Partial Celebrity Narrator List Announced for Epcot’s 2014 Candlelight Processional

The beloved Epcot Candlelight Processional is just over four months away, but Disney has just published a list featuring some of the Celebrity Narrators for this year. It's early and there are still a few spots to fill, so look for those in the upcoming weeks.

As you can see, there are some very familiar (and loved) names on the list, but for the first time ever, movie star Sharon Stone and comedienne/actress Ana Gasteyer will be appearing.

Here are your dates and narrators thus far; (as always, subject to change)

Nov. 28 – 29, 2014: Jodi Benson
Dec. 5 – 6, 2014: Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 15 – 17, 2014: Sharon Stone
Dec. 18 – 20, 2014: Ana Gasteyer
Dec. 21 – 23, 2014: Marlee Matlin
Dec. 28 – 30, 2014: Steven Curtis Chapman

Epcot's Candlelight Processional is included with admission, but if you'd like to do a dinner package, you'll need to reserve once those become available. Disney Dining can be reached at 407-939-3463. Expect those to be available within the coming weeks.

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