An annual holiday tradition that dates back to the early years at Disneyland continues on at EPCOT. The Candlelight Procession tells the story of the first Christmas with incredible music and a celebrity narrator. At Disneyland, this generally takes place on just one weekend. At Walt Disney World Resort, the Candlelight Procession is offered nightly throughout EPCOT International Festival of Holidays. It includes a mass choir of Disney cast members and young singers from the community, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the beloved Voices of Liberty. This year, the shows will be at 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM.
Today, the Disney Parks Blog revealed the lineup of celebrity narrators that will be participating in this year’s Candlelight Procession. The celebrity guests that will be narrating at America Gardens Theater for the Candlelight Processional includes some new narrators and returning as well. Check out the full list here:
- 11/29 – 11/30 Josh Gad
- 12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
- 12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
- 12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goldberg
- 12/8 – 12/10 Tituss Burgess (NEW)
- 12/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
- 12/13 – 12/14 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
- 12/15 – 12/16 Gary Sinise
- 12/17 – 12/18 Neil Patrick Harris
- 12/19 – 12/21 Pat Sajak
- 12/22 – 12/23 Gloria Estefan
- 12/24 – 12/26 Edward James Olmos
- 12/27 – 12/28 Sterling K Brown
- 12/29 – 12/30 Jodi Benson
As has been the case in previous years, there will be dining packages offered for Candlelight Processional this year as well. There are fifteen different dining establishments that guests can choose from that will allow for guaranteed seating for Candlelight Processional shows. Guests can choose breakfast, lunch, or dinner and then later in the day head to the America Gardens Theater to experience this holiday tradition. Dining packages will be available to be booked starting on October 29th. More information can be found on the Walt Disney World website.
