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U.S. citizens who cross into the United States from Mexico and Canada must show proof of citizenship beginning June 1, 2009. A passport or passcard will be required for re-entry. U.S. citizens without one will face extra scrutiny. A driver's license or birth certificate will not be accepted any longer. Mexican citizens must show proof of citizenship already to enter into the U.S. by land through federal ports.
Beneath the Tokyo Tower, the symbol of TokyoThe Giant Rugby Ball will showcase New Zealand from
28 October - 3 November 2009
Tourism New Zealand (NZ) will place a Giant Rugby Ball below the Tokyo Tower from Wednesday, October 28th through to Tuesday, November 3rd to promote the next RWC 2011 in New Zealand. Also the venue will offer an interactive experience on New Zealand and its culture.
The Giant Rugby Ball is a unique venue and measures 25m in length, 17m wide and 13m high, with a capacity of up to 160 people. Inside the ball, visitors can experience NZ through a 360 degree visual display. Visitors to the Giant Rugby Ball will be taken on a virtual tour of NZ.
Furthermore, there will be exciting Maori performances outside of the Giant Rugby Ball enticing visitors to come inside and experience the virtual tour of NZ. All visitors to the Giant Rugby Ball will be eligible to go into the draw to win return flights to NZ.
The Giant Rugby Ball has a capacity of up to 160 people. The inside of the Ball acts as a giant screen by which you will be taken on a virtual journey to NZ. Come along, step inside and we will take you on a little journey to NZ!
The Giant Rugby Ball first appeared in Paris for the 2007 RWC, followed by London in 2008. Now it will make its third appearance in Tokyo in 2009. In Paris, it attracted 25,000 people over two weeks, and in London it received 7,500 people throughout the week it was open. With it's third appearance
in Tokyo, we are looking forward to welcoming lots of visitors to the Giant Rugby Ball.
The next Rugby World Cup 2011 is to be held in NZ!
Throughout the week the Giant Rugby Ball is up, this will be an opportunity to feel the charm of NZ and with the next Rugby World Cup to be held in NZ in 2011, by stepping inside the Ball, you will feel the spirit of rugby and NZ.
Open Dates: Wednesday, 28 October - Tuesday 3 November (public holiday) 2009 ???Note: Wednesday, 28 October will be open to media only, and open to the public from Thursday, 29 October)
Organizer: Tourism New Zealand
Cooperation: Tokyo Tower, Air New Zealand
Giant New Zealand Rugby Ball Venue
Place:? Tokyo Tower, South side parking area
Entrance: FREE
Thurs 29 October 10:00-17:30
Fri 30 October 10:00-17:30
Sat 31 October 11:00-14:00
Sun 1 November 10:00-17:30
Mon 2 November 10:00-17:30
Tues 3 November 10:00-21:00
(* The official opening ceremony will be held on Wed 28 October. It will be open to media only)
Please visit www.newzealand.com for further information about the Giant Rugby Ball
The '100% Pure New Zealand' giant rugby ball is a touring venue used to celebrate the best of New Zealand in prominent international locations.
When the giant ball first appeared in Paris - under the Eiffel Tower during the 2007 Rugby World Cup - it attracted more than 24,000 visitors, and enormous international media attention.
The rugby ball's most recent venue was in Potters' Field between London's famous Tower Bridge and City Hall where it was open from 25 November - 2 December 2008.
Entrance is free. The giant rugby ball is a state of the art theatre that takes you on a virtual tour to experience NZ's nature, culture, heritage and of course, rugby.
• host to the IRB pool allocation draw for the 2011 Rugby World Cup on 1 December
• measures 25 metres long, 17 metres wide and 13 metres high
• capacity of up to 160 people
• two air pumps supply 8,000 litres of air per second into the ball
• an estimated 600,000 conventional rugby balls would fill the giant ball
• designed and constructed by NZ's Inside Out productions, who were also responsible for the three-storey Louis Vuitton suitcase that toured the world for Louis Vuitton's 150th anniversary celebrations
Winning the best design awards in NZ, Inside Out Productions are the brain behind creating this unique event venue. When it comes to events, Mizrahi and Adams of Inside Out succeed in making the impossible possible.
Called on by Louis Vuitton to conceptualize an event to mark its 150th birthday, Inside Out built a giant Louis Vuitton trunk for 2000 guests and put up in Hong Kong, Tokyo and New York. Inside was a massive 30m wide screen from which performers and props seamlessly appeared and disappeared. The event catapulted Inside Out onto the international stage as world class event producers, going on to create work in USA, Australia, China, France, England and Spain. This is truly a unique NZ concept.
New Zealanders have a great love for many sports but the sport of rugby is their greatest passion, with a history of over 130 years. The All Blacks rugby team are the pride of New Zealanders and are ranked as the top rugby team in the world.
In exactly two years time, 9 September 2011 will officially
kick off the RWC in NZ. 13 cities throughout NZ will host the RWC matches, with the NZ Rugby Union expecting 4 million spectators as the country of NZ turns into one huge stadium.
On July 28, RWC 2019 was announced to be hosted by Japan. This is the first time the RWC will be hosted outside of rugby strong nations of Europe and the Southern hemisphere. Japan now has 10 years to raise the profile and passion of rugby, both at home and abroad.
Starting with the Giant Rugby Ball in Tokyo 2009, we hope rugby will grow in popularity in Japan.
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Calling all artists! The City of El Paso’s Public Art Program and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department is looking for local and regional artists who would like to produce chalk art on the city sidewalks of Downtown El Paso as part of the Second Annual Public Art Street Festival titled “Chalk the Block.”
Participation is open to all artists, who reside in El Paso, Cd. Juarez, and Las Cruces. Interested artists may choose to apply as a Showcase, Emerging, or High School Artist or Artist Team. Each category will be competing for a First, Second, and Third Place cash prize, and be considered for a Best of Show Award. Showcase and Emerging artists will also be compensated for their work. No chalk art experience is necessary.
Upon selection by a jury panel made up of local artists and members of the community, a group of artists will be chosen to participate in Chalk the Block and be required to attend a chalk art workshop. All artists will be responsible for the production of a creative and unique design to be done in chalk on a sidewalk block the day of the event.
The event will be held on Saturday September 19th, from 12:00pm to 6:00pm and spaces will be limited, so apply today!
For a detailed description regarding project qualifications and submission requirements please visit our event website at www.chalktheblock.com.
Applications will be taken through August 10th and those winning artists selected to participate will be announced by August 19th.
The event is brought to you in collaboration with the City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department and the El Paso Community Foundation.
Chalk the Block is a public art event entering its second year. The highlight of the event is the works of art made in chalk by both established and emerging artists. The City of El Paso’s Public Art Program and the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, in collaboration with the El Paso Community Foundation, will open to artists on Friday September 18th and host the Chalk the Block Downtown Public Art Street Festival on Saturday, September 19, 2009, noon to 6 p.m. at the Arts Festival Plaza. The fun-filled event will also include entertaining activities for people of all ages such as the Creative Kids Zone, the Teen Skate area, Light as Air, an inflatable exhibition, vendors, live music and food.
For additional information please contact Marisol Lopez, Public Art Program Specialist at (915) 541-4257 or e-mail lopezma@elpasotexas.gov.
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CheapTickets has reduced their booking fees on every hotel all 85,000+ of them. Just book by July 15, 2009, to get the discount. Now, CheapTickets can show you the Total Price per night up front, so you see that you are getting a lower Total Price on CheapTickets. Learn more about hotel fees SLASHED on CheapTickets thru July 15! CheapTickets, a leading online agency for cheap travel, rescues students from the brink of midterm burnout and provides these weary souls with deals to historical hotspots and volunteer vacations that college students desperately desire to travel- cheaply. Find out more about CheapTickets promotions. Cheap Tickets Tells College Students: Take a Break!Online Travel Company Offers Great Deals to Traditional Spring Break Destinations
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Book online at Delta's web site and save. Delta Airlines now charges more for some airline tickets if they are purchased from Delta over the phone or at a Delta ticket counter. To save this fee, book tickets online at Delta's web site and the cost will often be even less. Find the current discounts, coupons and promotional codes and more Delta discount deals.
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Las Vegas, Nevada nightlife is 24/7. The deals for hotel rooms have intensified with the slowdown in tourism. This means there are some great deals out there. Many of the online travel agencies like Travelocity, Orbitz and Priceline have cut or reduce their fees for hotels and airlines. They have even struck better deals with Las Vegas hotels to further discount rates.
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Goodbye Celine, move over Donny & Marie, the Divine Miss M. has been taking the Las Vegas strip by storm for the past year with The Showgirl Must Go On currently playing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Bette is joined on stage by the Harlettes, a 13-piece band –which includes a six-piece horn section from the Las Vegas band “The Fat City Horns”—and 18 female dancers, who tackle the lively and energetic choreography created by the legendary Toni Basil (of “Mickey” fame). One of these spectacular dancers is Carol Hatchett from Chicago, Illinois.
Ms. Hatchett grew up in the Chicago area and studied at University of Illinois – Chicago. After graduation she knew she wanted to dance and she knew she needed to go to New York or Los Angeles. “I wanted to dance so much, explains Hatchett.” I went to New York for a summer extensive program and studied at the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, I loved New York but it wasn’t for me, explains Hatchett, so I said I’m going to try Los Angeles when I graduate and I relocated there, it was fantastic. All of a sudden you are performing with all the people you seen in videos and television and you are auditioning and all that is very exciting.”
Jersey Boys, Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia and now The Lion King have all made a name for themselves on the Las Vegas Strip. One would think Broadway shows would not have a place in “Sin City” but these shows have proven that tourists are doing more than just gambling on the strip.
The Lion King is the newest Broadway spectacular to hit Las Vegas and it’s now playing seven shows a week (including two shows on Saturday and Sunday) at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.
A magnificent thing happened to The Lion King on the way from animated kid hit movie to a Broadway musical. A shimmering blend of puppetry, song, dance, fairy tale and add Disney to the mix creates a glistening outing for the entire family.
Gala Premiere Brings Bevy of Stars to the Red Carpet
LAS VEGAS, July 3 /PRNewswire/
Cirque du Soleil, Apple Corps Ltd. and The Mirage hosted a gala premiere for LOVE with more than 4000 guests invited to an exclusive party after the performance to celebrate LOVE at The Mirage.
Guests included: Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono, Olivia Harrison, Sir George Martin, Giles Martin, Julian Lennon, Cynthia Lennon, Paul McCartney, Siegfried & Roy, Billy Crystal, Paul Reiser, Virginia Madsen and Rachel Leigh Cook, among others.
LOVE, the latest Cirque du Soleil creation, a co-production with Apple Corps Ltd., celebrates the musical legacy of The Beatles and is presented exclusively at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
This joint artistic venture marks the first time that The Beatles company, Apple Corps Ltd., has agreed to a major theatrical partnership. The project was born out of a personal friendship and mutual admiration between the late George Harrison and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberte.
LOVE brings the magic of Cirque du Soleil together with the spirit and passion of The Beatles to create an intimate and powerful entertainment experience. It captures the essence of LOVE that John, Paul, George and Ringo inspired during their astonishing adventure together.
Sir George Martin, The Beatles original producer, and his son Giles Martin have been working with the entire archive of Beatles recordings to create the musical component for LOVE. The result is an unprecedented approach to the music for a stage production. "I think we have achieved a real sense of drama with the music, the audience will feel as though they are actually in the theatre with the band. People are going to be knocked out by what they are hearing!" said Giles Martin.
Using the master tapes at Abbey Road Studios, Sir George and Giles have created a unique soundscape for LOVE. "We wanted to make sure there are enough good, solid hit songs in the show, but we don't want it to be a catalog of 'best of's'," said Sir George Martin. "We also wanted to put in some interesting and not well-known Beatles music and use fragments of songs. The show is a unique and magical experience."
Dominic Champagne, who directed and wrote the original concept for the show, explained his vision for LOVE. "I wanted to create a Beatles experience rather than a Beatles story, taking the audience on an emotional journey rather than a chronological one, exploring the landscapes and experiences that have marked the group's history," said the director.
LOVE is a Rock 'n' Roll poem, a magical mystery tour into the heart and soul of The Beatles music through an exploration of the aesthetic, political and spiritual trends of the 1960s. Inspired by the poetry of the lyrics, the creative team designed a series of scenes inhabited by colorful characters in extravagant costumes.
The international cast of 60 channels a raw, youthful energy evoking the exuberant and irreverent spirit of The Beatles. High-energy fusions of urban, freestyle dance, aerial performance and fast-paced athleticism make LOVE a visual and musical feast.
LOVE is presented in a custom-built theatre at The Mirage featuring 360 degree seating and advanced high definition video projections with 100-foot digital, moving images. The panoramic surround sound system will envelop the audience who will experience The Beatles music like never before ...
Apple Corps Ltd. is planning to release The LOVE album through EMI Music later this year.
Inspiration: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr.
Cirque du Soleil Creative Team:
Guy Laliberte - Guide, Show Concept Creator
Dominic Champagne - Director and Writer, Show Concept Creator
Gilles Ste-Croix - Director of Creation, Show Concept Creator
Chantal Tremblay - Associate Director of Creation
Jean Rabasse - Theatre and Set Designer
Philippe Guillotel - Costume Designer
Jonathan Deans - Sound Designer
Yves Aucoin - Lighting Designer
Francis Laporte - Video Projection Designer
Hansel Cereza and Dave St-Pierre - Choreographers
Guy St-Amour - Acrobatic & Rigging Designer
Daniel Cola - Acrobatic Performance Designer
Nathalie Gagne - Make-up Designer
Patricia Ruel - Props Designer
Michael Curry - Puppet Designer
Guest Creators:
Genevieve Dorion-Coupal - Choreographer
Daniel Ezralow - Choreographer
Margie Gillis - Choreographer
Alexis Martin - Dramaturge Consultant
Francois Perusse - Comic Audio-clips Designer
Andre Simard - Aerial Acrobatic Designer
For Apple Corps Ltd.:
Sir George Martin - Music Director
Giles Martin - Music Director
Neil Aspinall - Executive Producer
TICKET PRICES:
$150, $125, $99, $69
SHOW SCHEDULE:
LOVE will be performed Thursday through Monday with no shows on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. There will be two shows nightly at 7:30pm & 10:30pm.
Ownership of the trademarks: Apple Corps Limited for The Beatles (word & design), (TM) Cirque du Soleil for Cirque du Soleil (word & design) (R) and The Cirque Apple Creation Partnership for LOVE (word & design). (TM) Trademarks used under license.
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The plot is simple, yet sexy and sultry. The new production at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas stars Kelly Monaco (General Hospital’s Samantha ‘Sam’ McCall) and Mel B. Throughout the show Queen of tease, Mel B takes the audience through a journey of fairytales, while turning them into very sexy provocative tales. It begins with Monaco as the lonely and unloved Bo Peep and she falls asleep reading her “Bedtime Stories” only to wind up in a stream of dreams where she meets Peep Diva (played by original Spice Girl Mel B; Melanie Brown). The Peep Diva leads Bo Peep to becoming a confident, empowered woman. The performances are all unique and are backed by a red-hot, all female band. Numbers include original songs by such artists as Madonna, Christina Aguilera and Aerosmith. Read more about Planet Hollywood's "PeepShow."
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The 4th of July is one of the busiest vacation holidays of the year. This year, the slowdown in tourism has prompted hotels to drop their rates below average summer prices. Find the latest, and last minute deals, and coupons from our affiliates with Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire and Southwest Air Vacations. Each travel agency has special offers for 4th of July weekend travel. As an authorized retail affiliate, we can deep link into their web sites for the best deals you might not find elsewhere. Make your independence with a cheap 2009 vacation package. July 4th Travel Deals EverywhereThis year, bargain hunters can find some great, one-time, deals online. Because of the economy, new unadvertised deals pop up all of the time. To find links to the latest, and last minute, Fourth of July weekend travel deals, click on a travel company to the right. New offers are posted as they become available. These deals are only available online and may not be used for phone reservations. Drop in tourism means more incentivesOnly 42% of Americans plan to take a vacation trip this summer, according to a recent survey by a AP-Gfk Poll. Tourism could shrink even more if the recession continues through the winter holidays or into 2010. The Poll, conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media during April 16-20, 2009, asked 1,000 random adults their summer travel plans. The survey also found that 7% of Americans surveyed plan a more elaborate trip to take advantage of lower prices. Find our summer travel deals from major travel online services. Free Disney on your birthday!If you happen to have a birthday during the July 4th weekend, you're in luck. Disney Parks' big deal of the year is free admission to any of its parks on your birthday throughout 2009. In addition, vacation packages are bundled by the major online travel agencies. At one price, get air, DIsney Resort and attractions in one package. No need to even rent a car- DIsney has free transportation for guests! Check the top Disney vacation packages you can choose with your free admission. Find all of our travel deals and promotions |
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The Labor Day Weekend is one of the busiest vacation holidays of the year. This year, the slowdown in tourism has prompted hotels to drop their rates below average summer prices. That eans Labor Day weekend travel prices may be lower than last year, especial hotels. Find the latest, and last minute deals from our affiliates with Travelocity, Orbitz, Priceline, Hotwire and Southwest Air Vacations. As an authorized retail affiliate, we can deep link into their web sites for the best deals you might not find elsewhere. Labor Day Weekend Travel Deals EverywhereThis year, bargain hunters can find some great, one-time, deals online. Because of the economy, new unadvertised deals pop up all of the time. To find links to the latest, and last minute, Fourth of July weekend travel deals, click on a travel company to the right. Drop in summer travel means more incentives for last minute travelOnly 42% of Americans had planned to take a vacation trip this summer, according to a recent survey by a AP-Gfk Poll. Tourism could shrink even more if the recession continues through the winter holidays or into 2010. The Poll, conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media during April 16-20, 2009, asked 1,000 random adults their summer travel plans. The survey also found that 7% of Americans surveyed plan a more elaborate trip to take advantage of lower prices. Find our summer travel deals from major travel online services. Free Disney on your birthday!If you happen to have a birthday during the July 4th weekend, you're in luck. Disney Parks' big deal of the year is free admission to any of its parks on your birthday throughout 2009. In addition, vacation packages are bundled by the major online travel agencies. At one price, get air, DIsney Resort and attractions in one package. No need to even rent a car- DIsney has free transportation for guests! Check the top Disney vacation packages you can choose with your free admission. Find all of our travel deals and promotions |
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Find a cheap vacation with a last minute travel dealBooking a "last minute travel" or "last minute vacation" deal can save quite a bit on your vacation costs. Travel agencies will offer last minute discounts to fill cancelled or unsold seats or rooms. Once the resevration day has passed, if a room or seat is not sold, it is lost revenue. The hotel, airline or cruiseline would rather get a portion of the value than not at all. Be flexible at the last minuteA big advantage to last minute travel deals is the closer to the reservation date, the possiblity of an even lower price. But it depends on availabilty and is a gamble if you are planning a scheduled trip. Booking through a last minute vacation deal can be a great way to cut the transportation or housing costs of your trip. Make your decision at the time of the offer, though, because it may be gone if you check back the next minute. Last minute deals don't last. Last minute holiday travel dealsThe best deals for holiday travel can be found the week before the holiday starts. Airline seats and hotel rooms have to be filled, otherwise they are worthless to the companies after the date has passed. The closer the date gets, though, there is the possibility that the best seats or rooms won't be available. You may have to compromise your plans to get the best holiday discount. Plan early for summer or winter vacations to get the best rate. Find the best last minute deals from: Cheap Tickets, Expedia, Hotwire, Orbitz, Priceline, Travelocity and Southwest Air Vacations. Visit our Travel Entertainment Magazine for more online deals, news and features. Last Minute Flight Deals
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Summer Travel Deals for 2009Book a cheap summer vacation online now and saveThe summer travel season is usually the busiest time for hotels, airlines and attractions. This year, it won't be so good for the tourism industry. So, the 2009 summer travel deals will be at their best. Bargain hunters can compare rates and fares and lock in the best price weeks or months before travel. A survey found that only 42% of Americans will plan to take a summer vacation trip. In 2005, 40% planned a summer vacation, according to a AP-Gfk Poll. Summer travel could shrink even more if this recession continues through the holidays or into 2010. But, the survey also reports that more than 7% of Americans surveyed will plan a more elaborate trip to take advantage of lower prices this summer. Plan your trip, then look for bargains earlyThe most popular summer vacation hotspots will fill up faster and earlier. Some travel agencies, airlines and hotels will reimburse the difference if your reservation price drops lower than your purchase price. Last minute summer travel dealsSince the travel industry depends of filling rooms, airline seats and hotel rooms have to be filled, otherwise they are worthless to the companies after the date has passed. The closer the date gets, though, there is the possibility that the best seats or rooms won't be available. You may have to compromise your plans to get the best holiday discount. Find the best last minute deals from: Expedia, Hotwire, Orbitz, Priceline, Travelocity and Southwest Air Vacations. Summer Flight Deals
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Timeshares have become a $1.1 billion business as more and more people discover the advantages of shared ownership. Timeshare ownership is one of the least expensive forms of vacation ownership. A timeshare investment can also be a good real estate investment for many years to come. Enjoy your vacation and get infomation on dozens of places- Las Vegas time shares, Hawaii, Orlando, Florida and other locations this summer, or choose from a number of other destinations worldwide. Discount vacation packages are offered to attract potential timeshare owners. If you have an interest in timeshares, take advantage of both the cheap vacation and the presentation. Companies require that attendance to a timeshare presentation is mandatory to use the vacation benefits. You are under no obligation to purchase the timeshare- just sit in on the presentation. For a cheap vacation, this is a good way to go. Learn more about Timeshares and Vacation Packages With this knowledge, you can investiage or buy time shares, rentals and plan the vacation of your desire. Read terms and conditions to participate in these special vacation promotions. Entertainment Magazine now links to timeshare vacation promotions, information and opportunities from several selected and well known companies in the time share industry. Timeshares- Is It An Investment In A Vacation?
Timeshare costsTime of year and desirability of location determine your purchase cost, with average prices ranging from 7K for studios to 13K for a three-bedrooms, according to timeshare giant RCI. You'll pay taxes, cleaning and maintenance fees, and annual dues whether or not you use the property. Your timeshare will be affiliated with an exchange company, so you can trade your vacation time and location for another of equal value, if you choose. You'll pay a nominal exchange fee. Timeshares: Buying timeTimeshare time can be floating (choose your week) or fixed (same week each year). Fixed weeks run January-December, so Week 7 is President's Day and Week 51 is Christmas. Holiday or peak season (Red) weeks are the prime "real estate" of the timeshare market. White or Amber weeks have middle value, Blue or Green off-season weeks have least. Time value trades, so don't buy off season unless you really want it. Discounts, incentives, and vacation packagesTimeshare resorts offer discounts and vacation packages to potential buyers. Crammed with freebies and incentives--tickets to tourist attractions, meals, or gift vouchers--these "vacations" include an ownership tour and sales presentation. Don't go, if you can't take pressure. Do go to get the timeshare experience. Be sure to talk to other owners. Ask about the quality of maintenance and whether they'd buy again. Recommended ResourcesCorinne Walker's Timeshare Purchaser's Checklist <www.tug2.net>
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Halloween Time Returns to the Disneyland Resort Sept. 25, 2009 as Mickey Mouse and his pals along with Disney Villains Transform Disney Parks for the upcoming 2009 Halloween season.
New fireworks show and ghoulish screams will come from Space Mountain to add to the fun when Halloween Time returns to through Nov. 1, 2009.
Halloween Time offers families a chance to celebrate the season as they interact with some of Disney's most beloved characters decked out in seasonal costumes at Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure parks. Guests will also enjoy a unique opportunity to experience some spooky fun with Disney's more sinister characters, the Disney villains. In addition, Mickey's Trick-or-Treat Party returns for 12 special nights in October. Continue reading about Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.