Guide to Disney World

Special Events for 2007

All Year Round

“Year of a Million Dreams” - October 1, 2006 - December 31, 2007

Disney launched the Year of a Million Dreams late last year, promising to award thousands of prizes per day to guests on-site in its four Theme Parks.  The giveaways are awarded by cast members, and range from a surprise phone call from a favorite Disney character, to joining a Disney parade, getting a “Dream Fast Pass”, to spending a night in Cinderella’s castle suite. 

As part of the Year of a Million Dreams, Disney has also launched four new shows and attractions:

Epcot – The Seas With Nemo and Friends:  a new ride that takes you on a clamshell “boat” to see Nemo and his buddies from the film “Finding Nemo” swimming among the actual sealife in the saltwater aquariums.  Great fun for little ones!

Animal Kingdom – Finding Nemo, The Musical:  a new Broadway-style stage show featuring characters from the movie.

Magic Kingdom – Monsters, Inc. Comedy Club:  Mike Wazowski and friends from the film Monsters, Inc. put on an interactive comedy show.  This is a similar experience as Epcot’s “Turtle Talk with Crush”, using audience participation – however, not as entertaining as the Epcot experience.

Magic Kingdom – Dream Along With Mickey: a new musical stage show presented several times daily in front of Cinderella’s castle.  Features Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Pluto, Princes and Princesses, the evil Maleficent, as well as talented dancers.  A spectacular show, not to be missed.

Spring 2007

Epcot International Flower &Garden Festival - April 5 - June 3, 2007

This year is the 14th annual festival, with a theme of “Pirates and Princesses”.  The beautiful roses, and topiaries shaped like Disney characters, are not to be missed!  Special gardening classes and events are offered.  This festival also includes the Flower Power concert series, featuring popular bands from the 60s and 70s.  No separate or additional ticket, other than regular theme park admission, is required for this event.

Summer 2007

Star Wars Weekends – June 1 -24, 2007 at Disney MGM Studios (weekends only)

Celebrities from the Star Wars films are on hand for personal appearances, plus special events are scheduled celebrating the popular movies.  No separate or additional ticket, other than regular theme park admission, is required for this event.

Disney’s Pirate and Princess Party – August, 2007 at the Magic Kingdom

For an additional fee, you can purchase a ticket to the Pirate and Princess Party, held on select evenings in August.  Kids are encouraged to dress up in their favorite pirate or princess costume, and go on a “treasure hunt” for candy, beads and other goodies.  Also included in the admission fee is a new Enchanted Adventures Parade and the Magic, Music and Mayhem fireworks show.  Be warned, though – you must purchase regular theme park admission PLUS a separate ticket to the Pirate and Princess Party.  It can be expensive – last year’s prices were $42.95 for adults, $35.95 for kids ages 3-9, purchased at the gate (plus tax). There was a $6 discount per ticket when purchased in advance.

Fall-Winter 2007
 
Night of Joy – September 7-8, 2007 at the Magic Kingdom

Famous Contemporary Christian singers gather for the Night of Joy concerts in early September at the Magic Kingdom.  As with many of Disney’s special events, this concert requires theme park admission PLUS a separate ticket.  Tickets are on sale now; current prices are $41.95 each for both adults and children (plus tax).

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival – September 28 - November 11, 2007

Sample wines and foods native to the countries featured in the World Showcase, and more.  Also features the Eat to the Beat concert series.  No separate or additional ticket, other than regular theme park admission, is required for this event.

Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom – September-October, 2007

For an additional fee, you can purchase a ticket to the Halloween Party, on select nights during late September through October.  Kids are encouraged to dress up in their costumes and enjoy trick or treating, a special Halloween parade, and a special HalloWishes fireworks show.  You must purchase admission to the Magic Kingdom, PLUS an additional ticket with an additional fee for the Halloween Party.  It can be expensive – last year’s prices were $42.95 for adults, $35.95 for kids ages 3-9, purchased at the gate (plus tax). There was a $6 discount per ticket when purchased in advance.

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom – November-December, 2007

For an additional fee, you can purchase a ticket to the Christmas Party, on select nights during the holiday season.  Similar to the Pirate and Princess Party, and Mickey’s Halloween Party, you must purchase regular park admission PLUS a separate ticket to the Christmas Party.  The Christmas Party includes cookies and hot cocoa, characters dressed up in their holiday outfits, “snow” on Main Street, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade, and the Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season fireworks show.  Last year’s prices were $45.95 for adults, $37.95 for kids ages 3-9, purchased at the gate (plus tax). There was a $6 discount per ticket when purchased in advance.

Holidays Around the World – November-December, 2007 at Epcot

Experience the holidays via the perspective of different cultures around the world.  Special attractions include a nightly tree-lighting set to music, with Mickey and Friends; the Lights of Winter light show, set to music; holiday storytellers around the world; the spectacular Candlelight Processional, a nightly retelling of the Christmas story by celebrity guests, accompanied by orchestra and choir; and the special holiday version of the IllumiNations fireworks show.  No separate or additional ticket, other than regular theme park admission, is required for this event.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights – November-December, 2007 at Disney MGM Studios

At nightfall, millions of synchronized lights “dance” to holiday music, amid “snowfall”.  No separate or additional ticket, other than regular theme park admission, is required for this event.