Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town – Walt Disney World Resort guests share their Christmas wishes with Santa Claus, who’s accompanied by his cheery wife Mrs. Claus, in The American Adventure pavilion at Epcot during the Holidays around the World celebration. Through Dec. 30, international storytellers, including Père Noël in France and the Monkey King in China, share tales and traditions from ...

‘Tis the Season – On select evenings in November and December, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party gives guests the chance to experience special holiday festivities, including the spectacular fireworks extravaganza, “Holiday Wishes: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season.” This enchanting after-hours party takes place inside the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Kent ...

Santa’s Little Helpers – On select evenings in November and December, Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party gives guests the chance to experience holiday festivities, including meet-and-greet opportunities with favorite Disney characters such as Phineas & Ferb in Tomorrowland. The enchanting after-hours party, which includes “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” and a special holiday edition of the fireworks spectacular ...

Cinderella Castle Transforms Again for the Holidays – The nightly light show on Cinderella Castle, “The Magic, The Memories and You!,” gets in “the spirit” throughout the holidays with a special segment that wraps the Magic Kingdom landmark in colorful bows and boughs, gift paper and ribbons, ornaments, candy stripes and multi-colored strands of lights … and gingerbread. (Kent Phillips, photographer)

Bear Hug – One-year-old David Grundorf, of Orlando, Fla., greets Duffy the Bear in Town Square with a hug during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. This special after-hours party, which features enchanting holiday entertainment, is held on select nights in November and December at Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)

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ocpsshineon – Orange County School Board recognized Walt Disney World for their partnership with the district. Accepting the recognition was Community Relations Director Nancy Gidusko, and Community Relations managers Betty Lowery and Angie Sola.

Shine On Bob Allen Award Presentation at Quest – Meg Crofton, President of Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts Operations US & France, along with Mickey Mouse presents Quest with the Bob Allen Award during the final Disney Helping Kids Shine Prize Patrol visit.

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