Walt Disney's Night of Joy Expands
The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL has unveiled plans for an unprecedented Night of Joy in September 2004 that will showcase the biggest, most-decorated lineup of contemporary Christian music talent in the event's 22-year history. To do so, they're also adding an extra night on Thursday, for the first time.
![Jaci Velasquez, seen here with Mickey, will be among the contemporary Christian music stars performing at 2004's Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort [The Walt Disney Co. (PRNewsFoto)]](https://www.mrshmedia.com/bella/enews/0304/nightofjoy-velasquez.jpg)
"The demand for wholesome family entertainment like that provided by Night of Joy increases every year," said Walt Disney World President Al Weiss. "So we are expanding our offerings -- and we hope our guests will enjoy the result."
The result is a star-studded lineup spread across three consecutive evenings Sept. 9-11, that have amassed 165 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and 21 Grammy Awards between them. Among those scheduled to appear are three-time and reigning artist-of-the-year Michael W. Smith, six-time artist-of-the-year Steven Curtis Chapman, two-time female vocalist-of-the-year winners CeCe Winans and Jaci Velasquez, king of contemporary gospel Kirk Franklin, three-time and reigning group-of-the-year Third Day, three-time group-of-the-year 4Him, and two-time group-of-the-year winners Jars of Clay and Point of Grace.
Here is the tentative line-up:
Performances will take place at several stage locations between 7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. each evening (following the regular Magic Kingdom closing). Popular attractions will also be available for guests to enjoy during Night of Joy hours.
One-, two-, and three-night tickets will be available beginning April 21 by calling 407/W DISNEY or by visiting www.disneyworld.com/nightofjoy on the Internet. Advance tickets are $36.95 (plus tax) for one night, $59.95 (plus tax) for two nights and $79.95 (plus tax) for all three nights. Tickets will also be available at Florida locations of Family Christian Stores. One-day tickets may be available day-of for $41.95, but it's unlikely as the event has been sold out in advance in recent years.
"The demand for wholesome family entertainment like that provided by Night of Joy increases every year," said Walt Disney World President Al Weiss. "So we are expanding our offerings -- and we hope our guests will enjoy the result."The result is a star-studded lineup spread across three consecutive evenings Sept. 9-11, that have amassed 165 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards and 21 Grammy Awards between them. Among those scheduled to appear are three-time and reigning artist-of-the-year Michael W. Smith, six-time artist-of-the-year Steven Curtis Chapman, two-time female vocalist-of-the-year winners CeCe Winans and Jaci Velasquez, king of contemporary gospel Kirk Franklin, three-time and reigning group-of-the-year Third Day, three-time group-of-the-year 4Him, and two-time group-of-the-year winners Jars of Clay and Point of Grace.
Here is the tentative line-up:
Thursday, Sept. 9
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Michael W. Smith
Avalon
Jars of Clay
Point of Grace
4HIM
FFH
Mark Schultz
Across the Sky
Friday, Sept. 10
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Steven Curtis Chapman
Third Day
Rebecca St. James
Skillet
Stryper
SONICFLOOd
downhere
Warren Barfield
Saturday, Sept. 11
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Kirk Franklin
Jaci Velasquez
CeCe Winans
12 Stones
Salvador
Jeremy Camp
Joy Williams
Jump 5
Performances will take place at several stage locations between 7:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. each evening (following the regular Magic Kingdom closing). Popular attractions will also be available for guests to enjoy during Night of Joy hours.
One-, two-, and three-night tickets will be available beginning April 21 by calling 407/W DISNEY or by visiting www.disneyworld.com/nightofjoy on the Internet. Advance tickets are $36.95 (plus tax) for one night, $59.95 (plus tax) for two nights and $79.95 (plus tax) for all three nights. Tickets will also be available at Florida locations of Family Christian Stores. One-day tickets may be available day-of for $41.95, but it's unlikely as the event has been sold out in advance in recent years.
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