Past Christian music “Artists of the Year” Third Day, mercyme and Chris Tomlin and 2010 “Artist of the Year” nominees Casting Crowns and Francesca Battistelli head a star-powered 15 act lineup set for the 28^th Annual Disney’s Night of Joy September 10-11, 2010 when the long-running Christian music event makes its return to the Magic Kingdom.

 Also part of the two-night event (when specific acts play one evening each): David Crowder Band, Family Force 5, Red, BarlowGirl, Group 1 Crew, Day of Fire, Sokie Norful, Lecrae, 10^th Avenue North and Sidewalk Prophets.

 From 7 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. each night-after regular Magic Kingdom hours-the special-ticket event will feature live performances on several stages throughout the park. In addition, guests can experience some of the park’s most popular attractions during Night of Joy hours.

 Musically, the acts add up to a lineup that runs the spectrum from Rock, Hip Hop and R & B-to Pop, Adult Contemporary and Gospel-continuing a tradition that has been a hallmark of Night of Joy since 1983 when the event first began.

 Entertainment is subject to change.

For more information please see www.nightofjoy.com.