The 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators Lineup is Here!
The holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort is unmatched, and one of its most cherished traditions is officially returning.
With the official release of the EPCOT Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators lineup, planning your winter getaway just got much more exciting!
This beloved performance is back for its 55th year at the Walt Disney World Resort and its 32nd magical year at EPCOT as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.
If you have never experienced this breathtaking event, you are in for a treat.
Held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre, the performance features a magnificent 51-piece orchestra, the angelic harmonies of the Voices of Liberty, and a mass choir of over 150 Disney cast members and community singers.
Together, they weave a beautiful tapestry of traditional Christmas music intertwined with a moving retelling of the Christmas story.
New and Returning Celebrity Narrators for 2026
Every year, a rotating cast of celebrity narrators brings their unique energy, voice, and passion to the stage.
The 2026 season features a spectacular mix of returning favorites and highly anticipated new faces—including sports legends and holiday film icons!
Here is the official nightly lineup for this holiday season:
Nov. 27 & 28: Auli‘i Cravalho
Nov. 29 – Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
Dec. 2 & 3: To Be Announced
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: To Be Announced
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
Showtimes and How to Secure Your Seats
Performances take place three times nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST.
Because general seating at the America Gardens Theatre is first-come, first-served, the theater lines form hours in advance, and seats fill up incredibly fast.
If you want to bypass the long standby lines and guarantee a seat for your favorite narrator, booking a Candlelight Processional Dining Package is highly recommended.
What’s Included in the Dining Package?
Available at select EPCOT restaurants, these packages offer a fantastic combination of holiday dining and guaranteed entertainment. Each package includes:
A choice of breakfast, lunch, or dinner (options vary by restaurant).
An entrée and dessert, or a full buffet experience.
A non-alcoholic beverage (or an alcoholic beverage for guests 21 and older).
A reserved seating badge for a specific showtime that evening.
Booking for the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages opens on October 14.
Make sure to mark your calendar, as these reservations are highly coveted and sell out almost instantly!
Ready to Plan Your Magical Holiday Getaway?
Don't leave your holiday vacation to chance. Let us handle the details so you can sit back, relax, and soak up the festive music, global holiday traditions, and seasonal cheer across EPCOT.
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