Friday, September 5 and Saturday, September 6, 2008
7:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Night of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort, regarded as one of the top contemporary Christian music events in the country, will feature a 16-act lineup Sept. 5-6 that includes Gospel Music Association Dove Awards winners such as current Artist of the Year Chris Tomlin, Group of the Year Casting Crowns and New Artist of the Year Aaron Shust plus 2004 Artist of the Year MercyMe and enduringly popular tobyMac and Rebecca St. James.
Now in its 26th year, Night of Joy is moving to a new venue, Disney's Hollywood Studios, which features both outstanding concert locations and must-do thrill attractions. Guests attending Night of Joy, which takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. (after regular theme park hours), can combine an evening of rockin' Christian music with the thrills and chills of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone™ Tower of Terror plus the shoot-'em-up fun of Toy Story Mania!
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Entertainment Lineup
Concerts will take place at several stage locations, with eight national recording acts performing each evening. Here's how they'll line up:
FRIDAY, SEPT. 5, 2008
Artist |
Stage |
Showtimes |
Brandon Heath |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
7:15 p.m. |
Britt Nicole |
Icon Stage |
7:30 p.m. |
Matthew West |
Premier Theater |
8 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. |
Chris Tomlin |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
8:15 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. |
BarlowGirl |
Icon Stage |
8:30 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. |
Rush of Fools |
Premier Theater |
10:45 p.m. & Midnight |
Rebecca St. James |
Icon Stage |
11 p.m. & 12:15 a.m. |
MercyMe |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
11:15 p.m. & 12:45 a.m. |
SATURDAY, SEPT. 6, 2008 |
Artist |
Stage |
Showtimes |
Red |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
7:15 p.m. |
PureNRG |
Icon Stage |
7:30 p.m. |
Mandisa |
Premier Theater |
8 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. |
Casting Crowns |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
8:15 p.m. & 9:45 p.m. |
Marcos Witt |
Icon Stage |
8:45 p.m. & 10 p.m. |
Aaron Shust |
Premier Theater |
10:30 p.m. & 11:45 p.m. |
tobyMac |
Lights, Motors, Action! Stage |
11:15 p.m. & 12:45 a.m. |
Fred Hammond |
Icon Stage |
11:30 p.m. & 12:45 a.m. |
Gospel Music Association Winner |
Icon Stage |
12:20 a.m. |
The lineup represents a continuation of Night of Joy's historic blend of musical talents -- from Christian pop and rock to contemporary Gospel, Urban and hip-hop to Praise and Worship. Half of this year's acts have won Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, one of Christian music's highest honors. More than one million guests have experienced Night of Joy from 1983 through 2007, a 25-year period during which the event was held in the Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom.
Tickets
Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. Tickets are valid for entry during specific event hours only for the date purchased.
Advance Purchase Savings
$44.95 plus tax
Day-of Tickets
$49.95 plus tax
Two–Night Tickets
$75.95 plus tax (must be purchased in advance)
Advance tickets ( are available by calling 407/W-DISNEY or by visiting disneyworld.com/nightofjoy online.
Youth groups of 10 or more can purchase tickets by visiting www.nightofjoy.com/2008 or by calling 877/648-3569. Guests are encouraged to buy tickets early as the event has sold out in recent years.
