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Walt Disney World Park Update

November 29, 2004 by Mark Goldhaber

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News and Views







See you at Mousefest 2004: Mega Mouse
Meet December 11


Are you attending Mousefest 2004 (link)?
Make sure to visit the Mega Mouse Meet on Saturday, December 11,
and meet MousePlanet writers Brian Bennett, Mark Goldhaber,
Sheila Hagen, Mike Scopa, Lani Teshima, and
Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix.


Stop by the MousePlanet table at the Mega Mouse Meet just to say
“hi,” and get your very own MousePlanet button. The first
150 people who try their hand at our Mini MouseAdventure (page 14
on the official Mousefest Pocket Guide) get a special edition Mini
MouseAdventure button!


If you want to let us know you’re coming, send an e-mail
or post a message to the Mousefest thread on our discussion boards
(link)
. If you choose to send e-mail, please put “Mousefest”
in the subject to allow for better sorting of e-mail.


“Opportunity City” open at Innoventions


Disney Online and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation have teamed up
to open a new area at Innoventions based on their Hot Shot Business Internet
simulation game (link),
which teaches 9- to-12-year-olds about entrepreneurship. Opportunity City
features five learning stations:



  • Nine kiosks featuring a special edition of the Internet game.

  • “Family Business Rally” – a race to see how much product
    a three-person team can sell in an allotted time. The three assume roles
    of buyer, seller and advertiser.

  • “Opportunity Challenge” – a fast-paced game that teaches the
    concepts of market opportunity recognition, and supply and demand.

  • “Creating the Buzz” highlights key marketing skills by allowing visitors
    to film a commercial for their new business and e-mail the video home.

  • “Everyday Entrepreneurs” mixes animated segments, stories and images
    inspired by real-life child entrepreneurs, and business information
    to validate entrepreneurship as a career goal, while remaining entertaining
    and fun for young guests.


Disney’s PhotoPass launches


It has been several months since we reported that Disney had applied
for a trademark for something called “PhotoPass” (July
6 WDW update
), and over the Thanksgiving Weekend, Disney reportedly
launched its PhotoPass service to provide guests with the ability to view,
share and order the photos that Disney photographers take of them by going
to an online site.


When you have your photos taken, you get a Disney’s PhotoPass, a card
that has a Web address and a unique 16-digit number printed on it. Go
to the Web site and type in the number(s) from your card(s) to see your
photos. You may get more than one pass while on vacation, and each pass
can “hold” an unlimited amount of photos. Note: As of Sunday
morning, the Web site still had a “coming soon” placeholder
graphic.


You can use your PhotoPass every time you get your picture taken by
a Disney photographer so that you can see all of your vacation photos
from all four theme parks at the same time.


If you wish, you can still buy your photos on site for $16.95 for one
5×7 print and four wallet-size prints at:



  • Magic Kingdom – Town Square Exposition Hall on Main Street USA

  • Epcot – The Camera Center near Spaceship Earth

  • Disney-MGM Studios – Cover Story on Hollywood Boulevard

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom – Garden Gate Gifts in the Oasis


Current pricing for purchase of photos on DisneyPhotoPass.com is:



  • $12.95 for 5×7 print

  • $16.95 for 8×10 print

  • $12.95 for 4 wallet-sized prints


Starting in early February 2005, these additional products are available
online:



  • Disney’s PhotoMovie – a one-of-a-kind DVD that combines your
    favorite Disney vacation photos with video clips of Walt Disney World,
    the Disney characters and exclusive Disney music.

  • Disney’s PhotoBook – a completely customized coffee-table book
    that preserves your favorite Disney photos in a unique Disney keepsake.



Disney’s PhotoPass photographers are available in the following locations
(subject to change):



  • Magic Kingdom – along Main Street U.S.A., Ariel’s Grotto and
    Mickey’s Toontown Fair

  • Epcot – near Spaceship Earth, near the Living Seas entrance
    and throughout World Showcase, and accompanying various characters at
    designated meet-and-greet locations in the Park

  • Disney-MGM Studios – along Hollywood Boulevard, Sunset Boulevard,
    Al’s Toy Barn, and Mickey Meet and Greet on Mickey Avenue

  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom – outside the main entrance, the Oasis,
    Camp Minnie Mickey and the Character Landing


Disney Cruise Line readies for the holidays


The Disney Magic and Disney Wonder are all decked out for
the holidays. December cruises feature:



  • Décor including 25 Christmas trees, 25,000 Christmas tree lights,
    1,260 feet of garland and 3,600 yards of ribbon

  • A nearly three-deck-tall tree in a tree-lighting ceremony in the
    atrium lobby, complete with falling “snow”

  • A Christmas Day visit from Santa Goofy

  • A special family gingerbread house designing and decorating activity

  • A Disney Cruise Line rendition of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”
    with a reading by Mrs. Claus and caroling by the main stage performers

  • Traditional holiday feasts in all three dining rooms

  • Multiple faith and inter-denominational holiday services

  • A ship-wide New Year’s Eve party and a New Year’s Day “tailgate”
    party

  • A holiday-themed overlay at Castaway Cay, including greetings from
    Mr. and Mrs. Snowman (complete with shell noses and tropical shirts),
    a 40-foot-tall tropical Christmas tree, carolers and a sleigh full of
    presents, as well as retheming the island tram to resemble a reindeer.


The themed overlay is in place for all cruises departing in December,
including five three-night cruises and four four-night cruises on the
Wonder and the three seven-night cruises and one 10-night cruise
on the Magic.


Security guards’ turn to say no to contract


On the heels of the Service Trades Council finally voting in favor of
a contract proposal from Disney, you might think that its labor woes are
over. Well, not quite yet.


Last Wednesday, members of the Security, Police and Fire Professionals
of America Local 603 shot down a contract proposal 296 to 26 despite a
recommendation from union leaders to accept the contract. The major issues
are the same as the previous contract negotiations. Too-low wage increases
and too-high insurance premium increases are the main sticking points.


Negotiations were to continue this week.


Braves spring training season tickets on sale


Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves team has announced its schedule
of games for spring training at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex,
and season tickets are now available through Disney (link).
Groups of 10 or more can also purchase tickets now. The traditional opener
against Georgia Tech University is on March 2, and the finale is on March
31 against the Houston Astros. Ticket prices range from $13 for general
admission lawn seating to $21 for lower level reserved seats. Individual
game tickets go on sale to the public on January 7.


In addition to the game against Georgia Tech, the 16-game schedule includes
two games each against the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit
Tigers and Houston Astros, as well as single games against the New York
Yankees, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Indians, Philadedelphia Phillies,
and Washington Nationals (formerly the Montreal Expos).


Delicious holiday displays at the resorts


Here’s a quick rundown of the holiday décor that Disney’s pastry chefs
have created to deck out the resorts this year:



  • Animal Kingdom Lodge: Boma has an entirely edible miniature African
    village made of chocolate, gingerbread and sugar. The houses and buildings
    will be inspired by architecture styles throughout Africa.

  • Beach Club: A life-size, completely edible carousel—made with
    gingerbread, chocolate and sugar paste—is located in the lobby.
    Small gingerbread houses and Christmas stollen are sold in the merchandise
    stores. Chefs are giving demonstrations throughout the day, giving tips
    to guests on how to decorate their own gingerbread creations.

  • BoardWalk: A 15-by-20-foot display depicting a boardwalk area with
    a five-foot-tall Ferris wheel, carousel, water slide, buildings and
    a beach area. Everything is made with chocolate, sugar and gingerbread.

  • Contemporary Resort: A gingerbread holiday village is on display
    in the main building of the hotel, on the fourth floor.

  • Grand Floridian: Inside a life-size holiday gingerbread house, guests
    can purchase Santa lollipops, gingerbread cookie people, gingerbread
    ornaments, gingerbread cookies, stollen bread, and Grand Floridian chocolate
    logo boxes filled with truffles, peppermint bark, and small gingerbread
    houses.

  • Polynesian: On the second floor of the Ceremonial House, pastry chefs
    create an exotic gingerbread village with volcanoes and edible palm
    trees. Christmas cookies, biscotti and other confectionary treats are
    sold at the Kona Island coffee bar.

  • Yacht Club: In the resort’s lobby a miniature train travels around
    a sugary mountain and village. Small gingerbread houses, Christmas stollen
    and pannettone (traditional Italian bread) are sold in the merchandise
    stores.


On the off-site Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Resorts front, Disney’s Vero
Beach Resort showcases a holiday fireplace scene with Mickey and Minnie
in rocking chairs, complete with presents and a Christmas tree.


Cypress Gardens finally soft-opens


Last Friday, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park finally reopened after 19
and a half months of closure. The soft opening, designed to give the park
a final shakedown before its December 9 official daily opening, was timed
to the first planned concert at the park. Kenny Rogers played an opening
night gig to inaugurate the “new” park.


Cypress Gardens closed in April 2003 for financial reasons. After a much
wheeling and dealing, a deal to save the park was structured, and Georgian
Kent Buescher finally bought the park earlier this year. Buescher, who
also owns Wild Adventures theme park in Valdosta, Georgia, spent a great
deal of money to preserve much of Cypress Gardens’ unique entertainment,
including the strolling Southern belles, the waterski show and the historic
gardens. In return, he was allowed to build a ride-themed section of the
park. This section features three roller coasters and much more.


Over 25,000 annual passes have been sold at a price of $64.95. A one-day
ticket currently costs $29.95 and includes a free second visit within
6 days of the first. That price will go up to $34.95 on February 28. Prices
for children under 10 and seniors will still pay $29.95.


The park is currenly open Friday through Sunday, but goes to a daily
schedule after the official opening on December 9.


Ears to the ground


…Jungle Cruise skippers are once again armed with guns to fend off
those charging hippos.


…Thanks to the hordes descending for MouseFest, Mickey’s Very Merry
Christmas Party on December 10 has sold out (don’t
forget to visit us at the Mega Mouse Meet!
).


…Keep your eyes out for a large purple dragon at Epcot, as a walk-around
Figment character debuts within the next week.



…Sonny Eclipse has finally returned to Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe.



…Disney is rumored to be working on a plan to automate the load
gates at monorail stations at the Transportation and Ticket Center, Magic
Kingdom, and Epcot. There are currently no plans to install them at the
monorail resorts.


…Reportedly, the Disney at Home store at Downtown Disney Marketplace
is closing on January 3 for “refurbishment,” returning much
smaller than its current size. Moving into the rest of the space is a
new, expanded Goofy’s Candy Company, including an “interactive show
kitchen.” The candy shop’s current location closes about a week before
the new location opens, with its old location scheduled for a refurbishment
to make room for another, unnamed store.



…The Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes Road to Recovery Conference
and Tribute (link)
is scheduled at Walt Disney World on December 8-12. Invitees include 400
of the most seriously wounded and disabled veterans and their immediate
families. The conference offers seminars featuring motivational speakers,
workshops on educational and employment opportunities, group discussions
and ways to take advantage of a wide variety of support services offered
by numerous organizations.



…The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel has promoted Anthony
“Tony” Porcellini from assistant food and beverage director
to the director position. Porcellini has been with the Hotel for over
13 years, and has also served as a restaurant manager there.





Have any interesting news or rumors? Let
us know
.




Refurbishments and Attraction Closures


Magic Kingdom



  • “it’s a small world” – closed through March
    18, 2005 for rehab (info).

  • 20,000 League Under the Sea lagoon – walled off to “clear
    the land as well as add landscape for future use.” Reopens soon.

  • Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress – expected to remain
    open for the holiday season, then will go down for major rehab.

  • Timekeeper – opens seasonally. It will likely be open
    for the last two weeks of December, but that is not confirmed yet.

  • Adventureland – opens with the rest of the park daily
    with the exception of the Jungle Cruise and the Enchanted
    Tiki Room – Under New Management
    , which open at 10 a.m.

  • The Hall of Presidents and the Country Bear Jamboree
    – open at 10 a.m. every day.

  • The Hub area in front of the castle – undergoes more refurbishing
    in January 2005 in preparation for the Cinderellabration show coming
    later in the year.

  • Cinderella’s Royal Table – closed for rehab January 17–27,
    2005. Lunch and dinner resume on January 28; character breakfasts returns
    on January 29.

  • Astro Orbiter – closed January 2 – February 16,
    2005.

  • Dumbo the Flying Elephant – closed January 10 –
    February 12, 2005.

  • Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration – last performance on
    February 26, 2005. Expected to return after the 18-month “Happiest
    Homecoming on Earth” celebration ends.

  • Cinderellabration – begins preview performances in March
    2005. Expected to run until the end of the 18-month “Happiest Homecoming
    on Earth” celebration.


Epcot



  • Soarin’ – is officially scheduled to open in May 2005,
    but may have an earlier soft opening.

  • The Behind the Seeds Walking Tour of the greenhouses at The
    Land – discontinued construction of the queue area for Soarin’.
    Expected to resume upon completion of the construction.

  • The Land pavilion – closed January 2 – March 31,
    2005 for completion of the Soarin’ attraction.

  • The Wonders of Life pavilion – open seasonally. The Pure
    and Simple
    eatery and the Well and Goods Limited shop have
    been removed, while the Body Wars, Cranium Command, and
    The Making of Me attractions now open when the pavilion is open.
    The pavilion opens December 18–31, and it is rumored but not confirmed
    that it opens next January – March during the closure of The Land
    pavilion.

  • El Rio del Tiempo – closed December 6–8.


Disney-MGM Studios



  • Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, an American version
    of the popular Moteurs… Action! stunt show from the Walt
    Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris – is officially scheduled to
    debut in May 2005.

  • Streets of America Backlot – undergoing construction
    to change facades to represent Chicago and San Francisco. Formerly known
    as New York Street.

  • The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights – returns this
    year on the Streets of America backlot, November 24 – January 2.

  • Fantasmic – not performed January 24-26.


Animal Kingdom



  • Lucky the Dinosaur – is scheduled to debut in Spring
    2005.

  • Expedition Everest – is scheduled to open in Spring 2006.



Resorts



  • Port Orleans Resort – Ongoing two-year extensive rehab
    of its rooms. Phase I’s French Quarter has reopened. Phase II is underway,
    and involves Riverside going through a phased rehab. The Magnolia Bend
    mansions will first be worked on one by one, and will be followed by
    Alligator Bayou closing in sections.

  • Polynesian Resort – nearing completion of the refurbishment
    of longhouses. Each longhouse under rehab is walled off and isolated
    during its rehab. Room refurbishments are resuming. Scheduled: Rapa
    Nui January 3 – April 1, 2005, Tahiti April 24 – August 17,
    2005. Tokelau, not yet refurbished, is not yet scheduled.

  • Old Key West Resort – The main pool is closed through
    mid-December to construct a new themed water slide.

  • BoardWalk Resort – portions of the resort will see work
    on the piping system take place in corridors outside guest rooms daily
    between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. through summer 2005. No work is scheduled
    inside guest rooms.

  • Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa – Construction continues
    on the rest of the resort; the other three buildings of Phase I are
    due by the end of the year, the eight units of Phase II are due in 2005,
    and the six units of the newly-announced Phase III are due in 2007.
    Phase III will involve the razing of the old Fairway Villas.

  • Yacht and Beach Club Resorts – An overall refurbishment
    of the Stormalong Bay pool area at the Beach Club is running through
    early 2005. Certain sections of the pool will be unavailable at various
    times during the project. Those parts of the main pool not immediately
    being worked on will remain available for use. The first portion of
    the work should be completed by December 23. The main Shipwreck Slide
    will be closed only from January 3 to February 25, 2005, due to a painting
    project in that area. During the work on the slide, Yacht and Beach
    Club guests may use the Keister Coaster slide and Luna Park pool at
    the BoardWalk Resort.

  • Coronado Springs Resort – Construction continues on the
    86,000 square foot exhibit hall that is scheduled to open in the Spring
    of 2005. Construction noises may be audible throughout the Casitas section
    of the resort during the daytime construction.


Water Parks



  • Blizzard Beach – undergoes its annual refurbishment from
    October 24 – December 11.

  • Typhoon Lagoon – closed for annual refurbishment December
    12, 2004 – March 12, 2005. Reopens with a new water coaster, called
    the Crush ‘N’ Gusher.


Elsewhere



  • Cirque du Soleil – La Nouba – performs Tuesdays through
    Saturdays, but closes December 5–13.

  • The All Star Cafe at Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex
    – now closed Monday–Wednesday. Open Thursday–Sunday,
    from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.




Park Events


November 2004



  • Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party (link).
    Nov. 30, Dec. 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, & 17.

  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights (link).
    Nov. 24 – Jan. 2.

  • Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney (link).
    Nov. 26 – December 24.

  • Holidays Around the World (link).
    Nov. 26 – Dec. 30.


December 2004



  • Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships
    (link).
    Dec. 5-11.

  • Join MousePlanet at MouseFest (link).
    Dec. 9–13.

  • Disney’s Soccer Showcase (link).
    Dec. 27 – Jan. 2, 2005.

  • New Year’s Eve celebrations at Pleasure Island (link)
    and Atlantic Dance (link).
    Dec. 31.



January 2005



  • Disney’s Health and Fitness Expo (link).
    Jan. 7 & 8.

  • FamilyFun Magazine Family Fun Run (link).
    Jan. 8.

  • Disney Marathon (link)
    and Half-Marathon
    (link).
    Jan. 9.


February 2005



  • Twirl Mania – The Twirler’s Championships (link).
    Feb. 18–21.

  • Atlanta Braves Training Camp at Disney’s Wide World of Sports
    complex (link).
    Dates in Feb. – April TBA.


April 2005



  • Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (link).
    April 15 – June 5.

  • Walt Disney Worldยฎ Inline Marathon (link).
    April 30 – May 1.


May 2005



  • Star Wars Weekends (link).
    Weekends in May – June TBA.



June 2005



  • Gay and Lesbian Day at Walt Disney World (link1)(link2).
    June 2–5.


September 2005



  • Night of Joy (link).
    Dates TBA.

  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival (link).
    Sept. 30 – November 13.


October 2005



  • Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (link).
    Dates TBA.

  • Funai Classic at Walt Disney World (link).
    October 20–23.





November 2005



  • Super Soap Weekend (link).
    Dates TBA.

  • Festival of the Masters (link).
    Nov. 12–13.




Current Discounts & Promotions


Discounts for early 2005 are out


Resort discounts for the first part of 2005 have been announced. Annual
Passholder & Florida Resident discounts are valid for January 2 through
February 16, while general & Canada Resident discounts are good for January
2 through April 16. Room-only and Dream Maker packages are available.
See the Walt Disney World web site (link)
or MouseSavers (link)
for more information.


Radisson Resort Parkway announces rates through 2005


Radisson Resort Parkway, a MousePlanet sponsor, has announced their rates
through the end of 2005, and has reduced their rates for much of the rest
of this year. Guests can receive a complimentary upgrade to deluxe pool
view accommodations for the remainder of 2004 simply by typing in the
code of “UPGR” in the promotional field of the reservation.












































































































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2005

     Jan 2 – Feb 3


$79.95


$89.95


$97.95


     Feb 4–16


$109.95


$119.95


$127.95


     Feb 17–20


$119.95


$129.95


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     Feb 21 – March
17


$109.95


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     March 18 – Apr
9


$119.95


$129.95


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     Apr 10 – 16


$109.95


$119.95


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     Apr 17 – June
29


$89.95


$99.95


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     June 30 – July
4


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     July 5 – Aug
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     Aug 14 – Sept
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     Sept 30 – Oct
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     Dec 23 – 31


$109.95


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Click here
for more information, or here
to make reservations now.


Plan ahead and save a few bucks


The Walt Disney World Resort is encouraging visitors to buy their theme
park tickets before they even leave home, by offering a slight discount
on advance purchases. You can save as much as $26 per adult, per ticket
with the “Advance Purchase Savings” program. These prices are
before the 6.5 percent Orange County sales tax.


You can also receive these Advance Purchase Savings with packages purchased
through AAA.







































































Multi-Day Tickets

Gate Prices



Advance Purchase Price



Savings

4-Day Park Hopper: Adults

$219



$202



$17

     Children ages 3 – 9

$176



$162



$14

5-Day Park Hopper: Adults

$249



$230



$19

     Children ages 3 – 9

$200



$184



$16

5-Day Park Hopper Plus: Adults

$282



$259



$23

     Children ages 3 – 9

$226



$208



$18

6-Day Park Hopper Plus: Adults

$312



$288



$24

     Children ages 3 – 9

$250



$231



$21

7-Day Park Hopper Plus: Adults

$342



$316



$26

     Children ages 3 – 9

$274



$253



$21


Annual Passholders


Receive 10 percent off the price of their lunch meal at selected
Walt Disney World Resort hotel restaurants, and the discount is good for
up to three guests. The offer is valid Mondays through Fridays. Call 407-WDW-DINE
(407-939-3463) for locations and reservations.




Park Hours


Hours and entertainment schedules are currently
available
through January 2005.










































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Sat

 

11/29



11/30



12/1



12/2



12/3



12/4

 

MK 9a-9p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

TL 10a-5p



MK 9a-6p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

TL 10a-5p



MK 9a-7p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

TL 10a-5p



MK 9a-6p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

TL 10a-5p



MK 9a-6p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

TL 10a-5p



MK 9a-12a

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

MGM 9a-8p

AK 9a-5p

BB closed

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12/5



12/6



  • MK = Magic Kingdom
  • EF = Epcot, Future World
  • EW = Epcot, World Showcase
  • MGM = Disney-MGM Studios
  • AK = Animal Kingdom
  • BB = Blizzard Beach Water Park
  • TL = Typhoon Lagoon Water Park



MK 9a-6p

EF 9a-7p

EW 11a-9:30p

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AK 9a-5p

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Entertainment Schedule


Hours and entertainment schedules are currently
available
through January 2005.


Theme Park Events





















































































Magic Kingdom



Epcot World Showcase



Disney-MGM Studios



Animal Kingdom

Monday 11/29

Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


SpectroMagic Parade 8p


Wishes Fireworks 9p



Candlelight Processional – narrator Heather Headley
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 3:45p



Tuesday 11/30


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7p-12a



Candlelight Processional – narrator Heather Headley
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Wednesday 12/1


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


SpectroMagic Parade 6p


Wishes Fireworks 7p



Candlelight Processional – narrator Heather Headley
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3p


Fantasmic 6:30p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Thursday 12/2


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7p-12a



Candlelight Processional – narrator Kirk Franklin
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Friday 12/3


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7p-12a



Candlelight Processional – narrator Kirk Franklin
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Saturday 12/4


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


SpectroMagic Parade 9p, 11p


Wishes Fireworks 10p



Candlelight Processional – narrator Kirk Franklin
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Sunday 12/5


Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
7p-12a



Candlelight Processional – narrator Jim Caviezel
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3p



Fantasmic 6:30p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p


Monday 12/6

Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p


SpectroMagic Parade 7p


Wishes Fireworks 8p



Candlelight Processional – narrator Jim Caviezel
5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.


Illuminations! 9:30p



Hollywood Holly-Day Parade 3:30p


Fantasmic 7p



Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade 3:45p



Downtown Disney Entertainment


(Separate admission required)





















































































Jazz Club



West End Stage



Rock & Roll Beach Club



House of Blues

Monday 11/29

Beautiful Bobby Blackmon



 



Fifth Year Crush



 



Tuesday 11/30


Beautiful Bobby Blackmon



 



Kabang



Scissor Sisters with VHS or Beta (main room),
$15 advance/$17.50 day of show; 8pm



Wednesday 12/1


Elliot Dyson



 



Kabang



 



Thursday 12/2


Scott Jeffrey’s Band



 



Stormbringer



Muse (main room), $17.50 advance/$19.50 day
of show; 7:30pm


Sonny Rhodes (Blues Kitchen), free; 11pm



Friday 12/3


Scott Jeffrey’s Band



 



Stormbringer



Real Rock 101.1’s Mistle Toe Jam Featuring Sevendust
with Magna Fi and Bobba Flex
(main room), $22.50 advance/$25
day of show; 8:30pm


Sonny Rhodes (Blues Kitchen), free; 11pm



Saturday 12/4


Scott Jeffrey’s Band



 



Stormbringer



Sonny Rhodes (Blues Kitchen), free; 11pm



Sunday 12/5


Elliot Dyson



 



Stormbringer



Apostle JL Cash and Praise (gospel brunch),
$30 adult, $15 child (3-9); 10:30am, 1pm


Peter White’s Christmas Show with Mindi Abair
and Rick Braun
(main room), $19.50 and up; 8:30pm


Monday 12/6

Elliot Dyson



 



Kabang



 


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