The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT returns for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer and a series of celebrity storytellers reading the traditional Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.

Held at the America Gardens Theater, the Candlelight Processional has become a popular part of Walt Disney World's holiday celebrations. The game times have been adjusted this year to 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m

This year, several new faces will take the stage, including Nico Santos, known for his roles in Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, Tituss Burgess, known for his comedic roles and Broadway career, and Ralph Macchio, star of “Karate Kid” series and “Cobra Kai”. . Returning favorites include Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Brendan Fraser and Gary Sinise.

Here is the full lineup of narrators for this year's event:

• November 29th – November 30th Josh Gad
• 1.12. – 2.12 Nico Santos (NEW)
• 12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
• 6.12. – 7.12 Whoopi Goldberg
• 8.12. – 10.12 Titus Burgess (NEW)
• 11.12. – 12.12 Brendan Fraser
• 13.12. – 14.12 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
• 12/15 – 16.12 Gary Sinise
• 17.12. – 18.12 Neil Patrick Harris
• 12/19 – 21.12 Pat Sayak
• 12/22 – 23.12 Gloria Estefan
• 12/24 – 26.12 Edward James OlmoS
• 12/27 – 28.12 Sterling K Brown
• 12/29 – 30.12 Jodi Benson

Packages for the candlelight procession

The Candlelight Processional Dining Packages offer a great way to enjoy a meal at one of EPCOT's restaurants while securing reserved seating for the show.

Dining packages are available at 15 different EPCOT restaurants offering a variety of cuisines. Options include:

• Chip 'N' Dale's Harvest Feast at the Garden Grill Restaurant in The Land Pavilion
• Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion
• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion

Breakfast, lunch and dinner packages are available, giving guests flexibility in planning their day. Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining packages open on October 29th. Reservations are highly recommended as this event is a holiday favorite and fills up quickly.