New Celebrity Voices Headline the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional
At least three brand-new celebrity narrators are officially set to make their debuts at the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional, adding fresh star power to one of Disney World’s most cherished holiday traditions.
Marking its 55th year at the Walt Disney World Resort and its 32nd year at EPCOT, the beloved performance remains a central highlight of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Joining the star-studded roster for the first time this season are Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts, former NFL star and media personality Jason Kelce, and Hallmark Channel favorite Lacey Chabert, who will be starring in Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, a Hallmark Channel movie that was filmed at Disney World.
Hosted nightly at the open-air America Gardens Theatre, the production weaves together a 51-piece orchestra, the iconic Voices of Liberty, a massive choir of over 150 singers, and a rotating cast of celebrity storytellers to bring the Christmas story to life.
Here is the complete list of narrators:
Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
- Nov. 27 & 28 – Auli‘i Cravalho
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 4 & 5 – Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6 & 7 – Robin Roberts (NEW)
- Dec. 8 & 9 – Jason Kelce (NEW)
- Dec. 10 – 12 – Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13 & 14 – To Be Announced
- Dec. 15 & 16 – Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17 – 19 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20 & 21 – Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22 & 23 – Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- Dec. 24 & 25 – Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26 & 27 – Simu Liu
- Dec. 28 – 30 – Eva Longoria
Performances are held nightly at 4:45 , 6:30 , and 8 p.m. at the America Gardens Theatre.
Because standby seating for this popular event fills up fast, guests looking to guarantee a spot can turn the evening into a full culinary experience with a
Beginning Oct. 14, bookings open for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package. The dining packages across select EPCOT restaurants, offering a meal—complete with an entrée, dessert, and beverage—and a badge for reserved section seating at one of that night’s three performances.
Dining Package Pricing
Explore participating restaurants and dining package prices, which exclude tax and gratuity:
| Participating Restaurants | Adult (ages 10+) | Child (ages 3 to 9) | Dining Plan |
| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Norway Pavilion | $87 | $59 | 2 Table-Service Meals |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion | $75 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Chefs de France France Pavilion | $89 | $37 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas | $82 | $34 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion | $73 – Breakfast$86 – Lunch/Dinner | $46 – Breakfast$55 – Lunch/Dinner | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Crêperie de Paris France Pavilion | $59 | $31 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| La Hacienda de San Angel Mexico Pavilion | $86 | $37 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion | $109 | $44 | 2 Table-Service Meals |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant China Pavilion | $70 | $30 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (Same-Day Dining Packages Only) American Adventure Pavilion | $43 | $26 | Not Eligible |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion | $68 | $31 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Japan Pavilion | $85 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion | $63 | $26 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Teppan Edo Japan Pavilion | $89 | $40 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante Italy Pavilion | $85 | $36 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Italy Pavilion | $71 | $33 | 1 Table-Service Meal |
Planning a last-minute visit? You may be able to purchase a same-day dining package, which allows you to:
- Dine without reservations at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue that day.
- Enjoy guaranteed seats to a Candlelight Processional show later that day.
To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue.
