Every year, the Candlelight Processional takes place in Epcot, where rich sounds of a full orchestra and choir fill the America Gardens Theatre, including a special guest narrator. Listen along while the story of the babe in a manger touches your heart as it has for generations—accompanied by warm and inspiring holiday music.
The Candlelight Processional returns for 2015, and will be available in Epcot from November 27 – December 30, 2015.
While admission to the Candlelight Processional is free, long lines do form, and admission is not guaranteed. One great way to get guaranteed admission, and a great seat, is the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages, which are now available to book.
With the dining packages, you can enjoy guaranteed seating for this holiday tradition, as well as a delicious meal at an Epcot restaurant with Candlelight Processional Dining Packages – starting $35 for lunch and $50 for dinner for adults (plus tax and gratuity). Packages include an appetizer, entrée, dessert and non-alcoholic beverage per person (or one full buffet where applicable) plus access to a reserved section at one of the Candlelight Processional performances.
The dining packages are available at most Epcot restaurants, including Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, Coral Reef Restaurant, Biergarten Restaurant, The Garden Grill Restaurant, Nine Dragons Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Spice Road Table, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria, Les Chefs de France, Tokyo Dining, Teppan Edo, Tutto Italia Ristorante and La Hacienda de San Angel (dinner only). Prices vary at each restaurant, and all restaurants feature a lower price for children 3 – 9. If you are interested in doing breakfast, the Garden Grill Restaurant will also be serving a breakfast option included in the package. Prices are listed below.
Please note, you must book a Candlelight Processional Package at these restaurants in order to get the fixed price and Candlelight Processional tickets, if you book just a dining reservation, you will not receive these additions.
Celebrity Narrators
One of the highlights of the Candlelight Processional is that each show features a celebrity narrator. 2014 included Jodi Benson, LeVar Burton and Marlee Matlin among others. While not all 2015 narrators are set, some are now available:
- November 27 to 29, 2015 – Gary Sinise
- November 30 to December 3, 2015 – Neil Patrick Harris
- December 4 and 5, 2015 – Whoopi Goldberg
- December 6 to 8, 2015 – Joe Morton
- December 9 to 11, 2015 – Ana Gasteyer
- December 12 to 14, 2015 – Meredith Vieira
- December 15 to 17, 2015 – America Ferrera
- December 17 to 20, 2015 – Chandra Wilson
- December 21 to 23, 2015 – Daniel Dae Kim
- December 24 to 26, 2015 – Edward James Olmos
- December 27 and 28, 2015 – Blair Underwood
- December 29 and 30, 2015 – Amy Grant
The Candlelight Processional is presented three times per night at the American Gardens Theater at Epcot. Daily show times are 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. Park admission is required and is not included in the price of the dining package. Reservations can be made by call Disney Dining at 407-WDW-DINE or by contacting your Mouseketrips agent.
Typically, lunch includes admission to the 5 p.m. show, while dinner includes admission to either the 6:45 p.m. or 8:15 p.m shows.
Restaurant Options
| Lunch Adult | Lunch Child (3-9) | Dinner Adult | Dinner Child (3-9) | |
| Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion |
$48.99 | $14.99 | $57.99 | $18.99 |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas |
$58.99 | $14.99 | $65.99 | $18.99 |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion |
$37.99 | $21.99 | $52.99 | $28.99 |
| The Garden Grill Restaurant* The Land Pavilion |
$43.99 | $24.99 | $56.99 | $33.99 |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant China Pavilion |
$39.99 | $12.99 | $51.99 | $16.99 |
| Restaurant Marrakesh Morocco Pavilion |
$45.00 | $16.00 | $55.00 | $19.00 |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion |
$45.00 | $16.00 | $55.00 | $19.00 |
| San Angel Inn Restaurante Mexico Pavilion |
$55.50 | $15.00 | $69.50 | $17.00 |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Italy Pavilion |
$41.99 | $14.99 | $53.99 | $18.99 |
| Les Chefs de France France Pavilion |
$60.99 | $16.99 | $75.99 | $22.99 |
| Tokyo Dining Japan Pavilion |
$59.99 | $16.99 | $72.99 | $19.99 |
| Teppan Edo Japan Pavilion |
$59.99 | $16.99 | $72.99 | $19.99 |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante Italy Pavilion |
$55.99 | $15.99 | $67.99 | $19.99 |
| La Hacienda de San Angel Mexico Pavilion |
N/A | N/A | $74.25 | $17.00 |
*The Garden Grill Restaurant will also serve a Breakfast Dining Package for $38.99 for adults; $22.99 for children.
For more information about other Disney Holiday events, visit http://www.disneyworld.com/holidays.
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