I just came in from the 90 degree heat outside, sweat dripping down my face so what better time to think of Christmas! Disney World announced the narrators that will take part in Epcot’s annual Candlelight Processional, running from November 28th through December 30th. This offering is a part of Festival of the Holidays. In this post, we’ll share the celebrity narrator list, details on the show and information about the Candlelight Processional dining packages.
The 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup is here! Every night during the holiday season Epcot will feature a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator.
From film and television icons to award-winning performers, they’ll each bring something magical to the stage at America Gardens Theatre. Here’s the list of narrators for 2025:
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
- 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 David Smallbone (NEW)
- Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
- Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)
The show runs every night during this span at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre. Getting a spot for this show can be difficult but gets easier for the 8:15 offering. We do recommend arriving early if you’re trying to catch the Candlelight Processional via the standby line. If you want to do away with that hassle, there’s also the dining packages.
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
Enjoy a holiday feast for the senses when you book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, which includes:
- At Most Participating Restaurants: An entrée and dessert, or one full buffet (where applicable)—as well as one nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
- At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared tagine, a shared dessert platter and one nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)
Plus, you’ll get one (1) guaranteed seat per person to a Candlelight Processional performance on the same day.
The following table shows all of the prices for the participating restaurants:
| Participating Restaurants | Adult (ages 10+) | Child (ages 3-9) | Dining Plan |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion | $70 | $38 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Chefs de France France Pavilion | $86 | $35 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas | $78 | $32 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Garden Grill Restaurant (Breakfast) The Land Pavilion | $71 | $43 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Garden Grill Restaurant (Lunch/Dinner) The Land Pavilion | $84 | $52 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Crêperie de Paris France Pavilion | $57 | $30 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Hacienda de San Angel Mexico Pavilion | $86 | $37 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion | $104 | $42 | 2 Table-Service Meal |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant China Pavilion | $68 | $28 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Same-Day Dining Packages Only) American Adventure Pavilion | $41 | $24 | 1 Quick-Service Meal |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion | $66 | $29 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Japan Pavilion | $99 | $50 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion | $60 | $24 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Teppan Edo Japan Pavilion | $110 | $60 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante Italy Pavilion | $77 | $29 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Italy Pavilion | $65 | $28 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
After enjoying your festive meal, you’ll receive a reserved seating badge for your reserved package showtime. While your seat is guaranteed, we still recommend arriving early for the best possible view within the reserved section.
Commentary
Epcot’s Candlelight Processional is a must-do for us, one of the highlights of the holiday season! Walt Disney World does Christmas exceptionally well and this show is a huge part of that. The production alone is worth seeing, with a large choir, huge orchestra and different celebrities. That it’s included in theme park admission (please don’t get any ideas, Disney) is a huge bonus to visiting during the holiday season.
Whether you’re religious or not, we think the tradition, production and spirit of the show are worth checking out. Think of this as the Charlie Brown Christmas Special, the holidays aren’t complete without it and you leave feeling warm and fuzzy. Hopefully that warmth isn’t because of a wild Floridian heatwave in December.
The list of narrators this year is pretty interesting. It’s strange not seeing Neil Patrick Harris, Josh Gad or Pat Sajak on the list. There’s other narrators who have become synonymous with the Candlelight Processional that are left off too. What we do have is a pretty fun list including Henry Winkler, Brendan Fraser and Brie Larson! Winkler should be a hoot and the other two are Oscar winners.
As for the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, they cost a pretty penny but do take the headache out of trying to get a seat. Many of these end up being a really good value if you are on the Disney Dining Plan and we’d recommend going this route if you are. Chefs de France would be our top pick if on the plan but Teppan Edo offers the best value.
I’m also interested in the Regal Eagle Dining Package. First of all, Sam Eagle would be a great celebrity narrator for the Candlelight Processional but that’s neither here nor there. Being the lowest cost on the list and offering same day availability means that this will probably be a popular choice. If you’re going that route, I would plan to be at Regal Eagle as soon as they open.
One way or another, do not miss the Candlelight Processional at Epcot if visiting this holiday season. It’s exceptional entertainment that gets everyone into the Christmas spirit. I’m excited to take in a few shows while we’re there this December!
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