In This Edition:

Disney-MGM Studios: Props from the movie transport guests to the magical world of Narnia.

Magic Kingdom: It's a red, white and blue salute to the military; the most wonderful time of the year means Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party for in-park guests, other fun including The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade airing on ABC-TV.

Epcot: Candlelight Processional features star narrators and more; park features new top chef.

Disney's Wide World of Sports: Pop Warner, Disney's Soccer Showcase highlight events.

Throughout Walt Disney World: Ring in 2006 in style across the Florida Vacation Kingdom.

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Wintry Sets and Staging Transport Disney-MGM Studios Guests to the Frozen World of Narnia

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- "Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" opens Dec. 9 at Disney-MGM Studios, taking guests behind the scenes of the movie-making magic of the Disney Pictures and Walden Media motion picture release, "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe," which opens in movie theaters on Dec. 9.

In the tradition of Disney attractions which immerse guests in popular movies and stories, Disney-MGM Studios will host an exciting walk-through experience based on the epic film. For fans of C.S. Lewis' timeless adventure, and for the worldwide audience who will be entranced by the new movie, Disney-MGM Studios transforms a soundstage into the frozen world of Narnia.

Guests will enter the frozen world of Narnia through a giant wardrobe and be surrounded by a wintry landscape, enormous trees, and a replica of the lamppost as seen in the movie. In the distance, they will see the house of Mr. Tumnus, one of the central characters, beneath a rock bluff outcropping and the White Witch's Castle. Guests will feel as though they have entered the magical world of C.S. Lewis' story.

Guests will exit through a gallery that showcases elaborate creatures, costumes, armor, maquettes, storyboards, props and set pieces used in the making of the film.

The attraction, "Journey Into Narnia: Creating The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe," is included with admission to Disney-MGM Studios.

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As American as Red, White and Blue: Military Families To be Starring Attractions at Magic Kingdom

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In two separate Magic Kingdom moments daily -- from Nov. 24 through Jan. 1, 2006 -- Walt Disney World Resort will pay special tribute to U.S. military families. The first family will join with Disney characters as part of the Train Station Welcome ceremonies that are held each morning as the park opens. The second of the military families will preside as Grand Marshals in "Share a Dream Come True," the float-filled, fun-filled parade that winds through the park and down Main Street, U.S.A. every afternoon.

Each of the families will be picked in a special collaboration between Disney and Shades of Green, a recreational resort for active and retired military.

In addition, military veterans are selected each day at sundown to participate in the flag retreat ceremony -- a Magic Kingdom tradition.

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Parades, Special Events Turn Walt Disney World Resort Into a Twinkly Wonderland at Holidaytime

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Not only has Walt Disney World Resort launched its earliest holiday season ever to meet the needs of merriment-seeking guests, but the grand, property-wide celebration kicks into overdrive in December.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, a specially ticketed after-hours event in Magic Kingdom, has expanded to 14 nights this year -- including 12 during December. Guests are treated to holiday storytelling, live music, unique merchandise, exclusive Disney character shows, appearances by Santa Goofy, and two presentations nightly of "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade." What's more, weather forecasters guarantee snow falling on Main Street, U.S.A. Between breaks for cocoa and cookies, families enjoy unlimited admission to Magic Kingdom attractions.

The party begins at 7 p.m. (after regular park closing) and continues until midnight on Dec. 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 18 and 20. Tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are $43.95 plus tax for guests ages 10 and above, $34.95 plus tax for guests ages 3-9. (Guests can save $5 for select dates by purchasing in advance.) Call 407/W-DISNEY or visit disneyworld.com/holidays for more information.

While Disney-MGM Studios guests are marveling at the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights, now glowing through the holidays, Epcot features a longtime Disney tradition -- the Candlelight Processional -- treating guests to a grand musical performance by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra joined by a celebrity narrator retelling the Christmas story. The December lineup:

Dec. 1-3 - Haley Joel Osment
Dec. 4-6 - Cicely Tyson
Dec. 7-9 - Jaci Velasquez
Dec. 10-12 - Eartha Kitt
Dec. 13-15 - Lou Diamond Phillips
Dec. 16-18 - Harry Hamlin
Dec. 19-21 - Marlee Matlin
Dec. 22-24 - Jim Caviezel
Dec. 25-27 - John Stamos
Dec. 28-30 - Stephen Curtis Chapman
The renowned show is staged each evening at America Gardens Theatre. Showtimes: 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. For information about special Candlelight Processional dinner packages, guests may call 407/WDW-DINE.

Meantime, Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes the holiday season with "Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade" blending the spirit of the Animal Kingdom with the joy of the holidays. Included in regular park admission, the holiday parade is on now through Jan. 8, 2006.

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ABC-TV Airs "The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade" Featuring Regis, Kelly and a Sleighful of Fun

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- A Dec. 25 tradition, The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade, again brings the magic of Walt Disney World Resort at holidaytime into the homes of millions of ABC-TV viewers. Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa host the festivities, which feature a variety of celebrity appearances and musical performances.

Front and center is the parade itself, which showcases favorite Disney characters as it makes its way down Main Street, U.S.A. This year's program will feature parade elements from both Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland in California -- a fitting tribute during the "Happiest Celebration on Earth" honoring 50 years of Disney parks that began with the opening of Disneyland.

The Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade airs Dec. 25, 10 a.m.-Noon Eastern time on ABC-TV.

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Fireworks, Festivities, Concerts and More Ring in 2006 at Walt Disney World Resort

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Party on and party long at Walt Disney World Resort on New Year's Eve as venues across the Florida Vacation Kingdom bid farewell to 2005 and welcome 2006.

Downtown Disney Pleasure Island ushers in the New Year with its annual, island-wide street party. The special ticket event features live performances by music artists Smash Mouth, S.O.S. Band and Paul Jackson Jr. A midnight fireworks spectacular lights the night and the New Year is welcomed in with a champagne toast.

The Dec. 31 party is for revelers 21 and older and rocks Pleasure Island from 8 p.m.-2 a.m. Admission is $89 plus tax and includes entry to all Pleasure Island nightclubs. For more information or to order tickets, guests may call 407/W-DISNEY.

Live concerts with fireworks are planned at Epcot and Disney-MGM Studios, and Magic Kingdom hosts two fireworks shows including an earlier version for families needing to get their little ones to bed.

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Christine Weissman Named New Executive Chef for Epcot

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Christine Weissman has been promoted from chef de cuisine of catering at Disney's Contemporary Resort and Magic Kingdom to executive chef of Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort. In her new role, Weissman oversees a culinary team of 350 and also is involved in the year-round preparations for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival.

Weissman formerly held kitchen positions at Epcot (Germany) and the former Disney Institute, and was part of the opening team at Disneyland Paris. Before joining Disney, she was sous chef at Windows on the World, Cellar in the Sky in New York City.

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Pop Warner Super Bowl, National Cheer & Dance Championships
Return to Walt Disney World Resort Dec. 4-10

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Super Bowl returns to Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex this December -- the miniature edition, that is. The Pop Warner Super Bowl kicks off on the Hess sports fields as 64 teams from across the country battle for the 2005 championship trophy in eight divisions, Dec. 4-10. In addition to action from the gridiron, over 300 cheer and dance squads will compete for the 2005 National Cheer & Dance Championships in The Milk House.

Pop Warner teams from the Jr. Peewee (8-10), Peewee (9-11), Jr. Midget (10-12) and Midget (11-14) classifications in Divisions I and II will play a total of 68 games in six days, with championship games Dec. 9-10. The Division I Midget National Championship game will be televised on ESPN and ESPN2 during the NFL's Super Bowl Week in January.

This year's Cheer & Dance Championships will be the seventh year that small and large squads will compete in four age classifications within the novice, intermediate and advanced categories of competition.

In its 76th year, Pop Warner Little Scholars is the largest youth football and cheer and dance organization in the United States, consisting of 360,000 young people ranging from ages 5-16 years old. Pop Warner is the only youth sports organization that requires scholastic aptitude to participate. Athletes must demonstrate satisfactory classroom progress each year before they are allowed to compete.

Pop Warner recognizes first and second team Academic All-American student athletes and provides scholarships for higher education on a yearly basis. The organization's relationship with the Walt Disney Company dates back to 1959 when Walt Disney himself attended the First Annual Pop Warner Disneyland Bowl Football Festival in Southern California.

Tickets may be purchased at the Disney's Wide World of Sports box office. Single-day general admission ticket prices are $10.75 for guests ages 10 and above and $8 for guests ages 3-9. Length-of-event passes are $26.25 for guests ages 10 and above and $18.75 for guests ages 3-9.

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Home Depot College Football Awards Show To Broadcast Live from
Walt Disney World Resort on ESPN Dec. 8

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The top college football players in the nation in 2005 will be honored at Walt Disney World Resort as the Home Depot College Football Awards returns to the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney's BoardWalk on Dec. 8.

The Davey O'Brien Award (Top Quarterback), Doak Walker Award (Top Running Back), Chuck Bednarik Award (Best Defensive Player) and Maxwell Award (Best All-Around Player) are just a few of the prestigious awards that will be presented during the evening. For the 10th consecutive year, Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award will be presented to the nation's most inspirational football student-athlete.

The awards will be broadcast live on ESPN from 7-9 p.m. ET for the 15th straight year. Chris Fowler will emcee the event, joined by ESPN College Game Day co-anchors Kirk Herbstreit and Lee Corso.

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Acclaimed Disney's Soccer Showcase Returns To Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex Dec. 27-Jan. 2

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The 2005 Disney's Wide World of Sports season comes to a close with Disney's Soccer Showcase presented by adidas, the premier boys' and girls' college recruiting tournament in the United States, Dec. 27-Jan. 2. With the help of adidas and its partnership with the U.S. Youth Soccer Association and the USYSA Olympic Development Program (ODP), the showcase should prove an exciting cap to the year. Attended by more than 400 teams, this event has quickly become known for its high-quality competition, world-class fields of play and top-notch organization.

The Soccer Showcase, which features Under-13 through U-18 teams, runs Dec. 27-30 for boys and Dec. 30-Jan. 2 for girls.

In August, Soccer America Magazine voted Disney's Soccer Showcase as the best youth soccer tournament in the United States for both boys and girls. Additionally, the Showcase swept first place in each category for boys and girls, including best tournament competition, best organization, best facilities, best showcase and best destination.

Tickets may be purchased at the Disney's Wide World of Sports box office. Single-day general admission ticket prices are $10.75 for guests ages 10 and above and $8 for guests ages 3-9. Length-of-event passes are $26.25 for guests ages 10 and above and $18.75 for guests ages 3-9.