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Disneyland Resort has its share of holiday traditions that we always love seeing this time of year.
Sleeping Beauty Castle
We love attending the Disney California Adventure Festival of the Holidays. We also love seeing the characters in their holiday outfits. We also love all the holiday treats! But one of the most special events during the holidays is the Candlelight Processional — and we were there for the first one of the year!
We’ve been taking you along with us as we eat our way through the first day of the 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, but the food isn’t the only thing to enjoy at this year’s festival!
Festival of the Holidays
There’s a lot to do at the festival, and whether you’re interested in meeting Santa, hearing Christmas tales, or listening to live music, there’s something for everyone! Check out all the entertainment at the Festival of the Holidays right here.
There’s something a little more magical about Disney World during the holidays.
EPCOT Norway Pavilion during Christmas
Between the festive decor, eats, drinks, and special events like Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays — it’s no wonder so many people plan trips to the parks this time of year. Not only that, but it looks like another restaurant has been added to the EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Package lineup — and it’s one you won’t want to miss!
The Food & Wine Festival isn’t over yet at EPCOT, but we’re already preparing for the next festival on the calendar!
Happy Holidays from EPCOT!
The International Festival of the Holidays runs from November 25th-December 30th this year, and there are lots of special holiday offerings throughout. You can see holiday storytellers in the various countries, eat copious amounts of sweets on the Holiday Cookie Stroll, or even meet Santa Claus! But perhaps one of the most popular events is the Candlelight Processional, and some changes were just made to the lineup of narrators.
It might only be October, but you know Disney likes to start preparations for things early, so there’s already a lot of planning to be done for the holidays! Festival of the Holidays is returning to EPCOT in Disney World this year, and it’s bringing with it those Holiday Kitchens we love so much, festive decorations, the Cookie Stroll, and a bunch of entertainment.
Festival of the Holidays 2021
One of those entertainment offerings is the Candlelight Processional, which is when the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while am orchestra and choir accompany the re-telling. We already know the dates, who the celebrity narrators are going to be, and which dining packages are available for the event, and now, you can go ahead and book a dining package to save your spot!
It’s October, and there’s a LOT happening in Disney World!
Animal Kingdom
From construction projects to limited-time snacks, we’re constantly finding news stories to share with all of you who are traveling in the spookiest month. And if you’re heading to the parks in the next few weeks, we’ve got 8 things you need to know!
It’s been quite the week for Disney World.
Rain from Hurricane Ian near Disney World
Hurricane Ian complicated things for a few days — shutting down the Disney World theme parks and causing a phased reopening, plus we’ve gotten huge news about returning offerings and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. After a stressful few days, you could probably use a little mental escape (we know the feeling). So why not take a second, find a quiet spot, and join us on a virtual trip through the parks and resorts for all the latest Disney news. ❤️ It might just be the 5-minute break you desperately need this week.
If you’re hoping to visit EPCOT for the International Festival of the Holidays this year, we’ve received quite a few updates recently about the festival!
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
We’ve got a list of food booths (we’ll be visiting ALL of them!), a list of entertainment options (including the holiday storytellers!), and the list of celebrities who will be narrating the Candlelight Processional. When the celebrity names were first announced, there were two spots that were left as “TBA,” but now those slots have been filled!
The fall season is in full swing, but Disney is already gearing up for the holidays. We’ve already learned that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will return this year, and dates are starting to sell out for that popular event. In addition, the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will be returning!
Festival of the Holidays 2021
The Festival of the Holidays will include lots of food booths around EPCOT, a Holiday Cookie Stroll, storytellers around World Showcase, and — of course — the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional. If you want to secure your spot at this popular show, one of the easiest ways to do that is by booking a Candlelight Processional dining package. Now, Disney has released the pricing information for these packages! [Read more…]
Big news has just been announced about this year’s Candlelight Processional!
Candlelight Processional
This event is a part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and has been a part of the holiday happenings at Disney World since its opening in 1971. It’s a beautiful retelling of the traditional Christmas story featuring celebrity narrators, the Voices of Liberty acapella ensemble, a 50-piece live orchestra, and glorious massed choirs. And now, the celebrity narrators for this year have finally been announced!
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