It’s almost time to break out the holiday sweaters! Disney just announced the Candlelight Processional celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of Holidays. Each year, this beloved tradition transforms the America Gardens Theatre into a celebration of story, song, and star-studded narration.
From Hollywood favorites to Disney icons, the list is packed with familiar faces, including Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Jodi Benson, and Gary Sinise. Each one will bring the Nativity story to life alongside a massed choir, 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty.
Performances are held nightly at 4:45 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8 PM EST at the America Gardens Theatre.
2026 Celebrity Narrators
Here’s who will be lighting up the stage this holiday season at EPCOT!
- Nov. 27-28 | Auli’i Cravalho
- Nov. 29-Dec. 1 | Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2-3 | To Be Announced
- Dec. 4-5 | Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6-7 | Robin Roberts (NEW)
- Dec. 8-9 | Jason Kelce (NEW)
- Dec. 10-12 | Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13-14 | To Be Announced
- Dec. 15-16 | Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17-19 | Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20-21 | Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22-23 | Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- Dec. 24-25 | Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26-27 | Simu Liu
- Dec. 28-30 | Eva Longoria
Candlelight Dining Packages
If you’re visiting Walt Disney World this holiday season, you don’t want to miss out on this EPCOT Christmas tradition! Candlelight Processional is pretty popular and tends to fill up quickly. But with a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, you can enjoy a leisurely-paced holiday meal at the park along with the peace of mind of knowing you have a guaranteed seat for one of the showtimes.
These dining packages are only available during EPCOT’s International Festival of Holidays, happening from November 27th through December 30th, 2026. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will be available to book starting October 14th via My Disney Experience or Walt Disney World’s website.
