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Candlelight Processional & Massed Choir
The Traditional Story of Christmas
in Song and Narration
as Presented at Epcot
The Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir began in 1958 at
Disneyland in California. Thirteen years later, Walt Disney World
presented its first Candlelight Processional in the Magic Kingdom with
Rock Hudson as the guest narrator. In 1994, the event was moved to the
America Gardens Theatre at Epcot. Thousands of guests continue to share
in each of the 100+ performances that are presented throughout the
holiday season.
Each evening, nearly 400 performers fill the stage to create this
mainstay of Disney's holiday festivities. The orchestra consists of 51
professional musicians from the central Florida area. The choir members
dressed in gold represent high school groups from 30 states. A total of
21,000 amateur vocalists participate in this massed choir during the
five weeks of performances. The performers dressed in green (the "tree")
are Walt Disney World cast members from all departments and areas
throughout the Company.
The singers in red and black (the base of the "tree") are the nationally
acclaimed Voices of Liberty The centerpiece of the cast is a guest
celebrity who narrates the story of the Nativity. Guest narrators over
the years have included acclaimed actors, astronauts, vocalists, news
commentators, and sports celebrities. The show is approximately 40
minutes long. There will be three daily showings from November 25
through December 30 at 5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 PM.
2011
Schedule of Narrators**:
Celebrity narrators scheduled to appear include;
November 25-27: Mira Sorvino
November 28–December 1: Michael W. Smith
December 2-3: Geena Davis
December 4-6: Edward James Olmos
December 7-9: Isabella Rossellini
December 10-12: Neil Patrick Harris
December 13-15: Lorraine Bracco
December 16-18: Chita Rivera
December 19-21: Trace Adkins
December 22-24: Susan Lucci
December 25–27: Blair Underwood
December 28-30: Marlee Matlin w/ Jack Jason
**Subject to Change
You can either purchase a
ticket for the Dinner Package or you can watch for free. You do not need
a ticket to see Epcot's Candlelight Processional. Seating without the
dinner package is on a first come, first serve basis for each show.
The packages includes dinner at select Epcot restaurants and reserved
general seating at the American Gardens Theatre. Packages do not include
Lobster Entrees. There are 3 Tiers of Restaurants and Pricing. Guests order off the regular restaurant menu. Menus
can be found here.
The Magic Your Way Dining Plan is accepted for the Candlelight
Processional Dinner Packages.
This is a credit card guaranteed event and a credit card is required at
time of booking. The Guest will pay for the meal in full at the
Restaurant where they will receive their seating name badges. Guest will
NO LONGER need to pick up their package voucher/badge in advance, they
just go to their restaurant and enjoy their meal before the show.
The show takes place rain or shine and less than
one-sixth of theater seats are under cover so not all Dining Show Package seats
will be under cover. Dinner Packages go on sale July 26, 2011.
2011 Pricing:
Biergarten - Germany
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 32.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 50.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 25.99 plus tax and gratuity
Chef de France Restaurant - France
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 51.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 13.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 64.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Coral Reef - Living Seas
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 51.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 13.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 64.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Garden Grill - The Land
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 52.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 26.99 plus tax and gratuity
La Hacienda de San Angel
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 64.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 53.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 14.99 plus tax and gratuity
Nine Dragons Restaurant - China
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 38.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 49.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 15.99 plus tax and gratuity
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 38.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 49.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 15.99 plus tax and gratuity
Rose & Crown - United Kingdom
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 38.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 49.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 15.99 plus tax and gratuity
San Angel Inn - Mexico
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 38.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 49.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 15.99 plus tax and gratuity
Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining - Japan
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 51.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 13.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 64.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Tutto Italia - Italy
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 51.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 13.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 64.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 17.99 plus tax and gratuity
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Lunch - 5:00 PM Show
Adult (age 10+) 38.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Dinner 6:45 & 8:15 Shows
Adult (age 10+) 49.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 15.99 plus tax and gratuity
There is a 48 hour cancellation policy. Call 407-WDW-DINE.
Past Narrators can be found
here.
INTERCOT Guest Testimonials:
"
When I heard the singing of the first
performance I got drawn to the theater and I knew I had to go to the
second. It is such a wonderful show and the choirs have angel voices -
even the lady that does the sign language tradition of each song gets
you in the mood!"
" Our reader was George Hamilton who filled
in for another sick performer. He had the audience (including me) VERY
teary-eyed. I cannot express the emotion he put into the reading. I have
seen others, but none this good. Anyone who got out of the performance
without MAJOR Christmas Spirit was dead - or close to it. WOW - what a
show!"
"This really made Christmas special. I
Still get goose-bumps thinking of CP. For a good seat, where you can see
and hear well, buy the package."
"We
have now been twice to CP. It is the same each year but with different
speakers. it is wonderful! It really gets you in the Christmas mood."
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