Anthony Mackie, best known for his portrayal as the superhero Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been added as the final narrator for the Epcot Candlelight Processional during December 7 to 9, 2016.
His addition completes the full schedule of celebrity narrators who will be on hand to help tell the tale of Christmas alongside a full orchestra and choir in one of the more popular annual holiday events at Walt Disney World. This year marks the return of several narrators, including Neil Patrick Harris, Joe Morton, Edward James Olmos, Meredith Vieira, and Whoopi Goldberg along with some fresh faces such as the talented Mackie, who also made notable appearance in such movies as “The Hurt Locker” and “The Adjustment Bureau.”
The complete list of narrators for the 2016 Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre in Epcot is as follows:
- Steven Curtis Chapman
November 25 to 27, 2016 - Neil Patrick Harris
November 28 to December 1, 2016 - Whoopi Goldberg
December 2 to 3, 2016 - Edward James Olmos
December 4 to 6, 2016 - Anthony Mackie
December 7 to 9, 2016 - Robby Benson
December 10 to 12, 2016 - Meredith Vieira
December 13 to 15, 2016 - Jim Caviezel
December 16 to 18, 2016 - Joe Morton
December 19 to 21, 2016 - Ming-Na Wen
December 22 to 24, 2016 - Jodi Benson
December 25 to 27, 2016 - Cal Ripken, Jr.
December 28 to 30, 2016
Reservations can also be booked for the Candlelight Processional Dining Package at Epcot for select dates from November 25 through December 30, 2016 that guarantees a priority seat for the Candlelight Processional event. Guests can reserve a Candlelight Dining Package by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. For more info, visit Walt Disney World’s site.