A holiday tradition that has entertained EPCOT guests for more than three decades is getting two new faces in 2026.
Disney has revealed its latest Candlelight Processional narrator lineup, and two newcomers immediately stand out.
Josh Groban and Benjamin Bratt are officially joining the event for the first time as EPCOT prepares for another year of its International Festival of the Holidays.
Josh Groban and Benjamin Bratt Headed to EPCOT
Benjamin Bratt will make his Candlelight Processional debut on December 2 and 3 at the America Gardens Theatre.
Bratt has appeared in numerous television shows and movies throughout his career. Disney and Pixar fans may also know him as the voice behind Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco (2017).
Later in December, Josh Groban will make his own debut.
Groban is scheduled to narrate on December 13 and 14, bringing one of the biggest names in music to this year's event.
The two stars join several other first-time narrators in 2026. Robin Roberts is scheduled for December 6 and 7, Jason Kelce will appear December 8 and 9, and Lacey Chabert will narrate December 22 and 23.
Disney Brings Back Several Returning Favorites
While new celebrities are coming aboard, guests will still see plenty of familiar names.
Gary Sinise, Whoopi Goldberg, Neil Patrick Harris, Lauren Daigle, Ralph Macchio, Henry Winkler, Jodi Benson, Simu Liu, and Eva Longoria are all included in Disney's announced schedule.
Disney still has another name to reveal. The November 27 and 28 dates remain listed as “To Be Announced.”
That means the 2026 narrator lineup isn't quite finished yet.
Candlelight Processional Celebrates 32 Years at EPCOT
Candlelight Processional has now reached its 32nd year at EPCOT, while the larger Walt Disney World tradition celebrates its 55th year in 2026.
The holiday performance features a celebrity narrator retelling the Christmas story alongside the Voices of Liberty, a 51-piece orchestra, and a choir of more than 150 Disney cast members and community singers.
Guests will have three opportunities to see the show each night, with performances scheduled for 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m.
Seating is first-come, first-served and can fill quickly. Disney will once again offer Candlelight Processional Dining Packages for guests who want reserved seating along with a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant. Reservations open October 14.
With Groban and Bratt now joining the tradition, the 32-year-old EPCOT experience will have something new waiting for returning guests this holiday season.
