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Disney Parks Announce “What Will You Celebrate?”...

Birthdays, anniversaries, reunions, first visit, personal triumphs – there’s so much in life worth celebrating! So starting January 2009, your family can celebrate all of life’s milestones at the place where dreams come true.
Guests who visit one of the Theme Parks at the Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida or Disneyland® Resort in California on their birthday in 2009 can get in free!

How will this work if you purchase a vacation package with Theme Park tickets already included? When you purchase a vacation package that includes a multi-day ticket that you’ll use on your birthday, you can choose one of the following birthday treats instead:
A birthday fun card in an amount equal to the price of a Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket** or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket** to use on your birthday for merchandise, recreation or fun activities, as applicable, at select participating locations at the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort; or
A special birthday FASTPASS badge*** for certain attractions at the Theme Park they visit on your birthday; or
A Walt Disney World Resort 1-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket* or a Disneyland Resort 1-Day/1-Park Ticket for you to use any time until their next birthday.
It all begins when you visit disneybirthdaytreat.com and register your birthday.

So – what will you celebrate? Go to http://www.disneyparkscelebration.com/


HALLOWEEN AT DISNEY
This Halloween, join Mickey and his friends at the Magic Kingdom for 18 nights of "not so scary" fun at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. The Magic Kingdom is transformed into a kid-friendly "Spooky" Party. There will be Halloween fireworks and an especially themed parade starring all of your favorite Disney characters.Guests, especially children, are invited to wear costumes. However, guests are asked to choose costumes that are not obstructive to the child's view or that may be offensive to other park guests.

Trick-or-Treating - Guests are given Trick or Treat Bags to be used at the candy stations found throughout the Magic Kingdom. Some cast members will give more than others, but there's no limit to how many times you can go back to the same location for more.
Mickey's Boo-to-You Halloween Parade " Come see your favorite characters dressed up in their Halloween costumes! The floats feature Disney Villains as well as your beloved Disney friends. The Haunted Mansion float is incredible. This is a must see. You don't want to miss the ride of the Headless Horseman that precedes the parade. 8:15 and 10:30 p.m

Happy HalloWishes Fireworks - This year you'll see the Disney Villains as they "trick or treat" in the sky. This is one of the best fireworks shows that Disney does. 9:30 p.m.

Halloween Dance Parties - Dance the night away with Disney Character friends.
There are two locations for these parties. "Stitch's Cosmic Dance Party" at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland, and "Up and Boo-gie Dance Party" at Ariel's Grotto in Fantasyland.

Villian's Mix & Mingle - Jafar, Malificent, Cruela DeVille, The Wicked Queen, Captain Hook, The Queen of Hearts, and Judge Claude Frollo take center stage in a Halloween production. After the show, they come down to pose for pictures. 7:45, 9:00, 10;05 and 11:15 p.m.

HAUNTED PIRATE CRUISE - 2008
The "Haunted Pirate Cruise" is a new holiday event taking place at the Polynesian Resort marina. This is for children ages 5 - 12 who will board a "Haunted Pirate Ship" and set sail to "Haunted Islands" (marinas.) Along the way they'll hear ghost stories about the "haunted inhabitants" at the various islands.
Each participant will get Pirate Mickey Ears, a pirate nametag with a pirate name, candy, a photo and they'll view the Happy Hallowishes fireworks. There will also be games played with prizes awarded to the winners.
DATE: October 13, 16, 19, 21, 23, 24, 26, 28, 30, 31
TIME: 8:15 - 10:00PM
PRICE: $31.95 per child (ages 5 - 12 only)
BOOKING INFO: CALL 407-WDW-PLAY - Credit Card guarantee required
NOTE: If your child is sensitive to the dark or spooky things, you may want to pass on this experience


OCTOBER DISNEY WORLD CLOSINGS AND REHABS
There is nothing worse than anticipating a specific Disney attraction only to find out, after you arrive, that it will be closed for the duration of your stay. Below is a complete list of the Walt Disney World rehab schedules that you can expect in the upcoming weeks and months. You can't plan for sudden closings, but you can manage your expectations by referring to list below before your Disney vacation

EPCOT
Nine Dragons 5/29 – 11/30

MAGIC KINGDOM PARK
Swiss Family Tree house 09/15-10/03
Country Bear Jamboree 09/28-10/31
The Hall of Presidents 11/01/08 – 07/01/2009
Magic Carpets of Aladdin 12/14 – 12/20
Tinker bell’s Treasures 09/22-10/09

ANIMAL KINGDOM THEME PARK
Primeval Whirl 09/02-11/15

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Lights, Motor, Extreme Stunt Show 09/11-09/29


TO THE GARCIA FAMILY~ HAVE A FUN AND SAFE TRIP!
They are doing a Walt Disney World Cruise / Land vacation in October.