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News and Views
The Tower is in control – Although the enhanced ride does
not officially premiere until New Year’s Eve, MousePad members are already
talking about the new ride sequences added to the Twilight Zone Tower
of Terror at Disney-MGM Studios. During “soft opening” tests
this week, guests experienced the new show control system, which can change
the pattern of lifts and drops each ride. In addition to a random pattern
of drops, the ride now sports added visual, audio and olfactory special
effects.
New character meal starts January 5 at the Grand Floridian Hotel’s
1900 Park Fair restaurant – Cinderella’s Gala Feast will feature
Cinderella, Prince Charming, the Fairy Godmother, stepmother Lady Tremain,
stepsisters Anastasia and Drizella, as well as Cinderella’s mice friends,
Gus, Jaq, Suzy and Perla. Priority Seating reservations are now available.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Typhoon Lagoon is closed for refurbishment, and reopens
December 29, 2002.
Park Events
Magic Kingdom: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party – December
17, 19, 20. After-hours special event, separate admission required. [Read
the details of the 2001 event, by Sheila Hagen.]
Epcot World Showcase: Holidays Around the World – through
December 30. Nightly tree-lighting ceremony; nightly Candlelight Processional
performances, and international holiday celebrations. Included in park
admission. [Read
the details of the 2001 event, by Sheila Hagen.]
Disney-MGM Studios: The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights –
through January 5, 2003. The Studios’ Residential Street is decorated
with 5 million twinkling Christmas lights. Included in park admission.
[Read the details
of the 2001 event, with photos, by Sheila Hagen.]
Pleasure Island: Pleasure Island New Year’s Eve – December
31. Featuring B-52s, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, and Chris Botti.
$79 per person, ages 21 and over only.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Disney’s Winter Dream Maker package can be booked now through December
23, 2002 for travel January 2 to February 13, 2003. The packages include
resort accommodations, theme park tickets, souvenir pins, and additional
perks. Book through your travel agent or directly through Walt Disney
World Travel at 407/W-DISNEY or Disneyworld.com. This package is especially
useful if you want to catch the 100 Years of Magic celebration before
it ends this February.
Park Hours
Sun | Mon | Tues | Wed | Thurs | Fri | Sat |
12/16 | 12/17 | 12/18 | 12/19 | 12/20 | 12/21 | |
MK 9a–6p | MK 9a–6p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–7p AK 9a–5p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 9a–7p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–7p AK 9a–5p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 9a–6p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–7p AK 9a–5p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 9a–6p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–7p AK 9a–5p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 9a–10p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–7p AK 9a–5p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | |
12/22 | 12/23 | 12/24 | 12/25 | 12/26 | 12/27 | 12/28 |
| MK 8a–11p EF 9a–7p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–8:30p AK 9a–6p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–11p EF 9a–9:30p EW 11a–9:30p MGM 9a–8:30p AK 9a–6p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–11p EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 9a–8:30p AK 9a–6p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 9a–8:30p AK 9a–6p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 8a–10p AK 8a–6p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 8a–10p AK 8a–7p BB 10a–5p TL Closed | MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 8a–10p AK 8a–7p BB 10a–5p TL Closed |
12/29 | 12/30 | 12/31 |
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| MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 8a–10p AK 8a–7p BB Closed TL 10a–5p | MK 8a–Midnite EF 9a–9:30p EW 10a–9:30p MGM 8a–10p AK 8a–7p BB Closed TL 10a–5p | MK 8a–1a EF 8a–1a EW 10a–1a MGM 8a–1a AK 8a–6p BB Closed TL 10a–5p | ||||
Entertainment Schedule
Magic Kingdom | Epcot World Showcase | Disney-MGM Studios | Animal Kingdom |
Monday 12/16 | |||
Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 6p | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Tuesday 12/17 | |||
Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 6p Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, 7p–Midnite | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Wednesday 12/18 | |||
Share a Dream Come True Parade SpectroMagic 6p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 7p | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Thursday 12/19 | |||
Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 6p Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, 7p–Midnite | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Friday 12/20 | |||
Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 6p Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, 7p–midnight | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Saturday 12/21 | |||
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade 3p SpectroMagic 7p, 9p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 8p | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
Sunday 12/22 | |||
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p | Tapestry of Dreams Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p | Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p | Mickey’s Jammin’ Jungle Parade 4p |
