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Whoopi Goldberg at the Epcot Candlelight Processional

Additional Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Disney has announced several additional celebrity narrators for Epcot's 2019 Candlelight Processional. Joining the previously announced presenters are four newcomers to the annual event, which is a reading of the Nativity story accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir: Helen Hunt (Oscar-winner for "As Good As It Gets"), Auli'i Cravalho ("Moana"), Alfonso Ribeiro ("Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Dancing with the Stars"), and Bart Millard (lead singer for the Christian rock band MercyMe).
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The Jazz Ambassadors to Perform at Epcot March 1

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band will appear at Epcot on March 1, to perform three special concerts in the America Gardens Theatre. This 19-member ensemble was formed in 1969, and plays a repertoire of big band, swing, contemporary jazz and patriotic selections. The Jazz Ambassadors, also known as “America’s Big … Continue reading "The Jazz Ambassadors to Perform at Epcot March 1"
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Christmas Traditions in Epcot’s World Showcase

Posted on by Scott Thomas
In this festive time of year, Epcot’s World Showcase countries get into the international spirit of the holidays. As guests walk from pavilion to pavilion they will come across the Epcot Storytellers who share their country’s Christmas and holiday traditions in very entertaining ways. One can find other traditions while shopping, too. In Germany’s Die … Continue reading "Christmas Traditions in Epcot’s World Showcase"
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Epcot Festival of the Arts Returns Jan. 12 – Feb. 19, 2018!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Returning to Epcot for a second year, the Epcot International Festival of the Arts will celebrate all things art -- performing, visual and culinary -- from January 12 - February 19, with festivities running seven days a week and Disney On Broadway performances happening each weekend (Fridays through Mondays) in 2018. You can book Disney on Broadway concert series dining packages now!
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Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas at Disney

Posted on by Scott Thomas
I strongly recommend those coming to Walt Disney World for the first time during the holiday season to see a performance of the Candlelight Processional in Epcot. The Candlelight Processional is the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator with music sung by a mass choir and performed by a 50-piece live orchestra. … Continue reading "Disney Pic of the Week: Christmas at Disney"
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The Candlelight Processional

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Just a few weeks ago Carol and I enjoyed the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World and once again it was every bit as inspiring as the first time we saw it thirteen years ago. We were instantly mesmerized back in 2002 when a herald of trumpets focused our attention on the orchestra which played … Continue reading "The Candlelight Processional"
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