The holiday season has officially arrived at EPCOT, and Disney is set to celebrate with the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. Among the festival’s most cherished experiences is the Candlelight Processional, a highlight for visitors who love a mix of music, storytelling, and holiday cheer brought to life on stage.
For fans who consider the holidays incomplete without a mass choir, community singers, and the acclaimed Voices of Liberty performing alongside a 50-piece orchestra, Disney has revealed the 2025 Candlelight Processional lineup, promising another season of festive magic.
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
From award-winning performers to household names from film and television, each celebrity narrator will bring their own unique energy to the America Gardens Theatre stage. Here’s the full schedule for the 2025 Candlelight Processional:
- 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 Smallbone (NEW)
- Dec. 27-28: Brie Larson (NEW)
- Dec. 29-30: Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW)
Showtimes are scheduled nightly at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. EST, giving guests several opportunities to witness these heartwarming performances.
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Dining Packages Announced
For visitors hoping to pair the processional with a festive meal, Disney’s Candlelight Processional Dining Packages will be available starting October 14. According to Disney:
“Choose from breakfast, lunch or dinner (selections will vary depending on the restaurant you choose)
Entree and Dessert or buffet
Non-Alcoholic Beverage or Alcoholic Beverage (for guests 21 and older)
Whether returning guests or first-time visitors, the Candlelight Processional offers a truly magical holiday experience, blending live orchestral music, powerful narration, and the festive spirit of EPCOT. This year’s lineup ensures that audiences will enjoy holiday storytelling brought to life by some of Hollywood’s most celebrated talents.
The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays invites all guests to make lasting memories, celebrating global holiday traditions within Disney’s signature immersive entertainment environment.
