Disney’s Night of Joy 2012 line up and details

Night of Joy, an annual Christian music festival, is returning to Magic Kingdom for its 30th year in a row. This year’s event will feature 2012 GMA Dove Award Winners Chris Tomlin and NeedToBreathe along with Casting Crowns, Third Day, MercyMe and Kutless.

Night of Joy will take place on Sept. 7 and 8, 2012. Filling the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort with the sound of contemporary Christian music will be 16 artists. Here’s the full Night of Joy 2012 lineup:

• Friday, Sept. 7, 2012: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, NeedToBreathe, Red, Francesca Battistelli, Brandon Heath, Royal Tailor, Disciple.
• Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012: MercyMe, Third Day, Kutless, Chris August, Lecrae, Yolanda Adams, Thousand Foot Krutch and Dara Maclean.

Night of Joy is an after-hours event that requires a special ticket. Event hours are 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. each evening. While artists perform at several stages, many popular Magic Kingdom attractions also are available for guests.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $52.95 plus tax per ticket and on the days of the event, if available, for $62.95 plus tax. To purchase tickets or for more information visit: www.nightofjoy.com