Special Events at the Walt Disney World® Resort
The Walt Disney World® Resort hosts wondrous special events throughout the year.
Be sure to check back often for the latest information!
Spring Events (March, April, & May)
Epcot® International Flower and Garden Festival
Don't miss the annual Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival. This seasonal celebration full of fun for families and garden enthusiasts blooms with Disney magic! Interact with top horticulturists who will share gardening tips and demonstrate backyard-planting ideas. Plan an exciting evening “under the stars” at the America Gardens Theatre and enjoy music from the 60’s and 70’s during the Flower Power Concert Series.
Location: Epcot®
Event Dates: March 19 - June 1, 2008
Event Tickets: Admission to Epcot® Required
Festival Highlights
From garden tips to fun-filled trips, there are "scent-sational" delights that are not to be missed, including a Water Garden, Butterfly Garden, Vegetable Garden and much more!
Especially for Kids
Gardening isn’t just for grown-ups. Stop by to participate in fun family activities sure to tickle your pixies.
Themed Weekends
Enhance your trip to the Festival by joining us during our Themed Weekends - packed with guest speakers, amazing hands-on experiences and entertaining activities for kids.
Premiere: Mar. 21 - 23
Characters in Bloom: Mar. 28 - 30
Art In The Garden: Apr. 4 - 6
Wellness: Apr. 11 - 13
Green: Apr. 18 - 20
I Dig Bugs: Apr. 25 - 27
Fresh From Florida: May 2 - 4
Coming Up Roses: May 9 - 11
Garden Party: May 16 - 18
Outdoor Living: May 23 - 25
Festival Farewell: May 31 - Jun. 1
Mother’s Day Brunch
Feast among the flowers with Mom during our popular Mother's Day Weekend Brunch.
Festival Center Programs
Stop and smell the roses — and then give your other senses a workout with some fantastic Festival Center programs for the entire family.
Flower Power Concert Series
Relax under the stars and groove to your favorite music from the '60s and '70s. The Concert is included in regular Epcot® admission.
| 2008 Dates | Entertainment* |
|---|---|
| Mar. 19 - 22 | The Guess Who |
| Mar. 23 - 24 | Petula Clark |
| Mar. 25 - 29 | Paul Revere and the Raiders |
| Mar. 30 - 31 | The 5th Dimension |
| Apr. 1 - 3 | Rickey Nelson Remembered featuring The Nelsons |
| Apr. 4 - 5 | Jay Black |
| Apr. 6 - 9 | Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone |
| Apr. 10 - 12 | The Grass Roots featuring Rob Grill |
| Apr. 13 - 16 | TBD |
| Apr. 17 - 18 | Peter & Gordon |
| Apr. 19 - 23 | Starship starring Mickey Thomas |
| Apr. 24 – 26 | The Ventures |
| Apr. 27 – 30 | BJ Thomas |
| May 1 – 3 | Arlo Guthrie |
| May 4 – 5 | The Searchers |
| May 6 - 10 | The Tokens |
| May 11 – 15 | Davy Jones |
| May 16 – 17 | Jose Feliciano |
| May 18 - 20 | Felix Cavaliere’s Rascal’s |
| May 21 – 24 | Gary Puckett |
| May 25 – 27 | The Cowsills |
| May 28 – Jun. 1 | Tony Orlando |
*All entertainment is subject to change without notice.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training
See the Atlanta Braves at Disney's Wide World of Sports® complex for Major League Baseball (MLB) Spring Training. Come be a part of a celebration where dreams really do come true on and off the field as the Atlanta Braves and 
Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex commemorate 10 years of world-class baseball at a state-of-the-artballpark. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to preview new up-and-coming talent as well as a chance to watch your favorite big league player's right here preparing for the upcoming season.
Location: Disney's Wide World of Sports® complex
Event Dates: Practices begin Feb. 15, 2008
Event Tickets: 2008 Ticket Prices to be determined
ESPN The Weekend at Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Come live your sports dream at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ with the ultimate fan fest featuring star athletes, ESPN entertainment, ESPN telecasts and interactive experiences for fans and families.
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: February 29 - March 2, 2008
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ required.
Inside ESPN
Swing into the ESPN Theater and go Inside ESPN with your favorite on-air personalities who will show & tell you what life is like behind-the-scenes of SportsCenter.
"Hot Set" ESPN Live Telecasts & Tapings
Catch your favorite ESPN shows broadcasting throughout the weekend.
Celebrity Appearances
Catch your favorite star athletes and ESPN personalities all weekend long!
Motorcades and Conversations
See famous sports celebrities in Hollywood-style motorcades and question & answer sessions throughout the day.
Dream Job – The Experience
Think you’ve got what it takes to be on SportsCenter? Take a look behind the scenes of ESPN’s Dream Job. Aspiring sportscasters from the audience will experience what it’s like to audition for ESPN.
Stump the Schwab All-Star Game
So you think your sports knowledge is pretty good? Three contestants will team up with a Sports Celebrity in a three-round elimination game with the winning team going face to face with “The Schwab” in a final showdown.
ESPN Sports Zone
Take your best shot in this interactive sports zone with fun for the whole family! Try your hand at an unbelievably wide assortment of professional sports experiences.
Disney's Pirate & Princess Party
Become a pirate or a princess in a place where dreams come true! Grab your adventure map and treasure pouch as you embark on a quest through Magic Kingdom® Park for chocolate doubloons and royal beads. Immerse yourself in Pirate Coves and Princess Courts. Be dazzled by Disney's Enchanted Adventures Parade. Experience the Magic, Music and Mayhem fireworks spectacular. If you wish, you can even come to the party dressed in your favorite pirate or princess costume*!
All of this, plus use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions, will provide you with a night of adventure to remember and "treasure" forever.
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Event Dates: January 21, 26, 29; February 2, 5, 9, 14, 22, 26; March 1, 6, 11, 14 (Additional 2008 dates to be determined)
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Event Tickets: Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. Tickets are valid for entry during specific event hours only for the date purchased.
Advance Purchase Savings for tickets purchased up to and including the day prior to the event:
Adult (ages 10+): $38.95 USD plus tax
Child (ages 3-9): $32.95 USD plus tax
Day of Event Price:
Adult (ages 10+): $45.95 USD plus tax
Child (ages 3-9): $39.95 USD plus tax
Entertainment Highlights:
Pirate Coves and Princess Courts
Beads and chocolate treasure giveaways
Immersive activities including pirate lessons and themed dance party
Character meet and greets
Disney's Enchanted Adventures Parade
Magic, Music and Mayhem fireworks spectacular
Dream Along With Mickey castle stage show
Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions
*Please choose costumes that are not obstructive or offensive. Tickets are valid only during specific dates and hours. Entertainment is subject to change without notice.
Summer Events (June, July, & August)
Star Wars™ Weekends
Choose your destiny and journey to a "galaxy far, far away". Come face to face with your favorite Star Wars heroes and villains, test your knowledge of trivia, or take flight in Star Tours — the ultimate Star Wars adventure — during Star Wars Weekends at the Disney's Hollywood Studios™.
© 2007 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.
Location:Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: 2008 Dates to be determined
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ required.
Sounds Like Summer
Dance to classic hits under the skies of the open-air America Gardens Theater at Epcot®. This summer concert series
features a lineup of rockin' bands covering timeless tunes from Elton John, ABBA, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and Chicago. Getthe family together and groove to the songs you all know and love! The Concert is included in regular Epcot® admission.
Location: Epcot®
Event Dates: June 11 - August 12, 2007
Event Time: Three shows nightly at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
Event Tickets: Admission to Epcot® required.
| 2007 Dates | Entertainment* |
|---|---|
| June 11-17 | Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute |
| June 18 - 24 | Stayin' Alive - A Tribute to the Bee Gees |
| June 25 - July 01 | Kevin White's Tribute to Garth Brooks |
| July 02 - 08 | Respect - A Tribute to the Queen of Soul - Aretha Franklin |
| July 09 - 17 | Bjorn Again - A Tribute to ABBA |
| July 18 - 24 | Hotel California - A Salute to the Eagles |
| July 25 - 29 | 52nd Street - A Tribute to Billy Joel |
| July 30 - Aug 05 | Captain Fantastic - The Magic of Elton John |
| August 06 - 12 | Transit Authority - A Tribute to Chicago |
Fall Events (September, October, & November)
Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart
The 2007 Children's Miracle Network Classic presented by Wal-Mart will mark the 
37th year of the PGA TOUR event at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Come experience the tradition, excitement and classic moments of PGA TOUR action on Disney's Palm and Disney's Magnolia Golf Courses.
Beginning with a three-peat by Jack Nicklaus in 1971, 1972, and 1973, this event continues to bring the best players in the world to Orlando, including past champions Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Mark O'Meara.
Location: Disney's Palm and Disney's Magnolia Golf Courses
Event Dates: November 1- 4, 2007
Event Tickets: Please contact your travel consultant for tickets.
Check out celebrities from your favorite ABC Daytime dramas (All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital) as they step off of your TV screen and into Disney's Hollywood Studios™ for a star-studded weekend. Experience Celebrity Motorcades and Star Conversations! Then, take advantage of "On Location" Autographs and check out all the hot hunks and daytime divas of ABC. Be sure to attend the ABC Super Soap Weekend. It's a truly soap-a-licious weekend!
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: November 10 - 11, 2007
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ required.
Entertainment Highlights:
Super Soap Talk Show
Get the "Total" scoop at the ABC TV Theater for the Wide World of Soaps Live! talk show featuring the ABC Daytime soap stars LIVE on stage throughout the day! Enjoy an exclusive look at show clips and sneak previews of upcoming episodes and find out more about your favorite actors. Ask the stars what you've always wanted to know!
Street Jam Nightime Entertainment
Party each evening following the Grand Motorcade at the Colgate® Total® Street Jam - an incredible star-filled concert!
"On Location" Autographs
Get "up close and personal" with your favorite ABC soap stars at special locations throughout the park.
Celebrity Motorcades and Star Conversations
See all the Daytime glamour of the ABC soap stars in "Hollywood style" celebrity motorcades all day long. Each motorcade travels up Hollywood Boulevard to the Sorcerer's Hat stage and is followed by a fascinating conversation with the stars on stage.
“I Wanna Be A Soap Star”
Join in the fun of SOAPnet’s “I Wanna Be A Soap Star”, where selected contestants will compete for their showbiz break to perform in an on-stage scene with one of ABC's hottest hunks.
Soap Central
Don't miss your chance to purchase show costumes, props, and other "one of a kind" items direct from the sets of your favorite ABC soaps.
Downtown Disney® celebrates the 32st Annual Festival of the Masters in 2007. Enjoy a brush with greatness as you meet award-winning national and local artists and artisans while admiring their diverse creations. This festival for all ages includes interactive kid zones where kids can create their own
masterpieces, pin trading, live entertainment and amazing Chalk Art displays. Discover the artist within you as you enjoy all the Festival of the Masters has to offer.
Location: Downtown Disney® Area
Event Dates: November 9 - 11, 2007
Event Time: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily
Event Tickets: Admission and parking are complimentary.
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
Boo! Don't be afraid. The screams you hear are squeals of delight, not fright. Disney fantasy and Halloween fun come together on selected nights in September and October for a one-of-a-kind celebration. Seize this rare opportunity to visit the Magic Kingdom® in costume*, ride some of the most popular attractions and enjoy some really sweet trick-or-treating with favorite Disney characters in their finest Halloween outfits. With special music, a parade and the spectacular Happy HalloWishes fireworks show, this is no trick — it's a real treat.
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Event Dates: 2008 Dates & Times to be determined
Event Time: 2008 Dates & Times to be determined
Event Tickets: Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. Tickets are valid for entry during specific event hours only for the date purchased.
Entertainment Highlights:
Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade!
Trick-or-treating throughout Magic Kingdom® Park
Happy HalloWishes fireworks spectacular: where the Disney Villains go trick-or-treating in the sky!
Characters decked out in their favorite costumes — so wear yours, too!
Some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions.
*For safety, costumes must not be obstructive or offensive. Entertainment subject to change.
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Embark on an epicurean adventure as the 12th Annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival showcases the flavors of the world. Explore marketplaces featuring regional foods and wines, learn from renowned chefs and winemakers at special programs and demonstrations, and sample the finest cuisine from around the globe. Plus, be sure to savor the sizzling sounds of the "Eat to the Beat" concert series that stars a stellar line-up of popular musical acts!
Location: Epcot®
Event Dates: September 28 - November 11, 2007
Event Tickets: This event is included with regular Theme Park admission. However, some exclusive Wine & Culinary Programs and Festival Dining Experiences require an additional admission fee.
International Marketplaces
Take a culinary tour around the world. Tempt yourself at each marketplace with appetizer-sized portions averaging $2.00-$4.00. Savor the flavor with recommended beverage pairings at each stop on your journey.
Special Exhibits
Stroll along the promenade and visit a wide array of countries and regions of the world. Learn from amazing cultural 
exhibits that showcase native cuisines and offer terrific demonstrations that give insights into the people, as well as the tastes of these remarkable places.
Fun for Families
Tantalize younger taste buds with fantastic events and exhibits that bring fun to the table. Kids of all ages will enjoy these interactive showcases that give food fans an appetite to learn.
Special Wine & Culinary Programs
Indulge in culinary experiences that suit the interest of beginners and seasoned connoisseurs. Enjoy fare from the finest chefs as they prepare regional favorites paired with exquisite wines selected by winemakers. Take part in flavorful adventures that you will always remember.
Festival Dining Experiences
Experience truly memorable fine dining. The essential ingredients of fabulous cuisine, incredible wines and great company provide the base for an enchanting evening.
Eat to the Beat Concert Series
Set the mood for food with the savory sounds of dazzling, diverse musical acts, live on stage at World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre. In addition to new performers, some crowd favorites are returning to the stage, like Chubby Checker, the Family Stone, the Beach Boys, Little Richard, and David Sanborn. Get ready to rock!
Show Times: 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Concert is included in regular Epcot® admission.
| 2007 Dates | Entertainment* |
|---|---|
| Sept. 28 - 29 | Al Stewart |
| Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 | Otis Day and the Knights |
| Oct. 2 - 3 | The Beach Boys |
| Oct. 4 - 6 | The Original Family Stone |
| Oct. 7 - 9 | Sheena Easton |
| Oct. 10 - 13 | Starship starring Mickey Thomas |
| Oct. 14 - 16 | David Cassidy |
| Oct. 17-18 | Little Richard |
| Oct. 19 - 21 | Juice Newton |
| Oct. 22 - 25 | The Four Tops |
| Oct. 26 - 27 | The Village People |
| Oct. 28 - 30 | Exposé |
| Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 | Jon Secada |
| Nov. 4 - 6 | Chubby Checker and the Wildcats |
| Nov. 7 - 8 | The Contours featuring Sylvester Potts |
| Nov. 9 - 11 | David Sanborn |
*All entertainment is subject to change without notice.
Night of Joy
Get out your calendars and circle these two rockin' days to celebrate Faith in 2008: Friday, September 5, and Saturday,September 6! The music moves to Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ for the first time, where some of today's most powerful voices in Contemporary Christian music will take to the stage with 
favorite songs. MercyMe, TobyMac and Chris Tomlin have already confirmed to be a part of this inspirational event. Watch this space as more stars commit to bring joy to yournight next year!
(Entertainment is subject to change without notice.)
Location: Disney’s Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: September 5 - 6, 2008
Event Tickets: Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. Tickets are valid for entry during specific event hours only for the date purchased.
Winter Events (December, January, & February)
Festival of the Seasons
Enjoy the hustle, bustle and good cheer of the holiday season at Downtown Disney®. Great shopping, live entertainment and a fantastic photo opportunity with Santa himself make this the perfect one-stop, holiday shop location. Check out the dazzling displays of lights and the special holiday window dressings that adorn the shops and restaurants. Enjoy 
seasonal carolers and musical acts along with holiday variety performers throughout Downtown Disney® during the holidays. Downtown Disney® is a real winter wonderland.
Discover the ultimate in unique holiday shopping where you're sure to find something for everyone on your list!
Location: Downtown Disney® Area
Event Dates: November 23 - December 24, 2007
Event Tickets: Admission and parking are complimentary.
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade
Mickey has invited a special group of friends to join him on a Holiday adventure! The parade is filled with Holiday atmosphere – the sights, sounds, smells, tastes and feelings of the Holiday Season. Mickey and his friends are no
exception. They’ve added Holiday accessories to their safari costumes. Add in some special Holiday music and traditional Seasonal favorites with a world beat twist and you have a combination that celebrates the Holidays as only Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park can.
Location: Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
Event Dates: November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Event Time: 3:45 Daily (Subject to change. Check your times guide for the current times.)
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park required.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Join in this festive extravaganza sure to put you in the Christmas spirit. Be enchanted by the all new "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade" and thrilled by the fireworks spectacular, "Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season." This sensational celebration also features the all-new "Castle Dream Lights", live Disney Character stage shows, Character greetings throughout the Park, cookies and cocoa, and even snow on Main Street, U.S.A®. Plus, you get unlimited use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions!
Location: Magic Kingdom® Park
Event Dates: November 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30; December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
Event Time: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Event Tickets: Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. 
Tickets are valid for entry during specific event hours only for the date purchased.
Advance Purchase Savings*:
Adult (ages 10+) $43.62 USD including tax
Child (ages 3-9) $36.16 USD including tax
Gate Prices:
Adult (ages 10+) $51.07 USD including tax
Child (ages 3-9) $43.62 USD including tax
Entertainment Hightlights:
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade
Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks
Castle Dream Lights
Live Disney Character stage shows
Character greetings throughout the Park
"Snow" on Main Street, U.S.A.
Complimentary cookies and hot cocoa
Use of some of the most popular Magic Kingdom® attractions
*Advance Purchase Savings available for all event nights except: 11/16, 11/30, 12/6, 12/7, 12/13, 12/14, 12/16, 12/20, 12/21. Advance tickets are for sale up to and including the day prior to the event.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
Be dazzled by the twirling carousels of lights, the sparkling snowflakes, the heavenly angels, the majestic trees, the tinkling bells, the brave toy soldiers and the fantastic wreaths, as well Santa and his reindeer. All the magic of the original display from Little Rock, Arkansas comes to you with the splendor of millions of lights and lots of new surprises from the Osborne Family as their popular holiday tradition heads to the Big City.
This year the most over-the-top light display in the world is getting even more spectacular. Now you can see the millions of lights dance to a high-energy holiday symphony.
This festive display was designed by Arkansas businessman and philanthropist, Jennings Osborne as a Christmas gift to his daughter, Breezy. What began with over 1,000 red lights on their 22,000 square-foot home evolved into millions of shimmering beacons. By 1995, the display found a new home at Disney's Hollywood Studios™ at Walt Disney World® Resort.
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008
Event Time: Check your daily times guide for current times each day.
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ required.
The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is one of the pre-eminent gospel choirs in the world. The Choir was founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, who got the idea for the Choir while attending a celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Choir is a gathering of the finest singers and musicians from various churches in Harlem. The choir travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music.
The choir’s success led to it being granted a private audience with Pope John Paul II in 2003 in recognition of its work for charity around the world. The theme of every performance is bringing people & nations together & giving something back.
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Event Dates: November 30 - December 25, 2007
Event Time: Performances at 5:00, 6:00 and 7:30 p.m. nightly at Theatre of the Stars.
Event Tickets: Admission to Disney's Hollywood Studios™ required.
Celebrate the holiday season with the characters, legends and lore from around the globe. Delight in wondrous tales and customs while experiencing the traditions of Walt Disney World® Resort. The signature events include a breathtaking Candlelight Processional and a special holiday-themed finale to the dazzling IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
Location: Epcot®
Event Dates: November 23, 2007 - December 30, 2007
Event Time: See below and check your daily times guide for current times each day.
Event Tickets: Admission to Epcot® required.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
A spectacular light and sound show every night at 9:30 p.m. at the World Showcase Lagoon featuring a very special holiday finale, which includes the classic song Let There Be Peace On Earth and the voice of Walter Cronkite offering a special holiday message.
Mickey Tree Lighting Treat
Join Mickey and friends every night at 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the exciting holiday tradition of lighting the Christmas tree in the unique setting of Epcot®, and enjoy a selection of international holiday music.
Holiday Storytellers
Listen to legendary holiday folklore from around the world as told at the World Showcase by the legends themselves, including France's Père Noël, Italy's LaBefana and America's Santa Claus.
Lights of Winter
A festive, synchronized light show set to a joyous holiday score, running nightly at the World Showcase Plaza.
Epcot® Holiday Merchandise
Stroll through the World Showcase and discover festive holiday gifts for the entire family! Visit Santa's Village in America Adventure or stop by France for a delicious gourmet treat. You may even catch a glass blower in Germany putting the finishing touches on a seasonal ornament!
Candlelight Processional
Nightly Candlelight Processional at the American Gardens Theatre. Revel in the joy of the season as you listen to an unforgettable retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir. Shows: 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.
| 2007 Dates | Celebrity Narrator |
|---|---|
| Nov. 23 - 25 | David Robinson |
| Nov. 26 - 28 | John O'Hurley |
| Nov. 29 - Dec. 1 | Neil Patrick Harris |
| Dec. 2 - 4 | Dennis Franz |
| Dec. 5 - 7 | Monique Coleman |
| Dec. 8 - 10 | Steven Curtis Chapman |
| Dec. 11 - 13 | Chita Rivera |
| Dec. 14 - 16 | Andie MacDowell |
| Dec. 17 - 19 | Kirk Cameron |
| Dec. 20 - 22 | Edward James Olmos |
| Dec. 23 - 25 | Gary Sinise |
| Dec. 26 - 28 | Rita Moreno |
| Dec. 29 - 30 | Marlee Matlin |
Candlelight Dining Packages
Savor an extra special treat when you ring in the holiday season with a Candlelight Dining Package. Each package includes lunch or dinner at a select Epcot® restaurant and reserved general seating at the American Gardens Theater during the Candlelight Processional. For more information or to make dining reservations, please call your travel consultant.*
*Candlelight Dining Packages do not include Park admission. Entertainment subject to change without notice.
Would you prefer to wait in a 45 minute line with a guaranteed seat or in a three hour line with no guarantee?
Candlelight Dinner Packages offer you that guarantee of a seat, however, we still recommend that you get in line no
later that 45 minutes prior to your scheduled performance time to get a seat towards the front of the theater.
Atlantic Dance Hall New Year's Eve
Pop the cork on a memorable New Year's Eve dance party. The champagne is chilled, and the dancing is divine. 
With our "dueling Video DJ's" playing your favorite music videos and tunes from the '80s, '90s and now - plus a grand champagne toast at midnight - counting down the New Year in the casual elegance of Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk is sure to be the highlight of this or any year.
Location: Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk
Event Dates: December 31, 2007
Event Time: Doors open at 9 PM
Event Tickets: $20 USD cover charge, admission is on a first come, first served basis (All guests must be at least 21 years old with proper ID.)
New Year's Eve at Cirque du Soleil
Ring in the new year with the dazzling acrobatic artistry and feats of physical daring of La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil®. This New Year's Eve celebration features a Champagne Toast, souvenir program – 
with limited edition autographed insert – and a fantastic finale created just for this special evening!
Location: La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil® at Downtown Disney® Westside
Event Dates: December 31, 2007
Event Time: Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Event Tickets: This extra-special performance is a separately priced and ticketed event specifically for New Years Eve 2007. Prices start at $95.85 for ages 10 & up and at $82.01 for ages 3 - 9. Contact your travel consultant for specific ticket prices and to order your tickets.
*Prices and showtimes are subject to change without notice. Children, up to 2 years of age, experience the show on the lap of an attending adult unless a ticket (Ages 3-9) is purchased for the child to have their own seat.
Pleasure Island New Year's EveThis New Year's Eve 2007, Pleasure Island at the Downtown Disney® area transforms into the ultimate street party featuring live music, dancing, a delicious array of gourmet food and an amazing fireworks display to start the new year with a bang!
Get access to a variety of unique clubs and party into 2008 with live bands and DJs mixing it up all night long. Dance to a variety of music, catch a live comedy 
act and even join us at the ultimate Pirate Party! And as a Guest on the Island, to ring in the new year you'll be treated to a champagne toast at midnight during a special fireworks spectacular!
You won't want to miss this ultimate party of the year!
Location: Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island
Event Dates: December 31, 2007
Event Time: 8:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Event Tickets: This is a separately priced ticketed event at $99 USD plus tax.
Discover your true spirit as you break through "the wall" on the final miles of an epic journey. Whether you're in the marathon, half-marathon or the Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge, all your preparation and perspiration has led to this moment. Whatever your running ability, make the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend an exhilarating experience with surroundings of fun, fantasy and competition.
Location: Walt Disney World® Resort
Event Dates: January 10-13, 2008
Event Tickets: See below for entry costs.
Full Marathon
The Full Marathon will take place on Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 6:00am. Run through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks starting at Epcot®, continuing on to the Magic Kingdom® Park, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Disney-MGM Studios and then back to Epcot® for an exhilarating finish. To compete you must be 18 years of age of older and able to complete the Marathon in seven (7) hours or less (16-minute mile pace). Entry into the Full Marathon is $105*.
Half Marathon
The Half Marathon will take place on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 6:00am. The course will take runners from Epcot® to the Magic Kingdom® Park and then back to Epcot® for an exciting finish at the same finish line that will be used for the Full Marathon on Sunday. To compete you must be 14 years of age or older and able to complete the Half Marathon in three and a half (3.5) hours or less 
(16-minute mile pace). Entry into the Half Marathon is $95*.
Disney's Health and Fitness Expo
Disney's Health and Fitness Expo is a three-day celebration focused on health and fitness. The event involves celebrity runner appearances, seminars on training, racing, and nutrition, along with the opportunity to experience the latest in running and fitness equipment. Located at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex.
Thursday, January 10, 2008: 3pm - 8pm
Friday, January 11, 2008: 9am - 8pm
Saturday, January 12, 2008: 10am - 7pm
*Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. Race day registration is not available. Ask your travel consultant for more details on registration and information.
