The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT returns for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer and a lineup of celebrity narrators to read the traditional Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.
Held in the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional has become a fan-favorite part of the holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World. Showtimes this year have adjusted to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.
Several new faces will grace the stage this year, including Nico Santos, known for his roles in Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, Tituss Burgess, known for his comedic roles and Broadway career, and Ralph Macchio, star of The Karate Kid franchise and Cobra Kai. Returning favorites include Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Brendan Fraser, and Gary Sinise, among others.
Here's the complete narrator lineup for this year's event:
- 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 Dining Packages provide a great way to enjoy a meal at one of EPCOT's restaurants while securing reserved seating for the show.
Dining packages are available at 15 different EPCOT restaurants, offering a range of cuisines. Options include:
- Chip 'N' Dale's Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land pavilion
- Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion
Packages are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, giving guests flexibility in planning their day. Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will open on October 29, and reservations are highly recommended, as this event is a holiday favorite and fills up quickly.
Get Walt Disney World News Delivered to Your Inbox