What is Christmas time at Epcot like?

missyfoo · 11-20-2005

I've been thinking I might enjoy the Christmas around the world experience at Epcot and was wondering from people who have been there what it is like. Is there anything in particular that I should look forward to if I go?

**ddoll** · 11-21-2005

There's loads of wonderful things going on in Epcot for Christmas.

They have Christmas around the World, where you go to each country to see and hear about the customs of that country.
There's the Candlelight Processional where a celebrity reads the Christmas story to a music several times each night
A special Illuminations presentation
A nightly tree lighting ceremony
A huge arch of lights leading from FW to WS

to name some highlights.

It's may favorite park at Christmas.

**MissDisney** · 11-21-2005

EC at Christmas is the most magical place ever -- the music si all-Christmas, all the time, from background music, to band music, to parade music. The thming and lights are unbelievable! The very best thing is to just walk around the World Showcase Lagoon and enjoy how each pavilion has decorated for the holidays! Absolutely unbelievable!
You won't believe the topiaries and plantings! Adn there are special menu additions that make Christmas feel perfect!

lovemysons · 11-21-2005

It really is beautiful. We love the decorations, the music, and the candlelight processional. And the special Illuminations is something you must do!

Bellearina · 11-21-2005

When do all the christmas type things finish as we are going on the 27th of December?

MerlinMatt · 11-21-2005

Even with everyone's great descriptions, you still can't really imagine the feeling of being at Epcot during Christmas until you've actually been there. There are magical signs of the holidays around every corner.

I wrote a description of the Holiday IllumiNations after last year's trip: http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...4&postcount=72

That might give you a hint.

You should go. You'll have a great time.

MerlinMatt · 11-21-2005

Bellearina: Welcome to DC!!! during Christmas week, it's totally nuts! Most Christmas stuff stay up until after the first week in January. On Dec 27th, it'll be FULL HOLIDAY TILT!

mickaholic4077 · 11-21-2005

Words just cannot express the happiness that I feel during the Christmas season when I go to Epcot!!!

missy H · 11-21-2005

Welcome to DC bellearina! It's about time you were seen!!!!

missy H · 11-21-2005

Just to let everyone know Bellearina is my friend who is joining us at WDW half way into our trip!

Tinkerbelle67 · 11-21-2005

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Originally Posted by missy H

Just to let everyone know Bellearina is my friend who is joining us at WDW half way into our trip!

Welcome Bellearina!!! This is great another DC member to add to our meet and greet!! (Which I haven't formalized by the way

)

Rob Parsons · 11-21-2005

It's simply breathtaking.

Everything you imagine it to be and more.

I'll try and post some photos for ya.

quakercub · 11-21-2005

Welcome Bellearina!!!! You're in for a special treat!! Christmas at EPCOT is such an amazing experience! Each country in World Showcase has a cast member dressed as the Christmas symbol of each country telling about customs of that country (Father Christmas in England and Canada, I believe, Befina the witch in Italy, Per Noel in France...you get the idea). And the Candlelight Processional is one of the most moving experiences I've ever had at WDW! You'll have a great time!!!

chastmastr · 11-21-2005

And, in Future World, lots of Mannheim Steamroller background music! :D

**ddoll** · 11-21-2005

Welcome to DC, Bellearina. Any friend of Missy's is quite welcome.

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missyfoo Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 39	What is Christmas time at Epcot like? I've been thinking I might enjoy the Christmas around the world experience at Epcot and was wondering from people who have been there what it is like. Is there anything in particular that I should look forward to if I go?

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? There's loads of wonderful things going on in Epcot for Christmas. They have Christmas around the World, where you go to each country to see and hear about the customs of that country. There's the Candlelight Processional where a celebrity reads the Christmas story to a music several times each night A special Illuminations presentation A nightly tree lighting ceremony A huge arch of lights leading from FW to WS to name some highlights. It's may favorite park at Christmas. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 16 days 17 hours 39 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? EC at Christmas is the most magical place ever -- the music si all-Christmas, all the time, from background music, to band music, to parade music. The thming and lights are unbelievable! The very best thing is to just walk around the World Showcase Lagoon and enjoy how each pavilion has decorated for the holidays! Absolutely unbelievable! You won't believe the topiaries and plantings! Adn there are special menu additions that make Christmas feel perfect! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,495	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Even with everyone's great descriptions, you still can't really imagine the feeling of being at Epcot during Christmas until you've actually been there. There are magical signs of the holidays around every corner. I wrote a description of the Holiday IllumiNations after last year's trip: http://www.disneycentral.com/forum/s...4&postcount=72 That might give you a hint. You should go. You'll have a great time. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,495	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Bellearina: Welcome to DC!!! during Christmas week, it's totally nuts! Most Christmas stuff stay up until after the first week in January. On Dec 27th, it'll be FULL HOLIDAY TILT! __________________ Erin's still my favorite. Last edited by MerlinMatt; 11-21-2005 at 08:43 AM. Reason: double post

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Words just cannot express the happiness that I feel during the Christmas season when I go to Epcot!!!

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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,663	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Welcome to DC bellearina! It's about time you were seen!!!! __________________ Missy H Avatar He married me again!! Next Trips Jun 09 28 days Oct 09 7days Dec 09 14 Days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP June 2008 POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st of 3 trips to WDW in 2009!!! playing at WDW trip number 1! two to go!!!

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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,663	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Just to let everyone know Bellearina is my friend who is joining us at WDW half way into our trip! __________________ Missy H Avatar He married me again!! Next Trips Jun 09 28 days Oct 09 7days Dec 09 14 Days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP June 2008 POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st of 3 trips to WDW in 2009!!! playing at WDW trip number 1! two to go!!!

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Rob Parsons Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK Posts: 340	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? It's simply breathtaking. Everything you imagine it to be and more. I'll try and post some photos for ya. Last edited by Rob Parsons; 11-21-2005 at 02:12 PM.

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Welcome Bellearina!!!! You're in for a special treat!! Christmas at EPCOT is such an amazing experience! Each country in World Showcase has a cast member dressed as the Christmas symbol of each country telling about customs of that country (Father Christmas in England and Canada, I believe, Befina the witch in Italy, Per Noel in France...you get the idea). And the Candlelight Processional is one of the most moving experiences I've ever had at WDW! You'll have a great time!!! __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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chastmastr Encyclopedia Bruin Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 2,248	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? And, in Future World, lots of Mannheim Steamroller background music! :D

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: What is Christmas time at Epcot like? Welcome to DC, Bellearina. Any friend of Missy's is quite welcome. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 16 days 17 hours 39 minutes

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