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Visit the NEW Night of Joy page in our Disney's Hollywood Studios Section HERE. 2007
INFO LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Walt Disney World Resort has announced the talent lineup for the milestone 25th annual Night of Joy on Sept. 7 and Sept. 8, 2007, in Magic Kingdom, with Third Day, Chris Tomlin and David Crowder*Band on the marquee of a nine-act lineup of Christian music artists Sept. 7 followed by newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman and Salvador spearheading a nine-act lineup Sept. 8. The talent bill, a combination of celebrated Christian music veterans and heralded newcomers, also will include: On Friday, Sept. 7 -- Third Day, Jaci Velasquez, Brian Littrell, BarlowGirl, Leeland, Jessie Daniels, Sanctus Real, Chris Tomlin, the David Crowder Band On Saturday, Sept. 8 -- Steven Curtis Chapman, Smokie Norful, Kutless, Red, Mary Mary, Flyleaf, newsboys, Salvador, and Mark Schultz. The Saturday entertainment lineup also will include a Best of Show winner from the GMA's 33rd annual Music in the Rockies event. Night of Joy, which requires a special ticket, begins at 7:30 p.m. (after regular theme park closing) and continues to 12:30 a.m. Performances will be at several stage locations throughout Magic Kingdom. In addition, Magic Kingdom attractions -- including the ever-popular Space Mountain, Splash Mountain and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad -- will be in operation. Advance tickets ($41.95 plus tax for one night, $71.95 plus tax for both nights) are available by calling 407/W-DISNEY or by visiting disneyworld.com/nightofjoy online. Tickets purchased on the date of the event will be $46.95 plus tax if available (Night of Joy is frequently sold out in advance). Night of Joy began in 1983, and throughout its quarter-century history it has been a showcase for musically diverse talent lineups. 2007 is no exception: Among the 18 national recording acts are performers who have won or are currently nominated for GMA Dove Awards in 10 different musical genres -- rock, rock/contemporary, urban, pop/contemporary, traditional gospel, contemporary gospel, Spanish language, instrumental, inspirational, and worship. Thirteen of this year's artists are nominees for Christian music's highest honors, to be presented April 25 at the 38th annual GMA Dove Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. Among the hopefuls is Steven Curtis Chapman, Christian music's most decorated talent with more than 50 Dove Awards and five Grammy Awards, who will be making his ninth Night of Joy appearance -- equaling the most visits to the Disney stage by any of the 116 Christian music acts that have played the event in its first 24 years. This year's lineup also includes seven acts making their Night of Joy debut -- including 2006 Dove Award Artist of the Year Chris Tomlin, who has a dizzying nine nominations for Dove Awards in 2007. Other Night of Joy newbies: Brian Littrell, Leeland, Jessie Daniels, Sanctus Real, Red and Flyleaf. Like Tomlin, their reputations precede them, as four have garnered Dove Award nominations in 2007, and two have Dove Awards on their resume. Night of Joy has played to a combined audience of more than 900,000 guests in its first 24 years. For more Reader Comments, or to send in your Night of Joy Reports, click HERE. 10/05 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
3/05 =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 9/04 Diane from MI writes: Even though I have been visiting Disney World regularly since 1979, I just discovered the "Night of Joy" a few years ago. I attended the last 2 years. If contemporary Christian music is what one likes, then this is THE place to go. The Magic Kingdom is open only to NOJ particpants, so the crowd is very polite and friendly. The crowd is limited to and sold out the 2 years we went. There are stages set up all over the Magic Kingdom with mini concerts going on all of the time. There are different styles of music to please any age fan, from pre-teen to a middle aged oldie like me. The event draws alot of fans from Florida, but others like me travel from all over the US( I am from Michigan). I was not able to go this year, but plan to make this an annual event, taking any family members who can go also. This is also a good time to visit Disney World because the regular crowd is less, being right after school starts. I would highly recommend this event to anyone who loves to hear the best in Christian music! V.
Case writes: My husband and I attended NOJ quite some time ago in
1993. It was a Eric & Jen comment: We attended the NOJ on 9-10-04 and was delighted with the entire night! I had read about "rowdy youth groupers running loose", but never had a problem with any of that! There was really little to no wait time on most of the rides we like, just Space Mountain was too long. We were able to enjoy Sonic Flood, Skillet and a little bit of the Stryper concert. All put on a great show! We will definetly try to make it next year! Our whole family enjoyed the concerts, especially our teenagers! Hope some of you get to go next year! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Susan Edgington, 2001: I was at Night of Joy 2001 with my mom on the second night. I had a good time in a sense because I loved hearing the bands, but it was soooo crowded that I only got to do one ride, my favorite, Big Thunder, and the line was thirty minutes, which is the longest I am willing to wait. My mom had a blast because all she wanted to do was hear the bands. We are both planning on going this year, but I would recommend, if you want to do Magic Kingdom rides, then go earlier in the day because it's too crowded during the NoJ. I noticed some rambunctious teen groups, but no bad behavior. All teens no matter where they come from are rambunctious in groups. So if you go, be prepared for crowds and take a gentle attitude with you, and enjoy the awesome music! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Chris Johnson, 9/01: I'd like to share our experiences, for what they're worth. My husband and I only attended one night, the second one, and I'd like to say up front that I am not a huge fan of Christian music, so I was attending this solely for my husband. The MK official close time that night was 7:00pm, however, if you had the NoJ wristband, you were allowed to remain inside the park until the "official" start of NoJ at 8:00. I would not recommend doing this to anyone, as they close everything down. All of the stores lock their doors and all of the rides cease operating until 8:00. I guess this is to induce all of the non NoJ guests to leave, but, it doesn't really leave anything for the other people to do. As 8:00 approached, the hub area was packed with people waiting to see the artists on the Castle Stage, and before they did, some local d.j.'s came onstage to introduce the band. In doing so, they stated something that we later heard repeated, the Cast Members hate working NoJ, it is considered the worst night to work and no one wants to do it. After experiencing the event, I can see why. Churches from all over just turn loose their youth groups in the parks. The behavior of these groups is atrocious. I have been to large rock concerts and the crowds were more well behaved. In line for Pooh, I watched as kids came hurtling over the barriers that direct the lines to cut in front of a family with a young child. They nearly landed on the child, without an apology. They proceded to push and yell the whole time they were in line, and unfortunately, we got stuck in a car with some of the kids. They totally ruined the ride. As a result, we didn't even attempt any of the other rides that were open. Everywhere you went there were people screaming, pushing, jumping and acting up. I have been in the MK between Christmas and New Years and I have never seen a crowd like this. In my opinion, save the 30.00 a person and just see these groups when they are near you. Spend time at the MK, but get out before NoJ. Also, the transportation back to the resort, when we left at 11:30 pm (the event ends at 1:00 am) was terrible. We had a long wait for a bus, and then the bus waited there for another 20 mins before departing to the hotel.
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