EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages combine a meal at a participating restaurant with guaranteed seating for one of the holiday event’s same-day performances. Here’s what each package includes, how much it costs, and when reservations open for 2026.
The Candlelight Processional is one of Walt Disney World’s most beloved holiday traditions. Presented during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, the performance retells the traditional Christmas story with a celebrity narrator, a mass choir, the Voices of Liberty, and a 51-piece live orchestra.
The show can also be incredibly popular—especially when a fan-favorite celebrity is narrating. Standby seating is available, but it is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For guests who don’t want to spend a large portion of their evening waiting in line without a guaranteed seat, the Candlelight Processional Dining Package can be a worthwhile upgrade.
Here’s everything you need to know about the EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages for 2026, including participating restaurants, prices, Disney Dining Plan requirements, and same-day options.
When Is the EPCOT Candlelight Processional in 2026?
The Candlelight Processional will be performed nightly from November 27 through December 30, 2026, during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
The musicians at the Candlelight Processional are so talented! Photo by Ernie Carr
Performances take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion at the following times:
- 4:45 PM
- 6:30 PM
- 8 PM
The performance is included with regular admission to EPCOT. However, seating is limited and is not guaranteed unless you purchase a Candlelight Processional Dining Package.
2026 Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators
Disney has announced the following celebrity narrators for the 2026 Candlelight Processional:
| Dates | Celebrity Narrator |
|---|---|
| November 27–28 | Auli‘i Cravalho |
| November 29–December 1 | Gary Sinise |
| December 2–3 | To Be Announced |
| December 4–5 | Whoopi Goldberg |
| December 6–7 | Robin Roberts |
| December 8–9 | Jason Kelce |
| December 10–12 | Neil Patrick Harris |
| December 13–14 | To Be Announced |
| December 15–16 | Lauren Daigle |
| December 17–19 | Ralph Macchio |
| December 20–21 | Henry Winkler |
| December 22–23 | Lacey Chabert |
| December 24–25 | Jodi Benson |
| December 26–27 | Simu Liu |
| December 28–30 | Eva Longoria |
Robin Roberts, Jason Kelce, and Lacey Chabert will make their Candlelight Processional narrator debuts in 2026. Disney has not yet announced narrators for December 2–3 or December 13–14.
What Is a Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
A Candlelight Processional Dining Package includes a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant and one guaranteed seat per person for a designated performance later that same day.
A Candlelight Processional Dining Package guarantees you a seat. Photo by Laurie Sapp
After completing your meal, you’ll receive a seating badge displaying the date and showtime reserved for your party. When it’s time for the performance, dining package guests enter the America Gardens Theatre through a separate queue.
Your badge guarantees admission to the designated show, but seats within the reserved section are still filled on a first-come, first-served basis. It is worth arriving early if you want the best possible view.
What Is Included With a Candlelight Processional Dining Package?
At most participating restaurants, each dining package includes:
- One entrée and one dessert, or a full buffet where applicable
- One nonalcoholic beverage
- One alcoholic beverage as an alternative for guests ages 21 and older
- One guaranteed seat for a designated same-day Candlelight Processional performance
Spice Road Table has a different package format. Its package includes:
- Two small plates
- One shared tagine
- One shared dessert platter
- One nonalcoholic beverage or alcoholic beverage for guests ages 21 and older
- One guaranteed seat for a designated same-day performance
Tax and gratuity are not included in the listed prices.
2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Package Prices
There are 15 participating EPCOT restaurants for 2026, with prices ranging from $43 to $109 per adult.
| Participating Restaurant | Adult Ages 10+ |
Child Ages 3–9 |
Disney Dining Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akershus Royal Banquet Hall Norway Pavilion |
$87 | $59 | 2 Table-Service meals |
| Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion |
$75 | $40 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Chefs de France France Pavilion |
$89 | $37 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Coral Reef Restaurant The Seas Pavilion |
$82 | $34 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Garden Grill Restaurant The Land Pavilion |
$73 breakfast $86 lunch or dinner |
$46 breakfast $55 lunch or dinner |
1 Table-Service meal |
| La Crêperie de Paris France Pavilion |
$59 | $31 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| La Hacienda de San Angel Mexico Pavilion |
$86 | $37 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion |
$109 | $44 | 2 Table-Service meals |
| Nine Dragons Restaurant China Pavilion |
$70 | $30 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue American Adventure Pavilion Same-day packages only |
$43 | $26 | Not eligible |
| Rose & Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion |
$68 | $31 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya Japan Pavilion |
$85 | $40 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion |
$63 | $26 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Teppan Edo Japan Pavilion |
$89 | $40 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Tutto Italia Ristorante Italy Pavilion |
$85 | $36 | 1 Table-Service meal |
| Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria Italy Pavilion |
$71 | $33 | 1 Table-Service meal |
Same-Day Candlelight Processional Dining Packages
If you don’t have an advance dining reservation, you may still be able to purchase a same-day Candlelight Processional Dining Package from Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue.
This package lets you dine at the quick-service restaurant without a reservation and receive guaranteed seating for a performance later that day. Same-day packages are limited and subject to availability.
To ask about availability, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the American Adventure Pavilion after entering EPCOT. Because popular narrators can attract especially large crowds, it’s best to check as early in the day as possible.
The Regal Eagle package costs $43 per adult and $26 per child. It is not eligible for the Disney Dining Plan.
How to Book a Candlelight Processional Dining Package
Reservations for the 2026 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open on October 14, 2026.
When reservations become available, you can book through the Walt Disney World website or the My Disney Experience app. A credit card guarantee is required.
Be sure that you are booking the designated Candlelight Processional Dining Package rather than a standard reservation at the restaurant. A regular dining reservation does not include guaranteed Candlelight Processional seating.
Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for dates featuring popular narrators and for visits close to Christmas. Packages are subject to availability and may not be offered on certain peak dates.
Candlelight Processional Dining Package Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Candlelight Processional Dining Package cost?
In 2026, advance packages range from $59 to $109 per adult and $26 to $59 per child, depending on the restaurant and meal period.
The same-day Regal Eagle Smokehouse package costs $43 per adult and $26 per child. Prices do not include tax or gratuity.
Is EPCOT admission included with the dining package?
No. You must have valid theme park admission to enter EPCOT, and a theme park reservation may also be required depending on your ticket type.
Admission is not included in the price of the dining package.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Candlelight Processional?
No. The Candlelight Processional is included with regular EPCOT admission. Guests without a dining package can join the standby queue, but admission and seating are based on availability.
Does the dining package guarantee a particular seat?
The package guarantees you a seat at the performance listed on your seating badge, but it does not reserve a particular location within the dining package section.
Seats are selected on a first-come, first-served basis once package guests are admitted to the theater. Arriving early will give you a better selection.
Can I book breakfast or lunch instead of dinner?
Yes. Meal periods vary by restaurant, and Garden Grill offers separate pricing for breakfast and lunch or dinner. You can eat earlier in the day and return to the America Gardens Theatre for the performance listed on your badge.
Can I use the Disney Dining Plan?
Yes, most Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are eligible for the Disney Dining Plan.
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall and Le Cellier Steakhouse require two Table-Service meals per person. Most other participating restaurants require one Table-Service meal. The same-day package at Regal Eagle Smokehouse is not eligible.
Is the Candlelight Processional Dining Package worth it?
The package can be especially valuable if the Candlelight Processional is one of your must-do holiday experiences or you’re visiting during a popular narrator’s scheduled dates.
Standby guests sometimes begin lining up well before a performance, and a place in that queue does not guarantee admission. The package allows you to enjoy a full meal while knowing you have a seat secured for later that day.
However, the dining package may not be necessary if you’re flexible about which performance you attend, don’t mind waiting in the standby queue, or are visiting on a less crowded date.
Can children younger than 3 attend?
Children younger than 3 do not need their own package when sharing food from an adult’s plate. However, they will not receive a separate meal with the package.
When will I receive my seating badge?
You will receive your Candlelight Processional seating badge at the restaurant after your meal. The badge will list the date and performance time assigned to your package, so keep it with you until you enter the theater.
What happens if I miss my assigned performance?
Your guaranteed seating is valid only for the date and showtime printed on your badge. It cannot be used to enter a different performance, so leave enough time to reach the America Gardens Theatre and join the dining package queue.
Is a Candlelight Processional Dining Package the Best Choice for You?
A Candlelight Processional Dining Package is one of the easiest ways to include this popular holiday performance in your EPCOT plans without devoting hours to the standby line.
The package is most worthwhile when you already want to dine at one of the participating restaurants, are visiting on a particularly busy date, or want to see one of the most popular celebrity narrators. If you’re making a more spontaneous visit, the lower-priced same-day package at Regal Eagle Smokehouse can also be an excellent option—provided it is still available.
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