Reviews of Candlelight Processional (Epcot)
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/20/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We attended the 5pm Processional on 12/17. Chita Rivera narrated for us. We did have the dinner package. Joined the line at 4pm; my mom was in a scooter and decided to just stay in it for the show so we were directed to a special non-transfer line and were the fourth group there. They allowed the person in the scooter/wheelchair plus two others.
Our line was seated first and we had an excellent spot: close to the center of the theater and in the first row behind the VIP section. The show was beautiful, and can be enjoyed even by those who are not religious, like myself. All the performers do a fantastic job and are a joy to watch. Definitely a show to get you in the Christmas spirit!
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Beautiful, uplifting showCons:
—Reviewed by newtloot Review Date: 12/16/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
We attended on Dec. 2--Neil Patrick Harris did a great job narrating, and we loved the show. The choir was wonderful, and the orchestra was great--can't say enough good things about this experience, except.....
We ate at the Biergarten under the processional dining pkg., and to my surprise when we checked in at the hostess station, this was costing us 2 credits ea. from our dining plan. I may have missed this info somewhere, but it should be made more plain when making the reservation.
I have to say, looking back, I wished we had passed on the pkg. and just taken a place in the stand by line. We waited in our line for 2hr for the 8:15 show, and our 'reserved' section didn't seem all that much bigger than the seats for the stand bys, and their line was shorter when we first walked up.
All in all, the show is a must see. I just wouldn't purchase the pkg. again.
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The story of the birth of Christ, beautifully told, along with a wonderful orchestra, accompanied by a very talented choir.Cons:
Purchasing the dining pkg. for reserved seating definitely not worth the price/wait in line.Reviewed by jdetrick Review Date: 12/13/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Amazing! We saw Levar Burton, who was the best narrator I've ever seen. The choir and orchestra were as exceptional as always. One of the gems of the World.
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—Reviewed by Disney Ranlin Review Date: 12/07/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We went to the 12/4/14 show. We had a dining package, so we were able to get some good seats. The singing was incredible and the narrator did an amazing job. We will definitely see this again and it was well worth the cost of the dining package and the long wait to get in. I recommend everyone see this show.
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The music and Christmas Story.Cons:
NoneReviewed by Fitzboyzmom Review Date: 01/08/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is our third year attending the processional. James Denton was our narrator and he was really good, but the star of the show if the music. It is just so beautiful and moving. Waiting to get my tickets for next year!
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—Reviewed by dandnmom Review Date: 12/26/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
The program is lovely - singers are talented, Trace Adkins did a nice job, gives good meaning to the real purpose of Christmas. Had a rather loooong line to get in but moved quickly (as part of the paid meal package). Paid package was a real time saver - saw others in stand by line waiting over 2hrs to get in... we only waited a short time. Only frustration was Disney split the theater- standby on one side and meal package on others... would have "felt better" if they had given the best seats to the meal packages up front (for what was $$ paid). Good to do if you have the $ and want to eat at one of the restaurants anyway but if watching money, just sit outside the pavilion and listen - that's the best part (You go for the music and reading -the singers and orchestra don't "do" anything - no dancing, etc)
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wonderful focus on the real meaning of ChristmasCons:
those who were standby got just as good if not better seatsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/06/2023
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Ok first I am not a Cristian! Even though this is 30 minutes but feels like 2 HOURS! Now I love the orchestra but when you feel your stomach saying. “This has to be the last song” IT’S NOT. Now festival of the holidays is the BEST festival. But this ruins the whole thing the ONLY song I liked was “Jump For Joy” or whatever it is called. It’s usually a 3-5 hour wait and it’s not worth it. Now don’t get me wrong I LOVE Christmas but I do not think it is worth it plus the fireworks are DELAYED by 30 minutes (mostly). Overall very overrated for some reason? I am very ADDICTED for some reason I DON’T KNOW WHY! But I would SKIP this no matter what! Epcot is for RIDES , NOT SHOWS (Except fireworks). Overall this is awful , probably the WORST show ever!
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Wait , What you get , How long it feels , Everything elseReviewed by castlefan Review Date: 12/18/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
I agreed to attend this event because my co-traveler wanted to attend it. Thank goodness we used the dining/seat guarantee because there were mobs of people waiting to get in. I am not a Christian, so the excessive ecclesiastical sermon was annoying. The singing was nice, but the only professional singers, as far as I could tell, were The American Singers. The orchestra was lovely as was our narrator, Neil Patrick Harris. I doubt I will use my Epcot time to attend again, however.
