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Dazzling fireworks, live entertainment and extended park hours throughout Walt Disney World Resort on December 31, 2008, make it a popular spot to ring in the New Year!

At Epcot, a special version of “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth,” the laser-light spectacular featuring dancing flmes and cascading fountains orchestrated to an original musical score, will be presented at 7:30 PM and 11:40 PM. The park’s December 31, 2008, opening hours are 8 AM to 1 AM.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios will host “Fantasmic!,” the lavish spectacular of water animation, lasers and fireworks, at 6:30 PM and 8 and 10 PM. Revelers can “rock on” with live performances by in-park band “Mulch, Sweat and Shears,” plus a DJ spinning tunes at Mickey’s Sorcerer’s Hat. A special “Lights, Camera, Happy New Year” fireworks show brings in the New Year at 11:50 PM. On December 31, 2008, the park is open from 8 AM to 2 AM.

Late-nighters can party at Magic Kingdom until the wee hours with parades and fireworks galore. The park is algow with “Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade” at 12 PM and 3:30 PM, followed by the wondrous “SpectroMagic” parade at 7 PM and 10:30 PM. “Holiday Wishes” fireworks, the boldest and brightest pyrotechnics show at Disney, takes place at 8:30 PM capped with the grand finale “Fantasy in the Sky” fireworks at 11:50 PM. On December 31, 2008, the park is open from 8 AM to 2 AM.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is open from 8 AM to 8 PM on December 31, 2008. Guests can enjoy one of the final presentations of the romping character cavalcade “Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade” at 3:45 PM.

The Walt Disney World Christmas Parade will celebrate it 25th anniversary in 2008. Check out the parade on Christmas Day on ABC from 10 AM to 12 PM.

Walt Disney World Speedway at Disney World is now home the Indy Racing Experience. Hardcore race fans can both drive and ride in actual Indy cars used in past Indianapolis 500 events. Note: Drivers and riders must be at least 18 years of age or older. For more information, call 1-888-357-5002.

Enjoy baseball action as the Atlanta Braves return to Champion Stadium at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex for 2009 Spring Training!

Houston Astros - Thursday, February 26, 2009, 1:05 PM
Philadelphia Phillies - Sunday, March 1, 2009, 1:05 PM
World Baseball Classic (Panama) - Tuesday, March 3, 2009, 1:05 PM
New York Yankees - Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 1:05 PM
World Baseball Classic (Venezuela) - Thursday, March 5, 2009, 2:05 PM
Houston Astros - Friday, March 6, 2009, 7:05 PM
Philadelphia Phillies - Sunday, March 8, 2009, 1:05 PM
Washington Nationals - Thursday, March 12, 2009, 1:05 PM
Houston Astros - Sunday, March 15, 2009, 1:05 PM
New York Mets - Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 1:05 PM
Detroit Tigers - Thursday, March 19, 2009, 7:05 PM
Florida Marlins - Friday, March 20, 2009, 1:05 PM
New York Mets - Saturday, March 21, 2009, 1:05 PM
Pittsburgh Pirates - Tuesday, March 24, 2009, 6:05 PM
Toronto Blue Jays - Thursday, March 26, 2009, 1:05 pM
Detroit Tigers - Friday, March 27, 2009, 1:05 PM
New York Yankees - Saturday, March 28, 2009, 1:05 PM
Boston Red Sox - Monday, March 30, 2009, 1:05 PM

Note: All times are subject to change without notice.

Cinderella Castle decorated for Christmas, Magic Kingdom Park, Walt Disney World Resort . . .

The American Idol Experience, which will open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in early 2009, will join a variety of “immersive experiences” that can be found throughout the four world-class theme parks at Walt Disney World Resort:

Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Mania!
Block Party Bash
Jedi Training Academy
Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage!
Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
The American Idol Experience

Magic Kingdom Park
Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

Epcot
Turtle Talk With Crush
Biergarten Restaurant
Disney’s Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Festival of the Lion King
Rafiki’s Planet Watch

Walt Disney World Resorts
Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue - Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show - Disney’s Polynesian Resort
Jellyrolls - Disney’s Boardwalk

If you are seeking a different experience where the holiday spirit shines all over the place, check out the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, which runs nightly at Disney’s Hollywood Studios through January 4, 2008. Millions of blinking, twinkling and colorful lights decorate New York Street while dancing in a choreographed motion to splendid holiday music. Beautiful Christmas trees, heavenly angels, sparkling snowflakes and various three-dimensional and motion-based displays adorn the streets making visitors feel and enjoy the spirit of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort.

Enjoy New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk with a lineup of great live music and entertainment. Your New Year’s Eve ticket at Universal CityWalk includes live performances by the Doobie Brothers, live entertainment in every nightclub, all-you-can-eat gourmet food and a midnight champagne toast. In addition to the Doobie Brothers, live entertainment will be featured at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom, the groove, Latin Quarter, Pat O’Brien’s, Red Coconut Club and CityWalk’s Rising Star.

New Year’s Eve at Universal CityWalk advance tickets cost $119.99 plus tax. After December 21, 2008, tickets cost $124.99 plus tax. Visit www.universalorlando.com/holidays/citywalk.html for more information.