Disney News

For just 14 days in August and 14 days in September-October, Chef Mickey’s restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort is adding a lunch buffet, complete with Disney Characters to meet and greet diners.

High demand for the free dining package necessitates the expanded dining time, but anyone (not just guests on the package) can make a reservation.Cost is $28.75 including tax, $15.97 ages 3 to 9, under 3 free.

Dates are now through Aug. 28, and Sept. 19-Oct. 2. Lunch hours are 12:30-2:30 p.m. Breakfast and dinner are still offered as usual.

Contact your Magic Maker® to help with your dining reservations.
Free Dining is available for select dates through September 2011*.
Click here for details or click below to request a quote.

2010 Christian music Artist of the Year Casting Crowns and past Christian music “Artists of the Year” Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin head a star-powered 16-act lineup set for Disney’s Night of Joy 2010 Sept. 10-11 when the long-running Christian music event makes its return to Magic Kingdom® Park at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida.

Also part of the two-night event (when specific acts play one evening each): David Crowder*Band, Family Force 5, Red, BarlowGirl, Day of Fire, Smokie Norful, Lecrae, Tenth Avenue North, Sidewalk Prophets, Thousand Foot Krutch and Britt Nicole.

We have a first look at the 2010 Night of Joy Concert Schedule (artist/times subject to change without notice)

Friday, September 10

Saturday, September 11

Spring-a-Leak, a 2,400-square-foot  water playground, opened Saturday on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay.

Spring-a-Leak is themed as a storm-ravaged structure. Guests enter and are greeted by dripping pipes and broken plumbing. A splash pad is the focal point, and water fountains and jets spray guests. Shade is provided by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation.

Spring-a Leak is open to all ages, but is the perfect hangout for toddlers and preschoolers.

This is the latest in a series of improvements to the private island. In May, Pelican Plunge, a floating deck with two corkscrew slides, was added to the family beach. Private cabanas and a second barbecue restaurant, Cookies Too, are in the works but have not opened yet. Scuttle’s Cove, the area for children’s activities, is expected to gain a 200-square-foot wet deck with geysers.

This offer is no longer applicable.  Please click here to see current offers from Disney Cruise Line®.

Consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line® Guests as their favorite port of call,Castaway Cay is the ultimate private island paradise in the Bahamas designed with one-of-a-kind areas and activities for every member of the family.

3-Night Bahamian Cruises

• Starting at $399* per person, double occupancy
• Available most sail dates Sept. 9 – Dec. 16, 2010

4-Night Bahamian Cruises

• Starting at $499* per person, double occupancy
• Available most sail dates Oct. 17 – Dec. 5, 2010.

*Rate valid for Category 11 stateroom. Government Taxes and Fees and excursions are not included. Rates in U.S. dollars. Subject to availability.

At the American Gardens Theatre. Revel in the joy of the season as you listen to an unforgettable retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.  Candlelight Dinner Packages at Epcot® go on sale on August 26. Candlelight Dinner Packages include dinner, a guaranteed seating section for the Candlelight Processional, and pre-arranged fireworks viewing. Contact your Magic Maker® to make your package reservation.

Here is a look at some of the confirmed narrators* for the 2010 Candlelight Processional:

• Isabella Rossellini – 11/26 – 28
• John O’Hurley – 11/29 – 12/1
• Corbin Bernsen – 12/2 – 4
• Susan Lucci – 12/5 – 6
• Jodi Benson – 12/7 – 9
• Whoopi Goldberg – 12/10 – 11
• Steven Curtis Chapman – 12/12 – 15
• Thomas Gibson – 12/16 – 18
• Trace Adkins – 12/19 – 21
• Brad Garrett – 12/22 – 23
• Edward James Olmos – 12/24 – 27
• Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason – 12/28 – 30

*Narrators are subject to change without notice. Last update 10/15/2010.