Candlelight 2003

[Dizknee_Phreek]

has anyone heard anything at all (rumors even) about the candlelight processional this year and what celebrities may be doing the readings? i'm hoping that if the list isn't out already, that it'll come out pretty soon! my family and i were going to attend last year to see Roy Disney, but when we heard he canceled, we did too. which ended up working for the best, since i ended up getting a touch of food poisoning that night...certainly wouldn't have been too fun with all those people around!
anyway, i was hoping maybe we could make up for missing it last year.

 

[Main Street USA]

Hiya!

The list of celebrities for the processional are generally released mid-October. Last year they were released on the 18th.

Don't miss it! It's a very relaxing way to spend a night at Epcot!

 

[JaynMACP96_97_9]

If you're new to Candlelight Processional, and are wondering what its like visually. I have one pic of Gary Sinise reading during the 2001 Season in my album. It shows you how the stage is setup. I have a few others of the stage and how they decorate the American Gardens Pavilion, if anyone's interested, just PM me.

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

well, Jayn, i'm not sure if your post was directed at me, or to anyone in general....but on a personal note, i'm not new to the processional. i've seen it a couple of times from afar, but last year was going to be the first year we actually paid for a seat in the theater (all the other times we just stood between the theater and American Adventure, which sometimes you can get a pretty good view, if you're lucky!) but, like i said, we found out that Roy canceled, so we did too. he was pretty much the reason we wanted to get tickets anyway....i mean, after all, we could've just stood where we usually do.
but i'm sure others reading this thread could greatly benefit from your photos! thanks for the offer! :wave:

 

[Supermatt70]

Bookings for Candlelight 2003 begin on Monday 8/25. The Coral Reef is also now apart of the pkgs. Celebs will not be out until October sometime.

Matt

 

[JaynMACP96_97_9]

Originally posted by Dizknee_Phreek
well, Jayn, i'm not sure if your post was directed at me, or to anyone in general....

It was to anyone that might be reading this thread and not sure what the Candlelight Processional is, or looks like. Since its a seasonal thing, like the Food/Wine Festival, i'm sure there are people who've been to WDW 10 times but know nothing about these events.

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

Originally posted by JaynMACP96_97_9
It was to anyone that might be reading this thread and not sure what the Candlelight Processional is, or looks like. Since its a seasonal thing, like the Food/Wine Festival, i'm sure there are people who've been to WDW 10 times but know nothing about these events.

oooh, ok! yes, i know what you mean! i was one of those people for several years! i started going to WDW in 92', but really didn't know anything about the Thanksgiving/Christmas events until 96' or 97'.

 

[TURKEY]

Originally posted by Dizknee_Phreek
well, Jayn, i'm not sure if your post was directed at me, or to anyone in general....but on a personal note, i'm not new to the processional. i've seen it a couple of times from afar, but last year was going to be the first year we actually paid for a seat in the theater (all the other times we just stood between the theater and American Adventure, which sometimes you can get a pretty good view, if you're lucky!) but, like i said, we found out that Roy canceled, so we did too. he was pretty much the reason we wanted to get tickets anyway....i mean, after all, we could've just stood where we usually do.
but i'm sure others reading this thread could greatly benefit from your photos! thanks for the offer! :wave:

So you were going to be one of those ones that made my job tough trying to get my guests in and out of my line at my cart. :lol:

 

[beyondinfinity]

Matt,

How do you know the bookings for CP begin on Monday the 25th? Are you a CM? Where did you hear the date? I've been calling for several days and they can't seem to tell me anything when I call. I'm excited. Thanks for the info.:sohappy: :xmas:

 

[mickeysaver]

Hey Matt! Are you certain of the 8/25 date being correct for booking CP? I am interested in booking it for 2 nights of our stay. Please let me know ASAP. Thanks. Mickey

Wow, I might actually be looking forward to waking up early on a Monday. :lookaroun

 

[Dizknee_Phreek]

Originally posted by turkey leg boy
So you were going to be one of those ones that made my job tough trying to get my guests in and out of my line at my cart. :lol:

:lookaroun oops! i said too much, didn't i?
:lol:

in all honesty, though, i try to keep out of people's way. if i see i'm blocking someone, i try to find somewhere else to stand.

 

[mickeysaver]

I am looking for an answer from Matt. Please forgive the bump. Mickey

 

[zurgswife]

I'm hoping the booking starts soooon i'm getting so excited for my trip...I need to do something concrete...

 

[mickeysaver]

I was just over on the Disboards and saw that someone had talked with a CM today that said the bookings would start on 8/27 (Wednesday). I hope it starts soon. I have so many things to get booked for our trip. It will be nice to get this out of the way. Mickey

 

[mickeysaver]

YIPEE!!!!

:xmas: Candlelight Processional is booking!!! :xmas:

I made my PS's for the 18th.

12/18/03 we do the late CP at 8:15pm. We dine at Le Cellier at 4:50pm.

I am a bit bummed though, the 15% discount on merchandise is gone. So much for the added bonus.

Mickey :xmas:

 

[beyondinfinity]

:sohappy:

YES! CP reservations made to day....Alfredo here we come!!! Was at WDW last year, but CP was a sell-out. Won't miss it this year. Book 'em folks and enjoy. I'm taking my 14 year old step-daughter back this year to enjoy MVMCP and CP...can't wait. Bummed about Osborne lights, but hope to see them in 2004.

:xmas:

 

[NemoRocks78]

Hey everyone, sorry to bump this topic up since the last post was last month, but I have some questions.

I am part of our school choir and today we recorded are entry tape for Candlelight. Last year the choir made it there but I wasn't in it. I am hoping Disney will pick us!

Anyways, how many shows do we usually have to perform a day?

 

[roysta123]

3 shows are performed every day except for 1 day, I think, when there are only 2.