The Candlelight Processional is a long-running Disney tradition. This sees 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, a celebrity narrator, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers coming together to tell the Christmas Story at the America Gardens Theatre. This year marks the 32nd year of this tradition at EPCOT and the 55th at Walt Disney World Resort.
Ahead of the holiday season, Disney has revealed who the celebrity narrators will be for the Candlelight Processional. This also revealed the dates that each narrator will be helping tell the Christmas story. Each narrator brings their own personality and flair to the performances. Below is a look at this year’s celebrity narrator lineup.
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
- Nov. 27 & 28 – Auli‘i Cravalho
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 4 & 5 – Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6 & 7 – Robin Roberts (NEW)
- Dec. 8 & 9 – Jason Kelce (NEW)
- Dec. 10 – 12 – Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13 & 14 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 15 & 16 – Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17 – 19 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20 & 21 – Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22 & 23 – Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- Dec. 24 & 25 – Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26 & 27 – Simu Liu
- Dec. 28 – 30 – Eva Longoria
The Candlelight Processional is presented nightly at the America Gardens Theatre at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST.
Dining Packages
There will be dining packages available for the EPCOT Candlelight Processional. This allows for guaranteed seating for a performance, versus the risk of the standby queue. The Candlelight Processional Dining Package offers a meal at one of the many restaurants at EPCOT along with a seat for one of the three performances. Meals can range from breakfast to lunch, or to dinner. Below is how the dining packages work for the Candlelight Processional.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
- Choose from breakfast, lunch, or dinner (selections will vary depending on the restaurant you choose)
- Entree and Dessert or buffet
- Non-Alcoholic Beverage or Alcoholic Beverage (for guests 21 and older)
Once the meal has been completed, diners with the dining package will receive a reserved seating badge for the reserved showtime. This provides for a guaranteed seat in the show. It is still a good idea to arrive early to get the best seat within the reserved section.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages can be booked starting October 14th. Guests will be able to purchase the reserved seating and a meal at select EPCOT restaurants. The dining package does not include park admission.
The Candlelight Procession is a Christmas classic with beautiful performances to bring the spirit of the season to life. This adds to the Festival of the Holidays that is celebrated at EPCOT during the holiday season. Have you seen the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT before? Are you going this year? Which narrator are you most excited about? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
