Christmas at EPCOT

tinkerbell0219 · 06-29-2008

Is it worth it to go to the Candlelight Processional? For a 5 year old???

yankeevttch · 06-29-2008

It is not worth missing. I don't know about for a 5 year old since I have no children.

Daisee · 06-29-2008

I've not done it.. but I am attaching a link for more info...

Candlelight Processional at Epcot

tonyksl · 06-29-2008

The first year we went during that time, my kids were 4 and 6. They sat through it, but, they said they didn't like that part of Epcot. I think if the story is an important part of your life, you will like it a lot more. We have never done it again since that first trip.

KarenT · 06-29-2008

When my DD was five we went to the CP at EPCOT. We were staying at the POLY, we left her at the neverland club. We really enjoyed it. DD had a great time at Neverland. I am sure she would have sat through it. But I do not think she would have enjoyed it- as much as we did!

Soundgod · 06-29-2008

I have missed it every year since I've been going up to WDW during the holidays. But that's just me. I just haven't gotten around to it, and it also depends on who the narrator is that night whether I'll finally catch it, or not. I think you should take your kids and watch.
(Edward James Olmos, Gary Sinese, or Brian Dennehy)

mickeysgirlz · 06-29-2008

We're going this year . . . I got the dinner package, so this way we are closer to the action (if you want this you better call asap, I understand the packages are going quickly) I have two girls 8 and 4!

I think they will enjoy it . . . two years ago we were there at Xmas time, and we just saw all the choir walking to the theater, and that held my girls attention for awhile.

I was told its only an hour long, so I think a 5 year old can sit through that.

Pick up one of the holiday kidcot masks and tuck some crayons in your bag, if she gets antsy have her color!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-29-2008

My son (9) didn't enjoy it but he sat through it because I wanted to see it. I think it something you should see at least once.

mickeysgirlz · 06-29-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

My son (9) didn't enjoy it but he sat through it because I wanted to see it. I think it something you should see at least once.

He didn't! Oh now I'm getting nervous . . . the thought that they wouldn't enjoy it never crossed my mind . . .

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-29-2008

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Originally Posted by mickeysgirlz

He didn't! Oh now I'm getting nervous . . . the thought that they wouldn't enjoy it never crossed my mind . . .

He was bored. It's like sitting in a wonderful church service, I enjoyed it but my son didn't. However, he was old enough to sit through it and handle it just fine. Even at 5 my son would have been fine sitting through it he just woudln't have enjoyed it but that's my son.

tonyksl · 06-29-2008

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Originally Posted by DisneyTeacher

He was bored. It's like sitting in a wonderful church service, I enjoyed it but my son didn't. However, he was old enough to sit through it and handle it just fine. Even at 5 my son would have been fine sitting through it he just woudln't have enjoyed it but that's my son.

That pretty much sums it up. A church service at Disney. The kids and I were bored, but, the wife was pushing to do it because it was important to her. We sat there for an hour and we haven't nor will we ever do it again.

Soundgod · 06-29-2008

Church service?
No wonder I'm not that attracted!

A Goofy Family · 06-29-2008

Our entire famiy really enjoyed it (range of ages 63-11). In fact, our group of 12 is going back in December...we already have our ADR package. I think it just depends on your family and what they enjoy...we're pretty luck tho, regardless of their age our kids have always enjoyed shows of all types.
If you're afraid your children won't sit still long enough, go with Mickeysgirlz suggestion of the mask and crayons. My personal opinion...don't miss it and even if your child doesn't totally enjoy it, it's good for them to be exposed to something new!

**DisneyTeacher** · 06-29-2008

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Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

My personal opinion...don't miss it and even if your child doesn't totally enjoy it, it's good for them to be exposed to something new!

I agree. I wouldn't skip it because my son was a bit bored. It's an hour of the trip, he lived through it. We're a family and we all get to pick things we want to do, the vacation is for all of us.

WDW Rules · 06-29-2008

I no longer have little ones, but my guess is that a child under 7 will be bored after the first 15 minutes or so. It's a wonderful experience, just not for young ones.

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tinkerbell0219 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: South Elgin, IL Posts: 288	Christmas at EPCOT Is it worth it to go to the Candlelight Processional? For a 5 year old??? __________________ December 2008 - Grand Floridian 2007 - Polynesian 2006 - Polynesian 2004 - Polynesian 2001 - Polynesian 1998 - Polynesian 1997 - Polynesian 1990 - Off-Site 1989 - Off-Site 1975-1985 (Annual Stay at Polynesian) Paige and Gavin's Mommy My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mitrenga Family Christmas Vacation 2008 1 days 22 hours 18 minutes

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yankeevttch Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 651	Re: Christmas at EPCOT It is not worth missing. I don't know about for a 5 year old since I have no children. __________________ Christina Salet May, Oct,Nov 06,April and Sept 08 POP Sept-oct 07 POFQ Nov- Dec 07 All Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 30th Birthday trip It is our last time until Spring

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,833	Re: Christmas at EPCOT I've not done it.. but I am attaching a link for more info... Candlelight Processional at Epcot

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 631	Re: Christmas at EPCOT The first year we went during that time, my kids were 4 and 6. They sat through it, but, they said they didn't like that part of Epcot. I think if the story is an important part of your life, you will like it a lot more. We have never done it again since that first trip. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Christmas at EPCOT When my DD was five we went to the CP at EPCOT. We were staying at the POLY, we left her at the neverland club. We really enjoyed it. DD had a great time at Neverland. I am sure she would have sat through it. But I do not think she would have enjoyed it- as much as we did!

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,038	Re: Christmas at EPCOT I have missed it every year since I've been going up to WDW during the holidays. But that's just me. I just haven't gotten around to it, and it also depends on who the narrator is that night whether I'll finally catch it, or not. I think you should take your kids and watch. (Edward James Olmos, Gary Sinese, or Brian Dennehy) __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) ------------------------------ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caveyfest at Spoodles Dec. 13 8 days 1 hours 18 minutes

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mickeysgirlz Crazy 4 Disney! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 2.5 hours South of WDW! Posts: 4,005	Re: Christmas at EPCOT We're going this year . . . I got the dinner package, so this way we are closer to the action (if you want this you better call asap, I understand the packages are going quickly) I have two girls 8 and 4! I think they will enjoy it . . . two years ago we were there at Xmas time, and we just saw all the choir walking to the theater, and that held my girls attention for awhile. I was told its only an hour long, so I think a 5 year old can sit through that. Pick up one of the holiday kidcot masks and tuck some crayons in your bag, if she gets antsy have her color! __________________ -JEN 24 trips to the Happiest Place on Earth! 2008 CHRISTMAS TRIP-CSR 12/20-12/25 SURPRISE TRIP! 3 days for FREE! 3/27/09 - 4/3/09 "All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney Yippee I met some members: Wishy, Val, Princess Alyssa and ddoll My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas time with Mickey and Friends . . . can't wait! 14 days 13 hours 18 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 16,368	Re: Christmas at EPCOT My son (9) didn't enjoy it but he sat through it because I wanted to see it. I think it something you should see at least once. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: We're going to HHI for the first time 176 days 12 hours 18 minutes

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 7,038	Re: Christmas at EPCOT Church service? No wonder I'm not that attracted! __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) ------------------------------ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Caveyfest at Spoodles Dec. 13 8 days 1 hours 18 minutes

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A Goofy Family Big Cheese Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 976	Re: Christmas at EPCOT Our entire famiy really enjoyed it (range of ages 63-11). In fact, our group of 12 is going back in December...we already have our ADR package. I think it just depends on your family and what they enjoy...we're pretty luck tho, regardless of their age our kids have always enjoyed shows of all types. If you're afraid your children won't sit still long enough, go with Mickeysgirlz suggestion of the mask and crayons. My personal opinion...don't miss it and even if your child doesn't totally enjoy it, it's good for them to be exposed to something new! __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Old Fashioned Family Christmas at WDW! 15 days 0 hours 18 minutes

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,020	Re: Christmas at EPCOT I no longer have little ones, but my guess is that a child under 7 will be bored after the first 15 minutes or so. It's a wonderful experience, just not for young ones. __________________ Loretta My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Next visit to Mickey's house Time to start planning the next trip.

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