Tag: Candlelight Processional
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The Square Where it Happened – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1010 (#481)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of spirited conversation going on. First off, the geeks discuss the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland with Lin-Manuel Miranda. In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, new droids have arrived. The geeks talk about the process of building the world at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Tells the Christmas Story at Disneyland During 2019 Candlelight Processional
Fans cheered when the Lin-Manuel Miranda made his way onto the podium in front of the Main Street Station at Disneyland for a soundcheck ahead of this year’s Candlelight Processional. During his soundcheck, he sang the music from Moana and generated even more cheers. A little over an hour later, the Candlelight Processional began. The…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda the Narrator for 2019 Candlelight Processional at the Disneyland Resort
Each year at Disneyland ahead of the Candlelight Processional Disney fans speculate about who will be the celebrity narrator for this special event. This year that narrator is Lin-Manuel Miranda. Miranda is known on both the stage and screen. For Disney he recently started as Jack in Mary Poppins Returns with Emily Blunt. He also…
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Dates Announced for Disneyland’s 2019 Candlelight Ceremony
The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional at Disneyland is an annual tradition that dates back to almost to the beginning of Disneyland itself. Through the years, as the story of the original Christmas is told, celebrity guests have joined a mass choir and orchestra for this special event. This year, the Disneyland Resort has confirmed the…
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More Narrators Announced for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Walt Disney World is right in the middle of its Halloween and Food & Wine celebrations but there are more exciting things also on the horizon. One annual tradition that many look forward to is Epcot’s Candlelight Processional. Each year, the story of Christmas is told by a celebrity narrator with the help of a…
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Captain Candlelight – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 910
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to cover from the Disney and geek communities! The show starts off with chatter about this weekend’s Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland and its narrator, Chris Pratt. It came as no surprise that Pratt brought his own personality to the ceremony. The geeks also talked about…
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Chris Pratt Tells the Story of Christmas For Disneyland’s Candlelight Ceremony
On Saturday night, guests at the Disneyland Resort for the annual Candlelight Ceremony were treated to the narration of Chris Pratt. Known for his roles in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise, the Jurassic World franchise, and also Parks & Recreation, Pratt brought his personality and passion to the role of narrator. As he shared…
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Disneyland Celebrates 60th Annual Candlelight Ceremony
A beloved holiday tradition at the Disneyland Resort is the annual telling of the Christmas story during the Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. Every year during the first weekend of December, a celebrity narrator joins a massive choir, orchestra, handbells, fanfare trumpeters, and soloists during for two beautiful evenings on Town Square. It really is spectacular.…
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Disney Heats Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter brings the top headlines from the Disney and geek worlds. This week things get started with the heat wave that has hit the Disneyland Resort. These record-breaking temperatures have emptied the parks out. DAPS MAGIC also has tips for coping with the temperatures…
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Dining Packages Go On Sale July 11 for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional
Every year at both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort, the Candlelight Processional is a tradition that celebrates the spirit of the season. This year, the Candlelight Processional will begin on November 22 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Epcot. Tickets will be going on sale on July 11. The Candlelight Processional…
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Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Offerings Arrives November 19 at Walt Disney World Resort
Once called Holidays Around the World, the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is coming to Epcot on November 19th. This festival will include Holiday Kitchens, entertainment, and the popular Candlelight Processional. Candlelight Processional (Disney Parks Blog) The Candlelight Processional, a highlight of a holiday visit for many guests, features a retelling of the traditional…
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Candlelight Processional 2015 – DAPsCast Special Episode
Just in time for the holidays we present the Candlelight Processional with Lana Parrilla. Recorded on December 6, 2015, this extravaganza always delights crowds at Disneyland. Please enjoy, and we hope you all have a Merry Christmas!
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You’re a Mean One, Mr. Voldemort – Geeks Corner – Episode 510
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it’s all about Christmas, Disneyland, Star Wars, and Harry Potter… err Voldemort! Yes, we named he who should not be named. Candlelight Procession was this last weekend at the Disneyland Resort. On Saturday night Geena Davis was the narrator and on Sunday Lana Parilla narrated. With Christmas now at…
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Recap of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional 2015
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has always marked the holiday season. This weekend event has had many celebrity narrators that have read the Christmas story with great reverence. This year was another joyous and momentous occasion. Geena Davis narrated the first night, Saturday, December 5th. Her reaction after Silent Night summed up her delight in being able…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares Narrator Lineup for Candlelight Processional
This year, the Walt Disney World Resort will host their annual Candlelight Processional from November 27 to December 30, nightly in Epcot’s The America Gardens Theatre. On Thursday, Disney Parks Blog shared the line up of narrators. Narrators this year include a few returning speakers as well as several new ones. Please note that narrators are…
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The SPECTRE of Frozen at Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 410
Join Mr. DAPs & Hayley the Hatter this week for The SPECTRE of Frozen at Disneyland. Over the Weekend… Candlelight – Beau Bridges narrated the 2014 Candlelight Processional and Ceremony at the Disneyland Resort on both Saturday and Sunday. Mr. DAPs shares his experience, thoughts, and perspective on this yearly tradition. Frozen Fun is coming…
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Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime Unwraps Festive Traditions, Glistening Ice Castle and Seasonal Spectacles
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Cruise Line as early as November 8. Highlights: Magic Kingdom Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have 19 magical nights from November 8-December 20. For a quarter…
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Caitlyn’s Trip Report – Nov 30th-Dec 4th, 2012 – Part 2
Hello again! Now it’s time for part two of my trip report, and I hope you enjoyed part 1! Sunday was our day to check into the Grand Californian, which was cool because it also meant that my mom and I stayed at all 3 Disneyland Resort hotels in 2012. We even got an upgraded…
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Christmas by the Numbers at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Miles of garland, ribbon, twinkling lights and glitter transform Walt Disney World Resort into a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Here’s a sample of what guests will experience throughout the Vacation Kingdom: 1,300 decorated trees throughout property A wreath 25 feet in diameter adorning the…
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Top Celebs Headline Candlelight Processional at Epcot
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Academy award-winning actress Mira Sorvino returns to Walt Disney World Resort Nov. 25-27, 2011, to kick off Candlelight Processional, the enormously popular Disney holiday celebration that will continue nightly through Dec. 30, 2011, at Epcot. Sorvino is among a dozen celebrities, ranging from…