When last I left you, DH and I had left the rest of the family (my mom, dad, brother, and sister-in-law) at DHS.
DH and I wanted to rest up before the Candlelight Processional, one of the things that I was looking forward to most on the trip!
We took the bus back to POP and took a quick nap, then headed over to Epcot.
On our way into the park, we noticed that the Spaceship Earth line was non-existent, so we walked through the line onto the ride.
For some reason, I appreciated Spaceship Earth so much more this time than I ever had before. I don't know if it's because the ride has been enhanced or because I'm more mature and able to appreciate things like that more!
I loved it that they took our pics and determined our future!
What did I say about being more mature?
After the ride, we did some of the tests/games in the dump area. Due to our competitive natures, we spent a little too much time in the dump area!
Next, we got on the boat to cross the lagoon to head over to the World Showcase. I had a taste for some Disney popcorn, so DH got in the LONG line for the Candlelight Processional and I went off in search of some popcorn. And I could not find ANY popcorn anywhere! Bummer!
I ran back over to where DH was and I had to crawl under some ropes to get to where he was in line. I felt like bad line cutter!
Even though the line was super long and we were nowhere near the front, we got some pretty good seats.
There was still about a half hour until the show would start and it was COLD outside! We were freezing! I had so many layers of clothes on that I thought I would be fine, but the Arizonan in me was wishing for my down coat!
Soon, the show began!
The orchestra came out and began to warm up
Then Voices of Liberty came out
The choir began to proceed in with their candles
Blurry pic, but there's everyone up on stage
There's a better pic!
Then Neil Patrick Harris came out onto stage. It's kind of hard to see him in this pic, but he has a spot light on him
It was when Neil Patrick Harris came out and began to read the stories from the Bible that I began to warm up. I did not think again about being cold! Hearing the story of Christmas alternated with the unbelievable sounds of the orchestra, Voices of LIberty, and the choir was deeply moving for me. I teared up several times. DH was captivated also. DH and I have since discussed how wonderful it was that we were celebrating the story of Christmas and celebrating our Christianity in the middle of Disney World. And let me tell you, Neil Patrick Harris had a wonderful speaking voice that sounded like it just belonged up there with that choir!
These guys made me nervous standing up on that wall. I kept thinking they were going to fall off when they got to playing the songs!
If you have never been to the Candlelight Processional and you will be at Disney World when it is going on, YOU MUST GO SEE IT!!! It was amazing, wonderful, moving, inspiring. It was perfect. I loved every minute of it!
I have videos that I took during the show, but I don't know how to post those!
All too soon, the Candlelight Processional was over and now we had to go find my family, who had been late (of course) getting to Epcot and had not been able to get seats. I felt bad for them that they had to stand on the outskirts to see this beautiful show.
Up Next: Dinner around the world!
are we talking below 60, 50 or 40 degrees....
