Take a look below at some of the special events happening at Walt Disney World this year. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about an event.
Come live your sports dream at the ultimate ESPN fan fest featuring star athletes, unique ESPN entertainment, ESPN telecasts and interactive experiences for sports fans and families. There's something for everyone to cheer about this weekend!
EVENT DATES:
March 3 - 6, 2011
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Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
November 2011 – January 2012
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park is a massive seasonal display featuring millions of holiday lights perfectly synchronized to music.
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Star Wars™ Weekends
Star Wars Weekends is an annual special event at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park that celebrates the legendary Star Wars Saga and the animated television series, The Clone Wars. Join Jedi Knights, Sith Lords and Star Wars celebrities for special shows, presentations and memorabilia.
EVENT DATES:
Spring 2011
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MAGIC KINGDOM
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Location: Epcot Theme Park, MagicKingdom Theme Park
Dates: February 25 - February 27, 2011
Assemble your fellow princesses for Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend. The royal affair will bring women of all ages together for a half marathon, a 5K, kids' races, and a health & fitness expo. Every woman is a princess, which princess are you?
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Dates: Select dates in September & October
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event held on select dates in Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Dress up in your favorite costume and get ready to treat-or-treat.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Location: Magic Kingdom Park
Select dates November- December, 2011
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a special event held each winter on select nights at Magic Kingdom theme park. Purchase of an additional event admission ticket is required to attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. The event is filled with jolly holiday parades, fireworks and live entertainment.
Night of Joy
Location: Magic Kingdom Theme Park
Select dates in September
Night of Joy is a contemporary Christian music festival that takes place in the Fall at Magic Kingdom Park. It features live performances by contemporary Christian superstars in rock, pop and gospel.
Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Location: Walt Disney World Resort
Dates: January 6, 2011 - January 9, 2011
This is one race weekend where the smiles easily outnumber the miles. So mark your calendar now to run in the Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend. It's the only place in the world where you can earn the exclusive, and highly coveted Disney Medals.
EPCOT
Flower & Garden Festival
Dates: March 2, 2011 - May 15, 2011
The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is a special spring event brimming with colorful flowers, lush gardens and some of your favorite Disney characters brought to life in topiary! Enjoy live music, educational programs, unique shopping and more.
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Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
Dates: September 30, 2011 – November 13, 2011
The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is an autumn special event that transforms Epcot theme park into a food and wine lover's paradise with specialty food items, culinary events, wine seminars and live musical entertainment.
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Sounds Like Summer
Dance to classic hits under the skies of the open-air America Gardens Theater at Epcot®. This summer concert series features a lineup of rockin' bands covering timeless tunes from Elton John, ABBA, The Eagles, Billy Joel, and Chicago. Get the family together and groove to the songs you all know and love! Three shows nightly at 5:45pm, 7:00pm and 8:00pm.
EVENT DATES & TIMES:
2011 Dates to be determined
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Holidays Around The World
Celebrate the holiday season with the characters, legends and lore from around the globe. Delight in wondrous tales and customs while experiencing the traditions of Walt Disney World® Resort. The signature events include a breathtaking Candlelight Processional and a special holiday-themed finale to the dazzling IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth.
EVENT DATES:
2011 Dates to be determined
DOWNTOWN DISNEY:
Festival of the Masters
Downtown Disney® celebrates the 36th Annual Festival of the Masters in 2011. Enjoy a brush with greatness as you meet award-winning national and local artists and artisans while admiring their diverse creations. This festival for all ages includes interactive kid zones where kids can create their own masterpieces, pin trading, live entertainment and amazing Chalk Art displays. Discover the artist within you as you enjoy all the
Festival of the Masters has to offer.
EVENT DATES:
November 2011
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Festival of the Seasons
Enjoy the hustle, bustle and good cheer of the holiday season at Downtown Disney®. Great shopping, live entertainment and a fantastic photo opportunity with Santa himself make this the perfect one-stop, holiday shop location. Check out the dazzling displays of lights and the special holiday window dressings that adorn the shops and restaurants. Enjoy seasonal carolers and musical acts along with holiday variety performers throughout Downtown Disney® during the holidays. Downtown Disney® is a real winter wonderland.
