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      Annual Events in Walt Disney World

      Special Events and Festivals Through out the Year
      by BookIt.com
      Disney World Special EventsWalt Disney World® Resort is one of the most visited vacation destinations in the world. Each year millions of visitor's journey to Disney World to experience the resort's magic. For over 50 years Disney's incredible attractions, live entertainment and thrilling rides have drawn the young and young at heart to this fantastical world of imagination. In Addition to all the regular attractions and entertainment, Disney World also hosts special annual events for guests to enjoy though out the year. From sporting events to flower shows, Disney World offers everyone something special.
      January

      Walt Disney World® Marathon
      This annual 26.2-mile adventure races through all four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks. A half marathon, two-day health expo and 5K also take place.

      February

      Romance at Walt Disney®
      Disney offers ten places to go and things to do at the Walt Disney World® Resort with someone special.

      March

      St. Patrick's Day Party
      Downtown Disney® Pleasure Island hosts a party featuring Irish games, food, music and more.

      April

      Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival (April – June)
      Epcot® is blooming with more than 30 million colorful blossoms, interactive garden activities for kids and workshops with national gardening experts during this annual spring festival.

      May

      Fulton's Crab House Seafood Alaska Festival (May – June)
      From mid-May through mid-June, seafood rocks at this Downtown Disney® Marketplace restaurant.

      June

      Gay Days in Orlando
      From land-based fun at Walt Disney World® Resort to Carnival Cruise Line's Official Gay Days Cruise sailing out of Port Canaveral, Orlando becomes the gay place to be in June.

      July

      July 4th Celebrations
      Spectacular displays throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort celebrate the United States' birthday.

      September

      Night of Joy
      Top contemporary Christian music performers headline this annual celebration throughout Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom® Park. The long-running series has played to a combined audience in excess of 650,000.

      October

      Epcot® International Food and Wine Festival (October – November)
      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.

      Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween
      Mickey hosts a Halloween party featuring trick-or-treating around the park, a children's costume parade and more in the Magic Kingdom® Park.

      Walt Disney World® Golf Classic
      This annual PGA tournament is held at Disney's Magnolia and Palm golf courses.

      November

      ABC Super Soap Weekend
      Favorite soap stars from "All my Children," "One Life to Live," "Port Charles" and "General Hospital" meet with fans during this popular weekend event at Disney-MGM Studios.

      Festival of the Masters
      More than 150 award-winning artists from across the country showcase their talent throughout Downtown Disney® Area. The free three-day festival features chalk artists, House of Blues folk artists, a jazz festival, culinary delights and family activities.

      Holiday Splendor (Thanksgiving - New Year's)
      Walt Disney World® Resort is all aglitter during the holiday season with dazzling lights, spirited song and even snow flurries. Spectacle of Lights, a five-million twinkling light display at Disney-MGM Studios; Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom® Park; Candlelight Processional at Epcot®; plus caroling, tree lighting ceremonies and visits by Santa are all part of the festivities.

      December

      Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade and Party
      Throughout most of December, Mickey hosts a special parade and party with fireworks, snow flakes, cookies, hot chocolate and more. Fun starts at closing in the Magic Kingdom® Park.

      New Year's Eve
      Celebrants can ring in the New Year on Pleasure Island in Downtown Disney® with top-name bands, fireworks, party favors and more.

      Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
      From late November through the holidays, this light show transplanted from a private residence (after neighbors complained) to Disney-MGM Studios, features carolers and some five million lights.

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