Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

Dining packages are released each year ahead of the Candlelight Processional at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays. These dining packages allow guests to purchase a meal at select Epcot restaurants and receive guaranteed seating at a Candlelight Processional performance on the same day.

Each year, Disney releases a list of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional and follows up shortly after with a list of participating restaurants for the dining package. That list will contain specific details about the dining package, including what comes with it. Options can vary, depending on the restaurant. Here is an example of what to expect:

  • At Most Participating Restaurants: An entrée and dessert, or a full buffet (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage (or alcoholic beverage for Guests 21 and older)*
  • Plus, you’ll get one (1) guaranteed seat per person to one Candlelight Processional performance on the same day.

*Note that options vary year to year and per restaurant. This is only an example of what to expect.

How Disney Describes it:

The Candlelight Processional is a spirited retelling of the Christmas story, with a celebrity narrator, 50-piece orchestra and glorious massed choir. This popular show tends to fill up quickly—but you can secure your seat by booking this dining package.

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Again, seating for the Candlelight Processional is first-come, first-served. Depending on the popularity of the narrator, lines can be exceedingly long. The dining package is the only way to secure guaranteed seating. We think it’s a great value if you are interested in seeing the performance and enjoying a meal on your visit.

For more on this event, see our page dedicated to the Candlelight Processional. We’ve also listed information about the current and previous year’s dining packages below.

More on the Candlelight Processional Dining Packages:

The following information has yet to be announced for 2025. You can refer to last year’s package information below for an idea of what to expect. We’ll provide an updated list when they are announced.

  • 2025 Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

Previous Year’s Information

The following dining packages are offered for each of Epcot’s Festivals:

  • Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages (Epcot Festival of the Arts)
  • Garden Rocks Concert Series Dining Packages (Epcot Flower and Garden Festival)
  • Eat to the Beat Concert Series Dining Packages (Epcot Food and Wine Festival)
  • The Candlelight Processional Dining Packages (Epcot Festival of the Holidays)

These events are exceptional offerings and are included with the price of admission to Epcot. We highly recommend taking advantage of a dining package if any of the performers are of interest to your travel party.

Christmas at Disney World

Each year, we cover the Christmas season across Walt Disney World from the theme parks to the resorts. You can use the links below to explore more of our coverage:

More Planning

Resorts Gal specializes in Disney World Resorts, Characters, and Dining. Explore our resources, including our Disney World Resorts Guide. It provides an overview of everything you need to know about the Disney Resort Hotels. For dining, our Disney World Dining Guide is an excellent place to start. Our Disney World Transportation Guide is a wonderful resource for planning your routes. It’s one of our most popular resources. If you plan to meet characters in the parks, we have an updated list of Disney World Characters. It includes every available character meet-and-greet in the parks and where to find rare characters throughout the year. Lastly, our Disney Parks Guide provides a complete overview of all four theme parks and water parks.

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