The final piece of this year’s Candlelight Processional lineup is in place. Disney has announced that Jordan Fisher will narrate the beloved holiday tradition on November 27 and 28, the first two nights of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.
Those dates had been listed as “To Be Announced” since early October, when Auli’i Cravalho was removed from the original lineup announced in September. Disney has not shared a reason for that change. With Fisher’s addition, all 15 narrator slots for 2026 are now filled.
A Familiar Voice for Disney Fans
Even if you don’t know his name, you’ve almost certainly heard Jordan Fisher at Walt Disney World. He sings the theme song for Happily Ever After, the fan-favorite fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, and he also recorded “Together We Set Sail” for Disney Cruise Line.
Outside the parks, Fisher won Dancing with the Stars, starred in Grease: Live, and sang “You’re Welcome” with Lin-Manuel Miranda for the end credits of Moana. He’s also a Broadway veteran, with roles in Hamilton, the title role in Dear Evan Hansen, and Anthony in the 2023 revival of Sweeney Todd opposite Josh Groban, who will narrate Candlelight on December 13 and 14 this year.
This isn’t Fisher’s first time on the America Gardens Theatre stage, either. He made his Candlelight Processional debut in December 2023, so guests on opening weekend will be in experienced hands.
Complete 2026 Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup
- November 27 and 28: Jordan Fisher
- November 29 to December 1: Gary Sinise
- December 2 and 3: Benjamin Bratt
- December 4 and 5: Whoopi Goldberg
- December 6 and 7: Robin Roberts
- December 8 and 9: Jason Kelce
- December 10 to 12: Neil Patrick Harris
- December 13 and 14: Josh Groban
- December 15 and 16: Lauren Daigle
- December 17 to 19: Ralph Macchio
- December 20 and 21: Henry Winkler
- December 22 and 23: Lacey Chabert
- December 24 and 25: Jodi Benson
- December 26 and 27: Simu Liu
- December 28 to 30: Eva Longoria
Narrator schedules can change, so check Disney’s official narrator schedule before your visit.
How to See the Candlelight Processional
The Candlelight Processional runs nightly from November 27 through December 30 as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, included with your EPCOT admission. Shows take place at the America Gardens Theatre at 4:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.
Standby seating is first come, first served, and opening weekend crowds can be heavy, so plan to line up early. If you want a guaranteed seat, Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are now available to book. Each package includes a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant along with reserved seating for the show.
See everything else happening this season in our complete Disney World Christmas 2026 guide.
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