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2025 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators Released

The narrators for the 2025 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have finally been released!

What is the EPCOT Candlelight Processional?

For those who don’t know, Candlelight Processional is an incredibly moving holiday tradition for Guests who visit EPCOT, as part of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. The show takes place in the America Gardens Theatre and tells the story of Christmas through a stunning performance and features a celebrity narrator, a mass choir of Disney cast members and singers from the community, a 50-piece orchestra, and the Voices of Liberty. Showtimes this year are 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. 

2025 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator Lineup

So, who will be the celebrity narrators for this year’s Candlelight Processional? Well, it includes some favorites (hello Brendan Fraser!), as well as some new options for Guests to hear, as well, like Jennifer Gardner and Henry Winkler!

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

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

One of the best ways to make sure you see the celebrity narrator you want to see is to book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. It includes reserved seating, ensuring that you and your family won’t miss the show, as well as a delicious meal at one of your favorite EPCOT table service restaurants. The package includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with guaranteed seating for one of three Candlelight Processional shows. You can book your dining package starting October 14.

Details on restaurants and pricing will be posted when released.

About the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

The Walt Disney World Resort is truly an incredible location to celebrate the Christmas Holiday season. One of the coolest things to do when celebrating is to visit EPCOT for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays. This unique festival celebrates other countries and their holiday traditions, in addition to highlighting American traditions, as well. Guests can sample holiday dishes from around the world, hear about holiday traditions from around the world, and so much more. Learn all about the 2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays here:

Holiday Season at Walt Disney World 2025

The Walt Disney World Resort is one of the most magical places to be during the holiday season. From Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at the Magic Kingdom to the fun, kitchy holiday decor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, to the Merry Menagerie puppets at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s something for everyone! Learn more about the holiday season for 2025 here:

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