September 2010

October 2010

Magic Kingdom

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party-- allows guests to trick-or-treat while immersed in the fantasy of the Magic Kingdom. The evening includes Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade; trick-or-treating throughout the Magic Kingdom at numerous locations; and the special Happy HalloWishes fireworks. Lots of characters are out in the park, wearing their favorite costumes -- you're encouraged to wear yours too. 2010 party dates and times are: September 14, 18, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30; October 1, 3, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 17, 19, 21, 22, 24, 26, 28, 29, and 31; November 1. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight; Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade is at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m. with the Happy HalloWishes fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Prices for the party are as follows (all prices listed include tax):

Advance Purchase: $57.46 for adults 10 and older / $51.07 for ages 3-9 (Not available all dates)
Passholder and DVC Member Discounts: $53.20 / $46.81 (may not be available all dates)
Day of Event (if still available): $63.85 /$57.46

Epcot

Epcot International Food and Wine Festival-- This year's festival, dubbed Delicious Discoveries, runs October 1 through November 14. There will be a dozen categories of special wine and culinary events scheduled during the festival's six weeks. New programming this year includes the First Bites Opening Reception festival preview to be held on September 30; the 3-D Disney's Dessert Discovery and the Taste, Shake and Indulge Like the French Grand Marnier tasting experience. Returning events include Celebrating Family and Friends in the Kitchen, Epcot Wine Schools, Mexico Tequila Tastings and Food and Wine Pairings. Throughout the festival, the park will present more than 25 international marketplaces where food, wine, beer and spirits lovers can sample cuisine, culture and entertainment from six continents.

Eat to the Beat Concert Series -returns this year to the 2010 Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. The concerts, which are included with Epcot admission, will be at the America Gardens Theatre nightly at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. This year's schedule (subject to change) includes:

• 10/1-10/3: Taylor Dayne, "Tell It to My Heart"
• 10/4-10/5: Kool & The Gang, "Celebration"
• 10/6-10/8: Sugar Ray, "Fly"
• 10/9-10/10: Taylor Hicks, "Do I Make You Proud"
• 10/11-10/12: Air Supply, "Lost in Love"
• 10/13-10/15: Sister Hazel, "All For You"
• 10/16-10/17: Howard Jones, "No One Is To Blame"
• 10/18-10/19: Expose, "Seasons Change"
• 10/20-10/21: 38 Special, "Hold on Loosely"
• 10/22-10/24: Night Ranger, "Sister Christian"
• 10/25-10/27: Billy Ocean, "Caribbean Queen"
• 10/28-10/31: Starship starring Mickey Thomas, "We Built This City"
• 11/1-11/3: Boyz II Men, "End of the Road"
• 11/4-11/5: Roger Hodgson formerly of Supertramp, "Give A Little Bit"
• 11/6-11/7: Jon Secada, "Just Another Day"
• 11/8-11/9: Hanson, "MMMBop"
• 11/10-11/11: Rick Springfield, "Jessie’s Girl"
• 11/12-11/14: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, "Go Daddy-O"

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party-- a special night of holiday entertainment in the Magic Kingdom that includes: Castle Dream Lights; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring Santa Claus; special Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks; Celebrate the Season Castle Stage Show; snow on Main Street, U.S.A.; complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. 2010 party dates and times: November 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, and 30; December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.; Holiday Wishes fireworks is at 9:30 p.m. Prices for the party are as follows (all prices listed include tax):

Advance Purchase: $57.46 for adults 10 and older / $51.07 for ages 3-9 (Not available December 7, 10, 12, 17 or 19)
Passholder and DVC Member Discounts: $53.20 / $46.81 (Not available December 7, 10 through 19)
Day of Event (if still available): $63.85 /$57.46

Epcot

The Children's Miracle Network Classic-- will be held November 11-14 on Disney's Palm and Magnolia golf courses. The 40th chapter of this PGA TOUR tradition is the final official-money event of the PGA TOUR season.

Festival of the Masters - Downtown Disney November 12-14
Holidays Around the World in Epcot - November 26 December 30.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (November - early January)

The Old Spice Classic will feature 12 basketball games over three days, November 25, 26 and 28, at Walt Disney World's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. This year, California, Notre Dame, Temple, Texas A&M and Wisconsin will be joined by Boston College, Georgia and Manhattan for a Thanksgiving weekend basketball feast.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party-- a special night of holiday entertainment in the Magic Kingdom that includes: Castle Dream Lights; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade featuring Santa Claus; special Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season Fireworks; Celebrate the Season Castle Stage Show; snow on Main Street, U.S.A.; complimentary hot cocoa and cookies. 2010 party dates and times: November 8, 11, 12, 16, 18, 19, 28, and 30; December 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19. The party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight; Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is at 8:15 and 10:30 p.m.; Holiday Wishes fireworks is at 9:30 p.m. Prices for the party are as follows (all prices listed include tax):

Advance Purchase: $57.46 for adults 10 and older / $51.07 for ages 3-9 (Not available December 7, 10, 12, 17 or 19)
Passholder and DVC Member Discounts: $53.20 / $46.81 (Not available December 7, 10 through 19)
Day of Event (if still available): $63.85 /$57.46

Epcot

Holidays Around the World in Epcot -- November 26 December 30.
Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights -- (November - early January)

Presented by Lady Foot Locker, Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend is set for February 25-27, 2011. The women-focused event invites runners of all types to come enjoy Kids' Races, a Family 5K, health and fitness expo and half marathon, all Princess themed, of course. Registration is open as of 7/6/10.