Epcot's Food & Wine Festival

If there is one thing I like better than good wines, it's food. Epcot does both with it's International Food & Wine Festival. This takes place Sept. 29 through Nov. 12 2006. From the disney website:
"Take your taste buds on a world tour. Savor unique foods and fine wines that are the pride and joy of South Africa, Italy, Australia, Russia, Spain, Ireland and many other exotic locales. It's a culinary and cultural potpourri, complete with tasty sounds from the "Eat To The Beat" concert series and over 20 international food and wine marketplaces representing more than 25 different countries and regions! "

Also:
"A variety of special wine education and tasting events will be offered during the festival. Be sure to check your schedule for locations, times and pricing."

Call 407/WDW-FEST (939-3378) for more information.

Celebrating July 4th at Disney!

The special nighttime shows are included with theme park admission. Here is what is up for 2006:

* Disney-MGM Studios open 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fourth of July fireworks, 9 p.m.; "Fantasmic!" 10 p.m.
* Epcot open 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth 10 p.m.
* Magic Kingdom open 8 a.m.-1 a.m.
Fantasy in the Sky fireworks, 9 p.m.;
SpectroMagic, 10:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m.

Disney's MGM Studio's Concerts in August & September 2006

Concerts for families with children - fun shows!! Here are the dates:

Mickey's Magic Show -- August 16-19
The DoodleBops -- August 20-23
Mickey's Magic Show -- August 24-27
The Wiggles -- August 29-September 1
Johnny and the Sprites -- September 2-10
Dan Zanes -- September 25-30

Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party 2006

September 15, 22, and 29; October 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31

Children under 3 are admitted free. Call 1-407-WDISNEY for more info.

Fun with trick or treating, a halloween parade and seasonal characters.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2006

Dates: November 13, 17, 27, 28, and 30; December 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21, and 22!
On special evenings, holiday merriment fills Magic Kingdom, including a holiday parade!!
There are special holiday shows, fireworks and treats.

For ticket information, guests can contact 407/W-DISNEY.