Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival At Downtown Disney

The Walgreens Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival pays homage to the traditional water-sport festivals which originated with the Ancient Chinese. In Chinese custom, a dragon represents wisdom and is a powerful symbol of spring rain and growth. Disney World created this fun event in 2008 to inspire guests to refresh their mind and body in both amusement and health. Recently this event was honored with the "Best Single Sport Event Award" at the SportsTravel Awards.


Located on Downtown Disney's West Side the colorful, dragon-themed boats will take to the waters of Village Lake. Attracting recreational and competitive teams from all over North America, the festival has been the catalyst for new team start-ups in the Orlando area. About 70 teams of paddlers, local and foreign will be witnessed to accomplish a single goal. They will gather together in Orlando to race for the win.

• Athlete's Village
• Exhibitor's Village
• Mixed, Men and Women Division Races
• Industry Challenges
• Breast Cancer Survivor Division
• Video Replay from Start to Finish (electronic)
• Wonderful Spectator/Viewing Areas
• Food Concessions
• World Class Equipment
• Awarding (Medal and Trophy) Ceremony

Dragon Boats on Village Lake
This fun event embodies the spirit of teamwork, camaraderie and competition in a fabulous Disney setting. If you're going to be in Walt Disney World be sure to drop by and see what it's all about. Open to the public, the festival takes place Friday, Oct. 19 from 6 - 9 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Will you be there?