Holidays Around the World at Epcot(November 26 - December 30, 2004)

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Greetings all from the Geek Labs

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Throughout the holidays, World Showcase comes alive with the legends and lore of the season. Come listen to the stories of France's Père Noel, Italy's LaBefana, and Santa Claus at the American Adventure. Celebrate with the characters each evening at our tree-lighting ceremony and discover richly diverse holiday traditions from the far corners of the world. Also enjoy the Lights of Winter - a dazzling canopy of lights glittering with holiday cheer. And don't miss IllumiNations featuring a holiday themed finale.

One of the most belovedEpcot®holiday traditions is the Candlelight Processional - a joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a glorious mass choir.

Program offerings, celebrity narrators and other elements
subject to change without notice.

Event Highlights:

Candlelight Processional- a retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and live massed choir
Candlelight Processional Dinner Package- included dinner at select Epcot® restaurants and preferred seating to the Candlelight Processional
Holiday Storytellersaround World Showcase
Nightly Tree Lighting Ceremony
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth
Unique gifts and merchandise from around the World

Candlelight Processional: World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre

Every evening at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. a celebrity narrator with a 50-piece orchestra and a live massed choir shares the retelling of the of the Christmas story.

Celebrity Narrator Schedule-All narrators are TENTATIVE and subject to change without notice.

*Rita Moreno- Nov. 26 - 28: Dancer, Singer, and Actress - One of only a few who have won an Oscar, a Tony, an Emmy, and a Grammy throughout her long career.

*Heather Headley- Nov. 29 - Dec. 1

*Kirk Franklin- Dec. 2 - 4

*Jim Caviezel- Dec. 5 - 7

*Marlee Matlin / Jack Jason- Dec. 8 - 10

*Joshua Morrow- Dec. 11 - 13

*Hal Holbrook- Dec. 14 - 16

*Steven Curtis Chapman- Dec. 17 - 19: Contemporary Christian Music Artist - has recorded 13 albums, appeared on TV shows and contributed to numerous movie soundtracks. Has won 4 Grammy Awards and 45 Dove Awards.

*Edward James Olmos- Dec. 20 - 22: Actor of stage, screen and television. Starred in many films includingSelena,Hollywood Confidential,Stand and Deliver, andBlade Runner.

*Gary Sinise- Dec. 23 - 28: Star of film and television - Starred inForrest Gump,Apollo 13,Mission to Mars,Snake Eyes,Being John Malkovich,Ransom, andThe Green Mile.

*LeVar Burton- Dec. 29 - 30

Candlelight Dinner Packages: 407-WDW-DINE (not currently available)
Packages may be picked up at Candlelight Dinner Package Pick Up at the Main Entrance of Epcot. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled seating time to pick up package. Packages MUST be obtained for dinner vouchers, which will be used at the restaurant.

Dinner packages do not include park admission.
Gratuity is included.
Non-alcoholic beverage is included.
Candlelight Dinner Packages Not Available December 5, 2004 (5:00pm show)
Tier 1 Adults - $28.99 / Child (3-11) - $11.99 (Plus Tax)

The Garden Grill Restaurant - The Land
Biergarten - Germany
Restaurant Akershus - Norway
Tier 2 Adults - $37.99 / Child (3-11) - $11.99 (Plus Tax)

San Angel Inn - Mexico
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco
Nine Dragons - China
Rose & Crown Pub and Dining Room - United Kingdom
Tier 3 Adults - $44.99 / Child (3-11) - $11.99 (Plus Tax)
(Does not include Lobster Entrée at Le Cellier or Coral Reef.)

Chefs de France - France
L'Orignale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan
Coral Reef - The Living Seas
Tree Lighting Ceremony: World Showcase Plaza

Join Mickey and his friends as they share their holiday traditions!

6:00pm daily
World Showcase Plaza tree Stage
Show length is approximately 10 minutes
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth: World Showcase Lagoon

Watch the sky above World Showcase Lagoon transforms into a breathtaking kaleidoscope of fireworks, color and light - all set to a moving musical score featuring a holiday themed finale!

Nightly
Additional Holiday Elements

Holiday Storytellers: November 26 - December 30

Kwanzaa: November 26 - December 30

Hanukkah: November 26 - December 30

 

[GoofyFan1]

Thanks for that information! We'll be there from 12/23-1/2. I can't wait.

 

[Stitch79]

Any guesses as to when we will be able to reserve the dining packages?

 

[mandib]

Any guesses as to when we will be able to reserve the dining packages?

I saw on All Ears Net that you can start booking them Sept. 2nd. I can't wait i'm so excited to bad we have to leave the 27th. At least I'll see one day of Christmas happenings!

 

[swimmom]

Greetings all from the Geek Labs
Candlelight Dinner Packages: 407-WDW-DINE (not currently available)
Packages may be picked up at Candlelight Dinner Package Pick Up at the Main Entrance of Epcot. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled seating time to pick up package. Packages MUST be obtained for dinner vouchers, which will be used at the restaurant.

This year will be our first trip at Christmas. :xmas: We are planning to do the Candlelight Dinner Package. We are going to do the 6:15 show and eat after. As mentioned above, you should pick up you package at least 30 minutes before your scheduled seating. How early can you actually pick up your package?

 

[Stitch's Cousin]

When making arrangements for the Candlelight Processional Dinner Package, do you have to choose the CP show that you will attend (5:00, 6:45 or 8:15) before they will set your dinner PS time? I've heard that the showtime that you plan to attend will dictate the time range that WDW-DINE will allow your PS arrangements to be made (i.e. blocks of PS's are reserved for the 5:00 show dinner pkg guests, another timeframe block for the 6:45 show dinner guests, etc...)-- Is there any truth to this?? I'd like to eat an early dinner, but then go to the 2nd or 3rd show.
Thanks in advance for any insight!

 

[JCricket]

Be wary of package pickup at the main entrance of EPCOT. I showed up with my family last year, went ahead of them to get in line to pick up my dinner packages. I even called before going up there, as to double check where to pick up the packages. They confirmed the main entrance. I arrived at the park early enough to pick up the dinner package, and get to the restaurant on time. I was surprised and pleased to see that there was no line. The reason for this was that the dinner packages could only be picked up across from the America Gardens Theater, outside the American Pavilion. Needless to say, I sprinted across the park to get my dinner packages and get to the restaurant just in time for my seating. Luckily, I had the radios to let my family know where I was, and to simply meet me at the restaurant. So a word of advice, arrive at the park in plenty of time, and double check where to pick up the dinner packages.

 

[CTXRover]

I'm excited to hear that Illuminations:ROE will be performed with a special "holiday finale" this year. I imagine that they will replace the usual "We go on" finale segment over the holidays. I always really enjoyed the holiday version of Illuminations that used to be performed before 2000 when ROE started and I'm glad to hear that some type of recognition of the holidays will be incorporated into ROE.

I still wonder though if this year or sometime in the future MK will get a Holiday Wishes like DL's Believe in Holiday Magic firework show....I'd even be up for using the same score from DL, now that MK is equipped for low level pyros off the buildings as it uses the Remember the Magic theme from MK's 25th party for part of it...and I've always liked that tune.

 

[awallaceunc]

Exactly where is the World Showcase Tree Stage located?

-Aaron

 

[Candlelightgirl]

It across from the American Pivilion.

 

[awallaceunc]

Thanks... I thought that was the American Gardens theater where they have the candlelight processional, though?

-Aaron