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It’s a Party Spirit at Walt Disney World Resort From September through December 2007

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- As summer temperatures cool, the party spirit heats up at Walt Disney World Resort with an array of autumn activities, events and adventures all across the 40-square-mile Florida Vacation Kingdom.

Among the highlights are fan-fests for lovers of art, contemporary Christian music, gourmet cuisine and daytime drama, a PGA TOUR event, a new magical-makeover salon, not-so-frightful Halloween nights, concerts just for youngsters and a host of holiday happenings.

And it's all taking place during "The Year of a Million Dreams," a first-of-its-kind event celebrating Disney dreams and the role that Disney cast members play as dream makers.

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Here's what's in store in late 2007 across Walt Disney World Resort:

"Playhouse Disney in Concert": A playful musical extravaganza with headliner The Doodlebops will have tykes laughing and dancing during the return of Playhouse Disney in Concert Aug. 26-Oct. 28 at Walt Disney World Resort.
Lively weekend concerts will take place at various venues as part of the Magical Beginnings Little Ones Travel Time, a specially created travel season featuring resort hotel packages, targeted online planning tools, Little Ones Magic Hours in Fantasyland, new guidemaps, and services devoted to families traveling with toddlers or preschoolers.

Kids can bop to the catchy tunes of Disney Channel favorites including Imagination Movers, Johnny & the Sprites and Dan Zanes and Friends.

Confirmed so far for this year's lineup:

Imagination Movers (Aug. 30-Sept. 2)
The Doodlebops (Sept. 6-9)
Playhouse Disney Live on Tour (Sept. 13-16)
Imagination Movers (Oct. 11-14)
Johnny & the Sprites (Oct. 18-21)
Dan Zanes and Friends (Oct. 25-28)
For more information on Little Ones Travel Time, guests may visit disneyworld.com/PreK.

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Night of Joy 2007: Celebrating its milestone 25th year, Disney's contemporary Christian music event will feature Third Day, Chris Tomlin and David Crowder*Band on the marquee of a nine-act lineup of Christian music artists Sept. 7 followed by newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman and Salvador spearheading a nine-act lineup Sept. 8 at the Magic Kingdom theme park.
The talent bill, a combination of celebrated Christian music veterans and heralded newcomers, will feature:

Friday, Sept. 7: Third Day, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder*Band, Jaci Velasquez, Brian Littrell, BarlowGirl, Leeland, Jessie Daniels and Sanctus Real
Saturday, Sept. 8: newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Salvador, Smokie Norful, Kutless, Red, Mary Mary, Flyleaf and Mark Schultz
The Saturday entertainment lineup also will include a "Best of Show" winner from the Gospel Music Association's 33rd annual Music in the Rockies event.

Night of Joy, which requires a special ticket, begins at 7:30 p.m. (after regular theme park closing) and continues to 12:30 a.m.

Advance tickets ($41.95 plus tax for one night, $71.95 plus tax for both nights) are available by calling 407/W-DISNEY or by visiting disneyworld.com/nightofjoy online. Tickets purchased on the date of the event will be $46.95 plus tax, if available (Note: Night of Joy is frequently sold out in advance).

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Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Spreads Pixie Dust to Magic Kingdom: A second location of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique, Disney's "magical makeover" salon for young princesses and "cool dudes," opens in September at Walt Disney World Resort, taking up royal residence in Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom theme park.
Princesses can choose from three makeover packages -- the "Coach" makeover (hairstyle and shimmering makeup), the "Crown" makeover (hairstyle, nails and shimmering makeup) and the "Castle" makeover (hairstyle, nails, shimmering makeup, an imaging package and princess costume of their choice complete with crown, wand and shoes).

Within each makeover package, young princesses can choose from three different hairstyles -- the Disney Diva, the Pop Princess or the Fairytale Princess.

The Magic Kingdom salon will be open every day from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Children must be three years or older and theme park admission is required.

The first salon is located at Downtown Disney Marketplace, inside the World of Disney Princess Room.

Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling 407/WDW-STYLE (407/939-7895) up to 180 days in advance.

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Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party: On select nights in September and October, the Magic Kingdom theme park will be full of treats -- no tricks! -- during the popular Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Guests are invited to dress in costumes (Disney characters are decked out in their Halloween attire as well!) and trick-or-treat through the park, after-dark (the party begins after park closing and requires a special ticket). The family-friendly fun includes the "Boo-to-You" Halloween parade and the bewitching "Happy HalloWishes" fireworks spectacular. The most popular Magic Kingdom attractions are operating, too.

Historically, many event nights have sold out in advance -- particularly Friday nights and the last week of October. For ticket information, guests can contact 407/W-DISNEY or visit disneyworld.com/halloween online.

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Epcot International Food & Wine Festival: A showcase of paintings inspired by food and wine sets the scene for sipping and sampling at the 12th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 11 at Walt Disney World Resort.

More than 25 international marketplaces at Epcot serve tapas-sized portions of regional specialties ($1.50-$4.50) with wine and beer pairings. Daily seminars offer complimentary tastes of wine, beer and food from around the world. And a series of special culinary programs featuring renowned winemakers, guest chefs and speakers serves up elegant dinners, luncheons, seminars and wine schools. Also, the weekly Party for the Senses grand tasting features entertainment by Cirque du Soleil. Eat to the Beat! concerts performed each evening at America Gardens Theatre offer a lineup of classic rock, oldies, jazz and funk hit-makers.

Other festival highlights:

Some 250 Disney chefs and guest chefs conduct culinary demonstrations and host elegant dinners and tasting events.
Up to 1,200 wine and beer seminars provide complimentary samplings by more than 120 wineries.
Music, dance, acrobatics and "improv" acts are featured at Epcot pavilions, and international exhibits on the promenade feature authentic cuisine, entertainment and traditional crafts.
Most activities are included with regular Epcot admission. The weekly Party for the Senses grand tasting, Food and Wine Pairings at Epcot restaurants, Exquisite Evenings at Epcot dinners, Epcot Wine Schools, Regional Feasts and other specialty events require reservations and separate admission.

Guests can call 407/WDW-FEST (407/939-3378) for information and to make reservations for special events and programs. Festival details will be available this summer online at: disneyworld.com/foodandwine.

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The Disney Golf Classic: The 2007 Disney Golf Classic Nov. 1-4 will mark the 37th year of the PGA TOUR event at Walt Disney World Resort.
Guests can experience the tradition and excitement of PGA TOUR action on Disney's Magnolia and Palm golf courses. The Disney Golf Classic is the longest-running PGA TOUR event in Central Florida, and began with a "three-peat" by Jack Nicklaus in 1971, 1972 and 1973. In its history, the event has crowned 12 champions who have also won majors, including Tiger Woods, Vijay Singh and Mark O'Meara. Defending champion is Florida native Joe Durant.

In addition to watching the action of the four-day event along the course, guests can choose to enjoy the event in a casual, sports-themed atmosphere in the Ruth's Chris Fairway Club. Located in prime viewing areas throughout Disney's Magnolia golf course, the Ruth's Chris Fairway Club offers complimentary beverages and food throughout the day. Additional ticket admission is required.

To purchase tickets to the Disney Golf Classic or for more information, guests may visit disneysports.com/golfclassic or call 407/824-2250.

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Festival of the Masters: More than 200 award-winning national and local fine artists will showcase their diverse creations at Downtown Disney West Side Nov. 9-11 during the 32nd annual Festival of the Masters.
This festival for all ages includes live music and entertainment, chalk art sidewalk displays at Downtown Disney Marketplace and a children's activity area where budding young artists can create their own masterpieces. Hours for Festival of the Masters are 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

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ABC Super Soap Weekend: The largest soap opera fan event in the world returns to the Disney-MGM Studios theme park in November 2007 for ABC Super Soap Weekend.
More than 30 stars from the ABC Daytime dramas "All My Children," "One Life to Live" and "General Hospital" step off the television screens and into the theme park in meet-and-greet autograph and photo sessions, celebrity motorcades, star conversations, interactive games and special Street Jam concert performances. Celebrity-worn costumes, props and exclusive event merchandise also are available at the event's Soap Central merchandise gallery. Admission to event activities is included in regular theme park admission to Disney-MGM Studios.

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The holidays sparkle all across Walt Disney World Resort, with a sleigh-full of seasonal celebrations to put everyone in the yuletide spirit.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party: On select evenings in November and December, guests can experience the enchantment of "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade" and the excitement of a holiday-themed fireworks spectacular inside Magic Kingdom. The jingle-jolly event also features live entertainment, character greetings, cookies and cocoa, and even "snow" on Main Street, U.S.A. Plus, the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions are open to party guests. Admission to this event requires a separate ticket.

Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights: As "snow" falls overhead, the Streets of America backlot cityscape at Disney-MGM Studios comes alive with millions of sparkling -- and dancing -- holiday lights during the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. Snowflakes glisten, carousels twirl, toy soldiers march and Santa and his reindeer take flight in animated displays. The synchronized music and light show is presented in collaboration with famed Arkansas businessman Jennings Osborne, who developed the dazzling display for his daughter more than a decade ago at his Little Rock, Ark., home. The spectacle is included with Disney-MGM Studios admission.

Holidays Around the World/Candlelight Processional: An Epcot tradition continues, with holiday customs from around the globe, international storytellers, a nightly tree-lighting ceremony featuring Disney characters, a stunning display of snow-white and colored lights, and Candlelight Processional -- guest narrators accompanied by a massed choir and 50-piece orchestra for a retelling of the Christmas story. The holiday fun is included with regular Epcot admission.