Walt Disney World Resort Special Events Schedule

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. Have a field day as Epcot® celebrates spring with a colorful array of fragrant flowers, gorgeous gardens and "toon"-ful topiaries.

Theme Park admission is required.

2007 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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!
• Flower Power Concert Series
  Relax under the stars and groove to your favorite music from the '60s and '70s.
• 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.
• 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.

Cheer for the Atlanta Braves as they take the field for a great season of Spring Training at Disney's Wide World of Sports® complex. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see returning Atlanta Brave stars and promising rookies as the team faces its traditional Grapefruit League rivals.

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-art ballpark. 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.

View a map of The Ballpark  (Adobe PDF)

TICKET PRICING: 2008 Ticket Prices to be determined

DATES & TIMES: 2008 Dates to be determined

Get in the game at the ultimate sports fan's weekend! Come live your sports dream at Disney MGM Studios with the ultimate fan fest featuring star athletes, ESPN entertainment, ESPN telecasts and interactive experiences for fans and families.

EVENT DATES*:
2008 Dates to be determined
*Theme Park Admission Required

2007 ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• 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.

Journey to a galaxy far, far away and come face to face with your favorite heroes and villains from the Star Wars saga. 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-MGM Studios.

EVENT DATES:
2008 Dates to be determined

EVENT TICKETS:
Admission to Disney-MGM Studios required.
 

Stroll down this holiday haven of shops, entertainment and good cheer. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as Downtown Disney® celebrates the season.

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:

• World of Disney® Store
• Once Upon a Toy
• Team Mickey
• Virgin™ Megastore
• LEGO® Imagination Center
• Disney's Days of Christmas

EVENT DATES:
November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008

EVENT DATES:
November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008

Pass through the gates of the Magic Kingdom® Park and become immersed in a world of Pirates and Princesses. Become a Pirate or Princess for an evening as you journey through the Magic Kingdom® to enjoy pirate coves and princess courts filled with treasures plus specially themed entertainment.

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 the new 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.

ENTERTAINMENT: (subject to change)

• 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.

Disney's Pirates & Princess Party - Winter 2008
Dates and Event details TBD

EVENT DATE:
December 31, 2007

2007 ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS TBD

Make a resolution to dance the night away at the most stupendous New Year's Eve street party around. Ring in the New Year at a rip-roaring party that will have you dancing in the streets! Kickoff the New Year with an electrifying celebration at the ultimate nightlife destination! It's time to party hearty and there's no place like Pleasure Island on New Year's Eve! A variety of dynamic nightclubs, live music acts and exciting entertainment will have you dancing 'til next year!
*This is a separately priced ticketed event.

EVENT DATE:
December 31, 2007

2007 ENTERTAINMENT OFFERINGS TBD

Raise a glass in celebration, then drop your jaw in awe. Celebrate the new year with the captivating and spellbinding spectacle of La Nouba™. 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!

This extra-special performance is a separately priced and ticketed event specifically for New Years Eve 2007. For information about regular show
dates, please go to the La Nouba information page. 

EVENT DATE & TIMES:

December 31, 2007

Performances are at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.

TICKET PRICING: (including taxes)

View the Seating Plan.

Front & Center Category

• $148.04 for ages 10 & up
• $123.54 for ages 3 - 9

Category 1 tickets

• $132.06 for ages 10 & up
• $110.76 for ages 3 - 9

Category 2 tickets

• $112.89 for ages 10 & up
• $95.85 for ages 3 - 9

Category 3 tickets

• $95.85 for ages 10 & up
• $82.01 for ages 3 - 9

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.

Whatever your running ability, make the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend an exhilarating experience for your entire family. The opportunity to watch runners or to challenge your own endurance. 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.

2008 DATES, TIMES & COURSE

• View a COURSE MAP for the Full and Half Marathon (Adobe PDF)
• 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.
• 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.
• With the Half Marathon taking place on January 12 and the Full Marathon taking place on January 13, several athletes are taking the ultimate challenge and running both events in Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge.
• 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
  Location:  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

ELIGIBILITY:

• Marathon - 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).
• Half Marathon - 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).

Registration for the 2008 Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend is open. 

• Entry into the Full Marathon is $105*
• Entry into the Half Marathon is $95*

*Entry fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.  Race day registration is not available

To register for an event, please visit www.disneyworldsports.com.

Marathon Registration fee includes:
Race Registration
Official Race Program
Commemorative Race Tech Shirt
Entry into the Post-Race Celebration and Awards Ceremony

All Marathon finishers will receive:
Finisher Medal

All finishers who complete the Full Marathon within the alloted time of seven hours or the Half Marathon within the alloted time of three and a half hours will receive a certificate.

Marathon Awards Ceremony and Post Race Celebration:
When the race is over, it will be time to celebrate your accomplishment.  You are invited to gather on Sunday, January 13th with your fellow runners art Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island to celebrate your great achievement and honor our Marathon and Half Marathon award winners.

PACKET PICK-UP
All runners must attend the Disney's Health and Fitness Expo for race number and packet pick-up.  If you are planning to arrive at Walt Disney World® Resort before Thursday evening, we highly recommend that you attend packet pick-up on Thursday to avoid expected long lines on Friday and Saturday.

In the official race program, mailed to all registered runners in late October, participants will receive an official race number pick-up card and athlete waiver.  All runners must bring the pick-up card, signed waiver, and photo I.D. and present them at the Expo in order to receive a race packet.

Join the celebration and make your holiday the merriest with this festive party - the best gift that you can't fit under your tree. Delight in our merriest party ever, as the joys of Christmas meet the fantasy of Magic Kingdom® Park in this magical celebration complete with stage shows, a fireworks spectacular, a special parade and more. 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!

2007 DATES & TIMES:

• November 12, 15, 16, 25, 27, 29, 30
• December 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21
• Time: 7:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

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

*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.

ENTERTAINMENT HIGHLIGHTS (subject to change without notice) 

• 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

Welcome back this popular tradition as millions of lights add their brilliance to the backlot cityscape. Millions of lights add their brilliance to the backlot cityscape.

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.  For the first time ever, 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-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World® Resort.

2007 EVENT DATES:
November 12, 2007 - January 6, 2008

Holidays Around the World at Epcot

Throughout World Showcase, many holiday legends come to life to share the customs of their countries. Don't miss the Candlelight Processional, an inspiring musical retelling of the Christmas story. 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.

EVENT DATES:
November 23, 2007 - December 30, 2007

EVENT TICKETS:
Admission to Epcot® required.

2007 ENTERTAINMENT:

Ongoing Holiday celebrations throughout the World Showcase featuring festive food, fun and entertainment from a variety of exciting cultures worldwide include:

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.

Scheduled Celebrity Narrators include:

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 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.

*Candlelight Dining Packages do not include Park admission.
Entertainment is subject to change without notice.

Hear songs of inspiration that will have you dancing with this world famous choir.

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.

EVENT DATES:
November 30 - December 25, 2007

3 shows every evening (please see the Daily Times Guide at the Disney-MGM Studios for actual showtimes and location)