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23 October 2007: Updated Candlelight
Processional narrator list
Subject to change
Nov. 23-25: David Robinson
Nov. 26-28: John O’Hurley
Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Neil Patrick Harris
Dec. 2-4: Dennis Franz
Dec. 5-7: Monique Coleman
Dec. 8-10: Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 11-13: Chita Rivera
Dec. 14-16: TBD
Dec. 17-19: Kirk Cameron
Dec. 20-22: Edward James Olmos
Dec. 23-25: Gary Sinise
Dec. 26-28: Rita Moreno
Dec. 29-30: Marlee Matlin
5 July 2007: 2007 Candlelight Processional
details and narrator list
November 23rd - December 30th, 2007
(World Showcase, America Gardens Theatre)-5:00, 6:45 & 8:15 pm
One of the most beloved holiday traditions at Epcot 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. Please note that narrators are subject to
change without notice.
Dates and Narrators
Nov 23-25 2007 David Robinson
Nov 26-28 2007 John O'Hurley
Nov 29-Dec 1 2007 Neil Patrick Harris
Dec 2-4 2007* Dennis Franz
Dec 5-7 2007 Phylicia Rashad
Dec 8-10 2007 Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec 11-13 2007 TBD
Dec 14-16 2007 TBD
Dec 17-19 2007 Kirk Cameron
Dec 20-22 2007 Edward James Olmos
Dec 23-25 2007 Gary Sinise
Dec 26-28 2007 TBD
Dec 29-30 2007 Marlee Matlin
*Dec 2nd Community Relations Night-5:00 p.m. show
For an extra special treat, ring in the holiday season with a
Candlelight Dine Package, which includes dinner at a select Epcot
restaurant and reserved general seating at the American Gardens
Theatre during the Candlelight Processional. For more information or
to make dinner reservations, please call (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).
Tier 1
Seating 1 - $27.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $12.99 (Lunch)
Seating 2 & 3 -$32.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $14.99 (Dinner)
The Garden Grill Restaurant – Land Pavilion
Biergarten – German Pavilion
Tier 2
Seating 1 - $36.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $12.99 (Lunch)
Seating 2 & 3 - $42.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $14.99 (Dinner)
San Angel Inn – Mexico Pavilion
Restaurant Marrakesh – Morocco Pavilion
Nine Dragons – China Pavilion
Rose & Crown – United Kingdom Pavilion
Tier 3
Seating 1 - $41.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $12.99 (Lunch)
Seating 2 & 3 - $47.99 plus tax & gratuity / (3-9) $14.99 (Dinner)
Chefs de France – France Pavilion
Tutto Italia – Italy Pavilion.
Le Cellier Steakhouse – Canada Pavilion
Teppan Edo – Japan Pavilion
Coral Reef – The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion
2 October 2006: Candlelight
Processional updated narrator list
Sparkling Candlelight Processional at Epcot -- A
highlight of Holidays Around the World, the traditional Candlelight
Processional at Epcot treats guests to a grand musical performance
featuring a mass choir and a full orchestra accompanied by a
celebrity narrator who retells the beloved story of Christmas.
Celebrity narrators scheduled to appear include (subject to change):
Nov. 24-26 - NEW! David Robinson (former NBA player, San Antonio
Spurs)
Nov. 27-29 - John O’Hurley (TV’s “Seinfeld” and "Dancing With The
Stars")
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 - Rita Moreno (“West Side Story”)
Dec. 3-5 - Chita Rivera (Broadway’s “West Side Story”)
Dec. 6-8 - Brian Dennehy (“Tommy Boy,” TV’s “The 4400”)
Dec. 9-11 - Stephen Curtis Chapman (Christian music’s most-decorated
artist)
Dec. 12-14 - NEW! Maureen McGovern (Broadway singer and recording
artist)
Dec. 15-17 - NEW! Kirk Cameron (TV’s “Growing Pains”)
Dec. 18-20 - Neil Patrick Harris (TV's "How I Met Your Mother")
Dec. 21-23 - NEW! Cuba Gooding Jr. (“Jerry Maguire” and “A Few Good
Men”)
Dec. 24-26 - Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump” and TV’s “CSI: NY”)
Dec. 27-30 - Marlee Matlin (TV’s “The West Wing”)
Presentations of Candlelight Processional are
daily, Nov. 24-Dec. 30, at 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m., and are included
with regular Epcot admission. Candlelight Processional lunch and
dinner packages, available for an additional charge, include
preferred seating for a performance of Candlelight Processional as
well as dinner at a select Epcot restaurant. To make reservations
for these packages, guests can call 407/WDW-DINE.
6 August 2006: Candlelight Processional dining
package details
The Candlelight Processional Dinning Packages will
begin to book on August 15, 2006.
One of the most beloved Epcot holiday traditions is the Candlelight
Processional – a joyous retelling of the (Biblical) Christmas story
by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and a
glorious mass choir.
Although there is no additional admission charge for the
performance, Guests can purchase a Candlelight Dining Package and be
assured of reserved seating for the show along with an enjoyable
dinner at one of Epcot's renowned restaurants before the
performance.
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. Note, 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.
2006 Narrators:
Nov 24, 25, 26 David Robinson
Nov 27, 28, 29 John O'Hurley
Nov 30; Dec 01, 02 Rita Moreno
Dec 03, 04, 05 TBD
Dec 06, 07, 08 TBD
Dec 09, 10, 11 Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec 12, 13, 14 Maureen McGovern
Dec 15, 16, 17 Kirk Cameron
Dec 18, 19, 20 Lou Diamond Phillips
Dec 21, 22, 23 Cuba Gooding Jr.
Dec 24, 25, 26 Gary Sinise
Dec 27, 28, 29, 30 Marlee Matlin
Please note that narrators are subject to change without notice.
Dining Packages will not be available on Sunday, December 3rd, at
5:00 pm
This year all dining will now be prior to the Guest's preferred
Candlelight Processional show time. This will allow Guest to go
directly to the restaurant at their meal time, and get their show
seating badge during their meal.
5:00 pm Performance - the dining seating will take place during
select lunch hours between 1:45 - 2:45.
6:45 pm Performance - the dining seating will take place during
select dinner hours between 3:30 - 4:30.
8:30 pm Performances - the dining seating will take place during
select dinner hours between 5:00 – 6:00.
Tier 1
Biergarten - Germany Pavilion
The Garden Grill Restaurant - The Land
(includes full buffet, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)
5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 27.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity
6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 29.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Tier 2
Nine Dragons - China Pavilion
Rose & Crown - United Kingdom Pavilion
Restaurant Marrakesh - Morocco Pavilion
San Angel Inn - Mexico Pavilion
(includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)
5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 34.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity
6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 39.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
Tier 3
Chefs de France - France Pavilion
Coral Reef - The Living Seas
L'Originale Alfredo di Roma Ristorante - Italy Pavilion
Le Cellier Steakhouse - Canada Pavilion
Mitsukoshi Teppanyaki Dining Room - Japan Pavilion
(includes appetizer, entrée, dessert & non-alcoholic beverage)
(Lobster Entrees excluded)
5:00pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 39.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 11.99 plus tax and gratuity
6:45pm & 8:15pm Candlelight Processional
Adult (age 10+) 45.99 plus tax and gratuity
Child (ages 3-9) 12.99 plus tax and gratuity
20 September 2005:
Candlelight Processional update
The narrators list for this year has been updated.
Remember, this list is still subject to change.
11/25-11/27 - Rita Moreno
11/28-11/30 - Phil Donahue
12/01-12/03 - Haley Joel Osment
12/04-12/06 - Cicely Tyson
12/07-12/09 - Jaci Velasquez
12/10-12/12 - Eartha Kitt
12/13-12/15 - Lou Diamond Phillips
12/16-12/18 - Harry Hamlin
12/19-12/21 - Marlee Matlin - Jack Jason will be interpreter for
performances
12/22-12/24 - Jim Caviezel
12/25-12/27 - John Stamos
12/28-12/30 - Steven Curtis Chapman
6 August 2005: Candlelight
Processional performers for 2005
Showtimes: 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 8:15pm
2005 Provisional 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
30 August 2004:
Christmas Events for 2004, more details
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 including Selena, Hollywood
Confidential, Stand and Deliver, and Blade Runner.
*Gary Sinise- Dec. 23 - 28: Star of film and television - Starred in
Forrest Gump, Apollo 13,Mission to Mars, Snake Eyes, Being John
Malkovich, Ransom, and The Green Mile.
*LeVar Burton- Dec. 29 - 30
Candlelight Dinner Packages: 407-WDW-DINE
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
1 December 2003:
Christmas Events at WDW
A massed choir and 50-piece orchestra set the
stage for a tradition rich in pageantry -- the Candlelight
Processional -- Nov. 28 to Dec. 30 at Epcot. Celebrity narrators
join with the musicians and singers to retell the Christmas story
several times nightly at America Gardens Theatre. Special guest
narrators (subject to change) for 2003 include: Andy Garcia (Nov.
28-30), Ben Vereen (Dec. 1-3), Rita Moreno (Dec. 4-6), Miss America
2004 Ericka Dunlap (Dec. 7-9), David Ogden Stiers (Dec. 10-12),
Steven Curtis Chapman (Dec. 13-15), Edward James Olmos (Dec. 16-18),
Sandi Patty (Dec. 19-21), Robby Benson (Dec. 22-24), Gary Sinise
(Dec. 25-30).
Guests can purchase a special package that includes dinner at an
Epcot restaurant plus preferred seating for the Candlelight
Processional. For more information contact 407/WDW-DINE.
28 November 2002: Candlelight Changes
Roy E. Disney won't be visiting the Walt Disney World Resort to serve as
a guest narrator for Candlelight Processional at Epcot this season. Roy
has undergone an unanticipated medical procedure, which while
successful, has prevented him from traveling at this time. Roy is
enormously disappointed to have to cancel his appearance but sends his
wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season.
Actor Edward James Olmos will fill in for Roy. The updated schedule of
narrators appears below.
Nov. 29-30, Dec. 1 - Edward James Olmos
Dec. 2-4 - John Tesh
Dec. 5-7 - Marlee Matlin
Dec. 8-10 - James Avery
Dec. 11-13 - Yolanda Adams
Dec. 14-16 - David Hartman
Dec.17-19 - Collin Raye
Dec. 20-22 - Blair Underwood
Dec. 23-28 - Gary Sinise
Dec. 29-30 - Jodi Benson
*All narrators and performances are subject to change.
8 November 2002: Changes to the celebrity Candlelight Processional
narrators
(changes are in CAPS)
Roy Disney - November 29, 30 and December 1
John Tesh - December 2, 3, & 4
Marlee Matlin - December 5, 6, & 7
JAMES AVERY (ANGELA BASSETT CANCELLED) - December 8, 9, & 10
Yolanda Adams - December 11, 12, & 13
David Hartman - December 14, 15, & 16
COLLIN RAYE (SCOTT HAMILTON CANCELLED) - December 17, 18, & 19
Blair Underwood - December 20, 21, & 22
Gary Sinise - December 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, & 28
Jodi Benson - December 29 & 30
28 November 2001:
James Avery Leads Lineup of Celebrity Narrators For 2001 Candlelight
Processional at Epcot
Noted screen and stage actor James Avery headlines a
list of top celebrities who will serve as narrators for the 31st
annual Candlelight Processional at Epcot at the Walt Disney World
Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Candlelight Processional is a moving
presentation of the traditional Christmas story told by celebrity
narrators who are joined by a mass choir and 50-piece orchestra. There
are two performances nightly on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and
three shows nightly the rest of the week at America Gardens Theatre in
World Showcase. Show times are 5, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, Dec.
2, only the 8:15 p.m. show will be available for Epcot day guests.
The celebrity lineup:
Nov. 23-26 James Avery
Nov. 27-29 Marlee Matlin
Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Robby Benson
Dec. 3-5 Wayne Brady
Dec. 6-8 Phylicia Rashad
Dec. 9-11 Story Musgrave
Dec. 12-17 Alfre Woodard
Dec. 18-20 Blair Underwood
Dec. 21-26 Gary Sinise
Dec. 27-29 LeVar Burton
Special dinner packages starting at $25.95 for
adults and $10.95 for children ages 3-11 are available. In addition to
fine dining at select Epcot restaurants, the packages include
complimentary parking, merchandise discounts and guaranteed seating
for Candlelight Processional. For reservations call 407/WDW-DINE.
Candlelight Processional is part of Holidays Around the World, Epcot's
international celebration that features musical groups, choirs,
holiday light displays, storytellers and decorations galore. Holidays
Around the World is from Nov. 23-Dec. 30 and is included with regular
Epcot admission.
The holidays are not the only reason to feel festive at Epcot. As part
of the 100 Years of Magic celebration at Walt Disney World Resort,
guests can enjoy the "Tapestry of Dreams" parade, which promenades
around World Showcase twice daily. This colorful spectacle, which has
enormous drums, fanciful puppets and spectacular pageantry, celebrates
children, dreams and the legacy of Walt Disney.
The 100 Years of Magic celebration is a yearlong event that marks the
100th anniversary of the birth of Walt Disney and honors his legacy of
innovation, imagination and family entertainment.
Candlelight Processional 2001
Celebrity Narrators
James Avery: Nov.23-Nov. 26
As host of the critically acclaimed PBS series Going Places, actor
James Avery takes his viewers to some of the world's most exotic
places. Avery gained TV fame as Philip Banks on the hit NBC comedy
Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and garnered laughs as attorney Alonzo Sparks
on the UPN sitcom Sparks. He recently returned to series television
with recurring roles on Showtime network's Soul Food and TNT's Bull.
Avery has written poetry and scripts for PBS, winning an Emmy for
production. His feature film credits include The Brady Bunch Movie,
Fletch, License to Drive and Eight Million Ways to Die.
Marlee Matlin: Nov. 27-Nov. 29
Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin currently stars on
NBC's award-winning drama The West Wing. At age 21, she was the
youngest recipient of an Oscar, winning Best Actress in a Drama for
her motion picture debut, Children of a Lesser God. Other feature
films include Hear No Evil and the AIDS drama It's My Party. On
television Matlin most recently starred and executive produced Where
the Truth Lies for Lifetime Television and she is currently executive
producing and starring opposite Camryn Manheim in Showtime's film
adaptation of the Oscar nominated documentary Sound and Fury. Matlin,
who is hearing impaired, is national spokesperson for VITAC, the
largest provider of television closed captioning, and serves on the
boards of a number of charitable organizations. She has just completed
a novel for children called Caution: Deaf Child Crossing.
Robby Benson: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
Dallas-born actor-director-writer-producer Robby Benson has had
roles in more than 40 movies during a career that began in 1972 with
Joryd. Benson was the voice of "Beast" in Disney's hit animated motion
picture Beauty and the Beast.
Wayne Brady: Dec. 3-Dec. 5
Orlando native Wayne Brady stars on ABC's hit comedy Who's Line is
it Anyway? He also brings laughter as a variety of characters in The
Wayne Brady Show, also on ABC. Brady began working in theater and
television after moving to Los Angeles in 1996. He performed at the
prestigious Mark Taper Forum in its production of Blade to the Heat.
He also has guest starred on several TV series including as I'll Fly
Away, Home Court and In the Heat of the Night.
Phylicia Rashad: Dec. 6-Dec. 8
Award-winning actress Phylicia Rashad is best loved for her role
as Claire Huxtable in the hit NBC comedy The Cosby Show. She teamed up
with TV husband Bill Cosby again as his spouse Ruth Lucas on CBS's
Cosby. Rashad is an established singer and has appeared on the
Broadway stage in Jelly's Last Jam, Into the Woods, Dreamgirls and The
Wiz.
Dr. Story Musgrave: Dec. 9-Dec. 11
Noted astronaut Story Musgrave was one of 11 scientist-astronauts
chosen by NASA in August 1967. A veteran of six space flights, he
worked on the design and development of the Skylab space station,
serving as backup science pilot for the first Skylab mission, Skylab
2. From 1974 on, Dr. Musgrave helped design EBA equipment for the
Shuttle program, including space suits, and he served as mission
specialist for two simulated Spacelab flights. From 1979 to 1982 he
was assigned to the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory (SAIL),
testing Shuttle computer software. Also a surgeon, Dr. Musgrave has
published 44 scientific papers concerning aerospace medicine, exercise
physiology and clinical surgery.
Alfre Woodward: Dec. 15-Dec. 17
This award-winning actress currently stars with Kevin Spacey in
the science-fiction/fantasy K-Pax. She received a Golden Globe, an
Emmy Award, an ACE and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress for
her performance in the 1997 HBO original movie, Miss Evers' Boys. Her
second ACE award came for her portrayal of Winnie Mandela in HBO's
Mandela starring Danny Glover. Woodard has also appeared in Down in
the Delta, Love and Basketball, Disney's Dinosaur, Primal Fear and
Follow Me Home.
Blair Underwood: Dec. 18-Dec. 20
Versatile actor Blair Underwood is best known for his role as
brash attorney Jonathan Rollins for six seasons on LA Law. In
television movies he has portrayed legends in American history such as
baseball's Jackie Robinson in the HBO original film Soul of the Game
and civil rights martyr James Chaney in NBC's Murder in Mississippi.
His film credits include Just Cause, opposite Sean Connery, and Possee.
Gary Sinise: Dec. 21-Dec. 26
Gary Sinise's portrayal of Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump earned him an
Academy Award nomination and propelled him into a mainstream movie
star. His most recent feature film is in the sci-fi thriller Imposter.
On Broadway he appeared in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. Sinise
made his mark as a feature film director in Of Mice and Men. On
television he most recently starred in the Showtime adaptation of
Jason Miller's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, That Championship Season.
LeVar Burton: Dec. 27-Dec. 29
LeVar Burton got his start in film at age 19 in the landmark TV
miniseries Roots. In the late 80s, Burton became a member of the
intergalactic ensemble of Star Trek: The Next Generation as Geordi
LeForge. He reprised the TV role for the feature films Star Trek:
First Contact and Star Trek: Generations. In addition to his
celebrated acting roles, Burton spent more than a decade hosting and
producing Reading Rainbow for PBS, an acclaimed children's show
designed to instill an interest in reading.
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