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News and Views
Ringing in the New Year at the World - Illuminations: Reflections of Earth will run twice on New Year's Eve (7:30pm and 11:40pm). The later show will have a "massive fireworks finale with an international salute, to welcome the New Year."
Disney-MGM Studios will run Sorcery in the Sky at 11:50pm.
The Magic Kingdom will run holiday fireworks at 8:30pm and midnight.
Pleasure Island will have the B-52s, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Chris
Botti, and other live entertainment. This a hard ticketed event will also
include dessert, champaign, and a fireworks spectacular.
Two parks will host Extra Magic Hour on the following four days:
December 30: Epcot and AK
December 31: AK and Studios
January 1: MK and Epcot
January 2: Studios and MK
Last chance to see... If you are visiting the World this week, don't miss these holiday treats, big and little, that make this season so magical:
- Gingerbread Village at the Grand Floridan Resort
- The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights - and don't forget the 3-D glasses. (Through January 5)
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade (Through December 31)
- Epcot Lights of Winter - this synchronized music and light display is one of the under-publicized gems of the season.
- Candlelight Processional (Through December 30)
- Gorgeous Christmas decorations throughout the resort
- Shopping in Downtown Disney Marketplace - whether you need to fill a Christmas stocking, or buy one, this is the place to start.
Current Refurbishments and Attraction Closures
Blizzard Beach is currently closed for refurbishment.
The Shipwreck Slide located at Stormalong Bay at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort will be closed for refurbishment January 3rd through April 4, 2003, The pool areas at Stormalong Bay will remain open while the pool slide undergoes enhancement.
Park Events
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.
Epcot World Showcase: Rock & Roll New Year's Eve Buffet -
MouseSavers.com has
details about a special New Year's Eve event at Epcot. The event will
be held at the Epcot World ShowPlace pavillion, and features a buffet
dinner, D.J., live classic rock & roll band, and more. Adults are
$25.99, children 3-11 are $13.99. Make reservations by calling (407) WDW-DINE.
Disney's Animal Kingdom: Mickey's Parti Gras Pin Event - Saturday, February 1, 2003. $115.00 per person, register online at the Disney Event Services website.
Current Discounts & Promotions
Florida residents can take advantage of New Year's discounts at Walt Disney World resort hotels. Value resorts start at $49.00 per night, Moderate resorts from $79.00, and Deluxe resorts from $109.00. These special rates are available most nights, 1/2/03-2/13/03. Book through your travel agent or directly through Walt Disney World Travel at 407/W-DISNEY. Proof of Florida residency is required.
Disneys 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
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MK 8aMidnite EF 9a9:30p EW 10a9:30p MGM 8a10p AK 8a7p BB 10a5p TL Closed |
MK 8aMidnite EF 9a9:30p EW 10a9:30p MGM 8a10p AK 8a7p BB 10a5p TL Closed |
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MK 8aMidnite EF 9a9:30p EW 10a9:30p MGM 8a10p AK 8a7p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 8aMidnite EF 9a9:30p EW 10a9:30p MGM 8a10p AK 8a7p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 8a1a EF 8a1a EW 10a1a MGM 8a1a AK 8a6p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9aMidnite EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a8:30p AK 9a6p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9aMidnite EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a8:30p AK 9a6p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a11p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a6p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a11p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a6p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
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MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a6:30p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
MK 9a7p EF 9a7p EW 11a9p MGM 9a7p AK 9a5p BB Closed TL 10a5p |
Entertainment Schedule
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Friday 12/27
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p |
Tapestry of Dreams 3p, 4:25p Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p |
Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade 3:30p Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Saturday 12/28
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p |
Tapestry of Dreams 3p, 4:25p Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p |
Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade 3:30p Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Sunday 12/29
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p |
Tapestry of Dreams 3p, 4:25p Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p |
Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade 3:30p Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Monday 12/30
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p |
Tapestry of Dreams 3p, 4:25p Candlelight Processional 5p, 6:45p, 8:15p IllumiNations! 9:30p |
Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade 3:30p Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p, 10p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Tuesday 12/31
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 7p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 8:30p, 11:59p |
Tapestry of Dreams 3:30p, 5:10p IllumiNations! 7:30p, 11:40p
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Disney Stars & Motor Cars Parade 3p Fantasmic! 6:30p, 8:30p, 10p Sorcery in the Sky 11:50p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Wednesday 1/1
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Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade 2p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9p |
Tapestry of Dreams 6:10p, 7:45p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Thursday 1/2
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Share a Dream Come True Parade
3p |
Tapestry of Dreams 6:10p, 7:45p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Friday 1/3
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Share a Dream Come True Parade
3p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9:00p |
Tapestry of Dreams 6:10p, 7:45p IllumiNations! 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3p FANTASMIC! 6:30p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Saturday 1/4
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Share a Dream Come True Parade
3p SpectroMagic 8p, 10p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 9:00p |
Tapestry of Dreams 6:10p, 7:45p IllumiNations! 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3p FANTASMIC! 6:30p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
Sunday 1/5
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Share a Dream Come True Parade 3p Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks 7p |
Tapestry of Dreams 6:10p, 7:45p IllumiNations! 9p |
Disney Stars and Motor Cars Parade 3:30p FANTASMIC! 6p |
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade 4p |
 
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