My Special Event & Activity Planning
Walt Disney World has SO MANY fun special events and activities throughout the year! I cover them in the 'Events & Activities' section of the AVP, but review the articles here for more useful information about them!
Planning Step 2: My Events & Activities Articles Guide
Let's review 'how' you can make all of your activity reservations, as well as what you should know about the various special events that are planned throughout the year. These articles compliment the information I provide in the 'Special Events and Activities' portion of your AVP.
What Are Activity Reservation Windows?
Most of the Resort activities that require reservations are available to reserve at a variety of days, weeks, or months away from the requested date. Let me tell you why you need to care!
Which Activities Are Available When?
[Updtd May 27, 10] Now that we know what Activity Reservation Windows are, let's have a look at when all of your options become available. And while I'm at it, I provide a list of activities that do not require reservations, and can be experienced at any time!
Activity Reservation Phone Numbers
[Updtd June 19, 09]
Each of your activity description pages provides the contact information you need, but here are all of their phone numbers in one place. How conve-e-enient!
How To Reserve an Activity
Some of the resort activites are on a 'first come, first served' basis and do not require reservations. Others DO, however, and I want you to know what to expect when you call Disney to make your request!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Planning
[Updtd May 4, 10]
Lots of your fellow October-visiting guests will attend one of these fun family nights. Review my tips on how to plan for before, during, and after your MNSSHP experience for a GREAT vacation and the best possible party night!
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Touring Advice
[Updtd Sep 9, 09 - 2009 party details published!] Now that we know all about the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, AND we know the best nights to see it through my itinerary advice charts, let's review "how" to MAXimize your MNSSHP evening for the most fun and the least crowds!
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Planning
[Updtd May 27, 10]
The MVMCP nights are more proof that there’s always 'a better way!’ Should you attend one? Which nights are the least crowded? How do you plan one of these late nights into your vacation itinerary? I have all these answers and more!
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Touring Advice
[Updtd Nov 14, 09] You’re attending a Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and want to have the most fun, avoid the crowds at every possibility, and watch every possible special entertainment event? You know I’d have a suggested 'sample tour' and the details didn’t you?
Epcot's 2010 Candlelight Processionals
[Updtd Aug 11, 10] Have you heard about the amazing and memorable Candlelight Processionals at Epcot during the Christmas Season? This year they are three times nightly from November 26 through December 30, 2010. Let’s find out more about them!
The Candlelight Processional Dinner Packages
[Updtd Aug 11, 10 - Reservations are available starting Aug 26, 10] For just a few dollars more than you might normally spend at your favorite Epcot table service restaurant, you can enjoy reserved seating at one of the three Candlelight Processional shows! Let me share what the package comes with, how much it will cost, when they're available, and my recommendations on putting the evening all together.
The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights
[Nov 8, 10 - Jan 4, 11] - Updtd June 21, 10. 5,000,000 Christmas lights in all colors, shapes, and sizes! Oh, and did I mention it's at the Disney's Hollywood Studios, and that it's free with your park admission? :>)
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