Question about World Showcase in January

[mom2jp]

We went to Disneyworld for the first time last September and were hooked. One of the things we loved the most was World Showcase and wished we could have spent more time there. We were able to go a couple evenings and had a couple hours of light in the evening to take pictures by and see outdoors. But this time we are going in January and it gets dark very early that time of year. We have 2 small girls that take afternoon naps, so we always take an afternoon break and go back to the parks in the evening. But now I am worried that by doing that we won't be able to see much of World Showcase in the daylight since it doesn't open until 11:00 a.m. I am trying to plan one park day there by going when it opens at 11, but we'll most likely have to head back to our hotel around 1:00 or 2:00.

What we really loved seeing in the daylight were the living statues. Do they appear after dark as well? Do they have a schedule so we can most likely be in France when they appear? Also, there were some sort of opera like singers we caught briefly. Who were they and when can they usually be seen?

Thanks for your advice!

Sherry

 

[Dan Murphy]

Check Steve's site under the Epcot tab.

http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/

It is updated weekly.

 

[DebbieB]

I saw the living statue by Italy last Sunday night, around 6:30pm. I love the WS at night, it's a different atmosphere than during the day. There were alot of little "sideshows" going on.

 

[followme2disney]

I think that the atmosphere at WS is even more magical at night. We were there in May when we usually go in January and were disappointed that it stayed lighter later. There is something about enjoying the lighting and the relaxing atmosphere at night.

 

[mom2jp]

Thanks for all your replies! I bookmarked the website that has the schedule. I'm glad to know the WS is still enjoyable after dark - is it fairly well lit? The living statues were some of my favorites and I got some great pictures of them interacting with DH and DD. But it must be pretty after dark or else Disney wouldn't have it open so late!

 

[jann1033]

I agree it is so fantastic at night, like a whole different world and illuminations is such a highlight ! guess I am too busy gawking at every thing else to even notice if the players are there then or not yipee, I can't wait to go!