After much anticipation, Disney has announced the list of celebrity narrators and dates for the Candlelight Processional at the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. Below, we’ll preview who you can expect to see based on the date of your visit. This year’s festival runs from November 29th through December 30th.

The Candlelight Processional is a long-standing tradition during the holiday season at Epcot. Each performance is offered three times per night. During the processional, a celebrity narrator tells the story of Christmas along with a choir, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty.

2024 Candlelight Processional Narrators and Dates List

Here is the list of narrators for this year. Showtimes this year have adjusted to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. 

• 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  

Candlight Processional Dining Packages will be available for booking starting October 29, 2024. Per Disney:

The Candlelight Processional is a family favorite event for a reason. Why not elevate it with a delicious dining package that includes reserved seating, ensuring that you and your family won’t miss a moment of the holiday magic? You can choose from fifteen distinctive eateries, ranging from character dining at Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Feast at Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land pavilion to dining at Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada pavilion. The package includes options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with guaranteed seating for one of three Candlelight Processional shows.