Candlelight Processional - EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2025
The Candlelight Processional is back for EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! The Candlelight Processional is a retelling of the nativity story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator and accompanied by The Voices of Liberty, a 50 piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and massed choirs made up of the Disney Cast Choir and invited guest choirs from across Florida. New celebrity narrators this year include Constance Wu, Susan Egan, Leslie Uggams, Henry Winkler, Lauren Daigle, Joel David Smallbone, Brie Larson, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Check out the list of all the visiting narrators below!
This popular seasonal performance runs from November 28th to December 30th at the America Gardens Theatre in the America Pavilion in EPCOT. There are three performances per night at 5pm, 6:45pm, and 8:15pm (subject to change) with an approximate runtime of 50 minutes. The Candlelight Processional is a very popular event, especially closer to the holidays in December. Seating is limited for each performance so be sure to show up early for the show you’re hoping to attend- or see below for more information on Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which guarantee a seat to a performance that evening. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for dining packages and will be on sale beginning on October 14th, 2025.
Celebrity Narrators
Constance Wu – November 28th and November 29th (New)
Jordan Fisher – November 30th to December 2nd
Susan Egan – December 3rd and December 4th (New)
Constance Wu
Jordan Fisher
Susan Egan
Ashley Eckstein – December 5th and December 6th
Ralph Macchio – December 7th and December 8th
Leslie Uggams – December 9th and December 10th (New)
Ashley Eckstein
Ralph Macchio
Leslie Uggams
Marlee Matlin – December 11th to December 13th (New)
Henry Winkler – December 14th and December 15th (New)
Lauren Daigle – December 16th and December 17th (New)
Marlee Matlin
Henry Winkler
Lauren Daigle
Gary Sinise – December 18th and December 19th
Brendan Fraser - December 20th to December 22nd
Luis Fonsi - December 23rd and December 24th
Gary Sinise
Brendan Fraser
Luis Fonsi
Joel David Smallbone – December 25th and December 26th (New)
Brie Larson – December 27th and December 28th (New)
Sheryl Lee Ralph – December 29th and December 30th (New)
Joel David Smallbone
Brie Larson
Sheryl Lee Ralph
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
Includes an entree, dessert, and alcoholic (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage OR one full buffet and one guaranteed seat per person to Candlelight Processional at America Gardens Theatre
Each guest will receive a badge at the restaurant after the meal that reserves a specific date and show time on the same day as their dining reservation
There will be a separate queue for guests with Dining Packages; seating is guaranteed but will be provided on a first-come first-served basis
Can be for breakfast, lunch, or dinner
All offerings are 1 Table-Service meal credit on the Disney Dining Plan unless otherwise noted
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made starting on October 14th, 2025
Participating restaurants and prices (not including tax or gratuity):
Biergarten Restaurant ($70 per adult; $38 per child) (1 Table-Service Meal) (Germany Pavilion)
Chefs de France ($86 per adult; $35 per child) (France Pavilion)
Coral Reef Restaurant ($78 per adult; $32 per child) (The Living Seas Pavilion at World Nature)
Garden Grill Restaurant (Breakfast - $71 per adult; $43 per child / Lunch & Dinner - $84 per adult; $52 per child) (The Land Pavilion at World Nature)
La Crêperie de Paris ($57 per adult; $30 per child) (France Pavilion)
La Hacienda de San Angel ($86 per adult; $37 per child) (Mexico Pavilion)
Le Cellier Steakhouse ($104 per adult; $42 per child) (Disney Dining Plan - 2 Table-Service Meal Credits) (Canada Pavilion)
Nine Dragons Restaurant ($68 per adult; $28 per child) (China Pavilion)
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue ($41 per adult; $24 per child) (Only available for same-day reservations, on a first-come first-served basis; not Disney Dining Plan eligible) (American Adventure Pavilion)
Rose & Crown Dining Room ($66 per adult; $29 per child) (United Kingdom Pavilion)
Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya ($99 per adult; $50 per child) (Japan Pavilion)
Spice Road Table ($60 per adult; $24 per child) (Includes 2 small plates and one alcoholic (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage per person, plus a tagine and dessert platter for the party to share) (Morocco Pavilion)
Teppan Edo ($110 per adult; $60 per child) (Japan Pavilion)
Tutto Italia Ristorante ($77 per adult; $29 per child) (Italy Pavilion)
Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria ($65 per adult; $28 per child) (Italy Pavilion)
