Disney's announced the celebrity narrator lineup for the 2026 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, and there's a solid mix of returning favorites and fresh faces heading to the America Gardens Theatre this holiday season.
The beloved holiday tradition runs through the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and features a 51-piece orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, and a choir of over 150 cast members and community singers. Each night, a celebrity narrator takes the stage to help tell the Christmas story across three showtimes: 4:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. EST.
Here's the full lineup for November and December 2026:
- Nov. 27 & 28: To Be Announced
- Nov. 29 to Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2 & 3: Benjamin Bratt (new)
- Dec. 4 & 5: Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6 & 7: Robin Roberts (new)
- Dec. 8 & 9: Jason Kelce (new)
- Dec. 10 to 12: Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13 & 14: Josh Groban (new)
- Dec. 15 & 16: Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17 to 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 to 30: Eva Longoria
How to Guarantee Your Seat
Seating is first-come, first-served and fills up quickly, so planning ahead makes a real difference. If you want a guaranteed spot, Disney offers Candlelight Processional Dining Packages starting October 14. These bundles include reserved seating plus a meal at select EPCOT restaurants.
You'll get to choose from breakfast, lunch, or dinner depending on which restaurant you pick. The package includes an entree and dessert (or a buffet at some locations) plus a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage for guests 21 and up. After your meal, you'll receive a reserved seating badge for your selected showtime. Even with a reserved seat, arriving early gives you the best views within your assigned section.
