While the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival may still be ongoing, preparation is starting for the next EPCOT festival!
The EPCOT Festival of the Holidays starts the day after Thanksgiving on November 25th, 2022. Disney has already released the FULL list of booths for this year, along with a list of celebrity narrators for the famous Candlelight Processional. But, there’s been a slight change in who will be performing this year!
The Candelight Processional happens as part of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, featuring different celebrity narrators retelling the traditional Christmas story alongside a choir and orchestra.
Previously, Edward James Olmos was set to perform November 27th to 29th, but has been replaced by Chita Rivera for his performances.
Rivera is a longtime staple for the Candlelight Processional, and we’re excited to see her return! If you need a refresher on who will be performing this year, here is the full schedule:
- November 25th and 26th, 2022: Simu Liu *NEW
- November 27th to 29th, 2022: Chita Rivera
- November 30th to December 1st, 2022: Raul Esparza *NEW
- December 2nd and 3rd, 2022: Whoopi Goldberg
- December 4th to 6th, 2022: Isabella Rossellini
- December 7th to 9th, 2022: Daymond John *NEW
- December 10th to 12th, 2022: Josh Gad *NEW
- December 13th and 14th, 2022: Gloria Estefan *NEW
- December 15th to 18th, 2022: Neil Patrick Harris
- December 19th and 20th, 2022: Mariska Hargitay *NEW
- December 21st to 23rd, 2022: Cal Ripken Jr.
- December 24th to 26th, 2022: Marie Osmond
- December 27th and 28th, 2022: Courtney Vance
- December 29th and 30th, 2022: Angela Bassett
This is a popular event, and if you want to secure your spot at the show, you can do so by booking a Candlelight Processional Dining Package.Â
Want more holiday news from Disney World? Click here for a full list of SOLD OUT days for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. You can also check out EVERYTHING returning to the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays here.
Are you planning to visit Disney World for the Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments!
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