Walt Disney World has announced new celebrity narrators for the 2026 Candlelight Processional at Epcot. Actor Benjamin Bratt, known for voicing Ernesto de la Cruz in “Coco,” will narrate on Dec. 2-3. Josh Groban will make his debut as a narrator on Dec. 13-14.
The event, a key highlight of the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays, will feature a live orchestra and choir, retelling the Christmas story with a unique touch from each narrator. The full schedule includes:
- Nov. 27-28: To be announced
- Nov. 29-Dec. 1: Gary Sinise
- Dec. 4-5: Whoopi Goldberg
- Dec. 6-7: Robin Roberts
- Dec. 8-9: Jason Kelce
- Dec. 10-12: Neil Patrick Harris
- 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
Disney offers dining packages for guaranteed seating at the American Gardens Theater, where the performances will be staged. Candlelight Processional is included with regular Epcot admission, continuing a beloved holiday tradition for the 55th year. For updates and information, visit the official site.
