Walt Disney World has officially unveiled the complete schedule and narrator lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional. This cherished holiday tradition marks its milestone 55th year across the resort and its 32nd year delighting guests at EPCOT. Fans flock to the World Showcase each winter to experience the powerful retelling of the Christmas story.
The festival runs from November 27 through December 30, 2026, anchoring the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays with nightly music and celebration. Securing a spot for the most popular narrators requires careful planning due to massive crowds. Reviewing the complete schedule and key booking dates ahead of time ensures a seamless holiday visit.
The 2026 Celebrity Narrator Lineup
- Nov. 27 & 28: Auliʻi Cravalho
- Nov. 29 – Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3: To Be Announced
- Dec. 4 & 5: Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6 & 7: Robin Roberts (NEW)
- Dec. 8 & 9: Jason Kelce (NEW)
- Dec. 10 – 12: Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13 & 14: To Be Announced
- Dec. 15 & 16: Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17 – 19: Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20 & 21: Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22 & 23: Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- Dec. 24 & 25: Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26 & 27: Simu Liu
- Dec. 28 – 30: Eva Longoria
Event Details and Booking Information
Event dates span from November 27 through December 30, 2026, during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Daily showtimes feature nightly performances at 4:45 PM, 6:30 PM, and 8:00 PM EST at the America Gardens Theatre. Production elements showcase a 51-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, the Voices of Liberty, and a massed choir of over 150 singers. Dining packages become available for booking starting October 14, 2026, via the My Disney Experience app at participating World Showcase restaurants.
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