The holiday season is getting closer at Walt Disney World, and Disney has officially revealed the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional.

One of the most beloved holiday traditions at EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional returns as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running November 27 through December 30, 2026.

Now celebrating its 55th year at Walt Disney World and 32nd year at EPCOT, the Candlelight Processional brings the Christmas story to life through a celebrity narrator, a massed choir, the Voices of Liberty and a full live orchestra.

2026 Candlelight Processional Narrators

Disney has announced a star-studded lineup featuring several returning favorites and three new narrators making their Candlelight Processional debuts.

Here is the current schedule:

• November 27–28: Auli‘i Cravalho
• November 29–December 1: Gary Sinise
• December 2–3: To Be Announced
• December 4–5: Whoopi Goldberg
• December 6–7: Robin Roberts (NEW)
• December 8–9: Jason Kelce (NEW)
• December 10–12: Neil Patrick Harris
• December 13–14: To Be Announced
• December 15–16: Lauren Daigle
• December 17–19: Ralph Macchio
• December 20–21: Henry Winkler
• December 22–23: Lacey Chabert (NEW)
• December 24–25: Jodi Benson
• December 26–27: Simu Liu
• December 28–30: Eva Longoria

Disney has not yet announced the narrators for December 2–3 and December 13–14.

Three New Voices Join the Tradition

Among the biggest additions to this year’s lineup are Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce and Lacey Chabert, who will each make their Candlelight Processional debut.

Jason Kelce is sure to attract plenty of attention when he takes the stage December 8 and 9, while longtime television personality Robin Roberts will narrate December 6 and 7.

Lacey Chabert rounds out this year’s newcomers with performances December 22 and 23.

Returning favorites include Neil Patrick Harris, Whoopi Goldberg, Gary Sinise, Jodi Benson, Ralph Macchio and Henry Winkler.

A Magical Holiday Tradition

The celebrity narrator is only one part of what makes the Candlelight Processional so special.

The performance features the Voices of Liberty, a 51-piece orchestra, and a choir of more than 150 Disney Cast Members and community singers. Together, they create a spectacular musical backdrop for the retelling of the Christmas story.

The performances take place at America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT three times each evening at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

Planning to See Your Favorite Narrator?

Guests hoping to see a particular celebrity should plan ahead. Seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served and popular narrator nights can fill quickly.

For guests who want guaranteed seating, Disney offers Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which combine a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant with reserved seating for one of the evening’s performances. Disney says dining package bookings for the 2026 season begin October 14.

Experience the Holidays at EPCOT

The Candlelight Processional remains one of the signature experiences of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. With its combination of live music, incredible voices, candlelight and celebrity storytelling, it has become an annual holiday tradition for generations of Disney fans.

Whether you’re visiting to see a longtime favorite such as Neil Patrick Harris or Jodi Benson, or you’re excited to experience one of this year’s new narrators, the 2026 Candlelight Processional lineup offers plenty of reasons to make EPCOT part of your holiday plans.

For Theme Park Films, this is another must-see Disney holiday experience to capture as the 2026 season gets underway.

Dates: November 27–December 30, 2026
Location: America Gardens Theatre, EPCOT
Showtimes: 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Festival: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

All entertainment, narrator appearances, dates and showtimes are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

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