Candlelight Processional

and Massed Choir Program

The Traditional Story of Christmas
in Song and Narration as Presented at Epcot

Massed Choir

CONDUCTORS

MR. CHRISTOPHER CONFESSORE
DR. JOHN SINCLAIR
MR. RICK MIZELL

Christmas Tree

THE CAST

WALT DISNEY WORLD CAST CHOIR
AND PARTICIPATING GUEST CHOIRS

THE VOICES OF LIBERTY
THE WALT DISNEY WORLD ORCHESTRA

Stained Glass Windows

PROGRAM

OVERTURE

PROCESSIONAL

SHOUT FOR JOY

O COME ALL YE FAITHFUL

IL EST NÉ

O HOLY NIGHT

ANGELS FROM THE REALMS OF GLORY

AWAY IN A MANGER

REJOICE WITH EXCEEDING GREAT JOY

WHAT CHILD IS THIS

DO YOU HEAR WHAT I HEAR

SILENT NIGHT

JOY TO THE WORLD

THE HALLELUJAH CHORUS

RECESSIONAL

Day after Thanksgiving to December 30

The Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir Program began in 1958 at Disneyland in California. Thirteen years later, in 1971, Walt Disney World presented its first Candlelight Processional in the Magic Kingdom with Rock Hudson as narrator. In 1994, the event was moved to the America Gardens Theatre at Epcot where thousands of guests continue to share in each of the 95 performances that are presented throughout the holiday season.

Each evening, nearly 400 performers fill the stage to create this mainstay of Disney's holiday festivities. Our orchestra consists of 51 professional musicians from the central Florida area. The choir is comprised of Walt Disney World cast member volunteers, along with high school and community groups from over 30 states. During the six weeks of Candlelight Processional performances, over 16,000 amateur vocalists will volunteer to participate in this massed choir program.

The singers in red and black (the base of the "tree") are the nationally acclaimed Voices of Liberty a cappella ensemble, a part of our Epcot family since Opening Day in 1982.

True to the Disneyland tradition, the centerpiece of the cast is a guest celebrity who narrates the story of the Nativity. Guest narrators over the years have included acclaimed actors, astronauts, vocalists, news commentators, and sports celebrities.

Epcot is proud to host this treasured Disney tradition, and delighted to have you share in our international celebration. The entire Epcot cast wishes you and yours the very best for the holiday season and the new year!

Candlelight Processional FAQ - WDWIG