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WHAT'S INSIDE • Holiday joy in all four Theme PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE Parks, including The Osborne HOLIDAY 2015 Family Spectacle of Dancing PAID Lights in its final year The Walt Disney World® Passholder Newsletter Disney Destinations, LLC • Downtown Disney® officially Disney Destinations, LLC ™ becomes Disney Springs — PO Box 10045 and unveils more new magic Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-0045 • New Star Wars™ experiences • A look ahead at the Rivers of Light nighttime spectacular • Holiday parties, parades, treats and more BONUS FEATURES • 12 pages of Disney Springs gift ideas • Exclusive art by Lorelay Bové of Walt Disney Animation Studios on almost every page! ON THE COVER “Forever Twinkling in Our Hearts” by Lorelay Bové ©Disney ©Disney/Pixar ©Disney/Lucasfilm Ltd. © & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. WDWAP-15-43842 throughout its final shimmering season! shimmering itsfinal throughout Enjoy this holiday favorite favorite thisholiday Enjoy HOLIDAY 2015 2015 HOLIDAY IN THIS ISSUE Dear Santa Mickey, Our “elves” have been busily working on the best issue ever—but GET TO KNOW our work is play because it’s all about All I want this year is to go back for holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World wonders. Like all the special events at ® ! I had the best time at Magic Kingdom® Park, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas last year. Can I do it again? I loved Party. Candlelight Processional and so much more to enjoy at Epcot®. seeing the fireworks and parade in person, and not just on TV. I And your chance to join with us to honor The Osborne Family Spectacle also want to see ® decorated in lights of Dancing Lights in its final year (though our collective memories will one last time before they leave for good. I know I am asking for cherish it forever). LORELAY BOVÉ At Disney’s Animal Kingdom ® Theme All the beautiful illustrations in this a lot, but I have one last thing...to travel the world! It would be Park, your big gift comes a few months issue were created by the incredibly after the holidays, when Rivers of talented—and sweet—Lorelay Bové. pretty cool to see the holidays all over the world, or ® at Light brings spectacular lasers, color You've probably seen some of her and music to that fantastic place. work before and not even realized it! least. Also (last one, I swear), can you get me the same spot for Plus, check out the new Star Wars™ experiences coming in January to Currently Art Director for Disney's upcoming film Gigantic, Bové is no the Candlelight Processional? I had the best view to watch it Disney’s Hollywood Studios ®. stranger when it comes to Disney Whew! That’s a lot, Passholders! animated films. Since joining Walt last year! And it’s not all. We’re pleased Disney Animation Studios in 2007, she and honored that the acclaimed has created art on The Princess and Walt Disney Animation Studios the Frog, Tangled, Winnie the Pooh If you can‘t fit all this down the chimney, I understand. artist Lorelay Bové created dreamy and Big Hero 6 and the entire Disney illustrations just for Mickey Monitor. Legacy Collection of special edition Anything from the Holiday Wish List will do! But why keep listing what’s in it when classic CD soundtrack albums. you can start reading it. Enjoy, and Her personal favorite project was again, happy holidays to you and something much sweeter. She had a Thanks, those you love and cherish. blast lending her talents to the world Your Merriest Passholder Your Passholder Program Friends of Sugar Rush and some of its candy- coated Characters in Wreck-It Ralph. We had a blast getting to work with her this issue and hope you enjoy her P.S. Can you also bring some Disney holiday sweets? Those Reindeer whimsical illustrations as much as we do! The gingerbread cupcake is my favorite! Are Working Hard! It would take 150 semitrailer trucks to haul in all the decorations that adorn Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays! m -secret 3 DRESS YOUR TREE { IN STYLE { 2015 The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights Ornament Purchase—with your discount, year, the Osborne family stockings, Hidden of course— TAKING ITS FINAL BOWS Mickeys, a solid white angel in memory of your exclusive Jennings Osborne and a razorback pig on memento of this Don’t miss your last chance to enjoy the Streets of America (the Osbornes are holiday favorite big fans of the Arkansas Razorbacks). The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. not soon forgotten. Walt Disney World® Resort bought the original display and its thousands of lights f you’ve been planning to visit Disney’s rekindle that holiday cheer one last time? from Arkansas businessman Jennings Hollywood Studios ® this holiday season For memories that’ll last a lifetime. Osborne in 1995 when it became too to take in The Osborne Family Spectacle I A kaleidoscope of millions of holiday lights, massive for his residential neighborhood. of Dancing Lights, the sprawling holiday ornaments, displays and decorations that Over the years, it continued to grow in its For Passholders Only display that lights up the Park’s sky, streets, glitter, gleam, dance, twinkle and enchant new home at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® storefronts and pretty much everything else Pick up your exclusive pair of are choreographed to a stirring musical to what it is today. —don’t put it off. After a memorable two- spectacles that make the lights soundtrack. Add to that a magical “snowfall” decade run, 2015 will be the final year for Be sure you experience the wonder and dance even brighter as a lasting and yuletide spirit to spare, and you’ve got keepsake! Just bring your pass this one-of-a-kind marvel. holiday magic of The Osborne Family an immersive experience not to be missed. and photo ID. Spectacle of Dancing Lights one last time— Though new and exciting enhancements are When: Mondays and Wednesdays And bonus! You can have extra fun by or maybe two or three times. If your pass is planned for the Park that are sure to delight, only, starting at 5:30 p.m. searching for little surprises scattered up to date, then you won’t miss out on the this true spectacle—in every sense of the Where: Sid Cahuenga’s One-of-a-Kind throughout the lights and trimmings. Like last year of this family favorite, Friday, word—will surely be missed. So why not a mysterious purple cat that appears every November 6 through Sunday, January 3. 4 5 2015 CANDLELIGHT PROCESSIONAL { NARRATORS { GARY SINISE November 27–29 NEIL PATRICK HARRIS November 30–December 3 WHOOPI GOLDBERG December 4–5 JOE MORTON December 6–8 ANA GASTEYER December 9–11 MEREDITH VIEIRA December 12–14 AMERICA FERRERA December 15–17 CHANDRA WILSON December 18–20 DANIEL DAE KIM SPECIAL CANDLELIGHT December 21–23 EXPLORE THE MAGIC OF MEMORIES WITH EDWARD JAMES OLMOS EDWARD JAMES OLMOS December 24–26 HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD BLAIR UNDERWOOD December 27–28 It’s an annual spectacular not found anywhere else. merica Gardens Theatre comes alive during the moving Candlelight AMY GRANT December 29–30 ou don’t need to circle the globe All around our “world,” an amazing holiday A Processional, a highlight for many to celebrate the season with a wonderland awaits you to explore. In the Guests—and celebrity narrators. And Edward Celebrity narrators, dates and other decidedly international flair. Germany Pavilion, Helga regales with the James Olmos returns for the 16th time to lend entertainment are subject to change Y his talents to the retelling of the Nativity story. without notice. story of the first Christmas tree. Spend Epcot® is all aglow with twinkling lights, time in Norway and discover the story special decorations, lively pageantry, fun “The music intertwined with the story of Julenissen, the Christmas Gnome. In is truly the gift,” he told us. “And each kids’ events and more. And it’s the only Candlelight Processional and IllumiNations: Mexico, you’ll be enthralled with the performance is its own experience.” place where you can experience 11 Reflections of Earth. Availability is limited; Three Kings’ journey to find the baby nations with their holiday customs on For him, it’s all about being in the moment. call ( ) to make Jesus. Bask in the a cappella group Voices 407-WDW-DINE 939-3463 full display highlighted by traditional “I love the feeling from the choir and the your reservations. of Liberty, clad in Dickens-era costumes, music, costumed performers and unique orchestra as we finish. It’s very moving.” as they perform a special repertoire of An annual tradition with something for observances. A feast for the eyes, ears holiday favorites under an acoustically Performances take place nightly at 5, 6:45 everyone, Holidays Around the World takes and soul, Holidays Around the World is a perfect dome. And, of course, Santa and and 8:15 p.m. Available on select nights, place daily November 27 through December storybook experience come to life. Mrs. Claus will appear November 29– Candlelight Dining Packages include a 30. Visit DisneyWorld.com/holidays for all December 24 to grant all your wishes. tasty meal and select viewing for the the festive details. 6 7 DRESSED IN HOLIDAY STYLE LIMITED HOLIDAY Celebrate Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party { EDITIONS { ake A Frozen Holiday Wish and enjoy sweet treats like complimentary Find some holiday gifts that M cookies and cocoa—this Christmas are very merry party is from us to you! Wish you knew more about our happiest holiday? Here are the facts on some little-known Very Merry 2015 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas secrets.
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