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Candlelight Processional Narrator Change for December 24th and 25th at the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays

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We have a change to report to the list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional at the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays. The Candlelight Processional is a popular event where the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir accompany the re-telling.

Candlelight Processional

Originally, Edward James Olmos was the scheduled celebrity narrator for the dates of December 24-25th. However, Joey Fatone will now be the celebrity narrator for December 24-25th. You can find the full list of celebrity narrators on our Candlelight Processional page. [Read more…]

WE’RE LIVE at the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays — With Food Photos and Prices from the Holiday Kitchens!

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from Epcot, where the 2018 Festival of the Holidays has officially started today!!

2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Passport

The Epcot Festival of the Holidays celebrates the season by recognizing holiday traditions from cultures around the globe, and since FOOD is a major part of the holiday season pretty much everywhere, Epcot also hosts Holiday Kitchens as part of the Festival! [Read more…]

Disney World Passholder Exclusives — Including a Goofy Magnet — for 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays!

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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are eligible for exclusive benefits for the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays, which kicks off on November 18, 2018!

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

On your first visit to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays, pick up a complimentary GOOFY holiday magnet at Mouse Gear or Port of Entry.

2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Annual Passholder Goofy Magnet ©Disney

There will also be a Passholder exclusive FOOD item available for purchase at Taste Track for ONE DAY ONLY. If you visit the Festival on the first day, November 18th, an Annual Passholder Goofy Gingerbread Cookie will be available while supplies last. [Read more…]

Get the DFB Exclusive Printable Food Booth Checklist for Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays!

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The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays begins on November 18th, and we’ve been busy preparing for it by making a list of all the festive food and drinks we’d like to try… which, in the case of us here at DFB, means EVERYTHING!

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

Twelve Holiday Kitchen food booths — plus special menus at Taste Track and additional food offerings around Epcot — will present cuisine representing holiday traditions from around the globe. [Read more…]

List of Celebrity Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional Is Now Complete!

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We now have the complete list of Celebrity Narrators for Epcot’s Candlelight Processional!

Candlelight Processional

The Candlelight Processional is performed three times each night at the America Gardens Theater in the American Adventure Pavilion. During the event, the Christmas story is told by a celebrity narrator while a 50-piece orchestra and choir (composed of a Disney cast member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country) accompany the re-telling. The 2018 Candlelight Processional runs November 22 – December 30. [Read more…]

MENUS for the Holiday Kitchen Food Booths at the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays!

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If you’re celebrating any part the holiday season at Epcot, then you’ll get to enjoy the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays from November 18th through December 30th!

Epcot International Festival of the Holidays

And a HUGE part of the Festival of the Holidays is the global cuisine available at Holiday Kitchens — also known as Food Booths — which bring enhanced food offerings to the park!

American Holiday Table

Check out the FULL MENUS for the Holiday Kitchens coming to the Epcot Festival of the Holidays HERE!

This year, the Holiday Kitchens will once again be found around World Showcase and beyond. And they will continue to offer tastes of the holidays representing seasonal traditions around the world. There are twelve officially named Holiday Kitchens — including the new L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen. BUT, there will also be additional locations as well. For instance, Taste Track will continue its run as an event location from the 2018 Epcot Food and Wine Festival with an assortment of Croissant Doughnuts. [Read more…]

More Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced Plus FOOD BOOTH News for Epcot Festival of the Holidays!

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We’ve got exciting news for anyone planning to visit Epcot during the Holiday Season this year! We’ve got information on more celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional, some scoop on new items coming to the Holiday Kitchens (aka Food Booths!), and more festive fun… and it’s all part of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays!

Epcot Christmas Tree

The event runs this year from November 18th – December 30th, with the Candlelight Processional kicking off on November 22nd — Thanksgiving Day! So, why don’t we start there?

Candlelight Processional Narrators

Dates have been filled in with more celebrity narrators for the nightly Candlelight Processional! The Candlelight Processional presents a retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator. The reading is accompanied by a robed choir and a full orchestra performing Christmas carols. [Read more…]

Early Booking for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Available for Disney World Annual Passholders

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The Candlelight Processional is a popular part of the Epcot Festival of the Holidays. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages offer guaranteed seating for the Processional paired with breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a participating Epcot (or Epcot Resort area) restaurant.

Candlelight Processional

Candlelight Processional

Booking for the Dining Packages opens to the general public on Wednesday, July 11th. However, Disney World Annual Passholders may book Dining Packages early! [Read more…]

2018 Disney World Candlelight Processional Booking to Begin Soon — PLUS Narrators Announced!

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The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will celebrate the Holiday Season in Epcot from November 18 – December 30, 2018. And an integral part of the Festival, for many Epcot guests, is the Candlelight Processional.

And booking will begin on Wednesday, July 11th for the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages! We also have the preliminary list of narrators!

Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional

Neil Patrick Harris Narrating the Candlelight Processional

You will be able to make your Advance Dining Reservation STARTING WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th online via disneyworld.com or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (939-3463). EDITOR’S UPDATE: Disney World Annual Passholders may book starting July 10, 2018 by calling (407) WDW-PASS.

The Candlelight Processional presents a retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator. The reading is accompanied by a robed choir and a full orchestra performing Christmas carols. [Read more…]

2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays and Candlelight Processional Dates Announced!

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Mark your calendars for the Holiday Season at EPCOT! The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays will return for the season on November 18th through December 30, 2018!

Epcot Festival of the Holidays

Epcot Festival of the Holidays

And, of course, the Candlelight Processional, returns along with it — albeit with a different start date from the Festival itself, as was the case in 2017. [Read more…]

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