Osborne Lights News & Updates

Why Disney World Got Rid of the Osborne Dancing Lights

June 10, 2023 by Jesus Garcia

Why Disney World Got Rid of the Osborne Dancing Lights.

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The Complete History of The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

November 22, 2020 by Brian Delpozo

The story of how the famous holiday spectacle came to Walt Disney World, and where the lights are now.

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Osborne Lights: The Nighttime Spectacular Disney Fans Are Still Begging Hollywood Studios to Bring Back

May 21, 2020 by Nathan Schmidt

Learn all about the wonderful history of the Osborne Lights, a Christmas tradition that started with Jennings Osborne in Arkansas and found a home at Disney World's Hollywood Studios for 20 years - and why so many people wish to see it once more.

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Three Times Walt Disney World Got It Wrong

March 19, 2019 by Molly McCormack

Every now and again, Disney gets it wrong. And no, we don't mean price increases (though we don't love those either). We mean offerings that just missed the mark a little bit. Here are three times we think Disney got it wrong.

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It’s Not Walt’s Disney World Anymore, and That’s OK

March 4, 2019 by Sarah Sands

Would Walt Disney himself like all the changes coming to the Walt Disney World Resort? Find out here!

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Walt Disney World – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Changes

January 13, 2016 by Jason Dz

Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos. In early December I wrapped up my 2015 Disney Parks World Tour back where it all began for me at Walt Disney World. During 2015 I was able to visit all 11 Disney theme parks in Anaheim, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris and Orlando. It had been … Continue reading "Walt Disney World – Disney’s Hollywood Studios Changes"

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D23’s Holiday Splendor

December 18, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

What if you had an opportunity to view the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights with just a handful of others, all of you with special ears that blink in time with the lights and music? How about reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional and a private dessert party while you watch IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth? Are you interested in Disney history, and how the holidays have been celebrated at Disney Parks throughout the years? If so, D23's Holiday Splendor event may be for you! The schedule for the event starts with an evening viewing the Osborne Lights in the Hollywood Studios, then continues the next day with a full day of scheduled events in Epcot.

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Theme Park Snapshots: November 11-13, 2013, Part I

November 19, 2013 by Debra Martin Koma

Even though I was just in Walt Disney World at the end of September for the opening of the Food and Wine Festival, I had the chance to sneak back down there again for a few days last week, so I jumped on it! While there, I realized that there were many things that have … Continue reading "Theme Park Snapshots: November 11-13, 2013, Part I"

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UPDATED: Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort

November 2, 2011 by AllEars

[UPDATED 10-31-11 to include information about The Magic, The Memories and You plus new dates for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and new dates for Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.] LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – It’s the month before Christmas and throughout Mickey’s house, the trees … Continue reading "UPDATED: Joyful Celebrations and Timeless Traditions Delight Guests at Walt Disney World Resort"

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2010 Holidays at WDW – Part 6

December 14, 2010 by Laura Gilbreath

RADP Day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It was COLD today. Windy all day, and I don’t think the temperature ever got above 45. How cold was it? It was so cold that the gardeners were covering a lot of the plants because they are expecting a hard freeze tonight. It was so cold that I … Continue reading "2010 Holidays at WDW – Part 6"

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