When it comes to the holidays there are few places that offer more wonderfully enchanting experiences than Disney World. After all, what better place than, "the happiest place on earth", to spend, "the most wonderful time of the year"? It shouldn't be surprising to learn that Disney World offers tons of fun filled events, heart-warming, truly touching experiences and down right cool things to do for the holidays. I will be touching on some of the must sees over the next few weeks. For those who have never been to Disney World, the schedules can seem overwhelming. My goal is to help simplify things for you. I will highlight a specific Disney World Holiday Event every few days.
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The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights

Jennings Osborne, a Little Rock, Arkansas businessman, began putting up lights over a decade ago, at the request of his young daughter. He added to the display each year until he had over 3 millions lights. Neighbors complained that when all the 3 million lights were on, it was a public nuisance. There was a court order barring Osborne's "spectacle". In 1995, Disney brought the Osborne Christmas lights to Disney Studios (formally Disney-MGM Studies) at Walt Disney World.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is a breathtaking 3D and motion-based, spectacular display that begins with a brief tree lighting ceremony. It all takes place on a "hometown" street where you wind your way amid 5 million lights twinkling to music, Disney "snow" flurries, building facades, and trees. Without a doubt, it is Disney World in its element; Grandiose, beautiful, almost surreal. When my family went, we had our 9 year old, Gunnar and 14 year old, Cassie, in tow. I have to say that Cassie was just as mesmerized and excited as Gunnar (of course, I would never have let her know that we noticed). It's just one of those things that makes us all kids again, truly a sight to behold!osborne lights 2

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights is located at the Disney Studios in the, "Streets of America", back-lot, starting November 12, 2007 through January 6, 2008. Disney Studios opens daily at 9:00 am and closing times vary depending on the day and time of year (check www.disneyworld.com for daily schedules). There is no extra admission charge for this attraction.

Keep in mind, the line is long, this is a popular Disney attraction. A good idea is to plan your afternoon to be spent at the Disney Studios park. Take in a couple of shows like, Beauty and the Beast (wonderful) or Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show (Dads and kids really love it). Don't forget about the rides! Tower of Terror, Rockin' Roller Coaster or the Great Movie Ride, to name a few. You might want to take the little ones to the, "Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure"; it's a playground with larger than life trees, insects, garden tools and grass. Let them run for a while and maybe, while you're standing in line waiting to see the Osborne lights, it won't be so bad. We also grab a bite to eat before getting in line, for obvious reasons. Then, an hour or so before the tree lighting ceremony, head on over and get in line for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. It's worth the wait and the memories will stay with you for years and years to come.