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Magic Kingdom Holiday Merriment Reimagined In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World this year with running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, decor, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses of guests during this festive time in the Magic Kingdom and beyond.

Highlights From The EPCOT International Festival Of The Holidays Arrive In 2020

A reimagined holiday celebration will take place at Walt Disney World with select highlights from the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays running between November 27th and December 30th, 2020. Seasonal shows, activities, treats, and merchandise will be sure to delight the senses.

Watch ‘The Candlelight Processional’ December 3 On #DisneyParksLIVE

Once again #DisneyParksLIVE is spreading Holiday magic by sharing a time-honored Disney holiday from Epcot. "The Candlelight Processional" narrated by fan favorite Neil Patrick Harris.

2019 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Tickets On Sale Now

Updated! There's no better time to be planning your 2019 winter holiday travel to the Walt Disney World Resort. With a wide range of celebrations that take place all across the property, November and December are fantastic times to celebrate with a vacation. This year the party is even bigger with 23 nights of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Rockin’ Burger Block Parties Begin Saturday, September 25 at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

The 20th Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has officially started today. In addition to the Marketplace Booths where you can wine and dine your way around World Showcase, there are many special events planned throughout the festival.

Night of Joy Performance Lineup Announced

The 2015 Night of Joy at the Walt Disney World Resort is scheduled for September 11 and 12 at the Magic Kingdom. Disney has recently announced the official lineup of performers and fans will have a chance to see contemporary Christian artists including MercyMe, TobyMac, and Skillet.

Chase Continues Partnership with Disney Parks and Resorts

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts and Chase are continuing their marketing partnership which includes the Disney Chase Visa debit and credit cards and the popular Chase VIP Lounge at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival and the addition of three cardholder-exclusive events at this year's festival.

Tickets on Sale Now for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

If you're planning a trip this fall or early winter to the Walt Disney World Resort, tickets for two special events are now on sale.

Tickets for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are available online.

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party takes place on select nights in September and October at the Magic Kingdom. This hard-ticket event is for kids of all ages and everyone is encouraged to dress in costume.

The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends

As Star Wars fans get closer and closer to the opening weekend of Star Wars Days at Disney's Hollywood Studios (we talked about all the previous information on Star Wars Weekends here), Disney has announced another option for everyone planning to attend this extended event. Disney has created a VIP tour package ( being called The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends) for everyone attending Star Wars Weekend this year.

Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Holiday Magic Starts at Walt Disney World Resort with Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Walt Disney World Resort has some festival and magical events planned for guests.

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Mighty St. Patrick’s Festival Returns March 13th thru March 17th, 2020

Spring is full of festival fun at Disney Springs, and coming up in March everybody is Irish at Raglan Road's five-day Mighty St. Patrick's Festival! This fabulous annual event held at Raglan Road March 13-17 bringing even more Irish music and dancing to the stages of the Pub complex. Only the best is being served up for this festive time and guests will enjoy Irish food, craft beers and cocktails, music, face painting and much much more.

Get Ready For The Epcot Festival Of The Arts

UPDATED 12/12/19: Epcot International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort will kick-off its annual global celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts Jan. 17 and continue for 39 days through Feb. 24, 2020.

#DisneyParksLIVE to Stream Debut Of Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

Even if you can't catch 'Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks' at the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party this year, you can still be part of the magic from the comfort of your living room. The Disney Parks Blog will be live streaming the debut straight from the Magic Kingdom on November 8, 2019.

Walt Disney World News Round-up For Friday October 25, 2019

Let's take a look at what's going on down in the Walt Disney World Resort A fun progressive dining experience at Disney's Animal Kingdom Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night will be returning to Disney's Animal Kingdom this December!

Five Free Things To Do At Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival

While costs at Walt Disney World continue to raise, it's always nice to know where you can find the freebies during your trip. For guests visiting the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival as few special events are still included in the price of admission. Here are our five favorite free things to do at Food & Wine.

2020 Flower and Garden Festival Dates Announced

Grab your calendars and look forward to springtime travel, because the 27th Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival will be happening March 4 through June 1, 2020. 90 days of everything blooming and bright will return with specially Themed Gardens, How To Garden Seminars, Outdoor Kitchens, the Garden Rocks Concert Series, and the famous Disney topiaries.

A New Route For The 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon

Disney has a few fun changes in store for the runners of the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend events, presented by Cigna. More than 100,000 runners and spectators are expected to participate during the annual five-day event happening January 8th through 12th, 2020.

Epcot's 2019 Candlelight Processional Narrators

UPDATED The list is complete! Disney fans that have made Walt Disney World for the holidays a family tradition return year after year to see Epcot's Candlelight Processional. Each night from November 29 - December 30, 2019 a revolving cast of celebrity narrators will offer guests a glorious retelling of the biblical Christmas story. This classic tale of the Jesus' birth is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a magnificent mass choir.

Adventure Awaits New Year’s Eve At Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The Walt Disney World Resort is a popular place to spend the New Year's Eve with parties and events going on across the property. This year guests will be able to ring in the new with festivities at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The park's New Year's Eve celebration will cap off an cheerful season of all-new holiday experiences that celebrate the wonder of nature.

2019 Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party

This IS Halloween! We're a ghouls breath away from Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party will once again cast its spell over the Magic Kingdom for a fall full of fantastical fun! This annual hard ticket event takes place between August 16 - November 1, 2019 for 36 select nights where Disney's devilish cast comes out to play.