Is it too early to start talking about the Ho-Ho-Holidays? Although it’s pumpkins, spice, and everything Not-So-Spooky in Disney World right now, it’s not too early to start thinking ahead. After all, jingle bells will be ringing before you know it!
Holiday Updates
If you’re planning a magical vacation to Walt Disney World this holiday season, lucky you! Seriously, I’m so jealous. Anyway, it’s almost time to start making your list and checking it twice. Details of seasonal offerings are beginning to emerge. Be sure to check out what we know so far concerning the 2026 return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, Jollywood Nights, and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays.
Today, we’re going to focus on an update about Festival of the Holidays. The annual celebration will take place from November 27 to December 30, 2026. For many guests, a highlight of the event is attending the Candlelight Processional. This beloved nightly performance is once again returning to the America Gardens Theatre. Performances are at 4:45pm, 6:30pm, and 8:00pm. The best part is, the Candlelight Processional is included with the price of your EPCOT admission!
The Candlelight Processional
As a reminder, the Candlelight Processional features celebrity narrators, a 50-piece orchestra, and a massive choir retelling the story of Christmas. If this entertainment option tops your holiday wishlist, I have exciting news for you. Disney has revealed the list of celebrity narrators that will be appearing in 2026, and there are a few newcomers!
Performance Schedule
You’ll notice as you peruse the calendar that there are several dates where the narrator is “to be announced”. Keep checking back on MouseHouseNews.net! We’ll update this page as additional performers are confirmed. Scheduled performers are subject to change or cancellation without notice. You can always find the latest schedule here. For now, here’s the anticipated celebrity lineup:
November
- November 27 and 28 – Auli’i Cravalho
- November 29 and 30 – Gary Sinise
December
- December 1 – Gary Sinise
- December 2 and 3 – To Be Announced
- December 4 and 5 – Whoopi Goldberg
- December 6 and 7 – Robin Roberts (NEW)
- December 8 and 9 – Jason Kelce (NEW)
- December 10, 11, and 12 – Neil Patrick Harris
- December 13 and 14 – To Be Announced
- December 15 and 16 – Lauren Daigle
- December 17, 18, and 19 – Ralph Macchio
- December 20 and 21 – Henry Winkler
- December 22 and 23 – Lacey Chabert (NEW)
- December 24 and 25 – Jodi Benson
- December 26 and 27 – Simu Liu
- December 28, 29, and 30 – Eva Longoria
Seating
There are numerous returning fan-favorite narrators along with several new additions. It’s important to keep in mind that lines often form early for popular narrators (and the lines can get long quickly). Seating in the America Gardens Theater is on a first-come, first-served basis.
If you have your heart set on seeing a specific performance, you may want to consider purchasing a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. These dining packages allow you to enjoy a delicious meal from a participating EPCOT restaurant plus a guaranteed seat for a Candlelight Processional performance on the same day. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages go on sale beginning October 14, 2026, so mark your calendars!
Planning A Visit
Are you ready for all the festive feels, nostalgia, and magical holiday merriment? To plan a trip of your own, you’re in the right place! MouseHouseNews.net has tons of articles providing Disney World news, reviews, and tips to help you have the most magical vacation ever.
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There’s a lot of jolly excitement on the horizon! If you can’t wait to start feeling festive, check out our archive of past holiday articles. They’ll give you a feel for some of the merry celebrations and past Disney World holiday offerings. I also encourage you to check out the MouseHouseNewsNet YouTube page. There, you’ll find videos including:
- Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade
- Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks
- Mickey’s Most Merriest Celebration
- Disney Holidays in Hollywood
Disney Adults considering a holiday getaway should bookmark MouseHouseNews.net. We’ll keep bringing you all of the festive details as they are released. Plus, Marcus will be on the ground covering one of the first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties of the 2026 season. We love bringing you the sights and sounds of Disney World. Stay tuned, and we’ll see you real soon!
