LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 18, 2025) – One of Walt Disney World Resort’s most cherished holiday traditions is set to make its dazzling return. The Candlelight Processional will once again light up the stage during the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, running from November 28 through December 30.
Held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre, the Candlelight Processional is a moving retelling of the Christmas story, brought to life by a 50-piece live orchestra, massed choirs featuring Disney cast members and local community singers, the beloved Voices of Liberty, and a rotating lineup of celebrity narrators.
This year’s star-studded narrator lineup promises unforgettable performances from fan-favorite film and television icons, award-winning artists, and beloved Disney legends.
2025 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
Showtimes: 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. ET nightly at America Gardens Theatre
- Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu (NEW)
- Nov. 30-Dec. 2 – Jordan Fisher
- Dec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner (NEW)
- Dec. 5-6 – Ashley Eckstein
- Dec. 7-8 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams (NEW)
- Dec. 11-13 – Marlee Matlin
- Dec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler (NEW)
- Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle (NEW)
- Dec. 18-19 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 20-22 – Brendan Fraser
- Dec. 23-24 – Luis Fonsi
- Dec. 25-26 – Joel David Smallbone (NEW)
- Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson (NEW)
- Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)
Guests looking to enhance their experience can reserve a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, which includes a festive meal at select EPCOT restaurants and guaranteed seating at one of the evening’s performances. Packages include:
- Choice of breakfast, lunch, or dinner (offerings vary by location)
- Entrée and dessert or full buffet
- Non-alcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for guests 21 and older)
- Reserved seating badge for a same-day performance
Dining packages go on sale beginning October 14, 2025, at DisneyWorld.com.
The Candlelight Processional is the emotional centerpiece of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, where global traditions come alive through live entertainment, festive décor, and seasonal sips and bites from around the world. Guests are encouraged to stay tuned for this year’s Festival Foodie Guide, coming soon, to help plan the perfect day of holiday cheer.
Whether you’re creating new memories or continuing a treasured tradition, the 2025 Candlelight Processional promises to be a heartwarming celebration of the season.
For more details on The Candlelight Processional, check out Disney Parks Blog.