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EPCOT Candlelight Processional 2024: Full Lineup of Storytellers Revealed

The Candlelight Processional at EPCOT returns for the 2024 holiday season, bringing festive cheer and a line of celebrity storytellers to read the traditional Christmas story, accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and mass choir.

The Candlelight Processional, held in the America Gardens Theater, has become a favorite part of Walt Disney World holiday celebrations. The starting times have been adjusted this year to 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM

Neil Patrick Harris Candlelight Procession 2023

This year, several new faces will grace the stage, including Nico Santos, known for his roles in Superstore and Crazy Rich Asians, Tituss Burgess, known for his comedic roles and Broadway career, and Ralph Macchio, star of The Karate Kid franchise and Cobra Kai . Returning favorites include Josh Gad, Whoopi Goldberg, Brendan Fraser and Gary Sinise.

EPCOT's Candlelight Procession

Here is the full lineup of storytellers for this year’s event:

  • 29/11 – 30/11 Jos Gad
  • 12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
  • 12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
  • 12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goudberg
  • 12/8 – 12/10 Titus Burgess (NEW)
  • 12/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
  • 13/12 – 14/12 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
  • 15/12 – 16/12 Gary Sinise
  • 17/12 – 18/12 Neil Patrick Harris
  • 19/12 – 21/12 Pat Sajak
  • 22/12 – 23/12 Gloria Estefan
  • 24/12 – 26/12 Edward James OlmoS
  • 27/12 – 28/12 Sterling K Brown
  • 29/12 – 30/12 Jodi Benson

Processional dinners by candlelight

The Candlelight Processional Dining Packages offer a great way to enjoy a meal at one of EPCOT’s restaurants while securing reserved seating for the show.

Dinner packages are available at 15 different EPCOT restaurants, offering a range of cuisines. Options include:

  • Chip ‘N’ Dale’s Harvest Festival at the Garden Grill Restaurant in the Land Pavilion
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse in the Canada Pavilion
  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion

Packages are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner, giving guests flexibility in planning their day. Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining packages open on October 29, and reservations are highly recommended as this event is a holiday favorite and fills up quickly.

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