The Walt Disney World® Epcot “Holidays Around the World” program is set for an entertaining new season running from November 26th through December 30th 2012. This annual holiday showcase held at Epcot® with the Candlelight Processional being the headliner activity. In addition, great new things are planned for Epcot in 2013.

Holidays at Epcot®

The Epcot Candlelight Processional 2012 is one of the top annual holiday events in Central Florida. The event featuring a musical choir, orchestra and reading of the Christmas Story by a celebrity narrator is always a holiday favorite. Show times for the Candlelight Processional are 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. at Epcot’s American Gardens Theatre.

Celebrity narrators for the Christmas Story include (along with their appearance dates):

• November 23rd – 25th Academy Award winner Geena Davis
• November 30th – December 1st  Emmy award nominee, daytime talk show host, and musician Whoopi Goldberg
• December 2nd – 4th Cuban born actor of Godfather fame Andy Garcia
• December 20th -Country music star Trace Adkins
• December 23rd – 25th Actor of Forrest Gump fame, musician and philanthropist Gary Sinise
• December 26th – 28th  Nashville’s favorite Christian music star Amy Grant
• December 29th – 30th Academy Award winning actress and of Celebrity Apprentice fame Marlee Matlin

Guests in area vacation rentals should be please at the number and variety of celebrities that will be attending this year. This is always one of our top holiday events in the WDW parks. For more details on the holiday festivities in the park, please click here.

New Things at Epcot for 2013

• The staff at Walt Disney World recently announced what is deemed as “Limited Time Magic” throughout all the Disney parks in California and Florida. Impromptu concerts, character social time, and other fun activities will be announced via social media to get attention and support from Disney visitors.
• Although just announced, the Japan Epcot pavilion is now serving frozen Kirin beer – Yes frozen beer. Epcot believes this is the first time and only place in the continental United States to offer this.
• Based on recent news, the France Pavilion at Epcot is slated for an expansion to be completed in early 2013. The expansion will include the building of a new bakery to service the demand for French pastries in the park. Sounds like a great idea to us!

Our best holiday homes are going quickly. We still have some great vacation rentals available, but give us a call at 888-966-4144 for more information and details. Orlando and Walt Disney World are fantastic places to be during the holiday season.