Disney has announced a change to the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 Candlelight Processional, with a familiar voice and face stepping in for opening weekend!
Jordan Fisher will narrate the Candlelight Processional on November 27 and 28, 2026, replacing Auli’i Cravalho, who was originally scheduled for those dates. Cravalho, known for voicing Moana in Disney’s animated films, was removed from the schedule earlier this month, leaving the first two nights of the event without an announced narrator.
With Fisher now confirmed, the celebrity narrator lineup is complete for this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Fisher is certainly no stranger to Disney fans. You might recognize his voice from the beloved Happily Ever After nighttime spectacular at Magic Kingdom, where he performs the show’s theme song alongside Angie Keilhauer. He’s also appeared in Disney Channel favorites like Teen Beach Movie and Liv and Maddie.
Fisher previously served as a celebrity narrator in 2023 and 2025, making this his third appearance at the event.
The Candlelight Processional is one of EPCOT’s most cherished holiday traditions, featuring a celebrity narrator sharing the Christmas story accompanied by a mass choir, the Voices of Liberty, and a 50-piece live orchestra.
Performances take place nightly at the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase throughout the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which runs November 27 through December 30, 2026.
This year’s showtimes are 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m., so be sure to keep those times in mind if you’re planning to attend.
Guests can watch the Candlelight Processional with regular EPCOT admission, although seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are also available for guests who would prefer to enjoy a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant and receive guaranteed seating for a performance.
It’s always exciting to see who Disney adds to the narrator lineup, and Fisher feels like a wonderful choice to kick off this year’s holiday celebration. If you’ve heard him perform Happily Ever After, you already know what an incredible voice he has!
As always, celebrity narrators and performance schedules are subject to change.
