Candlelight Processional Returns for 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Image: 2025 EPCOT International Festivals of the Holidays Candlelight Processional (Photo Credit: EPCOT)

by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 11:35 AM ET, Thu September 18, 2025

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: