10 Holiday Magical Places
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#4 of 10: Walt Disney World, Florida
From early November through January 4, throughout Walt Disney World you'll find a dazzling array of holiday-themed attractions, décor and experiences that will enchant every member of your family. This is an extremely popular time of year for visitors to the parks and for good reason: the resort is dressed to the nines and ready to deliver unforgettable holiday memories. There are a few ticketed events, but most are available for all park visitors. From the hotels to the restaurants, rides, and attractions, holiday cheer abounds.
Don't miss:
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Magic Kingdom Park
7 p.m. to midnight on select evenings $52 (children), $59 (adults) per ticket
www.disneyworld.com/holidays
407-W-DISNEY
It's a magical night of special holiday entertainment including Castle Dream Lights!, an enchanting parade, and a night-time fireworks spectacular. The park's centerpiece, Cinderella's castle, will shimmer in "ice," courtesy of 200,000 individual lights that drape the turrets and towers of the magical fortress and come to brilliant shimmering life each night. A holiday-themed fireworks spectacular featuring brilliant bursts of color all set to favorite traditional holiday music and Disney music composed especially for this show.
- The Osborne Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Disney's Hollywood Studios
November 10, 2009-January 4, 2010
Immerse yourself in the joy of the season as millions of blinking, twinkling lights "dance" to a high-energy holiday symphony. See twirling carousels, sparking snowflakes, heavenly angels, majestic trees, twinkling bells, colorful wreaths and Santa with his reindeer in the most over-the-top light display in the world. The "dancing lights" moments occur every 10 minutes and last 2-3 minutes.
- Holidays Around the World
Epcot
November 27- December 30, 2009
Experience the fantastic celebrations the holidays have to offer! World Showcase comes alive with the diverse traditions of food, fun and entertainment from across the globe. Delight in the Candlelight Processional as celebrity narrators deliver a special retelling of the Christmas story accompanied by a phenomenal orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Enjoy a nighttime spectacular at IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth with a surprise Grande Finale just for this joyous time of year.
- Candlelight Processional
Epcot
World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre
5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., daily
One of the most beloved holiday traditions at Epcot is the Candlelight Processional — a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Narrators change every few days; this year's lineup includes the likes of John O'Hurley, Anika Noni Rose, Edward James Olmos and Brian Dennehy.
- IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Epcot
World Showcase Lagoon
Nightly 9:30 p.m.
The World Showcase Promenade comes alive nightly with the brilliance and splendor of music, lights, lasers, water fountains, and custom pyrotechnics in a signature nighttime spectacular, llumiNations: Reflections of Earth. With the song "Let There Be Peace On Earth" at its center, this special musical finale features the voice of Walter Cronkite who offers a special message of peace and good will.
- Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
November 27, 2009-January 3, 2010
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade blends the spirit of Disney's Animal Kingdom® park with the spirit of the season into a holiday offering full of joy and jive. The parade is filled with the sights, sounds, and spirit of the holiday season. Mickey and his friends have added holiday accessories to their safari costumes.
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