Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators and More 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Details Announced

Walt Disney World announced returning entertainment for the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional.

The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is from November 29 through December 30, 2024.

Holiday Storytellers

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Stroll around World Showcase where seasonal legends and stories come alive with Holiday Storytellers. Meet the mischievous Barn Santa in the Norway pavilion for a great laugh or listen to the tale of La Befana in Italy, the kind-hearted witch who visits on the Eve of the Epiphany; take in the wonders of Lunar New Year with a Chinese Lion Dance viewing or discover the traditions of Hanukkah located between Morocco and France. Every culture has its special way of celebrating the holidays, and there’s no better place than EPCOT to experience the magic of it all! 

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season in an All-New Location

Experience the joy of Christmas in the uplifting Gospel, R&B, and holiday songs of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season. Join the choir as they harmonize for the holidays in their new location at CommuniCore Plaza. This unique celebration happens only four times a day, so don’t miss your chance to catch a glimpse of the holiday cheer they bring. 

Candlelight Processional 

A choir in festive green robes with red accents performs on tiered risers at Epcot’s Candlelight Processional, while a conductor stands in front of the group.

For many guests, the Candlelight Processional is a must-do tradition each year. The beloved show tells the story of Christmas through a stunning performance, featuring a celebrity narrator, a mass choir of Disney cast members and young singers from the community, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the incredible Voices of Liberty. Showtimes this year have adjusted to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. 

Celebrity Narrators 

So, who will be the celebrity narrators bringing the story of Christmas to life in an unforgettable way during the Candlelight Processional? This year’s list of celebrity narrators is packed with all the stars to light up the America Gardens Theatre: 

  • 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 

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages  

The Candlelight Processional is a family favorite event for a reason. Why not elevate it with a delicious dining package that includes reserved seating, ensuring that you and your family won’t miss a moment of the holiday magic? You can choose from fifteen distinctive eateries, ranging from character dining at Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land pavilion to dining at Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion. The package includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with guaranteed seating for one of three Candlelight Processional shows. You can book your dining package starting October 29; for more information visit DisneyWorld.com.  

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