Candlelight Processional Narrators

Narrator CHANGE Made for the Candlelight Processional at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

The Food & Wine Festival isn’t over yet at EPCOT, but we’re already preparing for the next festival on the calendar!

Happy Holidays from EPCOT!

The International Festival of the Holidays runs from November 25th-December 30th this year, and there are lots of special holiday offerings throughout. You can see holiday storytellers in the various countries, eat copious amounts of sweets on the Holiday Cookie Stroll, or even meet Santa Claus! But perhaps one of the most popular events is the Candlelight Processional, and some changes were just made to the lineup of narrators.

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NEW 2019 Candlelight Processional Narrator Announced for Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays!

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Epcot’s Candlelight Processional is one of the most magical parts of the holiday season at Walt Disney World. During this event, celebrity narrators share the story of Christmas before a chorus of singers.

Candlelight Processional

And we’re happy to announce that Disney has just released details for a NEW celebrity narrator.

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Candlelight Processional Narrator Change for December 24th and 25th at the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays

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We have a change to report to the list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional at the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. The Candlelight Processional is a popular event where the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir accompany the re-telling.

Candlelight Processional

Originally, Edward James Olmos was the scheduled celebrity narrator for the dates of December 24-25th. However, Joey Fatone will now be the celebrity narrator for December 24-25th. You can find the full list of celebrity narrators on our Candlelight Processional page. [Read more…]

List of Celebrity Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Is Now Complete!

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We now have the complete list of Celebrity Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional!

Candlelight Processional

The Candlelight Processional is performed three times each night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. 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 2018 Candlelight Processional runs November 22 – December 30. [Read more…]

News! More Narrators Added to Epcot’s Candlelight Processional List

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Two brand new narrators and two returning narrators have been added to the list for the 2017 Epcot Candlelight Processional!

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Warwick Davis from Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi (Wicket!) and Willow, and Matt Bomer from White Collar and The Last Tycoon will be joining the Processional for the first time.

And returning to the Processional will be Whoopi Goldberg (honored as a Disney Legend this year) and Chandra Wilson form Grey’s Anatomy. [Read more…]

News! 2017 Disney World Candlelight Processional Narrators and Dining Packages Announced

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Too soon? 😉 Well, not really… not if you’re planning to spend part of the holiday season in Walt Disney World. If that’s the case, we’ve got some great info for you about one of the most popular holiday events at Disney World. Booking is now officially open for the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages! AND we also have the preliminary list of narrators!

Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional

You can make your Advance Dining Reservation NOW by booking online at disneyworld.com, or by phone by calling (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463).

The Candlelight Processional features the retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator. The reading is accompanied by a robed choir and a full orchestra performing Christmas carols. [Read more…]

Disney Food Post Round-Up: July 12, 2015

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We are coming to you LIVE from Walt Disney World this weekend, as we learn even more of what’s in store this fall for the 2015 Epcot Food and Wine Festival!

Joffrey’s Tea Traders Cafe is Now Open at Downtown Disney

The Festival, which celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2015, will run for more than 7 weeks this year. That’s 53 days to enjoy all the food, wine, and fun that this event has to offer.

But that’s not all that’s been happening this week. While we’re busy learning more of what’s coming, let’s take a look at some of the food that’s made headlines this week.

Disney Food News

We’re hearing rumors of another possible new restaurant coming Disney Springs: Chef Art’s Florida Fish Camp.
We’re also taking a closer look at some of the changes in the Disney Dining Plan.
The first Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional have been announced and booking is now open for the popular holiday event.
Joffrey’s Tea Traders has opened in Downtown Disney (soon to be Disney Springs) and we’re taking a look at some of the different teas they offer.
We have a review of the new to us Breakfast Waffle Cone at BoardWalk Bakery.

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: July 6, 2014

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We hope your family has enjoyed a festive holiday weekend! And the celebration continues here at the Disney Food Blog with Christmas in July. That’s right, some of the 2014 Candlelight Processional narrators have been announced. See if your favorite narrator is on the list!

Epcot’s Candlelight Processional

Are you headed to Disney World this summer? Check out the new Frozen Premium Package at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for a VIP Frozen-themed dessert party and more!!

You’ll find more Disney Food News by clicking on the links below!

Disney Food News

Some of the Candlelight Processional narrators have been announced!
Enjoy the Frozen Summer Fun Premium Package with Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!
Take a sip of the Coconut-Lychee Lemonade cocktail at Animal Kingdom’s Drinkwallah.
Cheers to regional craft beer at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel! Cigar City Brewing Company takes over the taps July 2-8 at Cabana Bar and Beach Club.

Of course, there’s more!

Check out all the latest Disney Food News — even the stuff we don’t mention in posts on the blog! — on our Disney Food News Pin Board, including restaurant closures, a Garden View Tea Room renovation this summer at the Grand Floridian, new summer dinner dishes at Carthay Circle, and more!

DFB Reader Finds

If you find a fun new food — or other edible awesomeness — in or from Disney, share a photo with us on facebook or twitter so we can add it to our DFB Reader Finds each Sunday!

I’m famished. Let’s take a look at some mouth-watering entrees from Disney World’s Epcot. Here’s a delicious tweet. Tracey shared her Via Napoli pizza. YUM!

Pizza at Via Napoli

Seafood Fans, here’s one for you from DFB Reader, Andrew! This Broiled Salmon can be found at Les Chefs de France in Epcot.

Broiled Salmon at Les Chefs de France

Well, now I’m even more hungry. Still I appreciate the great photos. Keep ’em coming!

Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2014 Edition

This week, we announced the Grand Launch of the Disney Food Blog Guide to Epcot Snacks e-Book, 2014 Edition! And to continue the celebration, we’re offering a $3 discount for a limited time! Use code Epcot2014 at check-out!

We’ve updated our detailed snack guide to help you find the best eats (and treats!) in Walt Disney World’s Epcot. You’ll see some of your old favorites as well as some snacks that you might have missed. We’ve kept most of the snacks in the $1-5 range, but there are a few big spenders in there. (Yep, that turkey leg or frozen mojito is gonna cost you!)

How Do I Get One?

There is absolutely no waiting to satisfy your snack cravings! This guide is an instantly downloadable PDF guide with over 290 pages of information and advice on over 150 delicious snacks that you can savor in Disney World’s Epcot. Download your copy right now, and start planning!

This guide is guaranteed to help you better plan your snacks and treats in Epcot, or your money back — we all know that treats in Epcot are just as important as a FastPass+ for Soarin!

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News: 2014 Disney World Candlelight Processional Narrators

By Kim LaPaglia 5 Comments

Editor’s Note: Sharon Stone has been removed from the 2014 line-up.

One of the highlights of Disney World’s holiday season is Epcot’s Candlelight Processional!

Although subject to change, the list of narrators is trickling in. And so far, we have two new celebrities — Sharon Stone and Ana Gasteyer — this year!

Amy Grant narrating 2013 Candlelight Processional

Disney World’s Candlelight Processional

The Candlelight Processional will be performed three times each night from November 28 – December 30, 2014.

The popular show includes the telling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator who is accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, and a choir composed of Disney cast members and guest choirs from around the country.

Seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served, and you do need to get in line at least an hour in advance to get a seat. However, if you book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, you have guaranteed seating as well as guaranteed VIP viewing of Epcot’s fireworks spectacular, IllumiNations, Reflections of Earth, after the show! All this in addition to a lunch or dinner meal at a select Epcot restaurant.