Candlelight Processional Returns for 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

EPCOT has announced that the Candlelight Processional will once again light up the stage during the 2025 International Festival of the Holidays.

Held at the America Gardens Theatre on evenings from November 28 through December 30, the Candlelight Processional is a moving retelling of the Christmas story with a 50-piece live orchestra, massed choirs featuring Disney cast members, local community singers, the Voices of Liberty and a rotating lineup of celebrity narrators.

Showtimes are 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. local time.

The 2025 narrated event includes a lineup of performances from fan-favorite film and television icons, award-winning artists and Disney legends to include:

• Nov. 28-29 – 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)
• Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph (NEW) 

Beginning October 14, 2025, guests can reserve a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, which includes a festive meal at select EPCOT restaurants and guaranteed seating at one of the evening’s performances. Packages include: 

• Choice of breakfast, lunch, or dinner (offerings vary by location)
• Entrée and dessert or full buffet
• Non-alcoholic beverages (or alcoholic beverages for guests 21 and over)

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