Walt Disney World has released the celebrity narrator schedule for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Candlelight Processional, and the roster features several fresh names alongside returning favorites. The beloved event — now in its 55th year at Walt Disney World and 32nd year at EPCOT — pairs a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of more than 150 Disney Cast Members and community singers with a nightly celebrity narrator retelling the Christmas story at the America Gardens Theatre.
Three narrators are making their Candlelight Processional debuts in 2026. Robin Roberts, co-anchor of ABC's Good Morning America, takes the stage December 6–7. Former NFL player and podcast co-host Jason Kelce steps in December 8–9. And Lacey Chabert, who stars in the upcoming Hallmark Christmas film Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True, narrates December 22–23. Other confirmed narrators include Auli'i Cravalho (Nov. 27–28), Gary Sinise (Nov. 29–Dec. 1), Whoopi Goldberg (Dec. 4–5), Neil Patrick Harris (Dec. 10–12), Lauren Daigle (Dec. 15–16), Ralph Macchio (Dec. 17–19), Henry Winkler (Dec. 20–21), Jodi Benson (Dec. 24–25), Simu Liu (Dec. 26–27), and Eva Longoria (Dec. 28–30), with two dates still to be announced.
Performances run nightly at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. EST, and general seating is first-come, first-served. Guests who want a guaranteed spot can book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package, which includes a meal at one of 16 participating World Showcase restaurants — from a $43-per-adult option at Regal Eagle Smokehouse up to $109 per adult at Le Cellier Steakhouse — plus a reserved seating badge for a specific showtime. Meal inclusions vary by restaurant but generally cover an entrée, dessert, and a beverage (alcoholic for guests 21 and older).
Dining packages open for booking on October 14. Disney recommends arriving early even with reserved seating to claim the best view within the reserved section. The full festival runs November 27 through December 30, 2026. Guests planning a holiday visit can compare Walt Disney World ticket options ahead of the season.
Planning Your Trip
Undercover Tourist is an authorized seller of Walt Disney World tickets, often at a discount off gate price.
Full narrator and dining details were reported by WDW News Today.
