

We’re optimistic that the guest choirs will be able to rejoin us next year for this special holiday opportunity. Instead, to maintain the grandeur of the performance, we are expanding our cast member choir to fill the stage with voices.


Since all these performers – including cast members, musicians, singers, and narrators – will be required to be fully vaccinated, this year we are not planning to host choirs from different community groups and schools. After being greatly missed during last year’s holiday season, this magnificent production will once again grace the America Gardens Theatre with a live orchestra, cast choir, and celebrity narrator retelling the traditional Christmas story in spectacular and heartwarming fashion. Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed the annual “Candlelight Processional” since 1971, initially at Magic Kingdom Park and since 1994 at EPCOT. “Candlelight Processional” is a long-standing Disney Parks tradition, dating back to 1958 at Disneyland park. 30, as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth! That wasn’t everything we have in store for you, though, and today I’m thrilled to tell you that the “ Candlelight Processional” will be back this year, Nov. Here’s the announcement from Shawn Slater, Senior Communications Manager, Disney Live Entertainment:Īs part of our Halfway to the Holidays celebration earlier this year, we gave you a sneak peek of some of the magical experiences coming your way for a spectacular season of holiday joy during the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has just confirmed our rumor that the Candlelight Processional will return to EPCOT in 2021.
