We are less than two months away from the beginning of the holiday season at Walt Disney World Resort. That means that Disney is hard at work trimming the trees, cleaning the jingle bells, and decking the halls. There are so many things to enjoy at Disney World, whether guests celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or another holiday, there is something for everyone. It is the merriest time of year at the Most Magical Place on Earth!
One of the most popular events of the season happens over at EPCOT. There, guests can indulge in some of the best holiday flavors at the International Festival of Holidays. Then, they can head to the America Gardens Theater in the World Showcase to watch the Candlelight Processional.
The Candlelight Processional is held nightly. The event features celebrities reading about the story of the first Christmas. It is a widely successful event that draws more people every year. And the narrators always seem to get bigger.
This year, we are excited to share that one of the narrators will be none other than George of the Jungle star, Brendan Fraser! According to Disney, Fraser will narrate the Candlelight Processional on December 12, December 13, and December 14.
Below is the complete list of this year's narrators.
- Chrissy Metz (NEW): Nov. 24-25
- Luis Fonsi (NEW): Nov. 26-27
- Ann-Margret (NEW): Nov. 28-29
- Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- John Stamos: Dec. 3-5
- Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6-8
- Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9-11
- Brendan Fraser (NEW): Dec. 12-14
- Eva Longoria (NEW): Dec. 15-16
- Joey McIntyre (NEW): Dec. 17-18
- Sterling K. Brown (NEW): Dec. 19-20
- Jordan Fisher (NEW): Dec. 21-23
- Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24-26
- Audra McDonald (NEW): Dec. 27-28
- Lisa Ling: Dec. 29-30
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How to Enjoy the Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional is open to all guests visiting EPCOT. However, there are only a certain amount of seats available. And they are open on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, if you want to guarantee yourself a seat, there is a way you can do that.
As in years past, this year Disney is offering the Candlelight Processional Dining package. The Dining Package is available at eight restaurants around EPCOT. At each participating restaurant, the guest will receive an appetizer, an entrée, and a dessert, plus a non-alcoholic beverage. If the restaurant is buffet-style, guests will have full access to all the mouthwatering options.
The following restaurants will be participating in this year's Candlelight Processional Dining Package.
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
- Biergarten Restaurant
- Coral Reef Restaurant
- Garden Grill Restaurant
- Le Cellier Steakhouse
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse
- Rose & Crown Dining Room
- Spice Road Table
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Reservations for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package will open on October 17. Guests can book the dining package with a breakfast, lunch, or dining reservation. If you are thinking of booking a dining package for this amazing event, book as soon as reservations become available. Last year, the dining packages were fully booked in just a couple of days.
If you are unable to book in advance, Disney does have some same-day Candlelight Dining Packages available at Regal Eagle Smokehouse. They are not guaranteed, so head there as soon as you enter EPCOT.
What makes the Candlelight Processional so special is that it is so much more than the narrator. The narrator will be accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, a choir, Herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty.
This year's Candlelight Processional will run from November 24 through December 30.
