{"id":2227,"date":"2025-10-18T15:39:46","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T20:39:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mousewatcher.com\/?p=2227"},"modified":"2025-11-17T16:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T22:48:23","slug":"2025-epcot-candlelight-processional-dining-packages-dates-narrators-restaurants-and-how-to-still-get-a-reservation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/2025-epcot-candlelight-processional-dining-packages-dates-narrators-restaurants-and-how-to-still-get-a-reservation\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages: Dates, Narrators, Restaurants, and How to Still Get a Reservation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Candlelight Processional<\/strong> is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at EPCOT\u2019s International Festival of the Holidays \u2014 a moving retelling of the Christmas story featuring a full orchestra, choir, and celebrity narrators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s festival runs <strong>November 28 through December 30, 2025<\/strong>, with performances held nightly at the <strong>America Gardens Theatre<\/strong>. Each evening typically offers three showtimes: <strong>5:00 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because of its popularity, Disney offers <strong>Candlelight Processional Dining Packages<\/strong>, pairing a table-service meal with <strong>guaranteed reserved seating<\/strong> for one of the performances. Reservations opened on <strong>October 13, 2025<\/strong>, and as expected, most dates filled within hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you missed your shot at booking, don\u2019t worry \u2014 there\u2019s still a way in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Celebrity Narrators (2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This year\u2019s Candlelight Processional features a mix of returning favorites and first-time narrators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Constance Wu<\/strong> \u2013 November 28\u201329<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jordan Fisher<\/strong> \u2013 November 30\u2013December 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Susan Egan<\/strong> \u2013 December 3\u20134<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ashley Eckstein<\/strong> \u2013 December 5\u20136<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ralph Macchio<\/strong> \u2013 December 7\u20138<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leslie Uggams<\/strong> \u2013 December 9\u201310<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marlee Matlin<\/strong> \u2013 December 11\u201313<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Henry Winkler<\/strong> \u2013 December 14\u201315<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lauren Daigle<\/strong> \u2013 December 16\u201317<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gary Sinise<\/strong> \u2013 December 18\u201319<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brendan Fraser<\/strong> \u2013 December 20\u201322<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Luis Fonsi<\/strong> \u2013 December 23\u201324<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joel Smallbone<\/strong> \u2013 December 25\u201326<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brie Larson<\/strong> \u2013 December 27\u201328<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sheryl Lee Ralph<\/strong> \u2013 December 29\u201330<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Always verify your date before booking \u2014 narrators and performance times can change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participating Restaurants (2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dining Packages are available at the EPCOT restaurants below. Availability varies by date and meal period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Table-Service (bookable in advance)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biergarten Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chefs de France<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coral Reef Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Garden Grill Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Cr\u00eaperie de Paris<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>La Hacienda de San Angel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Le Cellier Steakhouse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nine Dragons Restaurant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rose &amp; Crown Dining Room<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spice Road Table<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teppan Edo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tutto Italia Ristorante<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Same-Day Option (walk-up packages only)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts &amp; Barbecue<\/strong> \u2013 Limited same-day Candlelight Processional packages are released on the day of performance only.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What\u2019s Included<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One entr\u00e9e and dessert (or buffet, where offered)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for guests 21+)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>reserved-seating credential<\/strong> for your selected performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arrive early to secure the best available seats within the reserved section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why It\u2019s So Hard to Book (and What You Can Do)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dining Packages for the Candlelight Processional sell out almost immediately every year. Between limited seating, on-site guest booking advantages, and high repeat demand, open spots vanish within hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But cancellations happen \u2014 especially as holiday plans change. That\u2019s where <strong>MouseWatcher<\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set up a <strong>MouseWatcher alert<\/strong> for your preferred restaurant and date, and we\u2019ll monitor Disney\u2019s system 24\/7. The moment a matching reservation becomes available, you\u2019ll get a text and email notification so you can book it before it disappears again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan Ahead, Stress Less<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Candlelight Processional is a highlight of EPCOT\u2019s holiday season \u2014 timeless, moving, and uniquely Disney. Even if dining packages are currently sold out, don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <strong>MouseWatcher alerts<\/strong>, you can let us do the searching while you enjoy the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Set your alert now!<\/strong> \ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90001292\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90001292\">Biergarten Restaurant<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-chefs-de-france\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-chefs-de-france\">Chefs de France<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90001416\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90001416\">Coral Reef Restaurant<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90002237\">Garden Grill Restaurant<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-la-crepereie-de-paris\">La Cr\u00eaperie de Paris<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-la-hacienda-de-san-angel\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-la-hacienda-de-san-angel\">La Hacienda de San Angel<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90001798\">Le Cellier Steakhouse<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-nine-dragons\">Nine Dragons Restaurant<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-90002084\">Rose &amp; Crown Dining Room<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-shiki-sai\">Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-17720675\">Spice Road Table<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-17736025-221625\">Teppan Edo<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-tutto-italia\">Tutto Italia Ristorante<br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/restaurants\/epcot-candlelight-dinner-packages-via-napoli\">Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Candlelight Processional is one of the most beloved holiday traditions at EPCOT\u2019s International Festival of the Holidays \u2014 a moving retelling of the Christmas story featuring a full orchestra, choir, and celebrity narrators. This year\u2019s festival runs November 28 through December 30, 2025, with performances held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre. Each evening&hellip;&nbsp;<a class=\"post-more\" href=\"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/2025-epcot-candlelight-processional-dining-packages-dates-narrators-restaurants-and-how-to-still-get-a-reservation\/\">Read more &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[199,9,28,60],"class_list":["post-2227","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","tag-candlelight-processional","tag-disney-world","tag-epcot","tag-holiday"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2227"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2232,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2227\/revisions\/2232"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2227"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2227"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mousewatcher.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2227"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}