Candlelight Processional at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2023
The Candlelight Processional is back for EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays! The Candlelight Processional is a retelling of the story of Christmas presented by a celebrity narrator and accompanied by The Voices of Liberty, a 50 piece orchestra, and massed choirs made up of cast members and invited guest choirs from across Florida. Check out the list of all the visiting narrators below!
This popular seasonal performance runs from November 24th to December 30th at the America Gardens Theatre in the America Pavilion in EPCOT. There are three performances per night at 5:15pm, 7pm, and 8:30pm (subject to change). The Candlelight Processional is a very popular event, especially closer to the holidays in December. Seating is limited for each performance so be sure to show up early for the show you’re hoping to attend- or see below for more information on Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which guarantee a seat to a performance that evening. Advanced reservations are highly recommended for dining packages and will be on sale beginning on October 17th, 2023.
Celebrity Narrators
Chrissy Metz - November 24th and November 25th
Luis Fonsi - November 26th and November 27th
Ann-Margaret - November 28th
Ashley Eckstein - November 29th
Bart Millard - November 30th to December 2nd
John Stamos - December 3rd to December 5th
Neil Patrick Harris - December 6th to December 8th
Marlee Matlin - December 9th to December 11th
Brendan Fraser - December 12th to December 14th
Eva Longoria - December 15th and December 16th
Joey McIntyre - December 17th and December 18th
Sterling K. Brown - December 19th and December 20th
Jordan Fisher - December 21st to December 23rd
Steven Curtis Chapman - December 24th to December 26th
Audra McDonald - December 27th and December 28th
Lisa Ling - December 29th and December 30th
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
Include an appetizer, entree, and dessert OR one full buffet and one guaranteed seat per person to Candlelight Processional at America Gardens Theatre
Each guest will receive a badge at the restaurant after the meal that reserves a specific date and show time on the same day as their dining reservation
There will be a separate queue for guests with Dining Packages; seating is guaranteed but will be done on a first-come first-served basis
Can be for lunch or dinner
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made starting on October 17th, 2023
Participating restaurants and prices (not including tax or gratuity):
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (Breakfast - $71 per adult; $45 per child / Lunch & Dinner - $83 per adult; $53 per child) (Norway Pavilion)
Biergarten Restaurant ($65 per adult; $37 per child) (Germany Pavilion)
Coral Reef Restaurant ($78 per adult; $32 per child) (The Living Seas Pavilion at World Nature)
Garden Grill Restaurant (Breakfast - $63 per adult; $40 per child / Lunch & Dinner - $78 per adult; $50 per child) (The Land Pavilion at World Nature)
Le Cellier Steakhouse ($104 per adult; $42 per child) (Canada Pavilion)
Rose & Crown Dining Room ($66 per adult; $29 per child) (United Kingdom Pavilion)
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts and Barbecue ($41 per person; only available for same-day reservations, on a first-come first-served basis) (American Adventure Pavilion)
Spice Road Table ($55 per adult; $24 per child) (Includes 2 small plates and one nonalcoholic beverage per person, plus a tagline and dessert platter for the party to share) (Morocco Pavilion)