Calendar of events
Note: Events schedule was last updated on July 5, 2008
Here is a list of the special events taking place at Walt Disney World in the coming months - I will add to this list as and when new details are available. If you are looking for details of attraction rehabs and closures you can find them here.
July 2008
4th of July celebrations throughout Walt Disney World - July 4
August 2008
No additional events at this time
September 2008
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Night of Joy: September 5-6
Advanced tickets are available for this year’s Night of Joy - for $44.95 for one night or $75.95 for both nights.
The tentative line up is as follows:
September 5: Chris Tomlin, MercyMe, Rebecca St. James, BarlowGirl, Matthew West, Rush of Fools, Brandon Heath, and Britt Nicole.
September 6: Casting Crowns, tobyMac, Fred Hammond, Marcos Witt, Mandisa, Aaron Shust, RED, and Pure NRG
Epcot
Pin Celebration: September 5-7
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 26 - November 9
Eat to the Beat at America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. daily (line up subject to change)
Sept. 26-27 - Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (new) “You & Me & The Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)”
Sept. 28-30 - Sheena Easton “Morning Train (Nine to Five)”
Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party - dates to be announced
Animal Kingdom
Inaugural Expedition Everest Challenge: September 27 - new 5K race includes obstacles and a search for clues. An exclusive after-hours party at Animal Kingdom will be held at the end of the challenge. Registration for the event began February 15. A two-person team can register for $195; solo trekkers pay $100. Each registrant will receive a one-day, one park ticket, a Champion Tech-Shirt, a three-month trial subscription to Men’s or Women’s Health; admission to the exclusive After-Hours Party, and a commemorative Inaugural Medal for all Finishers. More information
October 2008
Epcot
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 26 - November 9
Eat to the Beat at America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. daily (line up subject to change)
Oct. 1-4 - Starship starring Mickey Thomas “We Built This City”
Oct. 5-7 - En Vogue (new) “Hold On”
Oct. 8-9 - Jonny Lang (new) “Lie to Me”
Oct. 10-12 - Peabo Bryson (new) “If Ever You’re in My Arms Again”
Oct. 13-14 - Sister Hazel (new) “All for You”
Oct. 15-16 - David Sanborn “Lesley Ann”
Oct. 17-18 - Jon Secada “Just Another Day”
Oct. 19-21 - Spyro Gyra (new) “Morning Dance”
Oct. 22-23 - Otis Day & the Knights “Shout”
Oct. 24-26 - Exposé “Point of No Return”
Oct. 27-28 - Kool & The Gang “Celebration”
Oct. 29-30 - Boyz II Men (new) “End of the Road”
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 - Atlanta Rhythm Section (new) “So Into You”
Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party - dates to be announced
Disney’s Wide World of Sports
Susan G. Komen Central Florida Race for the Cure - October 5
Disney’s Race for the Taste 10K - October 12
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 15K - October 25
November 2008
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Super Soap Weekend - weekend to be announced
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights - dates to be announced usually mid November through early January
Epcot
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 26 - November 9
Eat to the Beat at America Gardens Theatre stage at 5:15, 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. daily (line up subject to change)
Oct. 31-Nov. 2 - Atlanta Rhythm Section (new) “So Into You”
Nov. 3-5 - David Cassidy “I Think I Love You”
Nov. 6-7 - Night Ranger (new) “Sister Christian”
Nov. 8-9 - Los Lobos (new) “La Bamba”
Epcot’s Holidays Around the World (dates to be announced - usually late November through December)
Candlelight Processional - dates to be announced - usually late November through December
Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: 10 11 14 16 20 21 30
Downtown Disney
Festival of the Masters - weekend to be announced
December 2008
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights - dates to be announced usually mid November through early January
Epcot
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival: September 26 - November 9
Epcot’s Holidays Around the World (dates to be announced - usually late November through December)
Candlelight Processional - dates to be announced - usually late November through December
Magic Kingdom
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party: 2 4 5 7 9 11 12 14 16 18 19
NEW YEARS EVE! Celebrations throughout Walt Disney World
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