We finished up our meal and were waiting for the bill. Which I must say is so nice to know it will be $0 every meal! For us the dining plan is worth it for that. The foods already paid for and Dave doesnt have to keep pulling out his wallet! Anyway, it was getting close to the time for the Canadian storyteller so I took Hunter to get a spot. There wasnt anyone waiting yet. The CM was talking to people as they stopped by and she was from Australia which I thought was funny since we were in Canada. Yes, Im easily amused. Dave and mom came out of the restaurant right before the storyteller started. Megan was starting to wake up. She had taken a nice long nap and should be raring to go, right? There wasnt as big of a crowd as I thought there would be. The storyteller was very good. Think Santa Clause meets lumberjack! Afterwards he took a few pictures. Megan gave him a big hug which surprised him. It was cute.
Ive learned from the DIS that even though it isnt marked on the map there are characters pretty much in every country so off we went to search Canada for a character! We went up the stairs and there they were. A quick photo op with The Bears and then off to Niagra Falls! More like Niagra trickle! Canada is a very pretty area and Im glad we took the time to look around.
Im embarrassed to say I cant name the countries in order around World Showcase. So, we started to make our way around. We had hoped to catch some more storytellers, but the times just didnt match up. We did see the storyteller for UK finishing up and his robes were so pretty. We hit the Kidcot stations along the way since Hunter was really getting into it. We wished we could spend more time in the countries, but it was time to get in line for the Candlelight Processional. We had done the package at Le Cellier so we didnt have to stand in line half the day! It was covered on the dining plan so we were very glad that we did this. As we walked towards the American Pavillion Megan was getting more and more bored with each step. Its day 5 and shes so into the characters that she just wants to spend the day with Minnie and Donald and ride the occasional boat! So as we marched through WS Megan is repeating over and over and over Minnie, Donald, boat , Minnie, Donald, boat (insert whiney cry). So, whats a mom to do? Give that girl her pacifier! Dave and I get in line and mom takes the kids over to see the drummers in Japan. The timing worked out perfectly. We got in line around 4:30 and they let us in right as the drummers finished up.
I was worried that the kids were not going to be able to sit through the show since its 45 minutes, but I really wanted my mom to see this show. It filled up about half way with our line and then they opened up the standby line. I couldnt see the end on the line. It wrapped around the lake. The people just poured in. I dont know if everyone got in. Its worth seeing the 5:00 show because if youre in line for the 6:00, you can hear the 5:00 show. When the performance started we started bringing out the leftovers for Megan to eat to distract her. The high school choir came down the aisles and it was huge. Then a girl coming down the middle aisle catches my eye. She had blue hair! Ok, fine youre a teenager and you have blue hair, but youd think that they would have given the choir guidelines. I saw a couple chewing gum too. When everyone was in place it looked like a big Christmas tree in the middle with one man at the top wearing a big star around his head. I told Dave that could be his job! The entire choir consisted of hundreds of people. It was amazing. Our celebrity reader was Chita Rivera from broadway whom I hadnt heard of. I was originally bummed that it wasnt someone I knew, but she was so good. Ive heard that some of the others are big duds. It was very beautiful and the kids did OK.I just kept giving them food and stuff to draw on. Hunter was bored out of his mind towards the end and laid down on our laps. I am so glad that we did this. It told the true story of Christmas and the music was beautiful. Im glad that Disney does this. Its worth seeing at least once.
These stained glass windows were so pretty
Blue haired girl is 5th from the left
When it was over we headed towards the American Kidcot station. Santa would be coming out soon so we got in line and Hunter went over to hear the Kwanza storyteller. When she started it was just him, but soon some people gathered around. While in line for Santa Megan, in true Megan style, yells I gotta go! Then she did. We couldnt make all of these poor people and Santa smell her so my mom grabbed Megan, a diaper and wipes and the race was on to get Megan changed and back in line before it was our turn! Well, my mom is not known for her speed, ability to be on time, or sense of direction so I did not have high hopes. Santa comes out and the line is moving right along. Our turn. As I let the group in front of us go ahead Dave spots my mom. Which is good because they had already closed off the line. They didnt let more than 15 groups in line to meet Santa. I dont remember what Hunter asked for and Megan was just mesmerized with the whole thing.
Don't pay attention to me. Apparantly I was looking at a whole other camera!
I LOVE this picture!!
Next up: My most magical moment!
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I had to be pulled out of the front because I was being smooshed! I tried to play it cool, but was scared to death actually! 
I guess I'm a bit of a musical theater person. We had David Robinson - the basketball player! Like you with Chita Rivera, I was like Huh? 
I had to ask Shawn if he knew him. I was really hoping for Kirk Cameron or Gary Sinise; but Mr. Robinson turned out to be wonderful (haven't gotten to that in my trip report yet) 
Darn real life!!
I was so happy with the Santa pics on Photopass. Megan cried last Christamas w/ Santa, but this year she saw him as just another character!
I can't wait to share! (You guys will probably be like, WHAT?! That's her magical moment? But to me, it was unforgetable....
Can you give me some more details on the Candle light Processional dinner package that you did. I honestly have never heard of it. (never researched this time of year before). What would you do differently if anything?
