 New Year’s Eve is one of the biggest fireworks evenings of the year at Walt Disney World Resort, a place where fireworks are both spectacular and an every-night occurrence. Fireworks and nighttime shows will light up the skies and create a mood of celebration at three theme parks on Dec. 31, 2011, while revelry of other sorts takes place elsewhere throughout Walt Disney World. Here’s a snapshot of what’s in store: - Magic Kingdom presents a double helping of pyrotechnics: “Wishes” nighttime spectacular with a holiday overlay at 8:30 p.m. and “Fantasy in the Sky” at 11:51 p.m.
- Epcot‘s “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” delights revelers with a salute to the new year at 7 p.m. and 11:42 p.m.
- At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the 25-minute spectacular “Fantasmic!” that combines water, fire, lights, lasers, fireworks and music will be presented at 6:30 and 8 p.m., with the popular “Lights! Camera! Happy New Year!” fireworks display at midnight.
- At Cirque du Soleil, all guests attending the Dec. 31 performances will receive a limited-edition Walt Disney World/Cirque trading pin. Shows are at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. For pricing contact 407/WDW/SEAT.
- Registered guests at select Disney resort hotels will be treated to music and entertainment. At Narcoosee’s restaurant (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa), for instance, there will be a four-course dining experience for $149, plus DJ, balloon artist and special fireworks viewing at 8:30 and 11:51.
- Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort offers a special-ticket New Year’s Eve party from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. with video DJ Tony Zapulla.
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 The most spectacular light display returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios™. As you stroll down New York Street and the streetlights fade and snowflakes begin to fall, you'll be dazzled by the millions of lights, dancing in synchronized splendor to a high-energy holiday symphony. You'll experience a symphony for the senses with twirling carousels, heavenly angels - even Santa and his reindeer - amidst electrifying holiday music! This enchanting spectacle is a Walt Disney World® tradition that's sure to make your holiday dreams come true! Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 for more information on this and other holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World. Or book your Disney vacation package online now!
A dazzling blue, 122-foot-tall, Mickey's Sorcerer's Hat takes center stage at Disney's Hollywood Studios representing the magic of show business and the entertainment wizardry of Disney that is captured throughout shows and attractions at the park.
The icon stands at the end of Hollywood Boulevard directly in front of the Chinese Theater.
The Sorcerer's Hat at Disney's Hollywood Studios follows Disney's icon tradition of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom, Spaceship Earth at Epcot and The Tree of Life at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Disney's Hollywood Studios Icon Facts - Head Measurements: The hat size is 606 7/8.
- On Top of the Mouse: Mickey would have to be 350 feet tall if he were to wear this giant hat.
- The Hat: The hat itself is 100 feet tall. The interior space equals nearly 60,000 cubic feet. It can hold 444,744 gallons of water. Six stars and two moons adorn the hat.
- Paint Job: The hat is painted with a custom technique called "chameleon paint" which shifts color as guests move around it. Painting the hat required enough paint to cover 500 Cadillacs.
- Mickey Ears: The Mickey ears feature a new special effect called "Light Ribbons," which change color and sparkle with internal pixie dust lighting.
- Holding it All Together: There are 13,493 bolts that hold the hat together, 26,986 washers and 17,000 feet (or 57 football fields) of underground utility piping.
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 With the theme park's iconic "Earffel Tower" standing tall in the background, a professional stunt driver takes flight on the set of "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new, 30-minute show features cars, motorcycles and high-powered watercraft piloted by highly trained stunt drivers. Later this summer the star of "Cars" and "Cars 2" will join the cast of high-octane characters. Don't forget to pick up a times guide as you enter Hollywood Studios for show times. Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 for more information on this or to book your Disney vacation package.
 NEW FUN FOR LITTLE ONES: With the debut of “Disney Junior–Live on Stage!” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March 2011, young guests will have a chance to see the stars of the brand new Disney Channel show “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” – plus favorites from “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse,” “Handy Manny” and “Little Einsteins.” The new production replaces “Playhouse Disney—Live on Stage!” The new show will be presented several times during the day. Contact us for more information on this or to book your Disney vacation!
Guests can slurp a sandwich at the 50s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios where peanut butter and jelly take yummy milkshake form . At this fabulous 1950s kitchenette, the servers holler for guests to take their seats among Formica tables, pull-down lamps and knickknacks, checking in periodically to make sure each person eats their veggies and cleans their plate. Wash it down with a PB&J shake to make your meal at 50s Prime Time Cafe complete! Contact us to learn more about dining at Walt Disney World!
Favorite friends from the Disney•Pixar films take to the streets in the all-new, high-energy daily parade “Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The upbeat and fun-filled procession down Hollywood Boulevard features energetic dancers and stars from “Toy Story,” “Up,” “The Incredibles,” “A Bug’s Life,” “Ratatouille,” and “Monsters, Inc.”
The Disney Pixar parade runs daily but check your times guide to verify parade time and location
(Scott Miller, photographer).
 The most spectacular light display returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios™! The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is a breathtaking seasonal display featuring millions of glittering Christmas lights. The lights are so beautiful and mesmerizing as entire buildings on the Streets of America at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park are blanketed with sheets of multi-colored lights all synchronized to traditional holiday music. Approximately every 10 minutes (once darkness falls on this theme park), the lights dim and then dramatically spring to life. You have to see the effect to believe it! Some nights, if you truly believe in holiday magic, the show is capped off with an enchanted flurry of snow. This light show is yours to experience now through January 3rd with your theme park admission!! Don't miss this unbelievable Christmas light show at Disney World! Contact us now for more information!
 Guests at Walt Disney World can now sing and dance along to their favorite songs from Disney Channel Original Movies and Series during the high-energy, interactive “Disney Channel Rocks!” show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. . The live, rock-concert style show, which is free with park admission, features songs from the “High School Musical” series, “Camp Rock,” “StarStruck” and more. And, as a shout-out to the movie that started it all, the grand finale features a rockin’ remix of the “High School Musical” hit “We’re All in This Together." (Gene Duncan, photographer) CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION ON DISNEY CHANNEL ROCKS SHOW TIMES OR TO BOOK YOUR MAGICAL VACATION!
JEDIS, WOOKIEES & JAWAS, OH MY!:
The power of the Force combines with the magic of Disney in
May and June 2010JEDIS, WOOKIEES & JAWAS, OH MY!: A stormtrooper stands watch at Disney's Hollywood Studios as a statue in the shape of a very familiar mouse looks over him. The power of the Force and the magic of Disney combine in Star Wars Weekends. Walt Disney World guests of all ages are attracted to the annual sci-fi fan-fest – to be held every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 21-June 13, 2010. Meet-and-greets, Star Wars parades, autograph sessions, Jedi Training Academy and more are included as part of regular Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission. Walt Disney World Resort is in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Mark Ashman, photographer)
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