The Holidays at Walt Disney World®

'Tis the season for Holiday cheer at Walt Disney World Resort - 2004

The Magic Kingdom® Park
Almost as if by Magic on Thanksgiving weekend The Magic Kingdom will be decorated with holiday lights, garland, wreaths and a Christmas tree that is guaranteed to put even a Christmas scrooge in the Holiday spirit.

Some things to know before you go
Special holiday shows will be scheduled from about the middle of December to the end of the holiday season.
Don’t miss the tree lighting ceremony that takes place on Main Street U.S.A. most nights.
A favorite of many is the special holiday presentation and celebration at Country Bear Jamboree along with, Mickey's Night Before Christmas with performances several times daily. In addition, Special Holiday performances are scheduled daily at Castle Forecourt. A Very Merry Christmas Parade is performed daily to the end of the holiday season.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party a special event scheduled on varying dates that will require a separate admission ticket..



Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Join Mickey for a Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom

This event is held from 7:00pm until 12:00 midnight on 12 very special nights during November & December at the Magic Kingdom.

November 28, 30
December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17

A separate admission is required
Advance sales Adults (Ages 10+) $36.95 plus tax; Children (3-9) $26.95 plus tax
Same Day Adults (Ages 10+) $42.95 plus tax; Children (3-9) $32.95 plus tax

This special themed event will allow guests to see the Magic Kingdom transformed into a Holiday Wonderland that will be enjoyed by children of all ages, with wreaths, garland, a towering Christmas Tree and even snow along Main Street, U.S.A.

Guests will enjoy:

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade
With special not seen any other time floats and Disney characters you won't see any other time all dressed up in Holiday Costumes. The parade is generally offered twice.

A Special Display of Holiday Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks
Make sure to watch the special fireworks!

Character Meet & Greet
Characters in are available at certain areas throughout the park dressed in Holiday Costumes.

Complimentary Family Photo
Receive your photo taken with Mickey's Holiday background.
This free 5x7 photograph will be mailed directly to you in a couple weeks.

Complimentary Hot Chocolate & Cookies
Guests will enjoy hot chocolate & cookies

Free Commemorative Button
Receive this keepsake as Mickey’s gift to you

Special Holiday Stage Shows
”Every day’s a Holiday with Mickey, Minnie and the Kids of the Kingdom
“Twas the Night before Christmas”


Holidays at Epcot

Holidays Around the World
November 26, 2003 - December 30, 2003

Celebrate with a nightly retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, delight in a glorious Candlelight Processional and enjoy a choir of hundreds accompanied by a full symphony orchestra at this yearly holiday extravaganza of sight, sound and inspiration.* Meet international gift-giving characters and participate in their unique holiday traditions.


What is the Candlelight Processional
During this 34th annual presentation of the Candlelight Processional guests will experience a moving presentation of the Christmas story in readings by a celebrity narrator and music by a Mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.

Guest Narrators
Rita Moreno (Nov 26-28)
Heather Headley (Nov 29 - Dec 1)
Kirk Franklin (Dec 2-4)
Jim Caviezel (Dec 5-7)
Marlee Matlin/Jack Jason (Dec 8-10)
Joshua Morrow (Dec 11-13)
Eartha Kitt (Dec 14-16)
Steven Curtis Chapman (Dec 17-19)
Edward James Olmos (Dec 20-22)
Gary Sinise (Dec 23-28)
LeVar Burton (Dec 29-30)

Guest narrators subject to change without notice

The Candlelight Dinner package
Guests choose to have a dinner at selected Epcot® restaurants, and reserved seating for the Candlelight Processional.
Just call (407) WDW-DINE.

The package includes dinner at select Epcot restaurants and reserved general seating at the America Gardens Theatre. Package NOT available December 5 at 5:00 p.m.

For 2004 there are three different levels of pricing for the Candlelight Processional Package:

Tier 1
Adults $28.99
Child (3-11) $11.99
The Garden Grill Restaurant
Biergarten, Germany
Restaurant Akershus, Norway

Tier 2
Adults $37.99
Child (3-11) $11.99
San Angel Inn, Mexico
Restaurant Marrakesh, Morocco
Nine Dragons, China
Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room, United Kingdom

Tier 3
Adults $44.99
Child (3-11) $11.99
Chefs de France, France
Coral Reef, Living Seas
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Restaurant, Italy
Le Cellier Steakhouse, Canada
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room, Japan

Gratuity included
Tax not include
Park admission not included


Disney-MGM Studios
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
November 24, 2004 - January 2, 2005!

Bask in the glow of one of the most popular Walt Disney World® Resort holiday traditions. This year, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights brightens the Streets of America area. This season's display promises to be the biggest and brightest yet, so come see the trees, spinning carousels,
3-D and motion-based displays. Delight in the flying angels, toy soldiers and giant Santa Claus light creations all strung along the high-rise backlot cityscape.

Come see this festive display of lights and sparkling holiday bulbs designed by Arkansas businessman and philanthropist, Jennings Osborne. This tradition began 18 years ago when Jennings strung 1,000 red lights as a Christmas gift to his daughter, Breezy. Soon, their 22,000 square-foot home was covered in millions of lights. By 1995, the display found a new home at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World® Resort.

Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade
Dates: November 30, 2004 - January 2, 2005


Discover the creatures that are stirring as the holidays go on safari, and blend the spirit of the savannah with the spirit of the season in this jungle parade that will make you jump and jive with joy. You can also visit Santa Goofy's Wild Wonderland, spot the Disney Character trees and enjoy the live entertainers throughout the Theme Park. Things are definitely heating up at Disney's Animal Kingdom® this holiday.

Downtown Disney
Festival of the Masters
November 12 - 14, 2004

Enjoy a brush with the masters as you meet 175 award-winning national and local artists and artisans while admiring their diverse creations displayed on the Downtown Disney® West Side. This festival for all ages includes a Children's Activity Center where kids can create their own masterpieces, pin trading, live entertainment and amazing Chalk Art displays at Downtown Disney® Marketplace. Discover the artist within you as you enjoy all the Festival of the Masters has to offer.

Hours for Festival of the Masters are daily 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission and parking are complimentary for the Festival of the Masters.