Disney World Raises One-Day Ticket Prices

Disney World has raised its one-day ticket prices from $71 to $75 for ages 10 and older and from $60 to $63 for ages 3 to 9.

Sounds Like Summer Epcot Concert Series

The Epcot Sounds Like Summer Concert Series takes place through August 10, 2008. The remaining Sounds Like Summer Concert Series will feature Captain Fantastic (a tribute to Elton John) from July 28 to August 3, 2008, and The Sounds of The Supremes (a tribute to The Supremes), from August 4-10, 2008. All concerts take place at Epcot's America Gardens Theater.

Carousel of Progress, Disney's Magic Kingdom

For more information about the history of the Carousel of Progress attraction, visit The Ultimate Guide to Disney's Magic Kingdom.

Tee Off at Disney World's Oak Trail Course

The nine-hole, par-36 Oak Trail Golf Course, located adjacent to Shades of Green along with Disney’s Magnolia and Palm golf courses, plays at 2,913 yards (2,552 yards from the front tees). It features undulating target greens. Holes range from 132 yards to a 517-yard, double dogleg par five that Disney pros regard as one of the more interesting and challenging of Disney’s 81 holes of golf. Oak Trail, which was designed by well-known course architect Ron Garl, is considered perfect for both the developing golfer and the experienced player – ideal for a family outing or a quick nine.

Epcot Norway to Host "Deadliest Catch" Star

The Norway Pavilion at Epcot will host Sig Hansen - one of the featured stars on the popular reality series on The Discovery Channel, "The Deadliest Catch" - for an in-park appearance July 10-13, 2008. Hansen will appear inside The Puffin's Roost, the pavilion's merchandise location, each day. He will be joined by his brothers, Edgar and Norman, who also appear on the show.

A fourth-generation Norwegian fisherman, Sig Hansen is the captain of the Northwestern, one of the crab-catching vessels on "The Deadliest Catch." He, Edgar and Norman own and operate the Northwestern. Based in Seattle, Washington, the Hansens have fished together for nearly 20 years.

In addition to signing autographs and posing for photos, the Hansens will have Northwestern merchandise for sale during their Epcot appearance.

Tampa Bay Bucs Training Camp Information

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will come back for their seventh NFL training camp at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex, from July 26-August 14, 2008.

The team's daily practices are free and open to the public, with the schedule often incorporating two-a-day sessions in the morning and afternoon.

Featuring one of the league's most animated head coaches, the Jon Gruden-led Bucs seek to build on their winning ways from 2007 with a collection of established stars such as quarterback Jeff Garcia, linebacker Derrick Brooks and cornerback Ronde Barber.

The 2008 season will also see the return of Warrick Dunn back into the Buccaneer fold. The diminutive, big-play tailback spent his first five seasons with Tampa Bay, totaling more than 6,500 yards of offense and 26 touchdowns.

A fertile breeding ground for success, the Buccaneers have produced three division titles and one Super Bowl championship since first arriving at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in 2002. Fans once again will be allowed the unique access to witness the daily workouts and drills that NFL players undertake in preparation for the rigorous regular season, along with routine autograph opportunities following practice.

Plan Your Fourth of July at Disney World

A popular July 4th tradition at Walt Disney World Resort will continue this year as star-spangled salutes to America's independence are presented all across the Florida Vacation Kingdom.

Here's some of the fireworks fun scheduled for July 4 at Walt Disney World Resort this year:

Disney's Magic Kingdom
A Fourth of July "Concert in the Sky" will light up the night at Disney's Magic Kingdom in honor of Independence Day. Featuring a magnificent display of aerial fireworks, dazzling pyrotechnic effects and dynamic music, the show, entitled "Disney's Celebrate America!-A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky," is a grand tribute to the United States, its people and traditions. The special show is scheduled for 9 p.m. Disney's Magic Kingdom also will feature two performances of the "SpectroMagic" nighttime parade, first at 10:30 p.m. and then again at 12:30 a.m. that same night.

Epcot
A holiday-inspired finale will be added to Epcot's nightly fireworks extravaganza, "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth." The park's American Adventure pavilion also will feature enhanced entertainment throughout the day, with visits from historic characters who will share their stories. American Adventure also will feature additional performances of its signature musical group, Voices of Liberty, performing patriotic classics.

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Disney's Hollywood Studios will present a special July 4th fireworks show at 9 p.m., with skyrockets and patriotic music filling the air at the showbiz-themed park. The park's popular "Fantasmic!" show, featuring fireworks, animation, dancing waters and Disney characters, will be presented on July 4 at 10:30 p.m.

Downtown Disney
Downtown Disney will present July 4th fireworks at 10:30 p.m. for the revelers, shoppers and diners enjoying the nighttime entertainment district.

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