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Disney Holiday News Round-up: New Nighttime Holiday Spectacular at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, New Sorcerer’s of the Magic Kingdom Card, and More

It's time for another Disney news round-up, and today is holiday-themed. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights might be gone, but you'll have a chance to celebrate the holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios with an all-new spectacular. Read on to find out more holiday news!

Walt Disney World Resort Announces Two New Holiday Events for Large Groups

Large gatherings of families, friends, or co-workers can choose from two new holiday events at the Walt Disney World Resort. These new events are available at the Contemporary Resort and Disney's Coronado Springs Resort.

Parking Lot Changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Guests visiting Disney's Hollywood Studios might have noticed changes at the theme park's parking lots. Disney has reportedly been "adjusting" parking lot procedures recently to deal with the large crowds coming to the park for The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights.

Filming of the 2015 Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration Completed

The filming of the 2015 Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration was completed over the course of three days earlier this month at the Magic Kingdom. Stars on hand for the taping included Reba McEntire, Ariana Grande, and more.

Full List of Narrators Announced for this Year’s Candlelight Processional Performances

The holiday season is quickly approaching and Disney recently announced the full list of narrators for this year's Candlelight Processional performances at Epcot. The Candlelight Processional features a re-telling of the Christmas story with celebrity narrators, a choir, the Walt Disney World orchestra, and Christmas songs.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Starts November 6 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, a favorite holiday tradition at Disney's Hollywood Studios, is returning to the park again this holiday season. The musical light display starts November 6 and runs through January 3.

Narrators Announced for 2015 Candlelight Processional at Epcot

The narrator list for the 2015 Candlelight Processional at Epcot has been announced. This year's list includes Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Edward James Olmos, and Amy Grant. The nightly performances begin Friday, November 27.

Candlelight Processional Dining Package Restaurants and Prices Announced for 2015

We might have just celebrated the official first day of summer, but it's never too early to start planning for your holiday visit to the Walt Disney World Resort. And to help you with your plans Disney has released the restaurants that are participating in this year's Candlelight Processional dining packages.

2015 Disney Vacation Club Merry Member Mixers Announced

As we head into the warm summer months it might seem a bit early to be thinking about the winter holiday season, but the Disney Vacation Club wants members to think about this year's Merry Member Mixers that are planned for the winter holiday season.

Festival of the Seasons at Downtown Disney Runs Through December 29

The countdown to Christmas is on and guests visiting the Downtown Disney Marketplace at Walt Disney World can get into the holiday spirit at the Festival of the Seasons which runs through December 29.

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Travel Tips for Winter Weather Help Plan For The Unexpected

Mother Nature can sometimes put a kink in the plans of even the most experienced traveler, but with a little pre-planning you can make sure that your family is prepared for anything. With a heavy winter storm bearing down on thirty-three states over this Thanksgiving weekend, it seems like a good time to revisit some of our previous articles on winter travel.

Holiday Gift Guides For Disney Fans At MickeyFix.com

This year it is easier than ever to find great gift ideas for the Disney lovers in your life, because our friends over at Mickey Fix have put together the ultimate set of Gift Guides! These carefully curated lists of magical merchandise are sure to delight Disney fans of all sorts with "all the Disney stuff you never knew you needed."

Disney Fine Art Photography Offering Holiday Cards for Guests at Walt Disney World

If you haven't ordered your holiday cards yet and you're going to the Walt Disney World Resort soon, you have a chance to create some magical holiday cards.

Disney Fine Art Photography & Video is now offering holiday cards for guests featuring iconic Walt Disney World images including Spaceship Earth and Mickey Mouse ears.

Holiday Fun at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort

Snow-birds know that there's no place like home for the holidays - especially if you make your winter home at Disney's Fort Wilderness Campground Resort! This resort really comes alive at the holidays because guests have a tendency to bring the fun right back to the campground with them. The woodsy environment, and the fresh smell of woodsmoke simply puts a smile on my face when there's a chill in the air. This classic Disney resort packs a big punch when it comes to holiday travel.

Disney Floral and Gifts Launches A Brand New Website

Disney Floral and Gifts has just launched a brand new website making it easier than ever to add a little magic to your life. This redesign brings easier navigation for you to find your special something, and even includes a Custom Gift Builder for those that want to make sure the recipient has everything they need to make a dream come true. You can now search the site by Character, Holiday, Special Events, In-Room Celebrations and much more!

Celebrate America With A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky On Video

Happy Independence Day to all of our friends and readers in the United States. Walt Disney World can be a patriotic place all year round but on the Fourth of July it sparkles just a little bit brighter with that red white and blue spirit. At the heart of the celebration the Magic Kingdom's Fireworks are designed to be at their most beautiful and impressive to those standing in the hub in front of Cinderella Castle.

Silly Symphonies: The Night Before Christmas

Merry Christmas to All!

In order to celebrate this festive occasion I've picked a short piece of Disney film classic to entertain you this morn. A delightful Disney rendition of the traditional Holiday favorite poem 'Twas the Night before Christmas by Clement Clarke Moore.

Holiday Safety Tips From Radio Disney and Underwriters Laboratories

Radio Disney, the number one 24 hour radio network focused on families, and Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the premier name in global safety science, have teamed up to promote safety during this 2012 holiday season.

Walt Disney World 2012 Christmas by The Numbers

Disney's Enchanted Florist leads a small army of designers and florists, every year to create the miles of garland, glitter, twinkling lights and ribbon transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Along with the larger Events Group, she and her marry elves work year round to plan on making every year even more magical then the last. Here are just a few of the details that go into making the whole property twinkle.