PLEASE NOTE: In June 2020, Disney stated the following with regards to select holiday events for 2020 including the Epcot Candlelight Processional: “We are monitoring our new environment closely, and will make a decision on these events as we continue to learn more from government and health officials.” We will update this page when more information about the Candlelight Processional for 2020 is announced. Below you will find information for the 2019 Candlelight Processional and dining packages for your reference.

Disney World’s Candlelight Processional is a popular event during the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. The event happens three times each night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Pavilion.

The Disney World Candlelight Processional

During the event, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir (composed of a Disney cast member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country) accompany the re-telling. The event is held on select nights in November and December. The 2019 Candlelight Processional dates are November 29 to December 30.

Candlelight Processional Narrators

• Ming-Na Wen: November 29 – December 1
• Neil Patrick Harris: December 2 – December 5
• Whoopi Goldberg: December 6 and 7
• Isabella Rossellini: December 8 – December 10
• Alton Fitzgerald White: December 11 – December 12
• Gary Sinise: December 13 – December 15
• Pat Sajak: December 16 – December 18
• Geena Davis: December 19 – December 21
• Steven Curtis Chapman: December 22 – December 24
• Edward James Olmos: December 25 and 26
• Marlee Matlin: December 27 and 28
• Lisa Ling: December 29 and 30

Disney World Candlelight Processional Dining Package

Because seating for the Candlelight Processional is scarce and first-come, first-served, many guests choose to guarantee their seat by purchasing a Candlelight Processional Dining Package.

This coveted ticket provides guests with a lunch or dinner meal at select Epcot restaurants and guaranteed seating to the popular Candlelight Processional holiday spectacular held at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15pm. Reserved fireworks viewing is not included.

Booking for the 2019 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will be open on July 3, 2019. Interested guests may book online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. 

Candlelight Processional Package Dining Time

Different meal times correspond to different show times. When booking online, guests will see which show time is assigned to their Advanced Dining Reservation once they select a dining time. Guests booking by phone may verify corresponding show times with the Cast Member they book through.

Candlelight Processional Dining Package Details

The package typically includes your choice of an appetizer, entree, dessert, and non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage from the chosen restaurant’s menu or 1 full buffet where applicable. (When using Disney Dining Plan, one alcoholic beverage per 21+ diner is included.)

Prices exclude tax and gratuity, and park admission is not included.

Candlelight Processional and the Disney Dining Plan
Guests can use the Disney Dining Plan to pay for the packages.

Standard Disney Dining Plan and Deluxe Disney Dining Plan – 2 table service credits per person for any meal/restaurant

2019 Out-of-Pocket Costs

If you do not choose to use the Disney Dining Plan to pay, the package costs vary in several locations based on lunch versus dinner (as well as breakfast, where applicable). Candlelight Processional Dining Packages start at $40 for breakfast, $52 for lunch, and $57 for dinner for adults.

There are plenty of wonderful restaurants to choose from in Epcot and the Epcot Resort area! To see reviews, click on the links below and scroll to the reviews section.

2019 Restaurants and Costs

Ale & Compass (Yacht Club)
Breakfast: Adult $40 / Child $23, Lunch: Adult $57 / Child $25, Dinner: Adult $67 / Child $25

Biergarten Restaurant
Lunch: Adult $60 / Child $34, Dinner: Adult $60 / Child $34

Chefs de France
Lunch: Adult $65.99 / Child $17.99, Dinner: Adult $75.99 / Child $22.99

Coral Reef Restaurant
Lunch: Adult $74 / Child $25, Dinner: Adult $74 / Child $25

The Garden Grill
Breakfast: Adult $56 / Child $34, Lunch: Adult $68 / Child $41, Dinner: Adult $68 / Child $41

La Hacienda de San Angel
Lunch: N/A, Dinner: Adult $85 / Child $25

Nine Dragons
Lunch: Adult $52 / Child $16.99, Dinner Adult $59.95 Child $19

Restaurant Marrakesh
Lunch: Adult $52 / Child $19, Dinner: Adult $63 / Child $19

Rose & Crown Dining Room
Lunch: Adult $62 / Child $25, Dinner; Adult $62 / Child $25

San Angel Inn Restaurante
Lunch: Adult $63 / Child $20, Dinner: Adult $78 / Child $25

Spice Road Table
Lunch: Adult $52 / Child $19, Dinner: Adult $63 / Child $19

Teppan Edo
Lunch: Adult $72 / Child $20.50, Dinner: Adult $84.25 / Child $23

Tokyo Dining
Lunch: Adult $68 / Child $20.50, Dinner: Adult $78, Child $23

Trattoria al Forno (BoardWalk Inn & Villas)
Breakfast: Adult $58 / Child $35, Lunch: Adult $68 / Child $25, Dinner: Adult $68 / Child $25

Tutto Italia Ristorante
Lunch: Adult $64 / Child $22, Dinner: Adult $70 / Child $25

Via Napoli
Lunch: Adult $54 / Child $25, Dinner: Adult $57 / Child $24

 

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