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The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is here, and we are celebrating the holidays IN STYLE, by eating all the things.
Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room
But we’re also spending time enjoying some fun activities and entertainment, including the Candlelight Processional. But here’s the thing — is it worth the extra cost to get the Candlelight Processional dining package, which includes guaranteed seating for the show? Let’s find out!
If you ask us, trips to Disney World are pretty great — but what if we could make them even better?
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You’ve probably heard us talk about how to upgrade your Disney trip (like with a fireworks dessert party!). BUT, many of these upgrades can be costly! A Disney trip is super expensive on its own, but you still might be able to fit a few surprisingly inexpensive upgrades into your budget.
We’ve got a super fun list of 50 Disney World upgrades for under $50 that could add a LOT of EXTRA to your next Disney trip for…not a lot extra. 😉
is one of Epcot’s most beloved holiday offerings, with celebrity narrators tapped to share the Christmas story before a chorus of singers. It’s truly spectacular, and today, Disney announced two more confirmed narrators — and they’re perennial favorites!
Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Neil Patrick Harris (of How I Met Your Mother fame) and Gary Sinise (of Forrest Gump, Apollo 13, and Epcot’s own Mission: Space fame) have been added to the official Candlelight Processional narrator list. [Read more…]
Happy weekend! We’ve been hard at work in the parks scoping out all the latest news for you, which is compiled here! First, a few things to remember…
The 2019 Epcot Food and Wine Festival kicks off August 29 and we’re covering it all! Did you see the menus that are out now? See every single Food and Wine Festival MENU and some FOOD PHOTOS as well — here!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now OPEN at Disneyland and will open August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Check out all our Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge coverage to start planning for Disney World (the two lands will be virtually identical!)!
Now — on to the news!
“Grub” Burger in Disney Springs
We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…
We now have the complete list of Celebrity Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional!
Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional is performed three times each night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. During the event, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir (composed of a Disney cast member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country) accompany the re-telling. The 2018 Candlelight Processional runs November 22 – December 30. [Read more…]
We have more news today regarding the Epcot Candlelight Processional as part of your Holidays Around the World celebration. The Candlelight Processional is a HUGELY popular holiday event in Disney World, featuring the retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, and the reading is accompanied by a choir and a full orchestra performing Christmas carols.
Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional
The list of narrators has been updated and is nearly complete, with all dates appearing in full with the exception of December 7th, 8th, and 9th. This year, guests can see the performance from November 25 to December 30. Here is the updated list (which, as always, is subject to change)! [Read more…]
Many folks who are visiting Disney World during the holiday season have been eagerly awaiting news of when they can book a Disney World Candlelight Processional Dining Package.
Well — get your credit cards ready, because 2013 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will be available on July 9th, 2013!
Candlelight Processional
This year, the Candlelight Processional will be performed three times nightly (5:00pm, 6:45pm, and 8:15pm) from November 29 – December 30, 2013.
The popular show includes the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator who is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, and a choir composed of Disney cast members and guest choirs from around the country.
Guests who’ve been there, done that, know that seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served, and you do need to get in line at least an hour in advance to get a seat.
However, if you book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, you have guaranteed seating as well as guaranteed VIP viewing of Epcot’s fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth, after the show! All this in addition to a lunch or dinner meal at a select Epcot restaurant.
The package includes your choice of an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage or 1 full buffet from the restaurant’s menu.
Candlelight Processional Dining Package Price
Prices vary depending on the restaurant chosen, and whether you’re having lunch or dinner.
Prices for 2013 range from:
Lunch Packages $35.14-$63.89 for Guests 10+, $13.84-$19.16 for Guests 3–9
Dinner Packages $53.24-$74.54 for Guests 10+, $18.10-$29.81 for Guests 3–9
Disney Dining Plan and the Candlelight Processional Dining Package
Guests can use the Disney Dining Plan to pay for [Read more…]
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