Breaking: Disney World Updates Holiday Entertainment

A few of our favorites are missing from the new lineup for EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays. Find the full list of narrators, dates, and dining package details here.

Candlelight Processional

For many guests, the Candlelight Processional is a must-do tradition each year. This wonderful show tells the story of Christmas. It features 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 for this year's Candlelight Processional performances are at 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm, and 8:15 pm at the America Gardens Theater.

This program is not to be missed! It's included with the price of your EPCOT theme park admission, but for popular narrators, you'll need to get there early or consider a dining package.

Celebrities Coming to EPCOT

Check out this year's list of celebrity narrators:

11/28 - 11/29: Constance Wu (NEW)
11/30 - 12/2: Jordan Fisher
12/3-12/4: Jennifer Garner (NEW
12/5 - 12/6: Ashley Eckstein
12/7- 12/8: Ralph Macchio
12/9-12/10: Leslie Uggams (NEW)
12/11 - 12/13: Marlee Matlin
12/14 - 12/15: Henry Winkler (NEW)
12/16-12/17: Lauren Daigle (NEW)
12/18-12/19:Gary Sinise
12/20-12/22: Brendan Fraser
12/23-12/24: Luis Fonsi
12/25-12/26: Joel Smallbone (NEW)
12/27-12/28: Brie Larson (NEW)

What is most surprising about this new celebrity lineup is that two of the most popular narrators: Neil Patrick Harris and John Stamos are missing this year.

12/11 - 12/13: Marlee Matlin
12/14 - 12/15: Henry Winkler (NEW)
12/16-12/17: Lauren Daigle (NEW)
12/18-12/19:Gary Sinise
12/20-12/22: Brendan Fraser
12/23-12/24: Luis Fonsi
12/25-12/26: Joel Smallbone (NEW)
12/27-12/28: Brie Larson (NEW)

12/29-12/30: Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)

Candelight Processional Dining Packages

One of the easiest ways to enjoy great seating for the Candlelight Processional is by booking a Candlelight Processional Dining Package.

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are available to book starting October 14, 2025.

Disney warns, "After enjoying your festive meal, you'll receive a reserved seating badge for your reserved package showtime. While your seat is guaranteed, we still recommend arriving early for the best possible view within the reserved section."

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