Happy holidays, Thomas! I love that you are spending at least part of this holly jolly season at
Walt Disney World. It's the most magical time to be in a most magical place.
EPCOT is my favorite park during the holiday season, and the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is my favorite of all the EPCOT festivals. The
Candlelight Processional has long been an absolutely beautiful way to usher in the Christmas holiday. I'm happy to tell you, Thomas, that there is no additional charge to see the Candlelight Processional, which will take place three times nightly most nights over the holidays, including Christmas day. Once you've purchased your theme park ticket and made your
park reservation, you can enjoy all the festival has to offer, including the Candlelight Processional. I recommend lining up early!
There are
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages available during the festival at an additional cost. These would include your lunch or dinner for one of the shows, and then priority admission to the show. Those with dining packages begin entering the theater before guests who have not purchased a dining plan.
This year, Thomas, you MAY find same-day dining packages available for the first time ever. The
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue will have same-day packages, as well as
Spice Road Table. You can check in at those restaurants on the day of if you decide you want to try to go this route. The same-day reservations are limited, and may not be available on a peak day, but if you make a last-minute decision to go with a dining package, check this option.
Have fun, Thomas!
Anna