ABOUT THE DISNEY WEEKEND
The Disney team have asked us back to perform Disney festive material with Disney Cast and Characters as part of their 'Let's Sing Christmas' Program!
Our Performance Trip includes a fantastic Workshop with the Disney Creative Team, a performance with the cast all while staying at a Disneyland Paris Hotel! Experience the ultimate Disney festive joy with us this Winter, in the happiest place on earth!
LET'S SING CHRISTMAS
This year West End Musical Choir is taking over Disneyland Paris...
As a result, Disney will be giving you an official Disney Performer lanyard to wear around the park, showing that you are part of the Disney Cast.
DATE:
Friday 12th November - Sunday 14th November 2021
LENGTH:
2 nights, 3 days
INCLUDES:
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Direct Eurostar return train journey to Disneyland Paris
*Please note that this shouldn't change, but depending on changing availability after international travel opens up due to Covid-19 restrictions, it may have to change.
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Two nights / Three days
at a Disneyland Paris Hotel with breakfast (sharing twin room)
Two Disneyland Paris Hotels to choose from (diff price points)
Drop us an email if you have a preference on who you'd like to share a room with
(please note that they obviously must also select the same Hotel that you stay in)
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min of two performances at Disneyland Paris
on their iconic Videopolis Stage with their cast, performing their Disney Winter repertoire.
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Special Performance Workshop with Disney Creative Team
The Disney Team will spend this 90 minute Workshop working through the NEW Disney Winter material to give the special Disney magical touch!
Led by Disney cast member.
Question and answer session post Workshop.
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3-day Disney Park Hopper Ticket (access to both Parks)
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Extra Magic Time (early opening to parks)
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Shuttle Bus to Disney Parks & Disney Village
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3x Rehearsals in London (led by WEMC)
DISNEYLAND PARIS TRIP
LET'S SING CHRISTMAS
Trip Date: Friday 12th November - Sunday 14th November 2021
IMPORTANT REMINDERS BEFORE SIGNING UP
As Disney have very high standards, we are the only Choir from around the world has been chosen to take part in their 'Let's Sing Christmas' program therefore you must understand that they are expecting a very high quality
performance from us : ) We know we can do this!
LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE!
- Must attend a minimum of 2 of the 3 London rehearsals.
We highly encourage to attend all 3. You strictly CANNOT perform if you don't attend at least 2 once of which is the Dress Rehearsal.
Must be committed to learning all of the material to a very high standard. Outside-of-our-London rehearsal preparation required. Performance is off-book.
Payments are non refundable.
Please note that there is quite a bit of walking & standing involved. You can get a shuttle from your hotel to the park but it's a 20 - 30min walk from the park entrance to our Workshop space on the Saturday morning & to the theatre for our performances.
Must read all of the information carefully before signing up.
LONDON REHEARSALS
Disney singers must attend a minimum of 2x of the 3x Rehearsals
We highly encourage to attend all three.
You strictly CANNOT perform if you don't attend at least two.
We offer the chance to just attend 2x for only extreme circumstances.
Harmony tracks & vocal scores for Disney material provided
Must be committed to learning all of the material to a very high standard / outside-rehearsal preparation required
FIRST LONDON REHEARSAL
Date:
Saturday 2nd October 2021
Time:
Doors open: 2pm to sign in & find your seat. Rehearsal: 2:15 - 4pm. (1 hour 45mins rehearsal)
Do not be late singers!
Venue:
ELT Baptist Church, Burdett Rd, Bow, London E3 4TU
(our Monday night Choir venue)
Closest station: 2min walk from Mil End
Requirement:
For this first rehearsal, you do not need to be off-book.
Please come to the rehearsal having practised with the material already in your own time.
Attire:
Please wear all black. If you'd like to wear a WEMC t-shirt or hoodie you can purchase one from our online store here but this is not required.
Post rehearsal social:
To get to know your fellow Disney singers and to get excited about the performance trip we will book tables at a local pub to celebrate post rehearsal!
SECOND LONDON REHEARSAL
Date:
Saturday 16th October 2021
Time:
Doors open: 2pm to sign in & find your seat.
Rehearsal: 2:15 - 5pm. (2 hours 45mins rehearsal)
(slightly longer rehearsal as originally planned)
Venue:
ELT Baptist Church, Burdett Rd, Bow, London E3 4TU
(our Monday night Choir venue)
Closest station: 2min walk from Mil End
Requirement:
As requested in the first rehearsal, you need to please be off-book of Song 1 'Christmas Wishes'.
Please come to the rehearsal having practised Song 2, 3 & 4 already in your own time.
Attire:
Please wear all black. If you'd like to wear a WEMC t-shirt or hoodie you can purchase one from our online store here but this is not required.
Post rehearsal social:
To get to know your fellow Disney singers and to get excited about the performance trip we will book tables at a local pub to celebrate post rehearsal!
LONDON DRESS REHEARSAL
THIS LONDON DRESS REHEARSAL IS 100% REQUIRED TO ATTEND
Date:
Saturday 6th November 2021
Time:
Doors open: 2:10pm to sign in & find your seat. Rehearsal: 2:30 - 6pm
Venue:
ELT Baptist Church, Burdett Rd, Bow, London E3 4TU
(our Monday night Choir venue)
Closest station: 2min walk from Mil End
Requirement:
OFF BOOK: For this first rehearsal, you need to be off-book. Therefore cannot be holding music during this rehearsal as we will be polishing the performance.
We will be giving you your Eurostar train tickets at the end of this Dress Rehearsal.
Costume required to wear at this Dress Rehearsal, Disney Workshop & on the Disney stage:
Disney Christmas coloured, full length gowns will be provided by Disney for all performers to wear during the show.
We will not have these at our London rehearsals.
At this final London Dress Rehearsal, we need you to come in following required costume, for us to check that it meets Disney's requirements:
Disney performers are required to wear black bottoms as either trousers or a skirt (if wearing a skirt you need to wear black tights), white shirts/blouses with collars (the collar will be placed over the top of the Disney full length gowns) & black closed toed footwear, with no visible logos.
Stilettos heels are not accepted on stage.
Jewellery should be minimal. Hair must be out of singer's faces. They cannot be seen to be having to constantly touching and fixing their hair as this is distracting for the audience. Singers can have their hair down, but it must be pinned back out of their faces.
Post rehearsal social:
To get to know your fellow Disney singers and to get excited about the performance trip we will book tables at a local pub to celebrate post rehearsal!
SANTA FE HOTEL
DISNEYLAND PARIS
HOTEL OPTION 1
SANTA FE
Get in gear for car-themed adventure at this fun hotel.
Spectacular New Mexico landscapes & the iconic sights of Route 66 are the inspiration behind Disney's Hotel Santa Fe. You can expect to find touches of Disney magic around the hotel - from the rooms themed around the Disney Pixar movie favourite, Cars, to the Tex-Mex style cacti growing outside. Make use of convenient amenities such as an arcade/game room. Additional features include shopping on site & a fireplace in the lobby.
Price = £ 539
LIMITED PLACES
TWO DISNEYLAND PARIS HOTELS
TO CHOOSE FROM
SEQUOIA LODGE HOTEL
DISNEYLAND PARIS
HOTEL OPTION 2
SEQUOIA LODGE HOTEL
Home to arguably the best themed guest rooms is Disney's Hotel Cheyenne. With Toy Story rooms and fantastic Wild West theming throughout, saddle up for an adventure at this magical hotel.
If you want to save your steps for walking around the rides then a free shuttle service operates every few minutes from the hotel. Chuck Wagon Cafe and the Garter Saloon provide drinks and buffet dining throughout the day.
Price = £ 579
LIMITED PLACES
HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:
Either make your deposit payment below to secure your place or complete the Interest Form below to find out more information.
We're breaking up the total payment into four non-refundable amounts as outlined in the Payment Schedule below.
Please note, that it is imperative that you meet every one of these payment dates. Note that once you have paid your first deposit, you are committed to pay the rest of the balance whether or not you can still go, as West End Musical Choir are paying for your place in advance.
PAYMENT PLAN DATES:
1st Instalment
DEADLINE: Due immediately to secure your place. Non refundable deposit.
AMOUNT HOTEL 1 (SANTA FE): £100
TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Please instead check out our March 2022 Trip here
AMOUNT HOTEL 2 (SEQUOIA LODGE): £100
TRIP IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!
Please instead check out our March 2022 Trip here
2nd Instalment
DEADLINE: Thursday 1st July 2021 01.07.21
AMOUNT HOTEL 1 (SANTA FE): £100
AMOUNT HOTEL 2 (SEQUOIA LODGE): £100
3rd Instalment
DEADLINE: Thursday 1st August 2021 01.08.21
AMOUNT HOTEL 1 (SANTA FE): £169.50
AMOUNT HOTEL 2 (SEQUOIA LODGE): £189.50
4th Final Instalment
DEADLINE: Wednesday 1st September 2021 01.09.21
AMOUNT HOTEL 1 (SANTA FE): £169.50
AMOUNT HOTEL 2 SEQUOIA (LODGE): £189.50
HOW TO MAKE PAYMENT:
Click the payment links depending on the Disneyland Paris Hotel that you'd like to stay at.
If you would like to make the payment in one go, please contact us at info@westendmusicalchoir.com for us to organise.
Entry to France
1. Must have proof of double vaccination. Printed or on the NHS app.
(we highly recommend both incase your phone dies).
NHS app NOT Covid App - note this when downloading from the App store.
In the NHS app, select the 'Travel' Covid Pass option.You can save this in the app & also email it to yourself.
Make sure that you check the expiry date of the Pass, to ensure that it's valid to the end of our trip.
2. Must fill out the attached French declaration form before travel & have this availble for customs to view.
3. Download the TousAntiCovid app and upload your vaccination status onto this.
(you will need this in order to enter any restaurant, shop, venue, train etc in France)
Download the app. No need to set up an account. Once you've gone through all of the information pages to get you into the App, Click on 'Scan a QR Code'. It will open your camera for you to scan your first vaccination bar code from the details you've shared of your vaccination status from your NHS app.
(if you shared via email, open the email up on your desktop or laptop) to put your camera phone to the screen to scan.
Do this for both vaccination bar codes.
Entry to Disneyland Paris
1. Present vaccination status on your TousAntiCovid app
2. Wear Facemasks around parks & hotels
Guests can temporarily remove their masks only when eating or when taking a picture at designated outdoor Selfie Spot locations.
3. Socially distance
Re-entry to England
Before you return to UK
1. Have booked a 2 day test (Antigen or PCR)
At home test suggestions:
https://dantelabs.co.uk/products/day-2-covid-19-pcr-test-after-international-arrival
Potentially from the half term break but certainly by the end of October, the Transport Secretary Mr Shapps has explained that the requirement of a PCR test will change to a simple lateral flow test.
"Once the switch to lateral flow tests happens, arrivals would have to take a photograph of the cassette containing their result, Mr Shapps (Transport Secretary) confirmed. " https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-58838682
Therefore you need to pack a lateral flow test to take with you and do Sunday morning prior to our journey back to England.
2. Have filled in the Passenger Locator Form
(you will need to enter your test booking reference number into this)
current international travel covid requirements
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
By making a payment, you are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions
Attire for performances
As with all of our performances, you must wear what West End Musical Choir state is required.
Payment Plan
When you have made your first payment instalment, you are entering into an agreement to adhere to the Payment Schedule. Should any payment be outstanding, then we reserve the right to cancel your place and you are still liable for the remaining amount due.
As stated on this webpage, making your deposit does not guarantee your place. We need a min of 100 singers to perform, therefore if this amount is not met, we have the right to cancel and refund places.
Code of Conduct
1 West End Musical Choir aims to create a safe, positive and cohesive environment for all its Members. In order to do this, we must ensure acceptable standards of behaviour from our Members.
2 All Members should be punctual to events and adhere to times and guidelines set by West End Musical Choir.
3 All Members should respond to the leadership of the Musical Director and official West End Musical Choir staff members.
4 Members should be co-operative with both West End Musical Choir staff and fellow West End Musical Choir Members, and uphold an equal-opportunity environment. Any form of negative behaviour, whether written or verbal, towards others including West End Musical Choir Members, West End Musical Choir Musical Directors, the West End Musical Choir staff or to the rehearsal and performance environment/staff or audience will lead to cancellation of Membership. In this case, Membership payment will not be refunded.
5 All members performing or helping at events should understand that they are showcasing the choir and are not engage in behavior which could negatively impact themselves or the Choir.
6 Social media groups linked to West End Musical Choir must comply with the Malicious Communications Act 1988 and The Communications Act 2003
7 Members should understand clearly that West End Musical Choir cannot be held financially responsible for damage caused by misconduct.
Health and Safety
1 West End Musical Choir is not responsible for damage to person or personal belongings during this trip or before and after.
2 West End Musical Choir Members are responsible for their own property and well-being during this trip or before and after.
West End Musical Choir performances - filming policy
By becoming a Member of or attending any events related to West End Musical Choir, you agree to being filmed, photographed and audio captured for marketing purposes of West End Musical Choir. These are owned by West End Musical Choir for the sole purposes of marketing and promotion of the Choir.
1 Members and their families/friends will be permitted to film West End Musical Choir shows providing the venue allows such filming and there is no additional charge to West End Musical Choir by the venue to enable this facility. (If the latter is the case West End Musical Choir Staff will advise you before the show date so that you can advise your friends and family that no filming is permitted whatsoever.)
2 Where filming is permissible the following conditions must be met and Members will need to ensure that their families/friends are aware of these conditions of filming prior to the performance:
1 The filming is for personal use only and cannot be for any purpose for which ANY form of charge is made either immediately following the show or at any point in the future.
2 If the film is to be posted on social media then it should not contain any content that causes distress, discomfort or any other issues for other Members or for West End Musical Choir itself. In such circumstances we will request the footage to be removed.
3 Whilst filming, consideration must always be given to the enjoyment of others in the audience. There should not be continual filming of the whole show and the camera used should be sufficiently small to not cause any nuisance to others, including blocking their view of any performance. No additional camera equipment to be used (e.g. tripods or zoom lenses).
4 Immediate compliance is required should anyone be asked to stop filming by a West End Musical Choir or venue official.
5 No permission will be granted to film or photograph the show for any professional or commercial purposes.
Late arrivals
You are responsible for ensuring that you are on time for all of the important meeting times related to this trip. If you are late, you will miss out that certain part of the trip and will not be refunded.
Travel Insurance
You are responsible for your own travel insurance. Adequate travel insurance is a condition of taking part in this trip. You must be satisfied that your insurance fully covers all your personal requirements.
Amendments
West End Musical Choir Ltd reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at any time without notice.
Disney have the right to change performance times and to cancel performances without prior notice. West End Musical Choir Ltd are not liable for changes to the schedule that our outside of our control This may include but not exclusively the following:
Train time changes or cancellations (if cancelled, alternative travel arrangements will be made)
Disneyland Paris park closure
Changes to the workshop & or performance schedule
Cancelation of workshop & or performances
Changes to hotel accommodation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PASSPORT & VISAS
If you are travelling within the EU, everyone will require a passport to travel which is valid for the duration of your tour. If there are any passengers in your group who do not have EU passports, then they must check with their issuing passport office whether visas are required for travel to all countries passed through during your tour.
If you are travelling to a destination outside the EU, then your passengers may require visas for travel. In order to obtain visas, it may also be necessary to have at least six months validity left on your passport at the return date of travel. Please ask all passengers to check the expiry date on their passport and advise anyone renewing their passports to do this well in advance of your departure date.
For further information about passports and visas, please visit the following websites
http://www.passport.gov.uk/contact-offices.asp
Health/ EHIC Cards
For most areas of Europe, you will require a European Health Insurance card, or EHIC, which will entitle you to certain medical treatment at your destination. Information about this and the countries which are covered can be found at the following website.
www.dh.gov.uk/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAdviceForTravellers/fs/en
Passenger travel insurance
You must ensure that you take out sufficient travel insurance. It is advisable that this is booked well in advance of your departure date.
We are not ATOL protected therefore we recommend you organise appropriate travel insurance.