A Walt Disney World tradition now in its 45th year, the Candlelight Processional at Epcot 2016, is a beautiful production of the Christmas story narrated by a celebrity speaker and amazing music by a Mass choir and 50-piece orchestra.This phenomenal event takes place in the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase inside Epcot.
Candlelight Processional at Epcot 2016
Each night, a celebrity narrator tells the biblical tale of a savior born to a virgin in Bethlehem. Gorgeous choral pieces performed by an orchestra and various choirs are interwoven with the narration, inspiring the audience with songs of hope and joy. It begins November 25, 2016 and will run every evening through December 30 2015. Shows are approximately 40 minutes.
Candlelight Processional is held every night from Thanksgiving to Christmas inside Epcot. Each night, Disney brings in a celebrity narrator to read The Christmas story. The celebrity narrator is accompanied by a 50-piece live orchestra and mass choir.
The 2016 Candlelight Processional at Epcot will feature the following celebrity narrators:
- 11/25 – 11/27: Steven Curtis Chapman
- 11/28 – 12/01: Neil Patrick Harris
- 12/02 – 12/03: Whoopi Goldberg
- 12/04 – 12/6: Edward James Olmos
- 12/07 – 12/09 Anthony Mackie –
- 12/10 – 12/12 Robby Benson
- 12/13 – 12/15: Meredith Vieira
- 12/16 – 12/18: Jim Caviezel
- 12/19 – 12/21: Joe Morton
- 12/22 – 12/24: Ming Na Wen –
- 12/25 – 12/27 Jodi Benson
- 12/28 – 12/30: Cal Ripken, Jr. –
Showtimes are 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m and 8:15 p.m. nightly. No Showtime for December 4th.
The Candlelight Processional dining packages allow you to enjoy a meal at one of Epcot’s restaurants, while guaranteeing you a seat for the show. It’s important to note that at times this is THE only way to get a seat. Those with Dinner Packages are the first to be seated – those waiting in line will be given the very few seats that remain. If you’re in Disney during the holidays this is a “Don’t Miss” event.
Seating without the dinner package is on a first come, first serve basis for each show. Guests start lining up 45 minutes (longer as you are closer to Christmas) before show time. 15 minutes prior to the show and seating is then opened up to those on line. Also, keep in mind if you wait in line for the 2nd or 3rd show of the night that you will be hearing the show before yours as it is performed. You can always stroll by the America Gardens Theatre in World Showcase to listen to the music and wonders of Christmas.