Joy to the (Disney) World! Disney just dropped some BIG news about a SUPER popular holiday tradition, and it involves some serious star power.
That’s right. We’re talking about the Candlelight Processional, a live show in EPCOT that tells the story of Christmas with the help of a celebrity narrator. It’s one of the season’s biggest events, and we finally have the FULL LINEUP of celebrity narrators for the 2024 holiday season.
The Candlelight Processional is a POPULAR event. As we mentioned, this beloved show shares the story of Christmas, featuring a celebrity narrator, a mass choir of Disney Cast Members and singers from the community, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the insanely talented Voices of Liberty.
We’ve also got an important change this year! Disney noted that the showtimes this year are slightly different; you can catch a performance at 5PM, 6:45PM, and 8:15PM.
OK, now, let’s get to the most exciting part! Here’s a FULL LOOK at this year’s list of celebrity narrators at the America Gardens Theatre:
- 11/29 – 11/30 Josh Gad
- 12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
- 12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
- 12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goldberg
- 12/8 – 12/10 Tituss Burgess (NEW)
- 12/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
- 12/13 – 12/14 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
- 12/15 – 12/16 Gary Sinise
- 12/17 – 12/18 Neil Patrick Harris
- 12/19 – 12/21 Pat Sajak
- 12/22 – 12/23 Gloria Estefan
- 12/24 – 12/26 Edward James Olmos
- 12/27 – 12/28 Sterling K Brown
- 12/29 – 12/30 Jodi Benson
In the past, we’ve seen Candlelight Processional performances fill up QUICKLY. If you want guaranteed access to a Candlelight Processional show, you can purchase a dining package, which includes reserved seating for the show. EPCOT offers fifteen different qualifying restaurants, including spots like the Garden Grill Restaurant and Le Cellier Steakhouse. You can book your dining package starting October 29th; stay tuned for more details!
We’ll be sure to update you with everything you need to know before the first show. In the meantime, we’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned for more.
Disney World Candlelight Processional Dining Package
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Noel Hannon says
I have seen many Candlelight Processionals over the years, but the most memorable was my first. It was in the Magic Kingdom and done only one night a year. The chorus made its way through the park while the crowd along Main Street and in the bleachers in the Town Square were entertained by an orchestra including the gentleman who performed the song that he wrote – “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”. As the chorus arrived and filled in around the living tree formed by the Disney employee choir, the reader took his position at the top of the “tree” and read the Christmas Story. The reader was James Earl Jones! To hear his voice boom throughout the Town Square accompanied by the orchestra and singers gave everyone goosebumps. It was over 40 years ago and I vividly remember it to this day.
Kathy says
We have been coming to the candlelight professional ever since it was initially started. It is one of the few family traditions that we have. We go every single year and it always is a beautiful way to get in the Christmas spirit.