Candelight Processional 2005 Narrators & Dinner Package Info

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Candlelight Processional

One of the most beloved and joyous Disney traditions since 1958, the Candlelight Processional enthralls you as a Celebrity Guest* narrates the Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir. Guest choirs travel from as far away as the UK to sing with over 400 performers each evening. The Candlelight Processional takes place in the American Gardens Theatre and is included with Park admission.

Showtimes: 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 8:15pm

2005 Schedule of Narrators:

Rita Moreno Nov 25-27
Phil Donahue Nov 28-30
Haley Joel Osment Dec 1-3
Cicely Tyson Dec 4-6
Jim Caviezel Dec 7-9
Eartha Kitt Dec 10-12
Lou Diamond Phillips Dec 13-15
Harry Hamlin Dec 16-18
Marlee Matlin Dec 19-21
Gary Sinise Dec 22-27
Steven Curtis Chapman Dec 28-30



Candlelight Dinner Packages

The best way to enjoy the Candlelight Processional is with the Dinner Package, which includes preferred seating for the Candlelight Processional and dinner at select Epcot® restaurants.

Dinner Packages‡

Tier 1
Guests Ages 10 & Up: $30.99 / Guests Ages 3-9: $12.99 (Plus Tax)

The Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land
Biergarten Restaurant – Germany
Tier 2
Guests Ages 10 & Up: $38.99 / Guests Ages 3-9: $12.99 (Plus Tax)

San Angel Inn – Mexico
Restaurant Marrakesh – Morocco
Nine Dragons Restaurant – China
Rose & Crown Dining Room – United Kingdom
Tier 3
Guests Ages 10 & Up: $45.99 / Guests Ages 3-9: $12.99 (Plus Tax)

Chefs de France – France
L’Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante – Italy
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Canada
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room – Japan
Coral Reef Restaurant – The Living Seas
Call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463)† to make reservations. Dinner packages go on sale August 15, 2005

 

[Laura]

Belle - Jim C is gorgeous. Those eyes........
Pinkrose - you and your Mother will love this show. Forget the guilt and enjoy some time with your Mom.

Laura - I'm not sure I would try to plan on getting to the processional 20 mins before the show. They let in stand-by folks after a certain amount of time and when it fills up even those people who had the dinner package can't get a seat. Belle -whats your input on this? Haven't you done the package AND the stand-by?

Well I read that they let the stand by line in 15 minutes before showtime, so that's why I said we'd get there 20 minutes before. I guess we could make it 25 to be safe LOL, but we are going on December 1st so it's not like there will be a crowd or anything.

 

[col]

No real people like in person and everything!!!! Hey we didnt say any of the speakers was Ashlee Simson!!! j/k!!! Belle

i hope im allowed in, coz i arrive close to christmas eve. ive go my fingers crossed and im thinking positive!

 

[wannabeBelle]

i hope im allowed in, coz i arrive close to christmas eve. ive go my fingers crossed and im thinking positive!

I would definitely plan on doing the Dinner Package as getting in without priority seating is going to be a longshot at best. Christmas is one of the most heavily visited times of the year for Disney in general and this event is VERY popular even during the first half of the month which is considered off season!!! Belle

 

[maconMouse]

Oh dear! Wonder what happened with Gary Sinise? December 22 - 27 is now listed as OPEN on the WDW website.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEventsDetail?id=HolidaysAroundTheWorldCandlelightSpecialEventPage

 

[imamouse]

Oh dear! Wonder what happened with Gary Sinise? December 22 - 27 is now listed as OPEN on the WDW website.

http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEventsDetail?id=HolidaysAroundTheWorldCandlelightSpecialEventPage

Thanks, MaconMouse - I was just about to extend my trip by one day so that we could attend the Dec 22 Candlelight Processional in order to hear Gary Sinise narrate. I have heard that he does and great job, and he must, as he is one of the 'regulars' who comes back every year.

Now my choices are Harry Hamlin or Marlee Matlin. I'm not sure how it would work with Ms Matlin, so I'll be calling next Monday to book LeCellier for Dec 17 (Harry Hamlin). We already have tickets for MVMCP on Dec 18! :xmas: