Epcot's Christmas Processional

We had the amazing opportunity to attend Epcot's Christmas Processional on Christmas Day. We didn't know what to expect when we arrived so let me share information about the experience in case you have an opportunity to see it too.

The Christmas Processional occurs in the America area of Epcot and includes a guest star speaker who tells the story of the birth of Christ. Music is played between passages. The music is performed by an orchestra and a giant choir. 

The processional is performed several times per day - you'll want to get the times from the Epcot web page so you don't miss it. Each performance is probably 45 minutes long? 

There are three ways to see the processional. First, you can buy a dinner package that includes seating at the front of the amphitheater. Second is the standby line, which fills in all the remaining seats. We were in the standby line at 815 on Christmas and there were plenty of extra seats. Third, there is standing room at the back of the theater on the sidewalk that passes by the theater. Young children won't be able to see from back there and it can be difficult to hear the speaker, but this area is perfect if you just want to experience a few songs and then move on.

The amphitheater is located in Epcot's World Showcase. Epcot has two parts: future world, with many pavilions; and World Showcase. World showcase is a large lake that you can walk around. The lake has been divided into areas and each area is themed to match a different country. One of those areas is America. And that is where you'll find the giant amphitheater.

The event starts with the Orchestra playing several Christmas hymns as you did your seat. Then, the choir pours in from the back of the amphitheater, allowing you to see exactly how huge this spectacle  really is! The choir members just kept coming and coming while singing a hymn. 

Then another song and the guest reader joins the stage. The ensemble is complete and the story begins.

We had a great experience and I would definitely do this again if given the opportunity.