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(Celebrated from the day after Thanksgiving to December 30)
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SHOWCASE PLAZA
Join Mickey as he gathers some friends to celebrate an array of traditions during this special
time of year. You'll hear international holiday music that will get your toes tappin'!
You're bound to feel the peace and goodwill.
Nightly at 6:00pm
Length of show: 15 minutes
The center walkway that links Future World and World Showcase is spanned by the Lights of Winter.
As evening descends, they transform into a dazzling musical display of lights that twinkle and
dance to inspirational holiday music. For an added treat, watch as the fountain performs in step
with this glistening interlude.
Lights of Winter Song List:
- “A Song of Joy Medley” - One Special Christmas, David T. Clydesdale presents
- “Ding Dong Merrily on High” - Original arrangement, not available on CD
- “O Holy Night” - Original arrangement, not available on CD
- “Starry Night Medley” - One Special Christmas, David T. Clydesdale presents
- “The Christmas Hymn” - One Special Christmas, David T. Clydesdale presents
- “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy” - Christmas Festival, Arthur Fiedler & the Boston Pops
- “Carols of the World Medley” - One Special Christmas, David T. Clydesdale presents
- “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” - Joy to the World, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
- “Carol of the Bells” - David Foster Christmas
Holiday Story Teller - Mexico
Enjoy the festive Christmas season in the true traditions of Mexico. You'll meet 3 charming
young men from Mexico as they represent the 3 Kings
during the classic Mexican celebration of
Posada.
They'll share with you customs and celebrations that begin nine days before Christmas and
continue until the beginning of February!
Daily at 1:45, 2:35, 3:50, 4:45, 5:30, 6:10, 6:50 & 7:30pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - Norway
If you've ever wondered how they celebrate Christmas in Norway, you must go and visit our
storyteller Sigrid, a beautiful farm girl, who will give you all the details, and tell you of
the mischievous Julenissen, or Christmas Gnome.
Be forewarned though, Julenissen has been known to play a little trick or two on the storyteller
herself. Julenissen's antics will delight and confound you. A true Norwegian Christmas experience.
Daily at 3:10, 3:50, 4:30, 5:10, 5:50, 6:35, 7:15 & 7:55pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - China
The most celebrated holiday in all of China is Chinese New Year! Watch our agile
Monkey King weave his tall tale with twists and turns.
Or, watch the Dragon Legend Acrobats bring their New Year's Lion to life.
Daily at 12:10, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:15, 4:00, 4:50 & 5:50pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - Germany
Did you know that many of our modern day holiday customs originated in Germany?
Come hear about the very first Christmas tree, the first Nutcracker, and the Christmas pickle.
You can help decorate our tree or listen as our band plays some of your favorite Christmas carols.
Daily at 1:25, 2:20, 3:10, 3:55, 5:30, 6:05, 6:40 & 7:15pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Pre-2004: St. Nicholas
Length of show: 25 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - Italy
La Befana is Italy's good Christmas witch!
She comes down the chimney of the little bambinos, or children, and leaves them treats.
Come hear her sweet story of how the Epiphany is the day we love to celebrate in Italia.
Daily at 12:20, 1:05, 1:50, 3:10, 3:50, 4:25, 5:05 & 5:45pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa's ear and take your picture sitting on his knee.
Even Mrs. Claus will be on hand to help wth your wishes!
Daily at 1:20, 2:20, 3:30, 5:00, 6:05, 7:05 & 8:25pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of greeting: 30 minutes
Let the Hanukkah storyteller take you back, as you hear the story behind the rich
Jewish traditions of Hanukkah. You'll hear about the miracle of the lamp that burned
for eight days, and the story of the brave Maccabees, who defeated a mighty empire and
won the right to worship in their own way.
Daily at 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:45 & 6:00pm
Length of show: 15 minutes
Come hear about the wonderful celebration of Kwanzaa. This truly unique African-American holiday
commemorates not only the harvest, but also traditional African values and unity of the family.
Our Storyteller brings to light the rich heritage this cultural and spiritual celebration
represents and highlights the seven principles of Kwanzaa.
Daily at 12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:45 & 6:00pm
Length of show: 15 minutes
Gingerbread House at The American Adventure
Don't miss the largest gingerbread house
in the world, made of real gingerbread, cookies, candies and icing. Inside this confectionary
masterpiece, Santa's little helpers will be selling cookies, hot chocolate and coffee.
This year's performances of the beloved retelling of the Christmas story will be presented
each evening at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15p.m.
The program features a live massed choir, a 50-piece orchestra, and a guest celebrity narrator.
Length of show: 55 minutes
Sign language interpreted: all performances
Holiday Story Teller - Japan
Happy New Year! It's time to sweep away the old, a time for fresh starts and
thanking our family and friends for sharing the year with us! Meet our engaging
Daruma vendor and hear the story of the Daruma doll.
Daily at 12:45, 1:25, 2:15, 3:05, 4:00, 4:35, 5:25 & 6:25pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - Morocco
Do you hear the rhythm of the drum? In Morocco you will meet the
Taarji, or drummer, who plays for many of the
celebrations and festivals in Morocco. He will tell you of the Festival of Ashura, the
celebration of the New Year, where the children who have behaved well get presents.
And of course he will play the drum, sharing some of the traditional rhythms for the festival season.
Daily at 1:20, 2:00, 2:50, 3:40, 4:20, 5:20, 6:05 & 6:55pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - France
Père Noël
awaits your visit as he unfolds the story of little Babbette and her wishes at Christmastime.
You can share your wishes with Père Noël, too! Celebrate and enjoy the foods that
make up le rèveillon, our Christmas Eve feast.
Daily at 11:55am, 12:30, 1:15, 2:05, 3:25, 4:15, 5:00 & 5:35pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - United Kingdom
Did you know that the custom of decorating with boughs of holly began in the United Kingdom?
So did Christmas cards! Meet our jolly Father Christmas
and hear his tales of Christmas past as you prepare for Christmas present.
Daily at 2:45, 3:55, 4:35, 5:25, 6:10, 6:45, 7:30 & 8:25pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes
Holiday Story Teller - Canada
Meet the friendly lumberjack Nowell, the Canadian storyteller, who tells of all the various and
wonderful Christmas traditions across Canada. From the French influences of Quebec, to the
mischievous Nalyuks known to the Inuit of Northern Canada, you'll be amazed at the many customs
and traditions from around the world that have converged on Canada.
And who knows, you just might run into the elusive
Canadian Santa Claus himself.
While you're listening, sip on hot cocoa, or a cold Canadian beer.
Daily at 11:15am, 12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:30 & 5:10pm
Read the "Holidays Around the World" sign.
Length of show: 15 minutes