The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth is bringing back one of its most treasured traditions: the Candlelight Processional.
This magical performance combines the power of a celebrity narrator, the moving harmonies of Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece live orchestra, and choirs made up of cast members and community singers. Together, they tell the timeless story of Christmas in a way that has become a must-see holiday tradition at Walt Disney World.
Celebrity Narrators Bring Holiday Magic
Each year, the Candlelight Processional welcomes a lineup of stars from film, television, and music who add their own flair to the holiday story. For 2025, the schedule is packed with both returning favorites and first-time narrators.
Here’s the full lineup for this season:
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Nov. 28–29 – Constance Wu (NEW)
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Nov. 30–Dec. 2 – Jordan Fisher
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Dec. 3–4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)
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Dec. 5–6 – Ashley Eckstein
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Dec. 7–8 – Ralph Macchio
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Dec. 9–10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)
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Dec. 11–13 – Marlee Matlin
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Dec. 14–15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)
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Dec. 16–17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)
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Dec. 18–19 – Gary Sinise
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Dec. 20–22 – Brendan Fraser
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Dec. 23–24 – Luis Fonsi
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Dec. 25–26 – Joel David Smallbone (NEW)
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Dec. 27–28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
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Dec. 29–30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)
Performances take place nightly at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. EST at the America Gardens Theatre.
Dining Packages for Reserved Seating
Want to guarantee your seat and add a festive dining experience? The Candlelight Processional Dining Package is the way to go. Each package includes a meal plus reserved seating for one of the three nightly performances.
Depending on the restaurant you choose, you can enjoy:
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Breakfast, lunch, or dinner options
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Entrée and dessert (or buffet at select spots)
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Choice of a non-alcoholic beverage or an alcoholic beverage (for guests 21+)
After dining, guests receive a reserved seating badge for the Processional. While your spot is assured, arriving early ensures the best views within the reserved section.
Dining package reservations open on October 14, and details are available at DisneyWorld.com.
Have you ever experienced the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT? If so, what was your favorite part?