The STARS come out for CHRISTMAS at Walt Disney World
Nov 17 '00
Have you ever watched the Disney Christmas Parade on TV? Have you ever seen one of the N'Sync or The Back Street Boys concerts that were filmed in front of Cinderella Castle? Have you ever wondered how those lucky people get to see them so up close and personal?
Well, You really have know in advance, of the filmings, because they (most of the time) are NOT advertised. Hephep1 is here to tell you, it is your lucky day. I do have a little bit of Christmas filming, and concert information to share.
Most of the time, the filmings are included with the price of Theme Park, or Pleasure Island Admission. Some concerts are filmed during regular Park hours, but most are filmed either very late into the night, or as soon as the sun comes up, before the park is open.
This year, Disney World is broadcasting a 2 hour music special on Christmas Eve in lieu of the Christmas Parade. The special will be filmed all over WDW property in November and December. This week the Girl band, She Daisy, is filming in front of the castle, for the past few nights, park guest have been able to stay late and watch them perform. In the next few weeks, 98 degrees, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gillman and Frankie Muniz( from Malcolm in the Middle), will all be filming segments of the show. To find out how you can be a part of the audience, you can call 1-407-566-5863. The recorded hotline is updated every few days, as new information becomes available. Some concerts may be reserved for Disney Employees only, but if they need extra people, they will ask park guest to participate.
If you would like to see the Christmas Candle Light Processional , at Epcot, they will a host of different celebrity narrators. The show runs at 5:00, 6:45 and at 8:15 each evening. The show runs from November 24th through December 30th.
The list of celebrity narrators include :
Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel November 24-26.
Angela Bassett, November 27-29.
Jon Secada, November 30- December 2.
James Avery, December 3-5.
Joe Mantegna, December 6-8.
Ben Vereen, December 9-11.
Ed Begley Jr., December 12-14.
Phylicia Rashad, December 15-17.
Robby Benson, December 18-20.
Leeza Gibbons, December 21-23.
Gary Sinise, December 24-27.
LeVar Burton, December 28-30.
If you plan on attending one of these Christmas concerts plan on arriving at least an hour before the concert, they are very popular, and they do fill up quickly. Dinner packages are available for $32.50 or $42.50, which included guaranteed admission into one show, Dinner in one of Epcot's best restaurants, and a special collectors pin and lanyard. The packages are available by calling 1 407 939 7622.
Of course these aren't the only Stars you will see at Walt Disney World this Christmas. Be sure to check out the Christmas tree lighting each night at the Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse and his friends will sign autographs and take pictures.
You can even see the Beauty and the Beast Christmas Show at MGM Studios.This special show runs from December 3-25.
Yes, you will have to fight the crowds at Walt Disney during the holiday season, but you will be rewarded with memories that will last a lifetime.
Have yourself a DISNEY Little Christmas!
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