Epcot's Christmas Holiday Celebrations

Epcot's Christmas Holiday Celebrations set to start November 23rd through December 30th, 2007! 

Experience Disney's longtime holiday tradition.  Delighting guest of all ages with international storytellers, a nightly tree-lighting ceremony featuring Disney characters and a stunning display of snow-white and colored lights at this year's Holidays Around the World. 

World known holiday icons such as France's Père Noël and Italy's La Befana make special appearances in their respective countries, while Santa Claus himself visits the American Adventure showcase.

The fun includes a nightly giant tree-lighting ceremony, along with music and storytelling with Mickey Mouse and friends in World Showcase Plaza at 6:00pm.  A dazzling synchronized light show -- "The Lights of Winter" -- illuminates a canopy adorning the World Showcase breezeway bridge.

The celebration continues with the traditional Candlelight Processional.  Featuring the grand musical performance of 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:

• Nov. 23-25 - NEW! David Robinson (former NBA player, San Antonio Spurs)
• Nov. 26-28 - John O’Hurley (TV’s “Seinfeld” and "Dancing With The Stars")
• Nov. 39-Dec. 1 - Neil Patrick Harris
• Dec. 2-4 - Dennis Franz
• Dec. 5-7 - Monique Coleman
• Dec. 8-10 - Stephen Curtis Chapman (Christian music’s most-decorated artist)
• Dec. 11-13 - Chita Rivera
• Dec. 14-16 - Andie MacDowell
• Dec. 17-19 - Kirk Cameron
• Dec. 20-22 - Edward James Olmos
• Dec. 23-25 - Gary Sinise (“Forrest Gump” and TV’s “CSI: NY”)
• Dec. 29-30 - Marlee Matlin (TV’s “The West Wing”)

Presentations of Candlelight Processional are daily at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. Candlelight Processional lunch and dinner packages are available for an additional charge.  To make reservations for these packages, guests can call 407/WDW-DINE.

Epcot's Christmas and Holiday Celebrations grand finale features  "Illuminations: Reflections of Earth".  A spectacular show  of lights, lasers and fireworks.  A show you won't want to miss!

Holidays Around the World and Candlelight Processional takes place daily, November 24th through December 30th, and is included with regular Epcot admission.

Come and celebrate this holiday season at Disney's Epcot Center and experience the traditions from around the world.

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