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Event dates and entertainment are subject to change.
To see how the following events and others may impact crowds, visit our Crowd Impact page.
Walt Disney World Marathon (2011 info) 
January 6 - 9, 2011
The Walt Disney World Marathon is annual 26.2-mile adventure races through all four Disney theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. The event has a half marathon, three-day health expo and a 5K on its agenda.2011 registration opens at noon on Monday, January 11.
Atlanta Braves Spring Training (2010 info)
March 3 - March 31, 2010
The Braves will return to Champion Stadium at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in 2010 to play another Spring Training season featuring some of the best teams in baseball.
ESPN The Weekend (2010 info)
February 25 - Feb 28, 2010
Rush on over to Disney's Hollywood Studios and get in the game at the ultimate sports fan's weekend.
Disney's Princess Half Marathon Weekend
March 5 - 7, 2010
Mirror, mirror, reveal the One. Show me the Princess who has the strength to run. Join your fellow princesses in a royal quest that will take you through 13.1 miles of the Walt Disney World Resort. Also included are Disney's "Royal Family 5K," "Royal Family Kids' Races" and "Fit for a Princess Expo". Stroller Division of the 5K is available in 2010! For more information, visit Disney's official web site.
17th Annual Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival (2010 info)
March 3, 2010 - May 16, 2010
Epcot's Future World and World Showcase are blooming with more than 30 million colorful blossoms, interactive garden activities for kids and workshops with national gardening experts during this annual spring festival.
2010 Flower Power Concert Tentative Line-up:
The line-up is subject to change.
March 5 - 7: Jose Feliciano
March 12 - 14: Paul Revere & The Raiders
March 19 - 21: David Cassidy
March 26 - 28: Starship Starring Mickey Thomas
April 2 - 4: Tony Orlando
April 9 - 11: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
April 16 - 18: The Nelsons
April 23 - 25: Atlanta Rhythm Section
April 30 - May 2: Fran Cosmo (lead singer from Boston)
May 7 - 9: Davy Jones
May 14 - 16: Chubby Checker & The Wildcats
Grad Nights
April 23, 24, 30 & May 1, 2010
This event will be held at the Magic Kingdom for 2010. On four magical spring nights, this once-in-a-lifetime celebration will take place, full of top-name musical performers, thrilling Theme Park attractions, Disney Characters, high-energy dance floors, and special times with lifelong friends! Scheduled artists include: Paramore, Keri Hilson, All Time Low, Quest Crew, Boys Like Girls, Mario, Hey Monday and Beat Freaks. Call 1-800-544-7646 for pricing and information.
Star Wars Weekends (2009 info)
May 21 - June 13, 2010 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Only)
Each summer, Disney's Hollywood Studios turns into a giant Star Wars fan-fest. There are up-close meet-and-greets for Walt Disney World guests with your favorite Star Wars characters and actors from the film series as well as interactive games, parades, music and fun for the whole family.
Expedition Everest Challenge 5K
June 12, 2010
Just after sunset, teams of two take on the exotic terrain of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in a fun, competitive 5K run, obstacle course, and scavenger hunt. The reward for completing the challenge is an exclusive after-hours party at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. For more information, visit Disney's official web site.
Sounds Like Summer Concert Series
Last Event: June 15, 2009 - August 9, 2009
You'll be dancing to classic Rock 'n' Roll hits under the skies of Epcot's open-air American Gardens Theater! There's a big lineup of rockin' bands for this summer's concert series featuring timeless tributes to The Eagles, Bee Gees, ABBA, Supremes, U2, Tom Petty and Bon Jovi. Get your family and friends together and groove to songs that you all know and love! There are three shows nightly.
2009 Schedule (tentative):
Stayin Alive (Tribute to the Bee Gees)
June 15 - 21, 2009
Hotel California (Tribute to the Eagles)
June 22 - 28, 2009
Slippery When Wet (Tribute to Bon Jovi)
June 29 - July 8, 2009
52nd Street (Tribute to Billy Joel)
July 9 - July 17, 2009
Sounds of the Supremes (Tribute to The Supremes)
July 18 - 26, 2009
2U (Tribute to U2)
July 27 - August 2, 2009
Petty Theft (Tribute to Tom Petty)
August 3 - August 9, 2009
Time: 5:45 p.m., 7:00 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
*Entertainment and times subject to change without notice.
Fourth of July Events
2010 Schedule (subject to change)
Magic Kingdom: "Concert in the Sky" Fireworks begin on July 3 at 9:00 pm and again on the 4th, along with an extra SpectroMagic evening parade at 10:30 p.m. EMH on 7/4: 11:00 pm - 2:00 am
Disney's Hollywood Studios: 9 p.m. performance of Fantasmic! July 4 Fireworks at 10 pm
Epcot: Holiday version of IllumiNations on World Showcase Lagoon at 10 p.m.
Night of Joy (2009 Info)
Last Event: September 11 - 12, 2009
An annual celebration, the 2010 event will return to it's original home in the Magic Kingdom and feature top contemporary Christian music performers. The long-running series has played to a combined audience in excess of 650,000.
Epcot International Food and Wine Festival (2009 info)
October 1, 2010 - November 14, 2010
Savor fine wines and delectable cuisine during the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival. This month-long festival features live entertainment, guest chefs, culinary demonstrations, seminars and winemaker dinners. For the Eat to the Beat concert line-up, click here.
Disney Wine & Dine Half-Marathon Weekend
October 1-2, 2010
One of the really unique features of this new race is that it will be run at night. In fact, this race will quite possibly be the only half-marathon run under the stars. The weekend will also include a two-day expo, a 5K family fun run, kids races and a lot of special Disney touches. The half-marathon will start at the soon-to-be-renamed ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex and finish inside Epcot with an exclusive post-race party at the annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. One of the other really cool features of the event will be a two-person relay team option. Dividing up the 13.1 miles between two runners is a lot easier than running the entire way by yourself – especially when there is a plate of Smoked Ribs with Braised Red Cabbage and Chestnuts and a nice California Chardonnay waiting for you at the finish line. Sign-ups start 11/16/09. For more information, visit Disney's official web site.
Halloween Events
Last Event: September 4 - November 1, 2009
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party (2009 info)
A family-friendly fright-fest in Magic Kingdom featuring a children's parade, trick-or-treating throughout the park, face painting and more.
2009 Dates:
September 4, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
October 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31
November 1
Time: All parties are from 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Tickets went on sale April 30, 2009. Click the link above for pricing.
Haunted Carriage Ride (2009 info)
Last Event: October 2, 2009- November 1, 2009
The Haunted Carriage Ride is a 25 minute narrated ride through the dark woods of Fort Wilderness and along the shore of Bay Lake. This ride will offer visuals and sounds from the "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" as your driver narrate the story for you. The ride depart from Crockett's Tavern.
Halloween at Downtown Disney
Last Event: October 30 and 31, 2009
Look for special Halloween Events at Downtown Disney on Oct 30 and Oct 31. Trick-or-Treating begins at 5 p.m. and goes until 9 p.m. at select locations. There will also be various activities including storytelling, stilt walkers, variety, magic, & musical acts and a dance party at the Waterside Stage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Look for acts to appear at Pin Traders, World of Disney, Fountain Stage, West End Plaza of Pleasure Island, the Magnetron store, and Wetzel's Pretzels on the West Side throughout the night.
Halloween at the Disney Resorts (2009 Info)
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K (and 5K)
Last Event: October 24, 2009
A nighttime run through the deserted streets of Disney's Hollywood Studios that ends in the shadows of the Hollywood Tower Hotel (11-14 yrs.). The event is complete with live entertainment, a themed “after party”, clues along the journey and exclusive Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 13K finishers' medal (with moving elevator!). A 5K race has also been added for 2009. For more information, visit Disney's official web site.
Children's Miracle Network Classic at Walt Disney World Resort
Last Event: November 12 - 15, 2009
Annual PGA tournament held at Disney's Magnolia and Palm golf courses featuring top players. Beginning with a three-peat by Jack Nicklaus in 1971, 1972, and 1973, this event continues to bring the best players in the world to Orlando, including past champions Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Mark O'Meara.
Festival of the Masters
Last Event: November 13 - 15, 2009
More than 150 award-winning artists from across the country showcase their wares throughout Downtown Disney, including painters, photographers, sculptors and jewelry designers and more. The three-day festival features chalk artists, House of Blues folk artists, a jazz festival, culinary delights and family activities. Watch as more than 6,000 square feet of sidewalk at the Downtown Disney Marketplace are transformed into a giant canvas for talented chalk artists to showcase their masterpieces. And kids can create their own works of chalk art in a special area just for them! Meet the performers from Cirque du Soleil La Nouba and enjoy face painting and balloons outside Cirque du Soleil. Treat your family the world of art as they're taught by experts how to draw some of their favorite Disney characters outside DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive theme park. Kids can boogie at a special DJ Dance Party at the Dock Stage every afternoon. Festival hours are 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday & Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday. Admission and parking are free.
Thanksgiving Day Dining Locations (2009 info)
Old Spice Classic
November 25, 26 & 28, 2010
This Division/Men's Holiday Tournament will feature eight teams and 12 exhilarating games played over Thanksgiving weekend. The 2010 tournament will feature Notre Dame, Temple, Boston College, California, Georgia, Manhattan, and Wisconsin. Congratulations to the Florida State Seminoles, the 2009 Old Spice Classic Champions! For more information, visit oldspiceclassic.com.
Holiday Splendor
Last Event: November 27, 2009 through January 3, 2010
Walt Disney World Resort is all aglitter during the holiday season with dazzling lights, spirited song and even snow flurries. Throughout the Walt Disney World there is caroling, enhanced parades, tree lighting ceremonies, visits by Santa and special ticketed events.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights (2009 info)
November 10, 2009 - January 4, 2010
This holiday light display on the Disney's Hollywood Studios Streets of America, features millions of sparkling holiday bulbs designed by Arkansas businessman and philanthropist Jennings Osborne as a gift to his daughter and the guests of Walt Disney World Resort. Note: There will be no performance of Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights on 11/22/09.
Candlelight Processional at Epcot (2009 info)
November 27, 2009 - December 30, 2009
A breathtaking retelling of the Christmas story in words and music complete with a 50 piece orchestra, choir and celebrity guest narrator.
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom (2009 info)
Select Dates in November and December 2009
2009 Event Dates:
November: 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 29
December: 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18
Time: All parties are from 7:00 p.m. to midnight
Tickets went on sale April 30, 2009. Click the link above for pricing.
Other Holiday Events (2009 info)
Pop Warner Super Bowl
Last Event: December 4 - 12, 2009
The nation’s top youth football teams and players will converge on Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex for the 53rd Pop Warner Super Bowl this December. The event will mark the 15th year held at Walt Disney World Resort, involving more than 60 teams. To reach the Pop Warner Super Bowl, teams nationwide battle local and regional tournaments throughout the year. Teams compete at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex in four divisions based on size and age: Jr. Pee Wee (ages 8-10), Pee Wee (9-11 yrs.), Jr. Midget (10-12 yrs.) and Midget (11-14 yrs.). For more information, visit popwarner.com.
Pop Warner Cheer and Dance Championships
Last Event: December 7 - 12, 2009
The Cheer & Dance Championships will feature over 400 cheer/dance squads who will compete at the four-day long event. Cheer and dance squads compete in four different age ranges (Jr. Pee Wee, Pee Wee, Jr. Midget, and Midget), as well as two squad sizes (Small and Large) and three competition categories. For more information, visit popwarner.com.
New Year's Eve Events (2009 info)
December 31, 2010
Updated November 17, 2009
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