Candlelight Processional Will Return to Epcot in 2021
2021 Candlelight Processional at Epcot Event Dates and Updates
The Epcot Candlelight Processional will return on November 26, 2021 at Epcot
The “Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. 26 – Dec. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays!
“Candlelight Processional” is a tradition at Epcot but did you know the event has actually been at Walt Disney World since 1971?
It was initially at Magic Kingdom Park until 1994 when it was moved Epcot.
This Christmas season, Disney will once again grace the America Gardens Theatre with a live orchestra, cast choir, and celebrity narrator retelling the traditional Christmas story in spectacular and heartwarming fashion.
Since all these performers – including cast members, musicians, singers, and narrators – will be required to be fully vaccinated, this year Disney is not planning to host choirs from different community groups and schools.
Instead, to maintain the grandeur of the performance, Disney is expanding the cast member choir to fill the stage with voices.
Disney says it is optimistic that the guest choirs will be able to rejoin “Candlelight Processional” next year.
Disney is still working to confirm the schedule of celebrity narrators and details about “Candlelight Processional Dining Packages,” so stay tuned.
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Watch Candlelight Processional Tonight, Live from Epcot
On Dec. 3, 2019 at 8:10 p.m. ET join Disney for the #DisneyParksLIVE live stream of “The Candlelight Processional.”
The show combines a reading of traditional scripture by a celebrity narrator, accompanied by the sounds of a 200 member choir and 50 piece live orchestra.
Tonight’s celebrity narrator is Neil Patrick Harris.
Visit DisneyParksBlog.com at 8:10 p.m. ET on Dec. 3, 2019 and the livestream will be the top article.
2019 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages Coming Soon...
Held in the America Gardens Theatre inside Epcot, the Candlelight Processional is a cherished part of the Walt Disney World holiday season, combining a live orchestra, a massive choir and celebrity narrator in the retelling of the traditional Christmas story in a heartwarming performance!
This show is extremely popular and I would consider it one of the “must-dos” of the holiday season. The show is general seating, first come, first served, and lines begin forming about 2 hours before each performance.
However if you book a Candlelight Dining Package, you will have guaranteed admission into one of the performances.
I’m told that the 2019 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages at Epcot will be available starting July 3, 2019.
For more information on the types of candlelight Dining Packages, and for package pricing visit the Walt Disney World Website for a complete price list.
Check out exclusive offers for Walt Disney World Resort during the Holiday 2019 season on the Offers Page.
2018 Epcot Candlelight Processional Dates
2018 Epcot Candlelight Processional Dates
2018 Epcot Candlelight Processional dates have been announced: The first show begins on Thanksgiving (November 22) and will run through Dec 30, 2018. Previously I shared with you dates for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom, be sure to check that out as well!
See Who's Coming to Candlelight at Epcot This Year
Candlelight Epcot 2016 Narrators
A few months ago, I shared a preview of the narrators scheduled for the Candlelight Processional at Epcot. And now, I'm excited to announce more narrators for the 2016 Candlelight Processional.
Celebrity Narrators scheduled to make appearances this year include (subject to change without notice):
Nov. 25-27 – Steven Curtis Chapman
Nov. 28-Dec. 1 – Neil Patrick Harris (will draw large crowds - arrive at least 90 min.early)
Dec. 2-3 – Whoopi Goldberg (will draw large crowds - arrive at least 90 min.early)
Dec. 4*-6 – Edward James Olmos
Dec. 7-9 – TBA
Dec. 10-12 – Robby Benson
Dec. 13-15 – Meredith Vieira
Dec. 16-18 – Jim Caviezel
Dec. 19-21 – Joe Morton
Dec. 22-24 – Ming-Na Wen – NEW!
Dec. 25-27 – Jodi Benson
Dec. 28-30 – Cal Ripken, Jr. – NEW!
The processional is performed three times per night (5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) during the holiday season at the American Gardens Theatre. Dining packages are available on select nights and include a delicious meal and a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances. Availability is limited.
Candlelight Dining Packages for breakfast start at $27 plus tax per person for adults and $14 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9. Candlelight Dining Packages for lunch and dinner start at $47 plus tax per person for adults and $20 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9.
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Big Change to Epcot Candlelight Processional 2016
2016 Candlelight Processional at Epcot
Epcot Holidays Around the World, including the Candlelight Processional, run November 25 – December 30, 2016
The processional is performed three times per night (5:00, 6:45 and 8:15 p.m.) during the holiday season at the American Gardens Theatre. These packages, available on select nights, include a meal and a guaranteed seat for one of the Candlelight Processional performances. A candlelight meal package is highly recommended to avoid a long standby queue but availability is limited.
This year, in addition to lunch and dinner packages, breakfast options are available at some favorite Epcot restaurants like Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Garden Grill. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are also available this year at Captain’s Grille at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, with breakfast and dinner options being offered at Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk.
Candlelight Dining Packages for breakfast start at $27 plus tax per person for adults and $14 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9. Candlelight Dining Packages for lunch and dinner start at $47 plus tax per person for adults and $20 plus tax per person for children, ages 3-9.
Darren Wittko - Specializes in Disney Destinations with Magical Vacations Travel. He is rated aBest of the Best Disney Travel Agent by readers of the Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World
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