Candlelight Processional at EPCOT Unveils 2025 Celebrity Narrator Lineup
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is set to return with a star-studded lineup for its beloved Candlelight Processional. The 2025 event will feature a mix of returning favorites and new faces, bringing the traditional story of Christmas to life at the America Gardens Theatre.
The Candlelight Processional is a cornerstone of the holiday season at Walt Disney World, combining a 50-piece orchestra, a mass choir, and a celebrity narrator. The release of the narrator schedule is a highly anticipated event for park-goers and a key indicator of the festival’s draw.
The Big Names:
- Constance Wu (Crazy Rich Asians) kicks off the festival, one of seven new narrators this year.
- Jennifer Garner and Henry Winkler will make their debuts.
- Sheryl Lee Ralph and Brie Larson are also new additions to the roster.
- Returning fan favorites include Gary Sinise, Brendan Fraser, and Luis Fonsi.
- Singer Lauren Daigle will also be a new voice on the stage.
Missing from The Candlelight Processional 2025 at Epcot:
- Whoopie Goldberg
- Neil Patrick Harris
- Josh Gad
- Jodi Benson
- John Stamos
Full Lineup:
- Nov. 28-29 – Constance Wu
- Nov. 30-Dec 2 – Jordan Fisher
- Dec. 3-4 – Jennifer Garner
- Dec. 5-6 – Ashley Eckstein
- Dec. 7-8 – Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 9-10 – Leslie Uggams
- Dec. 11-13 – Marlee Matlin
- Dec. 14-15 – Henry Winkler
- Dec. 16-17 – Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 18-19 – Gary Sinise
- Dec. 20-22 – Brendan Fraser
- Dec. 23-24 – Luis Fonsi
- Dec. 25-26 – Joel Smallbone
- Dec. 27-28 – Brie Larson
- Dec. 29-30 – Sheryl Lee Ralph
The show runs nightly with performances at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. EST. Dining packages, which guarantee seating for one of the shows, go on sale October 14. Packages include a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant.
The Candlelight Processional continues to be a central part of the EPCOT holiday experience, and this year’s lineup reinforces its status as a top-tier attraction for visitors seeking a blend of tradition and celebrity.
