America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky" Special Fourth of July fireworks begin July 3 at Magic Kingdom the night before the big celebration. “Disney's Celebrate America! - A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” will begin at 9 p.m. on July 3. That same park will feature a performance of the SpectroMagic nighttime parade at 10:30 p.m. In the meantime, Disney's Hollywood Studios guests will be treated to a 9 p.m. performance of Fantasmic! At Epcot, a holiday-inspired IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth bursts above World Showcase Lagoon at 10 p.m.

Downtown Disney

Precious Moments Doll Maker Linda Rick will be at the Uptown Jewelers, Main Street U.S.A., July 3-5, 2009. Rick will make a special appearance and sign of some of the latest releases from Precious Moments, including their Americana themed dolls from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.

Walt Disney World Passholders can sign up for one of several "Vacation as You Wish" sales presentations that include giveaways, character greetings, and a tour of Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. From July 10-12, Disney Vacation Club will be giving these special sales presentations at these times: July 10 - 7 p.m.; July 11 - 3 p.m.; July 12 - 3 p.m. Show will last approximately two hours. Space is limited, so reserve your spot today on the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder website.

August 2009

Epcot

Sounds Like Summer concert series, which features tribute bands at America Gardens Theatre in Epcot, has revised its schedule somewhat. Concerts, which are included in regular Epcot admission, are nightly at 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. (except July 4, when show times will be 5:15, 6:30, 7:45 and 9 p.m.). The current lineup (subject to change):

July 27-August 2 – 2U – A Tribute to U2
August 3-9: Petty Theft – A Tribute to Tom Petty

Magic Meets - Friday through Sunday, August 7 – 9, 2009; held in Camp Hill, PA

Deb Hosts an Adventures by Disney! -- Deb is hosting a Quest for the West Adventures by Disney - For Adults Only! Dates: August 25 - 31, 2009 - SOLD OUT!

September 2009

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates: September 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 ; October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31; and November 1, 2009. Tickets on sale May 1.

Epcot

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

Several acts have been tentatively scheduled for the Eat to the Beat concerts during Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. So far the performers are:

September 25-27 -- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
September 28-29 -- Richard Marx
September 30-October 3 -- Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
October 4-6 -- En Vogue
October 7-8 -- Better Than Ezra
October 9-11 -- Sister Hazel
October 12-13 -- Kool & The Gang
October 14-16 -- Spyro Gyra
October 17-22 -- TBA
October 23-25 -- Taylor Dayne
October 26-28 -- Boyz II Men
October 29 -- John Waite
October 30-31 -- TBA
November 1-2 -- Night Ranger
November 3-5 -- Billy Ocean
November 6-8 -- Los Lobos

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Night of Joy, a contemporary Christian music festival, will be held on September 11-12, 2009, from 7 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. each night. Tickets went on sale March 1. The line-up (subject to change) is:

September 11: P.O.D., newsboys, Kutless, Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Leeland and Superchick.
September 12: Skillet, MercyMe, Jars of Clay, Flyleaf, Family Force 5, Grits and Mandisa.

One-night tickets purchased in advance (up to the day prior to the event) are $49.95 plus tax (on event day, if available, tickets are $54.95). Two-night tickets are $84.95 plus tax. Purchase tickets by phone at 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639). Groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets (special group rates available) by phone by calling 877-NITE-JOY (877-648-3569).

Animal Kingdom Villas - Phase 1 of Kidani Village opens May 1, 2009. Phase 2, which includes Pembe Savanna, opens September 2009.

Disney Vacation Club's S.S. Member Cruise 2009 will take place September 13 - 17, 2009. The cruise will have two stops at Castaway Cay, as well as special onboard guests and events. Reservations begin on November 2, 2008 by calling Member Services at 800-800-9800. Visit the DisneyVacationClub.com member website for more details.

Disney's Wide World of Sports

September 18-20 -- Athletes for a Cure Triathlon -- A percentage of the registration fee for the Second Annual Athletes goes to Athletes for a Cure - Prostate Cancer Foundation. This international distance triathlon will feature a 1.5 K swim (.9 miles) a 40 K bike (24.8 miles) and a 10 K run. (6.2 miles). The event will be held at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

September 26 -- Expedition Everest™ Challenge -- Race through the dark, exotic terrain of Disney's Animal Kingdom on a thrilling 5K trek in the shadows of the Forbidden Mountain. There are plenty of clues, but only a few will escape the Yeti, known as the abominable snowman! The team needs to earn all of the stamps in their Expedition Passport to conquer the challenge. Then the real excitement begins as the teams celebrate their finish at an exclusive after-hours party at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

D23 Expo - Tickets are now onsale. Disney fans will be given unprecedented access to never-before-seen movies, TV shows, park experiences, collectibles and more from Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center when Disney and D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans present the first-ever D23 EXPO.

Tickets to the D23 EXPO are onsale at http://www.D23Expo.com. Admission includes access to all experiences and entertainment at the D23 EXPO and can be purchased for single days or for the full four days of festivities. Admission is discounted for members of D23.

The D23 EXPO will be home to the 2009 Disney Legends Awards – a 22-year tradition that pays tribute to the talented men and women who have made indelible contributions to Disney entertainment. In an extraordinary exhibition designed specifically for the D23 EXPO, an incredible collection of classic and contemporary Disney props, artifacts and costumes will be accessible to the public for the first time ever. “Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives” brings together such amazing pieces as the fully restored, 11-foot model of the Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea; the stunning, jewel-encrusted book used in the opening moments of Sleeping Beauty; and other rare surprises from throughout Disney's history.

D23 travel packages including 35% off your Disneyland resort stay, Disneyland Parkhopper and Expo tickets are available. AllEars® recommends our travel partner MouseFanTravel.com .

October 2009

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party dates: October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31; and November 1, 2009. Tickets on sale May 1.

Epcot

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

Several acts have been tentatively scheduled for the Eat to the Beat concerts during Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. So far the performers are:

September 30-October 3 -- Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
October 4-6 -- En Vogue
October 7-8 -- Better Than Ezra
October 9-11 -- Sister Hazel
October 12-13 -- Kool & The Gang
October 14-16 -- Spyro Gyra
October 17-22 -- TBA
October 23-25 -- Taylor Dayne
October 26-28 -- Boyz II Men
October 29 -- John Waite
October 30-31 -- TBA
November 1-2 -- Night Ranger
November 3-5 -- Billy Ocean
November 6-8 -- Los Lobos

Disney's Wide World of Sports

October 11 -- Disney's Race for the Taste 10K & 3K is your opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and tastes of the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival as you run through the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort. There's no better place to find incredible food from around the world than at the finish line of Disney's Race for the Taste 10K & 3K. Bon Appetit!

October 24 -- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 13K & 5K -- What lies beyond the fifth dimension, beyond the deepest, darkest corner of the imagination, can be found at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 13K & 5K. We invite you to run into the next dimension, if you dare, on October 24 at Disney's Hollywood Studios™. A nighttime race like no other you have experienced is awaiting your arrival, but beware, you may not return from your run quite the same...

Join Deb Wills of AllEars.Net, along with host Beci Mahnken of MEI and MouseFanTravel, on the Backstage Magic Adventures by Disney tour October 13-18. The tour is six days and five nights, and visits Los Angeles, Hollywood and the Disneyland Resort in California. For more information, read Deb Wills' blog:
http://land.allears.net/blogs/debwills/2009/02/adventures_are_always_better_w_1.html

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, 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

Several acts have been tentatively scheduled for the Eat to the Beat concerts during Epcot's Food and Wine Festival. So far the performers are:

November 1-2 -- Night Ranger
November 3-5 -- Billy Ocean
November 6-8 -- Los Lobos

Holidays Around the World at Epcot: November 27-December 30

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 -- 2009 Old Spice Classic -- ESPN brings back the fourth edition of the Old Spice Classic to Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex November 26, 27 & 29, 2009. This Division I Men's Holiday Tournament will feature eight teams and 12 exhilarating games played over Thanksgiving weekend. The 2009 tournament will feature, Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, Iona, Marquette, Michigan, Xavier, and Florida State.

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.

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 at Epcot: November 27-December 30

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.

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

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

March 2010

Epcot

Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival -- March 3 - May 16, 2010

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

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Disney Grad Nites 2009 -- To be announced.

May 2010

Epcot

Epcot's Flower & Garden Festival -- March 3 - May 16, 2010

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

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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