EPCOT goes global for the holidays Nov. 27–Dec. 30, with Holiday Kitchens around World Showcase and the Candlelight Processional three times a night.
Quick Facts
- When: Nov. 27–Dec. 30, 2026
- Where: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort
- Candlelight Processional: Nightly at 4:45, 6:30 and 8 p.m., America Gardens Theatre
- Cost: EPCOT park admission required · food and drinks extra
Eat your way around the world
The festival starts the day after Thanksgiving and puts Holiday Kitchens around the park, serving seasonal dishes and treats inspired by holiday traditions from different countries. The Holiday Cookie Stroll adds a cookie trail for anyone who would rather snack than sit down. Disney hasn’t posted this year’s menus yet, so check back before you plan your route.
The Candlelight Processional
The headliner is the Candlelight Processional, the Christmas story told by a celebrity narrator with a massed choir, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets and the Voices of Liberty. It runs nightly at America Gardens Theatre at 4:45, 6:30 and 8 p.m.
The narrator changes every few nights, so pick your date by who’s reading:
- Nov. 27–28: Jordan Fisher
- Nov. 29–Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 2–3: Benjamin Bratt
- Dec. 4–5: Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6–7: Robin Roberts
- Dec. 8–9: Jason Kelce
- Dec. 10–12: Neil Patrick Harris
- Dec. 13–14: Josh Groban
- Dec. 15–16: Lauren Daigle
- Dec. 17–19: Ralph Macchio
- Dec. 20–21: Henry Winkler
- Dec. 22–23: Lacey Chabert
- Dec. 24–25: Jodi Benson
- Dec. 26–27: Simu Liu
- Dec. 28–30: Eva Longoria
Want a guaranteed seat? Disney sells a Candlelight Processional Dining Package that pairs a meal at an EPCOT restaurant with reserved seating for the show.
More holiday stops
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season brings gospel, R&B and holiday songs honoring Christmas and Kwanzaa to the CommuniCore Plaza Stage daily. Santa Claus meets guests at CommuniCore Hall through Dec. 24, and Goofy dressed as Santa poses for photos at The Odyssey daily through Dec. 30. Times are posted in the My Disney Experience app.
Why We’re Hyped
A different celebrity narrator every few nights means locals can pick the show they want to see, then grab holiday bites on the walk around World Showcase.
The Details
- Dates: Friday, Nov. 27, through Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2026
- Location: EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista
- Candlelight Processional: Nightly at 4:45, 6:30 and 8 p.m., America Gardens Theatre
- Admission: EPCOT park admission required · food and drinks sold separately · Candlelight Processional Dining Package sold separately
- Official info: disneyworld.disney.go.com
