EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2026: Narrators, Dining Packages & Prices
By Rikki
Are you ready for one of the most beloved holiday traditions at Walt Disney World? The Candlelight Processional returns to EPCOT for the 2026 holiday season as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Held at the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional tells the traditional story of Christmas through an impressive combination of music and narration. Each performance features a celebrity narrator, a mass choir of Disney Cast Members and community singers, a 50-piece orchestra, and the Voices of Liberty.
And, of course, one of the biggest questions each year is: Who will be narrating?
Disney has revealed most of the 2026 Candlelight Processional celebrity narrator lineup, and it includes returning favorites like Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg and Gary Sinise, along with newcomers including Jason Kelce, Robin Roberts and Lacey Chabert.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional, including showtimes, celebrity narrators, dining packages, prices and when you can make reservations.
When Is the EPCOT Candlelight Processional in 2026?
The 2026 Candlelight Processional begins November 27 as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Performances take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.
There will be three performances each evening:
- 5:00 p.m.
- 6:45 p.m.
- 8:15 p.m.
Each performance features the same basic format, but the celebrity narrator changes throughout the festival.
2026 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator Lineup
Disney has lined up plenty of familiar faces for this year’s Candlelight Processional, along with several celebrities making their debut as narrators.
Here is the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrator schedule announced so far:
- November 27-28: Auli’i Cravalho
- November 29-December 1: Gary Sinise
- December 2-3: To Be Announced
- December 4-5: Whoopi Goldberg
- December 6-7: Robin Roberts — NEW
- December 8-9: Jason Kelce — NEW
- December 10-12: Neil Patrick Harris
- December 13-14: To Be Announced
- December 15-16: Lauren Daigle
- December 17-19: Ralph Macchio
- December 20-21: Henry Winkler
- December 22-23: Lacey Chabert — NEW
- December 24-25: Jodi Benson
- December 26-27: Simu Liu
- December 28-30: Eva Longoria
There are still two gaps in the schedule, covering December 2-3 and December 13-14, so we’ll be watching for Disney to reveal the remaining narrators.
New Candlelight Processional Narrators for 2026
Several celebrities will make their Candlelight Processional debuts this year.
Robin Roberts joins the lineup for December 6 and 7, followed by former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce on December 8 and 9.
Later in the month, actress and holiday movie favorite Lacey Chabert will narrate on December 22 and 23, just before Christmas.
They join several returning narrators who have become familiar faces at the event, including Neil Patrick Harris, who returns for three nights from December 10 through 12.
What Is the EPCOT Candlelight Processional?
The Candlelight Processional is more than simply a celebrity reading of the Christmas story.
A 50-piece orchestra accompanies a massive choir featuring Disney Cast Members and singers from the community, along with EPCOT’s own Voices of Liberty.
At the center of the performance is a celebrity narrator who tells the traditional story of Christmas between musical performances.
The combination of the orchestra, choir, setting and narration has helped make the Candlelight Processional one of EPCOT’s signature holiday traditions.
The performances are included with EPCOT admission, but seating can be highly sought after, particularly when popular narrators are appearing.
That’s where the Candlelight Processional Dining Package can come in handy.
What Is a Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
A Candlelight Processional Dining Package combines a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with guaranteed seating for one of the day’s three Candlelight Processional performances.
Instead of waiting in the regular standby line and hoping to get a seat, dining package guests receive access to reserved seating for their designated performance.
That can make the package particularly appealing if you’re visiting specifically to see a popular celebrity narrator.
Reservations for 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open October 14.
What Is Included With a Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
Exactly what you receive depends on the restaurant you select.
Spice Road Table
Guests dining at Spice Road Table receive:
- Two small plates
- One shared tagine
- One shared dessert platter
- One nonalcoholic beverage, or an alcoholic beverage for guests ages 21 and older
Other Participating Restaurants
At other participating restaurants, guests receive:
- One entrée and dessert, or a full buffet
- One nonalcoholic beverage, or an alcoholic beverage for guests ages 21 and older
The package also includes guaranteed seating for a Candlelight Processional performance.
EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Package Prices for 2026
Disney has revealed the participating restaurants and pricing for the 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages.
Prices listed below do not include tax or gratuity.
| Participating Restaurant | Adult (10+) | Child (3-9) | Disney Dining Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall | $87 | $59 | 2 Table-Service Meals |
| Biergarten Restaurant | $75 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Chefs de France | $89 | $37 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Coral Reef Restaurant | $82 | $34 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Garden Grill – Breakfast | $73 | $46 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Garden Grill – Lunch/Dinner | $86 | $55 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Crêperie de Paris | $59 | $31 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Hacienda de San Angel | $86 | $37 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse | $109 | $44 | 2 Table-Service Meals |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant | $70 | $30 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse – Same-Day Only | $43 | $26 | Not Eligible |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room | $68 | $31 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya | $85 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Spice Road Table | $63 | $26 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Teppan Edo | $89 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante | $85 | $36 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria | $71 | $33 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
What Is the Cheapest Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
For guests primarily interested in securing reserved seating while keeping costs down, Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue has the lowest listed price at $43 per adult and $26 per child.
However, there’s an important difference: Regal Eagle Smokehouse is available for same-day dining packages only and is not eligible for the Disney Dining Plan.
Among the other participating restaurants, La Crêperie de Paris is the least expensive option listed at $59 per adult and $31 per child.
At the opposite end, Le Cellier Steakhouse has the highest adult price at $109 per adult and $44 per child.
When Can You Book 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages?
Mark your calendar for October 14, 2026.
That’s when guests can begin booking 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages.
If there’s a particular celebrity narrator you’re hoping to see, especially one of the event’s most popular returning narrators, it may be worth making your reservation as soon as booking becomes available.
Is a Candlelight Processional Dining Package Worth It?
Whether a dining package makes sense will largely depend on how important the Candlelight Processional is to your holiday plans.
If seeing a particular celebrity narrator is a must-do, the biggest advantage is the guaranteed seating. You can enjoy a meal at EPCOT and know you’ll have access to reserved seating for your designated performance rather than relying on standby availability.
If you’re more flexible about when or whether you see the show, you may prefer to skip the additional dining package expense and use the regular standby line.
As a reminder, Guests can book reservations online beginning October 14, 2026. Advance reservations are highly recommended.
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