Think of these like the FastPass for this performance! You make a special dining reservation for the day you plan to see the show – this reservation can be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. While it certainly contains religious aspects, it is a beautifully calming and moving performance that is enjoyed by many people of all walks of life and religious backgrounds. The narrator tells the story of Mary, Joseph, and Jesus through Bible verses interspersed with some of your favorite Christmas carols… and maybe some new ones too! Of all the shows at Disney, this is definitely a little more serious than most, and we recommend you consider whether your family will enjoy the serenity of this 40 minute experience or be looking for something else to do 15 minutes in. Narrators are chosen from so many different disciplines… actors, musicians, athletes and more! It is so incredible to hear your favorite stars tell such a moving story, watch them sing along to their favorite carols, and learn about some of their families’ holiday traditions. Each narrator that is chosen spends 2 to 4 nights taking the stage and telling the story of Christmas. Miranda Bailey on Grey’s Anatomy) in the parks the day we saw her narrate. Members of our team were lucky enough to run into Chandra Wilson (Dr. It’s adorable to watch him sing along to the entire Hallelujah Chorus from memory! Jody Benson (voice of Ariel and Toy Story’s Barbie), considers it an honor to be chosen each year. Neil Patrick Harris, for example, loves bringing his family to this tradition and narrates often. Celebrity NarratorsĮach year, Disney releases a preliminary list of narrators with updates and additions along the way. Whichever show you go with, you are sure to be blown away. The Christmas season at Walt Disney World starts early! There are typically just over 30 nights of Candlelight Processional, and at 3 shows each night, that’s nearly 100 opportunities to see this magical event! We love that the 5:00 show is less crowded, the 6:45 show gives you a nice break before heading into some night-time activities, and the 8:15 show is so cool because it is dark by the time the choir enters the theater with their candles burning bright. You may know a little about it, you may have even seen it, but here are some facts that we think everyone should know: Located in Epcot, it is something you and your family simply won’t want to miss if you’re going to The World in December. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.There is absolutely nothing like Walt Disney World during the holidays! The decorations, the festive souvenirs available, and that extra bit of magic in the air – it somehow makes The Happiest Place on Earth even happier! One of our Must-Do traditions this time of year is Candlelight Processional. And going into the house they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. And he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child, and when you have found him, bring me word, that I too may come and worship him.” After listening to the king, they went on their way.
They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “‘And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.’” Then Herod summoned the wise men secretly and ascertained from them what time the star had appeared. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to n worship him.” When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.