5 Reasons to Visit Walt Disney World This Year

While there's never a bad time to visit Walt Disney World, there are some great reasons to visit this year! From the return of some Walt Disney World classics to new flavors at Epcot's International Food & Wine Festival, this IS the year to visit Walt Disney World!

The Main Street Electrical Parade
The Main Street Electrical Parade began lighting up nights in the Magic Kingdom in 1977 until the parade closed in 1991. Although it returned for a two year run in 1999, it's only back this time until August 14, 2010. If you've never seen this magical Disney parade, grab a place along Main Street USA and watch a million twinkling lights bring the night to life.

The Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
From October 1, 2010 to November 14, 2010 an Epcot favorite returns and there are some great new food additions this year. In addition to all of your favorite food stands, South Korea and Belgium make their Food & Wine Festival debut. In addition to the great food, some great concerts (that are included with park admission) are heading to Epcot for the Festival. From Kool & The Gang to En Vogue, nights at Epcot will be filled with great music and the aroma of fantastic food.

Captain EO Returns to Epcot
Opened in 1986 and closed in 1994, Captain EO is a 17 minute 3D spectacular staring Michael Jackson as the Captain of a band of intergalactic musicians who are on a mission to deliver a gift to the Supreme Leader. Since the death of Michael Jackson last year, fans of this Disney classic have been petitioning Disney to bring back the film... and Disney has listened. However, Disney hasn't said how long the film will play at Epcot.

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade
Every few years the Magic Kingdom introduces a new daily parade. This year saw the Celebrate a Dream Come True parade rolling in to the Magic Kingdom. Every day at 3pm, the streets of the Magic Kingdom come alive as a rolling celebration winds its way through the Magic Kingdom celebrating you. And this year only, catch the pre-parade, Disney's Honorary VoluntEars Cavalcade, featuring your favorite Muppets!

Dream Along with Mickey
Each day in front of Cinderella Castle, Mickey Mouse and all of your favorite Disney characters sing and dance as part of a fantastic, magical musical celebration in this song and dance spectacular. While there's always been some sort of daily show presented in front of Cinderella Castle, Dream Along with Mickey is one of the best to be presented in a while.

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