Credit: Rob Bixby, FlickrThe holiday season at Walt Disney World is always one of the busiest—and most expensive—times of the year.
EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is home to traditions from around the globe, but its biggest draw is the Candlelight Processional, a moving retelling of the Christmas story. To guarantee a seat at this highly sought-after event, Disney offers dining packages, and now we know just how much those will cost guests in 2025.
Dining Packages and Pricing
Bookings for Candlelight Processional Dining Packages open October 14, 2025, covering performances from November 28 through December 30. Packages combine a meal at one of EPCOT’s restaurants with reserved seating at the Candlelight Processional, giving guests the chance to skip long standby lines.
Here’s what guests can expect to pay this year:
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Le Cellier Steakhouse (Canada Pavilion): $104 adults, $42 children
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Teppan Edo (Japan Pavilion): $110 adults, $60 children
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Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya (Japan Pavilion): $99 adults, $50 children
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Chefs de France (France Pavilion): $86 adults, $35 children
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La Hacienda de San Angel (Mexico Pavilion): $86 adults, $37 children
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Garden Grill (Lunch/Dinner, The Land Pavilion): $84 adults, $52 children
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Biergarten Restaurant (Germany Pavilion): $70 adults, $38 children
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Regal Eagle Smokehouse (same-day only, American Adventure Pavilion): $41 adults, $24 children
Other restaurants, including Tutto Italia, Via Napoli, Rose & Crown, and Coral Reef, fall in the $65–$85 range for adults, making them middle-of-the-road options for families who want reserved seats without the premium steakhouse price tag.
What’s Included
Each package provides a meal along with guaranteed seating at one Candlelight Processional performance on the same day. Most restaurants include an entrée, dessert, and beverage, while Spice Road Table takes a different approach with small plates, a shared tagine, and dessert platter.
After dining, guests receive a badge confirming their reserved date and showtime. The performances take place nightly at 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. EST in the America Gardens Theatre.
The Value Question
Without the dining package, seating is first come, first served, which can mean waiting in long lines during one of Disney’s busiest seasons. For many, the extra cost is worth it for the convenience and peace of mind. Families can enjoy dinner together knowing they’ll have seats for the show instead of stressing over availability.
That said, prices for 2025 reflect a premium—especially at restaurants like Le Cellier and Teppan Edo, where adults pay over $100 each. While we can’t compare these numbers to last year’s packages, guests planning a visit should budget for higher-than-average meal costs if they want to secure a reserved seat.
A Holiday Staple
The Candlelight Processional remains one of the most meaningful events at Walt Disney World. With a celebrity narrator retelling the story of Jesus’ birth, supported by a live orchestra and choir, it’s more than entertainment—it’s tradition. For many fans, no holiday trip feels complete without it, even if it means paying a little extra for guaranteed access.