2025 Candlelight Processional Narrators Shine with Star-Studded Lineup

Choir members in yellow robes holding candles, with a colorful Christmas tree backdrop.

Published on Sep 18, 2025 by Will

The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth celebrates cherished traditions worldwide. Among these is the beloved Candlelight Processional, featuring a mass choir, the Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the Christmas story narrated by celebrities.

This year's narrators include film and television icons as well as award-winning performers, each bringing something magical to the America Gardens Theatre stage.

The narrator lineup is as follows: Nov. 28-29 with 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), and Dec. 29-30 Sheryl Lee Ralph (new).

Showtimes are nightly at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. EST at the America Gardens Theatre.

Young girl in yellow choir robe holds a candle, smiling with colorful lights behind.

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

Dining packages for the Candlelight Processional include a meal and guaranteed seating for one of the three performances each evening. Offerings range from breakfast to dinner at participating EPCOT restaurants.

Meals include an entrée and dessert or buffet option, along with a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage for guests 21 and older. After dining, guests receive a reserved seating badge for their chosen showtime, though early arrival is recommended for prime viewing.

Bookings for dining packages open on October 14, with more information available at DisneyWorld.com.

The Candlelight Processional is a highlight of the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, combining seasonal cheer, global traditions, and festive food options throughout EPCOT.

Visitors can explore a diverse array of holiday food offerings across the park, making this experience delightful for every family member during the festive season.

To read more about this, visit the Official Disney Parks Blog post here.
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