UPDATED HOLIDAYS 2023. The Candlelight Processional in EPCOT is one of the most anticipated holiday events of the year. It is coming back to Walt Disney World in 2023. Here are all the ins and outs of this year's Candlelight Processional at EPCOT.

Get ready to experience the story of Christmas unlike ever before. The Candlelight Processional has become a tradition at the Walt Disney World Resort for so many guests. You can enjoy the narration of the story of Christmas by celebrities in November and December.

Here are a few more things to know about Walt Disney World’s holiday event:

• Hosted on various nights at EPCOT
• Tickets and reservations to EPCOT are required
• The Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World is open to guests, unlike the smaller event at Disneyland Resort

Each celebrity will be available anywhere from two to four nights. In addition to the reading, the show is filled with beautiful live music from a 50 piece orchestra and a mass choir. Together, they play classic Christmas carols you know and love, as well as holiday songs from around the globe. It’s one of our top 6 reasons to visit Walt Disney World during the holiday season.

Walt Disney World begins announcing the narrators near the end of September. Some of the most notable, and fan-favorite narrators have included:

• Neil Patrick Harris
• Josh Gad
• Marie Osmond
• Angela Bassett

And many others over the years.

You can watch the procession three times per night at 5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m. during the holidays at EPCOT. All of the shows will take place in the America Gardens Theatre right in the heart of EPCOT and fill the park with holiday cheer.

The Candlelight Processional is just the start of the International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT which includes festive decorations, holiday celebrations, live entertainment and so much more fill the streets with holiday fun for the whole family.

Because the Candlelight Processional is so beloved and popular at Walt Disney World, Disney has added on a dining package available for purchase which became available October 17, 2023. The Candlelight Processional dining package includes a meal and priority seating at a single performance of the show.

If you want to guarantee a spot for the show, the Candlelight Processional EPCOT dining packages are a great way to go. Savor a delectable lunch or dinner, then take in an awe-inspiring show to cap off your night during EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

A dining package allows you to indulge in a leisurely holiday meal with loved ones—and have peace of mind knowing that your seat is guaranteed at this highly sought-after Christmastime event.

The Walt Disney World Candlelight Processional is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. With grand music, amazing presentations, incredible celebrity narrators and so much more, this year is set to be one for the books. There is no better place to be completely engulfed in the Christmas spirit than the Walt Disney World Resort.

In addition to the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT, each of the other three theme parks celebrate the season in their own special way. You can also find holiday trimmings throughout the Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Disney Springs.

There is something extra magical about Walt Disney World during the holidays. And this is the year to go experience it for yourself! Get Away Today has everything you will need to make your vacation into a holiday memory you will treasure forever, all with the best deal. Book your Walt Disney World package online or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY.