The holidays have officially arrived in Disney World and we’ve been bringing you with us for a look at all the seasonal happenings!
The FIRST holiday decorations were spotted in EPCOT today!
Last night kicked off the first-ever Disney Very Merriest After Hours event in Magic Kingdom and several holiday traditions will soon return to Disney’s Animal Kingdom (including those adorable wintry animal puppets). But, one park that hasn’t “decked the halls” yet is EPCOT — though, that doesn’t mean that we have less to look forward to. EPCOT will be home to the returning Festival of the Holidays and after being canceled last year due to COVID-19, the popular Candlelight Processional will be BACK again as well! And, now we’ve got more details about who will be telling the story of Christmas during the show this year!
If you’re not familiar, the Candlelight Processional is an annual holiday show at EPCOT where guests can gather to listen to the retelling of the story of Christmas at the American Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. This year, it will feature a choir and orchestra full of Cast Members (instead of choirs from different community groups and schools) and a celebrity narrator that rotates throughout the season.
EPCOT’s Candlelight Processional
We already knew a portion of the celebrity lineup for the 2021 Candlelight Processional, but now we’ve got an even bigger list with new celebrities announced for November and December dates. Here’s everyone you can expect to see this year:
- Auli’i Cravalho — November 26th to 28th
- Chita Rivera — November 29th to December 1st
- Jodi Benson — December 2nd to 4th
- Alton Fitzgerald White — December 5th to 7th
- Bart Millard — December 8th to 10th
- Lisa Ling — December 11th to 13th
- Andy Garcia — December 14th to 16th
- Ana Gasteyer — December 17th to 19th
- Courtney B. Vance — December 20th to 22nd
- Steven Curtis Chapman — December 23rd to 25th
- Blair Underwood — December 26th to 28th
- Pat Sajak — December 29th to 30th
Epcot Candlelight Processional
That’s a whole lot of actors, singers, television hosts, and even princesses! Just keep in mind that celebrity narrators and dates are subject to change.
Amy Grant narrating 2013 Candlelight Processional
So, be sure that you’ve got your Park Pass Reservation secured and check out the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages (most of which have already sold out, but keep checking back!) if you’d like guaranteed seating. And, we’ll be on the lookout for more holiday updates, so be sure to stay tuned to DFB for the latest!
Learn More About the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages HERE!
DON'T MISS A MOMENT
OF HOLIDAY MAGIC
Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World.
It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including:
- The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season
- How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!)
- ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM.
- And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat!
Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT.
MORE Disney World Holiday INFO!
Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights
Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
Will you be going to the Candlelight Processional this year? Let us know in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
How doI make reservations for disney+ for 8 people?
Charles, if you have a large group, you might benefit from calling Disney directly for dining reservations. For something like Genie+, you can ensure everyone in your group is connected on a Family and Friends list within My Disney Experience and make Genie+ selections right in the app. Let me know if this helps or if you need more/different information.