Walt Disney World announced the lineup of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional during the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, as well as dining package details.
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
Each year, the America Gardens Theatre ushers in the spirit of the holidays with a 51-piece orchestra, the renowned Voices of Liberty, a celebrity narrator, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers. In its 55th year at the Walt Disney World Resort, and 32nd year at EPCOT, this performance delights guests with magnificent music and a moving retelling of the Christmas story.
Each celebrity narrator brings their unique touch to the story. Here’s the 2026 lineup so far, with more to be announced later:
- 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
Robin Roberts is a co-anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America. Chabert stars in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie set at Walt Disney World. Kelce is a former professional football player and co-hosts the podcast New Heights with his brother, Travis Kelce.
Candlelight Processional performances are held nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST at the America Gardens Theatre.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
Seating is first-come, first-served and often fills up fast, so we suggest planning ahead if you want to experience this stunning show. To guarantee a seat at one of the three nightly performances and enjoy a delicious meal, you can book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package.
With options ranging from breakfast to dinner at select EPCOT restaurants, you’re sure to find the perfect meal for your holiday plans.
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)
After enjoying your festive feast, you’ll receive a reserved seating badge for your reserved showtime. While your seat is guaranteed, we recommend arriving early for the best possible view within the reserved section.
You can book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package beginning October 14, which includes reserved seating and a meal at select EPCOT restaurants.
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