EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2024: Full Narrator Lineup Revealed

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Posted: Wednesday October 16, 2024 10:06am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT returns for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer and a lineup of celebrity narrators to read the traditional Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.

Held in the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional has become a fan-favorite part of the holiday celebrations at Walt Disney World. Showtimes this year have adjusted to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Neil Patrick Harris Candlelight Processional 2023

Several new faces will grace the stage this year, including Nico Santos, known for his roles in Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, Tituss Burgess, known for his comedic roles and Broadway career, and Ralph Macchio, star of The Karate Kid franchise and Cobra Kai. Returning favorites include Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Brendan Fraser, and Gary Sinise, among others.

EPCOT's Candlelight Processional

Here's the complete narrator lineup for this year's event:

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

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

The Candlelight Processional Dining Packages provide a great way to enjoy a meal at one of EPCOT's restaurants while securing reserved seating for the show.

Dining packages are available at 15 different EPCOT restaurants, offering a range of cuisines. Options include:

Chip 'N' Dale's Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land pavilion
Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway pavilion

Packages are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, giving guests flexibility in planning their day. Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will open on October 29, and reservations are highly recommended, as this event is a holiday favorite and fills up quickly.

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Comped1 hour ago

Solid list this year. Legitimately I actually recognize every name on this list.

DisneyDreamerxyz2 hours ago

Mostly returning narrators but a solid list!! Gloria Estefan was my favorite two years ago when she had everyone sing Feliz Navidad at the finale.

IanDLBZF3 hours ago

DCBaker3 hours ago

Disney has announced the 2024 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrator lineup: 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 Dining packages go on sale October 29. https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epcot-holiday-traditions-and-candlelight-processional-narrators-announced/

jpeden3 hours ago

I don't know anything official but I'd be shocked to see this come back. They haven't brought it back since COVID and I just can't see them spending the extra money at this point.