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EPCOT Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced for 2024

Hi everyone!

EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrators have been announced for the 2024 season as part of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The show – a telling of the Christmas story with a choir and musicians – has been a must-do for me each year since the 1990s. There are some new narrators this year, including Tituss Burgess and Ralph Macchio.

Read below for all the EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrators for 2024 from the Disney Parks Blog announcement.

Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional 2024

For many guests, the Candlelight Processional is a must-do tradition each year. The beloved show tells the story of Christmas through a stunning performance, featuring a celebrity narrator, a mass choir of Disney cast members and young singers from the community, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the incredible Voices of Liberty. Showtimes this year have adjusted to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m.

Celebrity Narrators Bring Merry & Bright Star Power 

So, who will be the celebrity narrators bringing the story of Christmas to life in an unforgettable way during the Candlelight Processional? This year’s list of celebrity narrators is packed with all the stars to light up the America Gardens Theatre: 

  • 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  

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. You can book your dining package starting October 29; for more information visit DisneyWorld.com.  

Believe in the magic of the holidays with your family at the 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth. The season of cheer is here!