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20th Annual Disney Night of Joy ‘Pulls out the Stops’ With 15 Christian Music Acts Sept. 6-7 in Magic Kingdom

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Disney’s Night of Joy celebrates a milestone with the biggest contemporary Christian music lineup in the event’s 20-year history -- 15 acts that will fill the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom with music on Sept. 6 and Sept. 7. Three of Christian music’s most-honored performers -- 2002 Artist of the Year Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and Kirk Franklin -- will be joined by rising talents and established favorites alike during the two evenings of special-ticket events. Here’s the lineup:

Friday, Sept. 6: Steven Curtis Chapman, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, ZOEgirl, Plus One, Natalie Grant, Phat Chance, The Benjamin Gate

Saturday, Sept. 7: Michael W. Smith, Jaci Velasquez, Plus One, Audio Adrenaline, Stacie Orrico, Joy Williams, Jump5, Petra.
They will perform at stages throughout the Magic Kingdom. Popular attractions also will be operating during Night of Joy hours -- 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (after regular Magic Kingdom closing).

One-night tickets for Friday or Saturday are $34.95 plus tax in advance of event dates ($39.95 at the gate). A special two-night ticket, available in advance of the event and providing admission to Night of Joy on both Friday and Saturday evenings, is $53.95 plus tax. Individual tickets can be purchased at Family Christian Stores in Florida and at other selected Christian retailers. Tickets also can be purchased by calling 407/W-DISNEY. Tickets for groups of 10 or more people are available by calling 877/648-3569. A special group benefit: admission to the Magic Kingdom at 4 p.m. on event-day.

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Disney Institute’s New Spa Offerings Pamper Kids and Their Parents

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- This fall, youngsters can share a spa experience with their parents and earn their Ears as part of the Disney Institute’s new spa menu. Beginning Oct. 1, children ages 10-14 can enjoy a Minnie Pampering session that includes a Minnie Facial, Pedicure and Manicure. The 90-minute session is $110.

Adults can rejuvenate with a variety of new offerings including the new Stone Massage treatment for the body, face and feet. Heated basalt and sedimentary stones along with Swedish massage techniques and aromatherapy oils induce a harmonizing level of relaxation. A 50-minute session is $90.

For more information, contact 407/827-4455.

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort to Add New Dining Option

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A large-scale refurbishment is underway at Old Port Royale, the dining and shopping area at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort. Plans include a new table-service restaurant, Shutters at Old Port Royale. The casual family restaurant will feature American cuisine inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean, plus a full bar with tropical specialties.

The overall renovation includes a display kitchen, enhancements to the food court and other guest amenities.

To ensure that the enhanced facility is ready to re-open during the holiday season, accommodations at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will not be available during the renovation period.

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Pin Traders Flock to Epcot for Pin Swapping Event Sept. 20-22

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Epcot hosts the second annual pin celebration, “The Search for Imagination,” Sept. 20-22 at Walt Disney World Resort. The event will feature limited- and open-edition pin releases, seminars and workshops featuring pin creators and artists, character meet-and-greets, and special pin trading lounges for adults and children. Epcot guests also will have the opportunity to hunt for pins on a special “pin pursuit” which will take them throughout the park. Representatives from “pin partners” such as Disneyland Resort in California and Disney Consumer Products will be on hand to showcase their newest releases and talk about Disney pin trading around the world.

Day One (Sept. 20) will focus on “dreams,” with Disney’s princes and princesses participating in the fun. Day Two (Sept. 21) will feature “screams,” with Disney villains and their sidekicks taking center stage. Day Three of the event (Sept. 22) will spotlight “imagination,” with Figment from the Journey Into Imagination attraction as the mascot.

Most events will be held at World Showplace, located between the Canada and United Kingdom pavilions. The event is included in regular Epcot admission. For more information about pin trading events at Walt Disney World Resort, call 407/827-7600 or log onto the new Disney Pin Trading Web site (www.OfficialDisneyPinTrading.com) to get the latest pin event information and new-release dates and to search for a favorite Disney pin.

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‘Fall Fantasy’ Leaves Guests With Chance to Rake in Savings at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Falling prices await guests at Walt Disney World Resort with the Fall Fantasy vacation packages. Resort packages are from $325 for a minimum three-night stay, based on double occupancy at a Disney Value resort. The offer includes Disney’s Ultimate Park Hopper Ticket with unlimited admission to Disney’s four theme parks, water parks, Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and DisneyQuest throughout the length of stay. A commemorative Disney pin and 100 Years of Magic luggage tag are part of the package. The offer is valid from Aug. 25-Oct. 2, 2002 (must be booked by Sept. 30, 2002). To make reservations, use booking code CQT and contact a local travel agent, Disneyworld.com or 407/W-DISNEY.