MGM Studios Special Events

The Disney-MGM Studios is one of the best locations at the Walt Disney World Resort for special events. Four of the biggest and best events are held here throughout the year, and the best part about them is that a special ticket is not needed because they are included with theme park admission! And remember: the best way to save money on admission into the Disney-MGM Studios, and all of the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort, is to purchase your discounted tickets right here at OrlandoFunTickets.com, your No. 1 online home for reduced tickets to all of the best Central Florida attractions!

Star Wars Weekends at the Disney-MGM Studios is one of the most popular events all year at Disney. Fans flock from all over the country to this theme park to meet their favorite Star Wars characters, see special stage shows and parades and ride the Star Tours attraction. These weekends generally take place in the summertime, and you can expect larger than normal crowds during this special event.

ABC Super Soap Weekend is set to take place November 10-11, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Disney-MGM Studios. Daytime soaps fan love this weekend, as they get to come face-to-face with over 30 of their favorite soap stars from the ABC soaps “All My Children,” “One Life To Live” and “General Hospital.” Not only can fans get access to autograph sessions with stars like Susan Lucci, they can also experience celebrity motorcades, sit in on Star Conversations and join in on SOAPnet’s “I Wanna Be A Soap Star” competition. This contest pits contestants from the crowd against each other, and the winner gets to perform on-stage with one of the men from an ABC soap. A schedule of events can be picked up on your way into the Disney-MGM Studios, and due to the large crowds, admittance is generally granted about 30 minutes before the park officially opens for fans to take their spots along Hollywood Boulevard.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is presented nightly from November 12, 2007 until January 6, 2008. New York Street comes alive during this celebration with millions of Christmas lights hanging on every inch of the mock buildings that line the streets. These lights even come alive with a mix of holiday music as they dance to the beat of the music, and snow belts down on guests to complete the holiday experience. Any trip to the Walt Disney World Resort around the holidays won’t be complete until you have visited this unique holiday celebration!

Finally, sports fans are delighted each year with ESPN The Weekend at the Disney-MGM Studios. Taking place on February 29-March 2, 2008, ESPN The Weekend features live ESPN telecasts, conversations and interactions with star professional athletes, celebrity motorcades and an interactive zone where fans can step right in and play some of their favorite sports on-site. Dozens of well-known athletes highlight the event throughout the weekend, and this event is like a non-stop SportsCenter highlight reel for every sports lover.

Whichever event you choose to attend at the Disney-MGM Studios, remember to purchase your discounted tickets at Orlando Fun Tickets to see all of the action at a discounted price!