Holiday Celebrations at Disney World
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The Disneyworld Resort is a special place to visit no matter what the time of year, but visiting during the holidays gives guests from all over the world the opportunity to take part in a special kind of Disney magic starting in late November and continuing through December. With ceremonial tree lightings, dazzling entertainment and even a sprinkling of snow, the Disneyworld Resort transforms itself from a warm family getaway into a holiday spectacular!
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Mickey's Very Merry
Christmas PartyMickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is returning for its 25th year, featuring holiday splendor, lively stage shows and holiday traditions that take place after the park closes at 7pm. This year's festivities will see an all new Castle Light Show that coats Cinderella?s iconic home in white lights. Naturally they'll be decked out in their holiday outfits, making for perfect holiday memories during character meet and greets.
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Holiday Wishes
"Holiday Wishes -- Celebrate the Spirit of the Season" is this year's holiday fireworks display, choreographed to classic holiday music. It may not be a Silent Night, but it will be a beautiful one!
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Once Upon a Christmastime
Then there's the thousands of lights that take part in Mickey's "Once Upon a Christmastime Parade", which showcases all the great things about the holidays. But the best part? A fresh snowfall blankets Main Street U.S.A. as a grand finale. And just in case you get cold, there's complimentary hot chocolate and cookies.
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Holidays Around the World
Have you ever met France's Pare Noel or Italy's La Befana? You can at Holidays Around The World, which features each country's respective holiday traditions and legends, including Hanukah and Kwanzaa customs. In the evening, guests can watch The Lights of Winter (a synchronized light show that brightens up the World Showcase breezeway bridge) and, Illuminations: Reflections of Earth (a laser, lights and fireworks blowout). They're a sight to behold!
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Up Next: Sparkling Candlelight Processional -
Sparkling Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional features an incredible musical performance featuring a mass choir and full orchestra. Celebrity narrators join in on the fun, helping to retell the story of Christmas. (This season's scheduled guests include John O'Hurley, Neil Patrick Harris, Gary Sinise and Marlee Matlin, among many others!) Though it's included in the regular park price, families who want to make a memory to last a lifetime have the option to book a Candlelight Processional dinner package at an extra charge.
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Spectacle of Dancing Lights
The Spectacle of Dancing Lights take over the Streets of America backlot, featuring millions of holiday lights dancing to appropriately-themed music. How did this tradition come to be? When Arkansas family the Osbornes found their annual holiday light spectacular was taking over their home, Disney-MGM Studios transported the entire thing to the park in 1995... and it's only grown bigger and more spectacular since then! With three-dimensional and motion-based displays featuring flying angels and Santa Claus light designs, it's a holiday must.
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Up Next: Jingle Jungle Parade -
Jingle Jungle Parade
Disney's Animal Kingdom might be all about safaris, but that doesn't mean they don't know how to do it up holiday style! Witness the Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade as a perfect example, as Mickey and friends celebrate the season with traditional holiday music featuring a world-beat twist. Meanwhile, Camp Minnie Mickey hosts character meet and greets among holiday carolers singing all the classics. Make sure you pack extra batteries for your camera!
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