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For the first time in Night of Joy's history, Night of Joy will not be held inside one of Disney's theme parks.  While it will still be within the property of Walt Disney World, for Night of Joy 2016 the event will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex.  While this may allow more people to physically attend the event, part of the magic of Night of Joy will be lost not being in the world renown Magic Kingdom, (or even in Disney's Hollywood Studios). 

The pricing for the event has changed and there are now multiple options with single night tickets, combination tickets with day passes to any of Walt Disney World's four theme parks, and for early purchasers, the addition of either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach water parks.  The theme parks and water parks will be open regular hours and transportation will be provided from the Magic Kingdom directly to the ESPN Wide World of Sports. Transportation will also be provided from Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom as well as Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort, and Disney's Pop Century Resort.  Transportation form any other location would require transfers to one of these locations.

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will have performances split between three seperate venues.  Performance time will be posted when available.  Night of Joy 2016 will see mostly returning performers from previous events such as mainstays Mercy Me, Newsboys, and Thousand Foot Krutch.  There are 4 new performers for the event which include Stars Go Dim, Zealand Worship, Young & Free, and Tim Timmons.

Extra activities in additions to the concerts will be the "Fields of Joy" were attendees will be able to play 4v4 soccer matches, test their free throws, and other sports related events.  Food trucks will be available in this area.  There will be question and answer sessions with some of the performers on Saturday night taking place at the Jostens Center,  Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other characters will also be on hand for meet and greets from 5:00pm to 11:00pm both nights.  And for the first time Disney is allowing some of the bands to sell their own merchandise at the Jostens Center as well.  

Night of Joy 2016 Performers
Friday September 9
  Champion Stadium
 Casting Crowns 11:30pm to 1:00am
 Chris Tomlin 9:15pm to 10:45pm
 Francesca Battistelli 7:30pm to 8:30pm

 HP Field House
 Mercy Me 11:00pm to 12:30am
 Matthew West 6:30pm to 7:45pm
 Crowder 8:30pm to 10:00pm

 Jostens Center
 Stars Go Dim 6:00pm to 7:00pm
 Zealand Worship 7:45pm to 8:15pm, 8:45pm to 9:15pm
 OBB 10:00pm to 10:30pm, 11:00pn to 11:30pm

Saturday September 10
 Champion Stadium
 Newsboys 10:45pm to 12:15pm
 For King & Country 8:45pm to 10:00pm 
 Young & Free 7:00pm to 8:00pm

 HP Field House
 Switchfoot 10:15pm to 11:45pm
 Red 8:00pm to 9:15pm 
 Thousand Foot Krutch 6:30pm to 7:30pm

 Jostens Center
 Tim Timmons 9:15pm to 9:35pm
 Veridia 5:30pm to 6:15pm
 Derek Minor 10:30pm to 11:15pm


Night of Joy 2016 ticket prices
Pricing structure for Night of Joy 2016 has changed significantly from previous years due to the event no longer  being inside one of Disney's theme parks.  There is now different price depending on which night of the event your party wants to attend.  Admission for Friday only includes the concert, while admission for Saturday includes both the concerts and admission of your choice of one of Walt Disney World's four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, or Disney's Animal Kingdom) on Saturday,  The 2 day tickets include admission to both night's concerts as well as theme park admission on Saturday only.  And for the first time Disney is offering a premium ticket package that includes closer seating the the Champions Stadium venue as well as an event pin and lanyard.  Tickets are available directly through Disney at the Night of Joy event page.

Friday September 9
$39.00 Individual
$35.00 Group
$59.00 Premium Seating

Saturday September 10
$99.00 Individual
$39.00 Annual Passholders (concert only)
$89.00 Group
$119.00 Premium Seating

Both Nights
$119.00 Individual
$109.00 Group
$149.00 Premium Seating