Possibility of Candlelight Processional this Year

[joyjanet]

“Calling all former and future Cast Choir participants! As we plan for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, we are exploring what it would take to bring back the Candlelight Processional in a way that is mindful of our current environment.
We are reaching out to you as a first step in our planning for the possible return of the event during the holidays this year. Once we understand the level of interest and availability, we will be able to make final decisions about the show.”

 

[davper]

I could be wrong, but I thought it was already announced that there would not be CLP again this year.

 

[CarolynFH]

“Calling all former and future Cast Choir participants! As we plan for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, we are exploring what it would take to bring back the Candlelight Processional in a way that is mindful of our current environment.
We are reaching out to you as a first step in our planning for the possible return of the event during the holidays this year. Once we understand the level of interest and availability, we will be able to make final decisions about the show.”

Did you receive this message? It makes me hopeful that something will be presented, not necessarily the full-blown Processional with celebrity narrators but maybe performances of the carols!

 

[joyjanet]

Did you receive this message? It makes me hopeful that something will be presented, not necessarily the full-blown Processional with celebrity narrators but maybe performances of the carols!

It was posted in a news section that I have access to. Also, the Disney Tourist Blog talks about it. First, Disney needs to get a choir of cast members together who want to do this. Hopefully it will take place. Missed it last year.

 

[looking4themouse2]

So cool

 

[Pens Fan]

I would love it if they could somehow pull this off. We've only seen it once back in 2018 but it was the highlight of the trip for me. So moving.

 

[Narcoossee11]

The biggest issue .. No school choirs . Will have to be a 'Differant" set up. Throw in no celebrity's , just no the same.

 

[CarolynFH]

The biggest issue .. No school choirs . Will have to be a 'Differant" set up. Throw in no celebrity's , just no the same.

No, not the same, but better than nothing!

 

[bobbiwoz]

So happy to see it’s officially on!

 

[Weedy]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...t97z2qcJX7lmOubAVGDFsIMqIC-anZ1KWXEEZjumw_FME

 

[cjsmom5]

I could be wrong, but I thought it was already announced that there would not be CLP again this year.

Yes - it was announced today.

By: Disney Destinations
September 14, 2021

As part of our Halfway to the Holidays celebration earlier this year, we shared a sneak peek of some of the magical experiences coming during a spectacular season of holiday joy during the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. That wasn’t everything we have in store, though, and today we’re thrilled to share that the “Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. 26 – Dec. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth!
“Candlelight Processional” is a long-standing Disney Parks tradition, dating back to 1958 at Disneyland park. Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed the annual “Candlelight Processional” since 1971, initially at Magic Kingdom Park and since 1994 at EPCOT. After being greatly missed during last year’s holiday season, this magnificent production will once again grace the America Gardens Theatre with a live orchestra, cast choir, and celebrity narrator retelling the traditional Christmas story in spectacular and heartwarming fashion.
Since all these performers – including cast members, musicians, singers, and narrators – will be required to be fully vaccinated, this year we are not planning to host choirs from different community groups and schools. Instead, to maintain the grandeur of the performance, we are expanding our cast member choir to fill the stage with voices. We’re optimistic that the guest choirs will be able to rejoin us next year for this special holiday opportunity.
We didn’t want to wait another minute to tell you this exciting news. Of course, we’re still working to confirm the schedule of celebrity narrators and details about “Candlelight Processional” Dining Packages, so stay tuned. We’ll share all the information as soon as it’s available.

 

[cjsmom5]

The biggest issue .. No school choirs . Will have to be a 'Differant" set up. Throw in no celebrity's , just no the same.

It says they are going to announce celebrity narrators.