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Over the river and through the woods

Special to Hernando Today

The Tampa Tribune

Published: November 27, 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA - The same seasonal magic that brings "snow" flurries to central Florida during Disney holiday events now gives guests the opportunity to experience a horse-drawn "sleigh" ride.

This year, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground at Walt Disney World is offering sleigh rides through the secluded beauty of their 700-acre backwoods resort. From Nov. 29 through Dec. 30, four adults - or two adults and three small children - can climb into a shiny, fire engine-red sleigh, decked out with garland and twinkling holiday lights, and take a relaxing, 25-minute sojourn into the lush forest.

And while the resort's woodland paths may not be blanketed with drifts of driven snow to glide through, the magic-makers at the resort's Tri-Circle-D Ranch utilize sleighs equipped with tires to insure a smooth sleigh ride behind one of the ranch's gentle steeds.

Cost is $60 per sleigh. Children ages 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Sleighs depart from the Blacksmith's Shop near the Settlement area inside Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground.

Guests driving to the resort can park at the entrance of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground and board a Disney motor coach to be transported to the Settlement area.

For reservations and more information, call 407-939-7529.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party rocks on select nights

The Magic Kingdom will host the long-running Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party on the select dates of Nov. 29 and Dec. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, 18.

During this popular special-ticket event, guests are treated to the new stage show "A Totally Tomorrowland Christmas!," "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade," "Holiday Wishes - Celebrate the Spirit of the Season" fireworks spectacular, plus special shows featuring Disney characters decked out in their holiday finest, carolers, festive tree lightings and more.

Advance tickets are suggested as some nights are expected to sell out.

Advance tickets and information for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party are available now by visiting www.disneyworld.com/christmasparty or by calling 407-934-7639.

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