Experience a Disney Christmas

By Jane Stokes

Children of every faith recall special holiday moments that last a lifetime. A flash of magical memories may be the sight of twinkling lights, or fireside stockings, the sounds of sleigh bells and laughter, or sweet-and-spicy kitchen smells – all of which we gallantly try to recreate each year, so that the best of our traditions stay alive.

Or, how about stepping back to a time where all these magical moments are still as large as life?

It is precisely at this time of year, every year that the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, makes an eye-popping switch into a winter wonderland.

Word has it that Santa has managed to sprinkle fairy dust all over the landscape and out of nowhere has come dreamlike light displays, jubilant caroling, holiday storytelling, massed choral concerts, and fantastical weather forecasts predicting "a 100 percent chance of snow flurries" every night. A snapshot sampling of the magic includes:

• Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at Disney-MGM Studios features more than five million sparkling holiday bulbs on everything from trees to walkways to spinning carousels, all of it designed by Arkansas businessman and philanthropist, Jennings Osborne.

• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is planned on several nights, starting Nov. 28. Each party date will feature magical storytelling, live music, unique merchandise and exclusive Disney character shows. Be sure to book tickets in advance.

• Holidays Around the World presents international lore and legends at Epcot World Showcase, from Nov. 28 to Dec. 30. Guests get reacquainted with Old Saint Nick, but storytelling also introduces us to Père Noël in France, LaBefana in Italy, and so many other traditions from around the world, including Kwanzaa and Hanukkah observances.

• Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade is on a special daytime schedule in Magic Kingdom and stars Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, toy soldiers and giant gingerbread men happily greeting guests.

Highlights of the season also include carolling, Christmas shopping, holiday trees and live entertainment, as well as simply jaw-dropping confectionary creations like a life-size, edible carousel, and a giant gingerbread house that boasts more than 1,000 pounds of honey.

- News Canada

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