Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators & More Announced for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays!
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and Disney World is preparing by sharing an exciting sneak peek at what’s to come! We just learned about Santa Claus in Animal Kingdom and new holiday entertainment in Hollywood Studios this year.
And today, Disney has shared a ton of details about what’s returning to the festival this year! Let’s take a look.
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
The Candlelight Processional is returning to EPCOT this year for the Festival of the Holidays, and Disney just revealed who the Celebrity Narrators will be! The show tells the story of Christmas through a celebrity narrator, a mass choir, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty.
Candlelight Processional
Here’s the list of which Celebrity Narrators will be performing:
- 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
Showtimes will happen at 5PM, 6:45PM, and 8:15PM at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
Also returning with the Candlelight Processional are the adjoining dining packages. These packages include reserved seating for the performance as well as a meal at select restaurants around EPCOT.
Candlelight Processional Dining Package
There are 15 different eateries to choose from, including Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land pavilion and Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion. You can do breakfast, lunch, or dinner at one of these locations and the package will include guaranteed seating for one of the three Candlelight Processional shows that day.
Photo: Disney
Start booking the dining packages on October 29th!
More Festival of the Holidays Celebrations
Disney also confirmed some other returning festivities at this year’s festival! The Holiday Storytellers will be back around the World Showcase. See legends like Barn Santa in the Norway pavilion, La Befana in Italy, a Chinese Lion Dance in China, or discover the traditions of Hanukkah located between Morocco and France.
Barn Santa
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season is also returning in a new location! This is a performance of uplifting Gospel, R&B, and holiday songs performed by a choir. You can catch them at CommuniCore Plaza four times a day!
JOYFUL! 2023
Stay tuned for more Disney World news and updates!
