The Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Park is known for its incredible fireworks shows. Most recently, their newest show, Wishes Nighttime Spectacular, has been a big hit and one of the most elaborate and beautiful fireworks shows the Magic Kingdom has ever put on. There are a variety of great spots to watch the fireworks from, but after wandering around this Orlando theme park all day, you might find yourself wanting a bit of a snack before heading back to your hotel. Food is another thing the Magic Kingdom definitely doesn’t lack. You can have a great hot dog at Casey’s or a satisfying meal at The Crystal Palace, but there’s nothing like watching an incredible fireworks show from a special, private viewing terrace surrounded by the best Disney desserts.

That’s what you’ll get at the Wishes Dessert Party. This great event takes place in the Tomorrowland Terrace’s Noodle Station and requires a prior reservation. The Wishes Dessert Party began back in June and was only supposed to run until August, but thanks to popular demand the party will now be running until November 1st! The Wishes Dessert Party is a great addition to Tomorrowland. Recently, the area has been a bit quiet due to some of the renovations being done on the area.

Space Mountain has been closed for quite some time now. The popular ride is reportedly getting a big facelift that will include new video and effects along the track and even a rumored alien mascot. The Tomorrowland Transit Authority has also been closed for renovation, making the futuristic section of the Magic Kingdom more like a ghost town. That’s why the Wishes Dessert Party is such a great addition to the area.

With the Wishes Dessert Party, you will have access to an entire buffet of desserts and beverages. From chocolate covered strawberries to crème brulee, this event is a sweet tooth paradise. You’ll get a sweet treat and the best view of the fireworks you can find. We can’t think of a better way to end a great day at the Magic Kingdom than with a night of incredible desserts and the wonderful Wishes Nighttime Spectacular!

September and October mean one thing at Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom: Mickeys Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! You have got your hotel booked, your discount Disney Halloween party tickets purchased and you’re all ready to go, right? Don’t forget one very important fact! At Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, you’re allowed to dress up!

There are tons of great ideas for families, kids and even teens or young adults when it comes to dressing up. We’re sure to see plenty of girls dressed up as the new princess on the block: Princess Tiana! Disney’s first African-American princess is sure to be a hit with little girls of all backgrounds. If your little girl is into fairies, Disney has expanded way past Tinkerbell. Why not dress up as one of her friends from Pixie Hollow? Along with Tinkerbell, you can be Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn or Iridessa.

Pirates are always popular with both girls and boys. Parents, why not be Jack Sparrow and Elizabeth Swan while your children dress up as your little swashbucklers? Or if you don’t mind being a bit goofy, dress up the whole troupe Dalmatian style. Your tween kids might not want to do a family dress-up gig, but there are plenty of ideas for them as well.

High School Musical is still going strong. Be an East High School cheerleader or couple up as Troy Bolton (played by Zac Efron) and Gabriella Montez (played by Vanessa Hudgens). If you’re a loyal Hannah Montana fan, dressing up like the starlet just requires a blonde wig and a cute rocker outfit. Couples have plenty of options; just pick your favorite prince and princess from Disney history and you’re sure to find a great costume online.

If you would rather make your own costume or keep the price low, you can still keep it Disney related. Why not be a super Disney fan? Get the Mickey ears you’ve kept in your closet and all of your pins and put everything on at once. Or, if you want to be more traditional with your Halloween attire, use black eyeliner to paint on a cat nose and whiskers and keep your clothes dark. Cat ears and tails are usually one of the cheaper items at the Halloween shops. There are a variety of great Disney costumes on sale if you have some extra cash. But making your own costume or putting a unique spin on traditional Halloween items is easy if you’ve got a little bit of imagination and a bit pixie dust! Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party runs until November 1st.

The holiday movie season is fast approaching and both Walt Disney fans and the news media are buzzing about The Princess and The Frog. Not only does this movie mark Disney’s return to hand-drawn 2D animation, but it heralds the arrival of Disney’s first black princess, Princess Tiana. Hints of merchandise have already come out including pictures of the adorable Princess Tiana doll and promotional “fortune cards” that go with the voodoo and magic theme incorporated in the New Orleans-based story.

The Princess and the Frog brings together the winning creative team that brought us classics like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. With gorgeous animation and a variety of jazz-infused songs that are sure to get stuck in your head, Disney is hoping the magic of 2D animation returns with the re-telling of this classic fairytale. But until the movie’s holiday release, both Walt Disney World and Disneyland are gearing up for a series of promotional events to let everyone know Disney is ready for a new princess—and they want you to be too!

One of the first things the Disney company did was formally introduce the Princess Tiana cast member to the press. While she is voiced by Anika Noni Rose, a Tiana cast member will now appear at both Disney parks in California and Florida, greeting fans of all ages and races in her elegant princess dress and crown. Herown “Prince Charming” is the frog-turned-human Prince Naveen, who will also be making appearances and signing autographs for fans of the movie starting this fall.

Tiana will officially be introduced into the princess merchandise lineup in early 2010 after the movie’s release, and then we will see her next to Aurora, Jasmine, Cinderella and all of the other princesses in Disney’s products. As for events at the Disney theme parks, fans can expect to see Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee for the 2009 holiday season. This promotional show will debut at Disney World on October 26, 2009 and will run through January 3, 2010.

Tiana’s Showboat Jubilee will be a “Mardi Gras-style” musical show that utilizes the gorgeous Liberty Belle show boat in Frontierland next to the Haunted Mansion attraction. The show begins with a procession of jazz musicians heading over to the Liberty Belle as the crowds follow along to the docks. Once there, a small group of pre-selected guests will be selected to board the Liberty Belle with characters from the movie including Tiana and Naveen as the boat then takes off performing songs from the feature’s soundtrack along the river.

With all of these great promotional events going on at the Disney theme parks, The Princess and The Frog is going to be a hit this holiday season. Princess Tiana’s reign has only just begun!

Disney World is known for making magical memories. Every day people from across the world visit the Walt Disney World Magic Kindgom Park for a chance to meet Mickey Mouse and zoom through space on Space Mountain. The Magic Kingdom is the place where wishes come true, and it was always the dream of Walt Disney himself that every visitor to the park experience the joys of being a kid again at any age. Over the July 4th weekend, the dream of American citizenship became a reality for over 1,000 new citizens at the Magic Kingdom. People ages 18-82 from over 100 countries experienced the opportunity of a lifetime as they became American citizens at the Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom.

This patriotic event fits the environment and ideals of the Disney name. Walt Disney was an avid patriot of the US and listed Abraham Lincoln as his hero. It was his love of America that created the “One Nation Under God” attraction at Disneyland, an attraction that was reborn as “The Hall of Presidents” in Orlando’s Magic Kindgom. The recently “re-Imagineered” Hall of Presidents now features the addition of Barack Obama and a crisp new audio presentation of The Gettysburg Address by an animatronic Abraham Lincoln.

The citizenship ceremony was led by actor Andy Garcia. Originally from Cuba, Garcia is now famous for starring in hit movies like The Untouchables, The Godfather III and Ocean’s 11. Garcia delivered the key-note address to the new citizens in front of Cinderella’s castle. 25 Disney employees were among those naturalized at the ceremony, reciting their Oath of Allegiance to the United States amidst a backdrop of red, white and blue décor and Disney characters dressed in American revolutionary wear.

After the naturalization ceremony, the new American citizens originally were treated to a presentation at the grand re-opening of the Hall of Presidents, now titled The Hall of Presidents: A Celebration of Liberty’s Leaders. The attraction is open to anyone with Disney tickets to the Magic Kingdom park. Showings of the new presentation now narrated by Morgan Freeman are held daily in Liberty Square.

If the glitter and ringlets experience of the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is not your childs idea of fun, then look no further than the Adventureland for the newest experience at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom: The Pirate’s League. This is a new experience for pirate fans young and old at the Magic Kingdom.

The Pirate’s League is perfect for any child with a yearning for their own pirate adventure. Located in the gift shop adjacent to the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, The Pirate’s League lets your child channel their inner Captain Jack Sparrow for a swashbuckling good time. Leave the Mickey ears and sunglasses behind, it’s time for pirate beards and eye patches! The Pirate’s League is accessible to anyone with theme park admission, so get your discount Disney tickets with OrlandoFunTickets.com.

After choosing their very own pirate name and receiving their treasure maps, junior buccaneers are whisked off into the land of endless exploration and treasure through their choice of three packages. The Pirate’s League provides First Mate, Captain’s and Empress Packages.

Using various costume choices and makeup techniques, Walt Disney World cast members will transform your child into a Cursed Pirate, Captain Hook or Captain Jack Sparrow. With the First Mate Package your child can pick from the above three choices and add the option of fake teeth, a reversible bandana and one 5x7 souvenir photo.

The Empress Package is perfect for little lassies that prefer ships and buried treasure over castles and glass slippers. A cast member will provide glamorous makeup, nail polish and a face gem to girls ready to explore Adventureland with fellow pirates.

The Captain’s Package provides the biggest pirate experience for your child. They can choose their own pirate costume along with the options in the First Mate package with three souvenir photos. Reservations for The Pirate’s League are a must, and our OrlandoFunTickets.com customer service representatives are waiting to assist you with booking your Pirate’s League experience. You can reach a representative via e-mail or by calling us directly at 1-866-225-4712.

If the pirate’s life is for you, then make sure you get your discount Disney tickets to the Magic Kingdom and other Orlando theme parks through OrlandoFunTickets.com.

If you dream of a life of pillaging, sailing, and adventure, or if you just want to develop a notorious reputation as the scourage of the seven seas, then you just might find your dream coming true at Walt Disney World.

This summer, those with pirate ambitious can actually sign up to join the crew of the Black Pearl. Believe it or not, the vessel made famous in Pirates of the Caribbean will be dropping anchor in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom in late June, where Captain Jack will be looking for a few good men - or rather, some scoundrels, rogues, and ne'er-do-wells.

The Black Pearl will be recruiting for The Pirates League, which will train Walt Disney World guests in the scurrilous ways of the buccaneer. Doing for would-be pirates what the Bippidi Boppidi Boutique did for little princesses, The Pirate League will transform guests into swashbucklers, providing them with a new identity and an assortment of pirate ware.

The process starts with each guest checking in at the plunder-filled pirate's lair in Adventureland, where they'll receive an official pirate name. Then, it's off to the Muster Station where they'll receive beards and eye patches, scarves and scarsm earrings, and gold teeth, all applied by a seasoned pirate who'll share tales of his own sea-faring adventures.

After they're outfitted with pirate gear, the new buccaneers will recite a sacred pirate oath, making them an official part of Captain Jack's crew. Then they'll make one last step into the treasure room to have their "pirate portrait" taken before being turned loose on an unsuspecting Magic Kingdom.

The Pirate League comes in three packages for aspiring scurvy sea dogs. The First Mate Packages includes a bandana, choise of facial effects, scars, tattoos, fake teeth, earring and eye patch, sword and sheath, pirate coin necklace, one 5x7-inch photo, and a personalized pirate oath for $49.95. The Empress Package, also $49.95, is for female pirates and includes a bandana, shimmering makeup, a face gem, tattoos, nail polish, earring and eye patch, sword and sheath, pirate coin necklace, and the photo and oath.

And for a little more, guests can really go all out with the Captains Package, which provides the above options in addition to a choice of pirate costume, and three 5x7 pictures. The package costs $124.95.

Once ready for the priate life, guests can venture out on the streets of Adventureland with a trasure map and seach for clues and treasures. Mateys who want to continue their training can also check out Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial, which takes place several times daily outside of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction.

The Pirate League will open for business on June 29, so if you have a little pirate in the family or are nursing some dreams of piratehood yourself, be sure to drop by Magic Kingdom next month. Take a look at the Walt Disney World tickets on OrlandoFunTickets.com to begin planning your swashbuckling adventure.

Typically, Magic Kingdom, like other Walt Disney World parks, opens at 9 am and closes at 10 pm. But thanks to a rare schedule change last week, guests could take advantage of the amazing childhood wonderland into later hours of the night - an especially cool thing given how packed with crowds Magic Kingdom has been lately during the day. And with Extra Magic Hours, Disney resort guests were especially able to take advantage of extra time at their favorite park early in the morning.

From Wednesday, April 15, through Sunday, April 19, Magic Kingdom’s usual closing time was be pushed back until midnight for all park guests. As for guests staying at select Walt Disney World resorts like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Grand Floridian Resort, they were able to pack on even more time at the park with Extra Magic Hours from 8am to 9 am on Thursday and Saturday, and from 7 am to 9 am on Friday. On Sunday, Extra Magic Hours tacked on to the already late closing hour of midnight kept the park open for resort guests until 3 am.

Extra Magic Hours after normal park closing provides everyone at least two extra hours to witness their favorite attractions, experience their favorite thrills, and see all the magic that they didn’t get a chance to see earlier in the day. Haunted Mansion is particularly fun at night since the darkness outside makes this mysterious tour even spookier. The Wishes Nighttime Spectacular is obviously another nighttime favorite as one of the brightest and biggest fireworks extravaganzas in the history of Magic Kingdom. And when the park closes extra late, guests have additional time to sit down and enjoy a leisurely meal at tasty dining spots like the Crystal Palace, Cinderella’s Royal Table, Tony’s Town Square, or the Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station.

In addition to providing more opportunities to see beloved attractions, Magic Kingdom’s later hours last week meant a second chance to see the SpectroMagic Parade. Usually appearing once at 9 pm, this dazzling nighttime procession filled with brilliantly lit Disney characters and floats appeared for a second time through Sunday at 11 pm. Known for putting miles of smiles on guests faces, the SpectroMagic Parade features 500,000 lights and miles of twinkling fiber optic cables.

So if you want to get the most magic out of a trip to Magic Kingdom, keep an eye out on the park schedules for last minute changes and Extra Magic Hours! Extended hours at the parks are rare, but when they happen, you won’t want to miss a chance to stay up late at the most magical place in the world. Get your Walt Disney World tickets from OrlandoFunTickets.com today and have a good night at Magic Kingdom.

One of the lesser known Disney characters has been brewing a huge cult following over the years, and as a result of “earning her wings,” so to speak, she is now being given her very own attraction in Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. Visitors to the park can now meet the one and only Tinker Bell, Peter Pan’s sprightly and mischievous companion, along with four of her fairy friends at Pixie Hollow in Magic Kingdom.

The new Pixie Hollow takes the place of the Country Fair tent in Mickey’s Toontown Fair where Goofy, Pluto, and Donald used to meet visitors. Guests now have a chance to meet and greet Peter Pan’s partner in crime in her magical home, where they’ll shrink to the size of a fairy and explore the place where a baby’s first laugh brought Tinker Bell to life. Fairy fans will get to hear Tinker Bell speak for the very first time and meet her friends, including Fawn, an animal fairy; Iridessa, a light fairy; Rosetta, a garden fairy; and Silvermist, a water fairy. Each fairy signs autographs, poses for photographs, and chats with visitors. Pixie Hollow, which opened on October 24th, is now open for you to explore.

A symbol of the magic of Disney, Tinker Bell first appeared in the animated 1953 film, Peter Pan. Her signature flourish has been seen in numerous Disney productions, and she’s been a presence in Walt Disney World ever since it opened. And now, with the release of her very own animated DVD feature, Tinker Bell is done playing second fiddle to Peter Pan and is becoming a leading Disney character in her own right. The computer-animated film, which was released on October 28th, is the first of four fairy films in the works, with a new one being released each year.

The movies will feature Tinker Bell’s voice for the first time; in Peter Pan, Tinker Bell’s fairy language, which sounds like the tinkling of bells, is incomprehensible. Tinker Bell, which pre-dates Peter Pan, will also explain Tinker Bell’s origins and purpose, as well as introduce her friends, each with their own fairy purpose and distinct personality. For example, one fairy is a tomboy, one fairy loves nature, and so on. Pixie Hollow in Magic Kingdom was designed to tie into the film; visitors will hear its soundtrack playing in the background, and the fairy characters there can also be seen in the film.

With Tinker Bell and her fairy friends earning their own line of merchandise and films separate from the Disney Princesses, it’s safe to say that Pixie Hollow is the first of a lot more fairy fun at Walt Disney World. Who knows? Fairy wings may become just as popular an accessory as mouse ears! One thing is certain, though; every little fairy or princess at heart will love visiting Pixie Hollow and meeting these colorful pixies in person. Get your discount Disney tickets at OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you’ll be on your way to earning your fairy wings. Tell Tinker Bell we said hi!

Whether it is a birthday, a graduation, an engagement, a reunion, or a first visit, there is no place like Walt Disney World to celebrate special moments. And these events have just gotten even more magical at Walt Disney World with new products, services and programs that are sure to make a special day truly spectacular. This week, we will be highlighting all the new features Disney has to offer and giving tips on how to celebrate your special event Disney-style, starting with the ultimate Disney birthday.

Beginning in 2009, birthdays everywhere will get a little more special when Walt Disney World begins to offer free admission to one of the theme parks on your birthday. This makes it even easier to take advantage of Disney’s latest features available for birthday celebrations.

One great new option is the Magical Pop-Up Party Pack, available in Spring 2009 at character dining and buffet locations inside Walt Disney World Resort. These packs include goodies, treats, activity sets, and a surprise pop-up centerpiece, and are perfect for the celebration of any special little guy or girl’s birthday.

And for the mini-princess who has gotten a year older, any fabulous princess celebration starts with a makeover at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disney's Magic Kingdom and Downtown Disney, where girls three and older can be transformed, hair, makeup, nails, clothes, and all, into a princess or a star like Hannah Montana. The perfect follow up is the My Disney Girls’ Perfectly Princess Tea Party, where girls can put on their tiara, sit with Princess Aurora and Rose Petal, and enjoy princess food and tea, storytelling, and sing-a-longs.

Or, for the little Pirate, there’s Disney’s Pirate Adventure or the Island of the Caribbean Pirate Cruise, where the birthday boy can go on a two-hour hunt for treasure and adventure on the high seas of Disney’s Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake. Then you can end the day with a Neverland Club Birthday Party at Disney’s Polynesian Resort, which comes complete with crafts, activities, a Disney movie, and games.

And of course, no child’s birthday celebration is complete without a birthday cake! Starting in Spring 2009 at select Walt Disney World restaurants, you can order a Disney Pirate Treasure Chest or a Disney Princess Jewelry Box, each containing surprises and an individual cake.

For a special 15th or 16th birthday, Disney now provides packages for the perfect Quinceañera – whether it’s with the Belle of the Ball, Dancing With A Star, Reflection of You, or custom packages, a magical birthday filled with dinner, dancing, and fireworks is never far away! These packages are available year-round and include entertainment, food and beverages, and linens and centerpieces. You can even choose the location from a variety of choices.

And if you’re not a little pirate, princess, or 15-year old, don’t fret – you too can celebrate your birthday Disney-style with customized parties available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert for groups of 20 or more at select Walt Disney Resort locations. Customize your party however you like it – it’s your birthday, and Disney is determined to make it magical.

With all these new options available, there’s only one question left: how will you celebrate? One thing is certain – you can start your celebration by getting discount Walt Disney World tickets here at OrlandoFunTickets.com. And stay tuned for more tips on how to celebrate your special event at Disney!

In addition to these princess festivities and pirate adventures listed above, guests at Mickey’s Pirate and Princess Party will have access to many additional one-of-a-kind events, such as the Enchanted Adventures Parade and the Magic, Music & Mayhem Fireworks show, both of which were created for this special party. And, guests will also be able to enjoy many of their favorite attractions at the Magic Kingdom Park during this celebration, and with so much going on, expect the wait times to be much shorter than during the day! If all of the above sounds like a good time for you and your family of pirates and princesses, then make your way over to the Magic Kingdom Park this Spring for the party of a lifetime!

January might be one of the quietest months of the year at the Walt Disney World Resort but the Magic Kingdom is throwing a party starting at the end of the month that is sure to reel in some travelers. The “Pirate and Princess Party” will return to the Magic Kingdom for 13 select nights beginning January 21. Whether you are a pirate, a princess, or something in between, you will always find the best deal on cheap Walt Disney World tickets here at OrlandoFunTickets.com!

Rowdy buccaneers and prim princesses alike are invited to this after-hours special event where they will join other enchanting royals and swashbuckling shipmates for some late-night Magic Kingdom hi-jinx. Junior Jack Sparrows and Cinderellas-in-Training follow a special treasure map that leads to chocolate treasures, colorful beads, dance parties and Disney characters too!

Throughout the park, delighted adventurers can explore themed pirate coves and princess courts while enjoying some extra time on their favorite Magic Kingdom attractions, which are open late for the festivities.

The main event of the “Pirate and Princess Party” is the “Enchanted Adventures Parade.” This lively cavalcade prances through the park twice a night and boasts a 39-foot pirate ship complete with swinging and sword-fighting ship hands and Tinker Bell herself standing guard over a gold-filled treasure chest. Close on her tail is Captain Hook and his favorite chomping croc Tick Tock.

Also joining in this adventurous procession of piracy and princess-ness are fair-haired Disney maidens with their handsome princes by their sides, and horses bearing their regal knights amidst delightful dancers and the Jolly Roger flag corps.

To cap off this fantastic fiesta of fantasy and feistiness, the party-perfect “Magic, Music, and Mayhem” fireworks spectacular bursts into the night sky with an original musical score that includes everyone’s favorite pirate and princess tunes all orchestrated to go along with the glittering blasts in the sky above.

The Disney Pirate and Princess Party runs from 7 p.m. to midnight on select nights starting January 21 through March 14. This is a separate ticket event, and it is not included with your Magic Kingdom admission. So get your discount Walt Disney World tickets here and now at OrlandoFunTickets.com, and you will have enough money left over to add some after-hours Magic Kingdom revelry to your Orlando vacation.