Posts filed under 'Magic Kingdom'
Make your July 4th celebration truly explosive!
Celebrate the Disney way at these awesome Walt Disney World fireworks extravaganzas:
MAGIC KINGDOM Fantasy In The Sky - 9:00pm
DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS Fourth of July Fireworks - 9:00pm
EPCOT Illuminations - 10:00pm
DOWNTOWN DISNEY Downtown Disney Fireworks Spectacular - 11:00pm
Also, don’t miss special fireworks displays at SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Orlando CityWalk.
HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND!
June 30th, 2008
Don’t miss the Space Shuttle Discovery launch this Saturday, May 31st at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral. This thrilling once-in-a-lifetime space spectacle is scheduled for liftoff at 5:02PM EST.
Afterwards, head to the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and discover the hidden treasures and swashbuckling adventures that await you at Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party. Plus, meet Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook! This Saturday, May 31st from 7:00PM – 12:00 Midnight. ARR!
Kick start your summer – catch these and other Orlando attractions this weekend!
May 30th, 2008

Save $150 when reserving select vacation homes for 5 nights or more in May and enjoy these and other hot Orlando events:
May 2, 9, 16, 21, 26, 31 Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party at the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom (7:00pm to 12:00am)
May 3, 10 Viva La Musica at SeaWorld Orlando
May 11 EPCOT Mother’s Day Brunch (9:00am to 3:00pm)
May 10-11 Bob Marley Reggae Fest at Universal Orlando CityWalk (2-9pm)
May 15 The Simpsons Ride Grand Opening at Universal Studios Orlando
May 31 Space Shuttle Discovery Launch at the Kennedy Space Center
May 1st, 2008
Think it’s too early to plan for Halloween in Orlando? Think again. Tickets for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party go on sale May 1st and go fast.
The annual Halloween celebration is a fall vacation favorite at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World.
Each night features a Halloween celebration filled with signature Disney magic, including:
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A special Halloween parade of your favorite Disney characters
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The “Happy Hallowishes” fireworks display
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Halloween dance parties
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A mix and mingle with Disney Villains
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…and, of course, trick-or-treating!
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party will run this year on select dates September 5th through Halloween night.
April 30th, 2008
On your Orlando vacation, turn your little princess into a pop sensation at Disney’s Secret Star Makeover. This exclusive experience is available only at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney marketplace. The ultimate in playing dress-up, Disney’s Secret Star Makeover includes a Hannah Montana wig, headset microphone, an exclusive “guitar” purse and more pop gear. Now your little pop star princess is ready to hit the stage for a guitar star pose photo shoot. Besides the included 6”X8” photo, you can order additional prints to share this one-of-a-kind experience with friends and family.
And for the truly die hard fan, there’s even a rockin’ Hannah Montana costume – complete with jacket and pants – you can buy separately that makes for a truly complete pop star makeover!
For more dress-up fun, try the new Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Cinderella’s Castle at the Magic Kingdom in World Disney World.
April 29th, 2008
The enchanting and swashbuckling adventure continues! Walt Disney World has extended its popular Pirate and Princess Party at the Magic Kingdom.
Renamed Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party, this extended celebration continues on select nights April 1st through June 4th from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. Now there’s more opportunities for you to explore the Magic Kingdom and discover all its hidden treasures – more of the dazzling parades, more explosive fireworks and more Jack Sparrow and Captain Hook! And don’t forget, both kids and adults alike can dress in their favorite Pirate or Princess costume for a truly immersive experience that only Disney World could dream up.
For your “map” to all the Party’s treasures, visit the Walt Disney World Pirate and Princess Party site today.
March 26th, 2008
During your Orlando vacation, celebrate Easter the Disney way. At the Magic Kingdom in Tour Guide Gardens there’s the Mr. & Mrs. Bunny Meet and Greet – held daily 11:00am - 6:00pm through this Sunday, March 23rd.
And on Easter Sunday, enjoy a relaxing Orlando Easter Brunch at EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival in the World ShowPlace Pavilion. The brunch features bunny-themed Disney décor and guitar music. Seating Times are from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
Happy Easter!
March 21st, 2008
Just because another exciting Daytona 500 has come and gone, doesn’t mean that the thrills are over. Rev your engine, put the pedal to the metal and take the checkered flag at Walt Disney World Speedway, host to the Richard Petty Driving Experience.
Feel the thunder and ride the lightning as you experience first-hand what it’s like to be a NASCAR driver speeding around a one-mile tri-oval track inside a real 600-horsepower V-8 NASCAR style stock car at the Richard Petty Driving Experience. Ride along, take a test drive or go all out – the choice is yours! The Richard Petty Driving Experience is next to the Magic Kingdom parking lot.
February 20th, 2008
On special nights at the Magic Kingdom the “Pirate and Princess Party” will be held from 7:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m and tickets are officially on sale now! Dress in your favorite Pirate or Princess costume when you complete your Swashbuckling Training or the Captain Jack Pirate Tutorial!
After you meet Captain Jack Sparrow at the Character Meet and Greet, you will be able to go on a treasure hunt for beads and chocolate treats! Learn more about the Pirate and Princess Party schedule at the Magic Kingdom!
December 31st, 2007
The Christmas 2007 season in Orlando, Florida is getting “brighter” than ever before! Imagine Disney World’s Cinderella Castle draped with more than 200,000 LED lights and a new holiday show that is a first for the Magic Kingdom park in Orlando.Modeled to look like a fantastic “ice palace,” the new light spectacular started its test run on November 12 and will run throughout the 2007 holiday season. The newly-decorated castle is the brilliant backdrop to a new night time show at the Magic Kingdom featuring Cinderella and her fairy godmother. The show complements Magic Kingdom’s other holiday festivities including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parade where the chance of snow is 100% every single night! Pack your bathing suit and make Orlando, Florida your holiday destination this year!
November 14th, 2007
This Fall, Disney Hopes to Give You the Creeps! If you like your thrills on level ground, Disney has added new enhancements to the Haunted Mansion attraction that will add new meaning to the word creepy! Recently re-opened, the new additions to the Haunted Mansion ride include digital surround sound effects and new “haunting” scenes exclusive to this Disney World
attraction. For the younger set, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is definitely not so creepy! Scheduled for September 14 through November 2, Mickey’s party allows the younger set to visit Disney all decked out in their Halloween finest and offers special parades and events for party-goers. Happy HalloWishes fireworks displays, trick-or-treating in special Magic Kingdom areas and Disney characters dressed in their frightful Halloween finery are just some of the special treats waiting for your own little ghosts and gouls.
September 14th, 2007