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Walt Disney World Resort Events 

WHAT:  Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
WHERE: Epcot®
WHEN:  October 20, 2001 - November 18, 2001
WHY:    Nibble your way around the World at the 6th annual Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival. More than 30 International Marketplaces around World Showcase Lagoon serving international food and beverages. Priced from $1.00 - $4.50 each.

Specialty Marketplaces with Champagne, Cognac, and California Wine. Priced from $3.00 - $25.00. The Terrace between France and Morocco has over 140 selections.

Two Gourmet Markets feature themed merchandise, gourmet food products, and cookbooks from visiting chefs.

Culinary Demonstrations, History of Beer in America, Wine Tastings, Seminars, and Exhibitions, and Kids' Activities are all part of the festivities.

Admission to Epcot® is required.

PINS: 
Platter - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail $8.50
Chef Apron - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail $10.50 (The Chef Hat Was Last Year)

WHAT:  Annual Passholder Osborne Spectacle of Lights Event
WHERE: Disney-MGM Studios
WHEN:  November 16, 2001 - November 17, 2001
              Be on New York Street at 6:15 p.m.
WHY:    Be first to see the more than 5 million Osborne Christmas lights while you are nibbling on your complimentary cookies and drinking cider or hot cocoa.
Don't forget to get your Christmas photo taken before you leave, no charge.

PINS: 
Mickey with a Reindeer - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail $12.50

WHAT:  Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights
WHERE: Disney-MGM Studios
              New York Street
WHEN:  November 21, 2001 - January 6, 2002
WHY:    Those famous Osborne Family lights are back on the Disney-MGM Studios Back-lot once again. Now they're 5 million strong. Come stroll down Residential Street and feel the holiday glow of Mr. Osborne's over-the-top and all-down-the-street display. Put on a pair of our complimentary holographic glasses and the spectacle takes on amazing new dimensions. The "snow" falling nightly on New York Street gets you ready for a snuggly stroll with hot chocolate as you admire the twinkling lights.

PINS: 
Goofy and Mickey Dangle - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail $12.50
Christmas Light-Up Pin - Edition Size: 3000 - Retail $15.00

WHAT:  Christmastime in the City
WHERE: Downtown Disney®
WHEN:  November 23, 2001 - December 24, 2001
WHY:    Chistmas shopping has never been like this. The World of Disney offers the largest selection of Disney merchandise on the planet. When it's Christmastime in the City at Downtown Disney® you can get all the gifts on your shopping lists, see the wonderful decorations, and listen to live music.

Bring the kids, Santa flys in to have his picture taken with you and your family. HO! HO! HO!

PINS: 
Nothing scheduled, but we are always on the look out for a 'surprize' pin or two.

WHAT:  Christmastime In The City Event
WHERE: Downtown Disney® Marketplace
WHEN:  December 15, 2001
WHY:    The first ever Christmastime in the City Pin Event. Look at the details here:  Pin Event
               Print and Complete your Pin Lottery here:  Pin Request

PINS: 
Tree Trimmer Goofy - Edition Size: 1500 - Retail $12.50
Mickey Minnie by Moonlight - Edition Size: 1500 - Retail $12.50
Heuy Dewey Louis Mr. Snowman - Edition Size: 1500 - Retail $12.50
Santa Mickey Reindeer Pluto - Edition Size: 1500 - Retail $12.50
Shopper Daisy Helper Donald - Edition Size: 1500 - Retail $12.50
Artist Choice - Holiday Jiminy - Edition Size: 3500 - Retail $10.50

WHAT:  Holidays Around the World
WHERE: Epcot®
              World Showcase
WHEN:  November 23, 2001 - December 30, 2001
WHY:    World Showcase at Epcot® pavilions are the settings for guests to experience international holiday traditions through 'holiday storytellers'.

Hear the stories of France's Père Noel, Italy's LaBefana, and Santa Claus at the American Adventure.

The American Adventure rotunda also hosts Kwanzaa and Hanukkah exhibits.

Every evening, enjoy the beauty of a Tree Lighting Ceremony every evening at 5:55 p.m. Walk under the 'Lights of Winter', a canopy of lights at the entrance to World Showcase.

Don't miss the Candlelight Processional. The re-telling of the Christmas story by a guest celebrity who is accompanied by a orchestra and a mass chior.

PINS: 
Holiday Around The World Pin - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail: $10.50

WHAT:  Candlelight Processional
WHERE: Epcot®
              America Gardens Theatre
WHEN:  November 23, 2001 - December 30, 2001
              Mondays-Wednesdays   6:45 p.m.   8:15 p.m.
              Thursdays-Sundays   5:00 p.m. 6:45 p.m.   8:15 p.m.
              Tuesdays and Fridays Sign language interpretation will be provided at all performances.

    Schedule Notes
  • December 2, 2001: only the 8:15 p.m. performance will be open to all guests.
  • December 3, 2001: there will be a 5:00 p.m. performance.
  • December 3, 2001: the 8:15 p.m. performance will be open to invited members of the media only.
  • December 24-25, 2001: there will be a 5:00 p.m. performance.
  • December 26-29, 2001: there will performances at 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. only
  • December 30, 2001: no performance, no dinner

    • WHY:    The classic re-telling of the Christmas story by a guest celebrity narrator who is accompanied by a fifty piece orchestra and a mass chior.

    Celebrity Narrators:

    • James Avery (November 23-26)
    • Marlee Matlin (November 27-29)
    • Signing with a Narrator
    • Robby Benson (November 30-December 2)
    • Wayne Brady (December 3-5)
    • Phylicia Rashad (December 6-8)
    • Story Musgrave (December 9-11)
    • Alfre Woodard (December 12-17
    • Blair Underwood (December 18-20
    • Gary Sinise (December 21-26
    • LeVar Burton (December 27-29
    PINS: 
    No specific pin release scheduled, but we are always on the look out for a 'surprize' pin or two.

    WHAT:  Candlelight Processional Dinner
    WHERE: Epcot®
                  Selected Epcot® Restaurants
    WHEN:  November 23, 2001 - December 30, 2001
    WHY:    Preferred seating, a delicious meal, and a discount on selected merchandise to thouroughly enjoy the Candlelight Processional.

    All Dinner Packages Include:

    • Complimentary Epcot® parking (Admission to Epcot® is required)
    • Guaranteed seating for the Candlelight Processional
    • 15% Discount on Merchandise (some restrictions may apply)
    • Soup, Salad or Appetizer
    • Entrée
    • Dessert
    • Level One Restaurants
    • The Garden Grill - The Land
    • Biergarten - Germany
    • Restaurant Akershus - Norway
    • Adult: $25.95
    • Child: $10.95 (Age 3-11)
    • Level Two Restaurants
    • San Angel Inn - Mexico
    • Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco
    • Nine Dragons - China
    • Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room - United Kingdom
    • Adult: $32.95
    • Child: $10.95 (Age 3-11)
    • Level Three Restaurants
    • Chefs de France - France
    • L'Orignale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy
    • Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada
    • Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan
    • Adult: $39.95
    • Child: $10.95 (Age 3-11)

    PINS: 
    No specific pin release scheduled, but we are always on the look out for a 'surprize' pin or two.

    WHAT:  Country Bear Christmas Special
    WHERE: Magic Kingdom
                  Frontierland
    WHEN:  November 21, 2001 - January 1, 2002
    WHY:    In Frontierland, the musical country bears at Grizzly Hall will reprise their popular holiday performances in the 'Country Bear Christmas Special'.

    This special attraction is scheduled to run from Thanksgiving Day through New Years Day.

    PINS: 
    Nothing scheduled; but always be prepared for a surprize or two.

    WHAT:  Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
    WHERE: The Magic Kingdom®
    WHEN:  November 29-30, 2001
                  December 2, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 2001
                  7:00 p.m. - Midnight (After The Magic Kingdom® closes)
    WHY:    See The Magic Kingdom® at its most beautiful. Enjoy a magical night of holiday snow, an enchanting parade, Disney Character greetings, family photos and tasty treats, plus the most popular Magic Kingdom attractions.
    The Town Square Christmas tree will be all decked out with old-fashioned ornaments, giant popcorn strands, and topped with a huge traditional star.
    Listen and enjoy the Holiday music filling the air. Ooooooh!! Aaaaaah!! 'Fantasy in the Sky' fireworks. Gather the family for a Holiday Family Photo, then enjoy complimentary cocoa and cookies.
    Tickets are available online, and sell out quickly. To purchase your tickets, click here

      Prices before tax:
    • Day of - Adult: $38
    • Day of - Child: $28
    • Advance - Adult: $33
    • Advance - Child: $23

    PINS: 
    Snowglobe Logo - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail: $8.50
    Snowflake Dangle - Edition Size: 5000 - Retail: $10.50

    WHAT:  2nd Annual Cast Pin Blast
    WHERE: Mickey's Retreat
                  Little Lake Bryan
    WHEN:  November 30, 2001
                  8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    WHY:    Check out the Event Flyer posted in most locations throughout WDW.
    Just click here: 2nd Annual Cast Pin Blast

    PINS: 
    Mickey Mouse ID - Edition Size: 3500 - Retail $5.00

    Champion Pin Trader Award - Edition Size: Unknown - Retail $00.00 - Award
    Disney's California Adventure - Edition Size: Unknown - Retail $00.00 - Free for attending

    WHAT:  Teddy Bear and Doll Convention
    WHERE: Epcot®
                  World Showcase
    WHEN:  November 30, 2001 - December 2, 2001
    WHY:    World Showcase at Epcot® pavilions are the settings for the collector event of the year. To look at the tentative itinerary just click here:Teddy Bear & Doll Convention 2001

    PINS: 
    Gift With Purchase - Edition Size: Unknown - Retail: $0.00
    Rocking Horse Mickey - Edition Size: 3000 - Retail: $12.50