EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional has its 2026 narrator lineup, with Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, and Lacey Chabert making their debuts. The performance pairs a celebrity’s retelling of the Christmas story with orchestral music and a choir.
A 51-piece orchestra accompanies the Voices of Liberty and more than 150 Disney Cast Members and community singers. The music includes classic Christmas carols and holiday favorites. That choir alone gets my vote.
The tradition enters its 55th year at Walt Disney World Resort and its 32nd at EPCOT. It’s part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.
What are the 2026 Candlelight Processional narrator dates?
Disney’s schedule pairs each narrator with specific nights, with one stretch, Nov. 27 and 28, still awaiting a name. Updated Oct. 6: the Disney Parks Blog now lists Benjamin Bratt for Dec. 2 and 3 and Josh Groban for Dec. 13 and 14, and Nov. 27 and 28 is To Be Announced.
- Nov. 27 & 28: To Be Announced
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3: Benjamin Bratt (NEW)
- 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: Josh Groban (NEW)
- 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
If you’re visiting for the show, performances run nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST. You’ll find them at America Gardens Theatre.
When can you book Candlelight Processional Dining Packages?
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open October 14. Each package combines a meal at a select EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed seating for a reserved performance.
Regular seating is first-come, first-served. Disney says it often fills up fast.
Package meals span breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with selections varying by restaurant. The meal includes an entree and dessert, or a buffet, plus a beverage. Guests can choose a non-alcoholic drink, or an alcoholic beverage for those 21 and older.
After the meal, you’ll receive a reserved seating badge for your showtime. Disney recommends arriving early for the best possible view within the reserved section.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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