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Choose from a range of selections designed to customize your vacation at Walt Disney World. Your abilities are timeless on your time, pace and play. Each month has a variety of many upcoming events to accommodate your stay at Walt Disney World. Purchase  your Disney Tickets and enjoy the most Magical time at Walt Disney World!

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March 2008

ESPN The Weekend -  March 2-4, 2008 9:00AM - 7:00PM. at Disney-MGM Studios. The weekend will feature on-site ESPN telecasts, star motorcades and Q&A sessions featuring athletes and ESPN personalities plus sports shows in the ESPN Theater with ESPN commentators and athletes plus interactive sports activities. Admission to the events are included with regular admission to the theme park 

• Watch sports stars go by in Hollywood-style motorcades, and attend question and answer sessions with favorite athletes and ESPN personalities — including Ben Roethlisberger, David Robinson, Drew Brees, Tony Dorsett, Donnie Edwards, Tony Gonzalez, Michelle Kwan, Karl Malone, Jim Palmer, Jerry Rice, David Robinson, Richard Seymour, Mike Singletary, Steve Smith, Adam Vinatieri, Hines Ward, Stuart Scott, Mike Greenberg, Howie Schwab, Mike Golic, Trey Wingo, and many others.
• Check out live ESPN telecasts and tapings. Catch favorite shows including SportsCenter, Baseball Tonight, NFL Live, Cold Pizza and ESPN Radio Programming.
• Think you've got what it takes to be a sports anchor? Experience what it's like to audition for ESPN's Dream Job. Go through a series of "on-air" tasks where the audience selects the best "sportscaster" with their applause. Or climb aboard ESPN The Truck and experience what it's like to be a SportsCenter newscaster.
• Take your best shot in the ESPN Sports Zone — interactive fun for the whole family.

Sign up before March 1, 2007
For more information about this exciting event, please visit espntheweekend.com.

• Entertainment and celebrity appearances are subject to change without notice.
• Event included with regular Theme Park admission.

 Easter Brunch

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April 2008

Disney's Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend -Registration Now Open

Event: Epcot Teddy Bear and Doll Weekend
Date: May 16-18, 2008

Event Information:
Join us at the Walt Disney World Resort for the 2008 Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend taking place during the 15th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival. Throughout the weekend, you will have the opportunity to meet over 30 artists as they showcase their beautifully created teddy bears and dolls to enhance your collection.

Event Registration is now open! Please click HERE to learn more and to register for Disney's Teddy Bear & Doll Weekend!

If you are unable to attend the event or public day and would like to place your name on a Wish List should items remain after the event, please click HERE

*Event dates subject to change without notice.

14th International Flower and Garden Festival - April 13 - June 3, 2008- Flower Power Concerts at America Gardens Theatre 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. 

Purchase online or call (407) 560-PASS (7277) to buy tickets now!

NOTE: The Resort Activities and special dining has not been announced for Easter 2008

Traditionally Religious Services are held in the Fantasia Ballroom at the Contemporary Resort.

2008 schedule:

8:00am - 9:00am - Roman Catholic Mass

9:00am - 10:00am - Protestant Service

10:15am - 11:15am - Roman Catholic Mass

Grad Nites - April 18, 19, 25, 26, 2008 MAGIC KINGDOM

Disney Hollywood Studios - April 17, 18, 24, 25, 2009

Ticket requests must be made by through the school and are on a first come, first served basis. Main event takes place at the Magic Kingdom from 10:pm to 4:00am. Once the party begins, Seniors will have a blast: Grad Nite is considered a special school event. A Dress Code is enforced.

Magic Kingdom Blast Off - 8:00pm - 10:00pm 

Celebrants will have early entry into the Magic Kingdom with unlimited access to selected attractions. There's DJ Dance Party and a Meal Voucher is provided. (Entree, side dish, drink & dessert)

Party on the Wild Side - 7:00pm - 9:00pm 

Celebrate at a private DinoLand USA Street Party at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. There's a DJ and unlimited access to selected attractions, including the hottest ride at WDW:

Expedition Everest, Dinosaur, Primeval Whirl, TriceraTop Spin

Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008

TICKETS FOR THE CONCERT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON MARCH 29. The show will be taped. The start time is 7pm and is expected to take four hours. Since this will be a TV production, there will be some down time during the taping.

Tickets are free of charge and must be ordered online. They will be provided on a first come, first served basis.

For more information about this event, check Disney Channel Games official website . For ticket order info click here

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May 2008

March 19- June 1, 2008

- Flower Power Concerts at America Gardens Theatre 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. The 2008 theme is "Fun in the Sun"

Mothers Day Brunch

Treat your mother to a day of delicious food, flowers and fun, highlighted by magnificent Mother's Day Weekend Brunch. Mark your calendar for May 11th to enjoy a lavish buffet at the World Showplace. Space is limited, so call (407) WDW-DINE

Date:  Sunday, May 11, 2008
Where:  World Showplace Pavilion
Seating Times:  9:00am to 3:00pm

Prices (gratuity included):

• Ages 10 and up: $46.99
• Ages 3-9: $19.99

EPCOT TEDDY BEAR AND DOLL WEEKEND

MAY 16 - 18, 2008-$200 - Event Package price

The World Showcase Pavilion in Epcot is where the festivities take place. During the course of the weekend the following is scheduled:

• Reception with Teddy Bear & Doll Artists
• Private sale of Limited Editions
• 1 day Epcot Park Admission
• 1 day "After 4pm" admission on May 18
• Banquet
• Live Auction
• Commemorative Gift
• Complimentary parking at Epcot during the event

For registration information, you can call Event Services at 407-82707600 or email WDW.Bear.and.Doll@DisneyWorld.com

Disney Gay Days 2008

June 3 - June 9, 2008

Pirate and Princess Party - Select dates January 21 - June 4, 2008

Exhibition: Pins - May 3, 2008
Expedition: PINS
May 3, 2008
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Minnie Marathon Weekend - May 2 - 4, 2008

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June 2008

Epcot's 2008 Flower & Garden Festival - March 19 - June 1, 2008

Star Wars Weekend

Choose your destiny and journey to a "galaxy far, far away." Come face to face with your favorite Star Wars celebrity heroes and villains, test your knowledge of trivia, or take flight in Star Tours — the ultimate Star Wars thrill ride during Star Wars Weekends at the Disney-MGM Studios. Theme park admission is required.

Dates:
June 6 - June 29 2008

THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIST OF CELEBRITIES AND FILM ARTISTS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN 2008 Warwick Davis (Wicket the Ewok) is hosting all 4 weekends

June 6 - 8

• TBA
• TBA

June 13 - 15

• Peter Mayhew ("Chewbacca")
• David Prowse ("Darth Vader")

June 20 - 22

• Matt Wood ("General Grievous")
• TBA

June 27 - 29

• Jeremy Bulloch ("Boba Fett")
• TBA

Disney Gay Days 2008

June 3 - June 9, 2008

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The scheduled times of the performances are:

5:45, 7:00 and 8:00pm

• June 9 - 15: 2U A Tribute to U2
• June 16 - 22: Stayin' Alive -A Tribute to the Bee Gees
• June 23 - 29: Hotel California - Eagles Tribute Band
• June 30 - July 10: Bjorn Again - A Tribute to Abba
• July 11 - 20: Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi Tribute Band
• July 21 - 27: 52nd Street - A Tribute to Billy Joel
• July 28 - August 3: Captain Fantastic - A Tribute to Elton John
• August 4 - 10: The Sounds of the Supremes

Kick Off Summer - Pleasure Island - June 5, 6, 7 2008

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July 2008

Independence Day 4th of July Fireworks

Fourth of July Weekend: July 1 -July 4 2008

The 4th of July fireworks at the Magic Kingdom include an Awesome presentation featuring patriotic music themed to spectacular pyrotechnics that ring through the park. 

MAGIC KINGDOM

July 1 - 9:00am - 12:00am - EMH 12:00am - 3:00am
- Spectromagic at 9:00pm & 11:00pm

- Wishes at 10:00pm

July 2 - 9:00am - 12:00am

- Spectromagic at 9:00pm & 11:00pm

- Wishes at 10:00pm

July 3 - 9:00am - 1:00am  - EMH 8:00am - 9:00am
- Spectromagic at 10:30pm & 12:30am

- Fantasy In The Sky - 9:00pm

July 4- 8:00am  - 1:00am
- Spectromagic at 10:30pm & 12:30am

- Fantasy In The Sky - 9:00pm

DISNEY Hollywood STUDIOS

July 1 - 4,  9:00am - 10:00pm

July 2 - EMH 8:00am - 9:00am

July 4 - EMH 10:00pm - 1:00am

July 1 - Fantasmic at 9:00pm

July 2 - Fantasmic at 9:00pm and 10:30pm

July 3 - Fantasmic at 9:00pm

July 4 - Fantasmic at 10:00pm

July 4 - Fourth of July Fireworks at 9:00pm

EPCOT

July 1 - 9:00am - 7:00pm  (Future World) EMH 8 - 9am

July 1 - 11:00am - 9:00pm  (World Showcase)

July 2 - 9:00am - 7:00pm  (Future World)

July 2 - 11:00am - 9:00pm  (World Showcase)

July 3 - EMH 9:00pm - 12:00am

July 3 - 9:00am - 7:00pm  (Future World)

July 3 - 11:00am - 9:00pm  (World Showcase)

July 4 - 9:00am - 10:00pm  (Future World)

July 4 - 11:00am - 10:00pm  (World Showcase)

July 1 - 3 - Illuminations at 9:00pm

July 4 - Illuminations at 10:00pm

ANIMAL KINGDOM

No fireworks due to the Animals

EMH=Extra magic hours

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The scheduled times of the performances are:5:15, 6:45 and 8:00pm

• June 9 - 15: 2U A Tribute to U2
• June 16 - 22: Stayin' Alive -A Tribute to the Bee Gees
• June 23 - 29: Hotel California - Eagles Tribute Band
• June 30 - July 10: Bjorn Again - A Tribute to Abba
• July 11 - 20: Slippery When Wet - Bon Jovi Tribute Band
• July 21 - 27: 52nd Street - A Tribute to Billy Joel
• July 28 - August 3: Captain Fantastic - A Tribute to Elton John
• August 4 - 10: The Sounds of the Supremes

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August 2008

SOUNDS LIKE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

The scheduled times of the performances are:5:15, 6:45 and 8:00pm

August 4 - 10: The Sounds of the Supremes

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September 2008

Disney’s Night of Joy

Dates: Sept 5 & 6 2008

Disney’s Night of Joy features contemporary Christian performers. 

NIGHT OF JOY TO RELOCATE IN 2008

The annual "Night of Joy" will take place in Disney's Hollywood Studios (MGM Studios) in 2008. The concerts will take place at the Backlot Theater, the "Lights, Motor, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" and Sorcerer Mickey's stages.

2007 Advance Sales Price:

$44.68 - 1 Night

$76.63 - 2 Nights

2007 Day of Sale Price:

$50.01 (if available)

Tickets can be purchased thru:

• Walt Disney World Theme Parks
• Walt Disney World Resorts
• Disney Reservation Center
• Downtown Disney Guest Relations
• Swan & Dolphin Hotels
• Shades of Green
• www.disneyworld.com

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Event Dates: September 26, 2008 - November 9, 2008
It's a culinary and cultural potpourri, complete with tasty sounds from the "Eat To The Beat" concert series and over 20 international food and wine marketplaces representing more than 25 different countries and regions! There are marketplaces featuring food, wine and beer The appetizer sized portions range in price from $1.50 - $4.50 and provide the perfect opportunity to try the traditional cuisine from around the world.

Not so Scary Halloween Party - Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2008

CONFIRMED DATES FOR 2008

September: 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 28, 30

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October 2008

Epcot International Food & Wine Festival

Event Dates: September 26, 2008 - November 9, 2008
It's a culinary and cultural potpourri, complete with tasty sounds from the "Eat To The Beat" concert series and over 20 international food and wine marketplaces representing more than 25 different countries and regions! There are marketplaces featuring food, wine and beer The appetizer sized portions range in price from $1.50 - $4.50 and provide the perfect opportunity to try the traditional cuisine from around the world.

Not so Scary Halloween Party - Sept. 5 - Oct. 31, 2008

CONFIRMED DATES FOR 2008

October: 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31

Dance the Fright Away - Pleasure Island - October 30, 31, November 1, 2008

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November 2008

Festival of the Masters - November 7 - 9, 2008

9:30am - 5:30pm
The works of award-winning artists will be featured. Downtown Disney celebrates the season with special entertainment and shops featuring unique holiday gifts.

Epcot's Food and Wine Festival - September 26 - Nov 9, 2008

NOTE: Stay tuned for 2008 updates

Eat to the Beat Concert Series

As with all Disney events, themed entertainment is part of the festivities. Visitors to the Food and Wine Festival can “Eat to the Beat!”

Performances are at 5:45, 7:15 and 8:30 at the American Gardens Theater.

The following line-up of performers is scheduled for the 2007 "Eat to the Beat" Concert Series:

NOTE: Stay tuned for 2008 updates

09/28 - 09/29 - Al Stewart

09/30 - 10/01 - Otis Day and the Knights

10/02 - 10/03 - The Beach Boys

10/04 - 10/06 - The Original Family Stone

10/07 - 10/09 - Sheena Easton

10/10 - 10/13 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas

10/14 - 10/16 - David Cassidy

10/17 - 10/18 - Little Richard

10/19 - 10/21 - To be announced

10/22 - 10/25 - The Four Tops

10/26 - 10/27 - The Village People

10/28 - 10/30 - The Outlaws

10/31 - 11/03 - Jon Secada

11/04 - 11/06 - Chubby Checker & the Wildcats

11/07 - 11/08 - Contours featuring Sylvester Potts
11/09 - 11/11 - David Sanborn

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