EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays – Candlelight Processional Dining Package - Chefs de France

The Experience

The Candlelight Processional Dining Package at Chefs de France pairs a classic French brasserie dinner in EPCOT’s France Pavilion with guaranteed reserved seating at the Candlelight Processional — the signature holiday performance of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Guests settle in for a proper French dinner under the brasserie’s warm lighting, then proceed to the America Gardens Theatre with a reserved seating voucher in hand, bypassing the general admission line entirely.

What’s Included

• A complete table-service dinner at Chefs de France — the full menu of French brasserie classics, from escargot and French onion soup to steak frites, duck confit, and seasonal desserts
• Reserved seating voucher for a Candlelight Processional performance on the same day — guaranteed seats without waiting in the general admission line
• No additional charge for the reserved seating beyond the cost of the meal

Chefs de France at the Holidays

Chefs de France is one of the original restaurants of the France Pavilion, open since EPCOT’s early years, and it carries the comfortable authority that comes with decades of consistency. During the Festival of the Holidays, the pavilion is decorated with tasteful seasonal arrangements — the brasserie’s tile floors, etched glass, and globe lights remain unchanged, but the decorations outside add a holiday warmth to the promenade that makes the dinner feel like a special occasion even before the Candlelight Processional begins.

The menu centers on French brasserie staples prepared with care:

• Classic starters — escargot, French onion soup, seasonal salads
• Brasserie entrees — steak frites, croque monsieur, roasted duck, salmon preparations, and rotating seasonal offerings
• French desserts — profiteroles, crème brûlée, and the restaurant’s signature chocolate mousse

The pace is comfortable — Chefs de France is not a rushed restaurant — which makes it well-suited to an evening that ends at a scheduled performance. Guests can enjoy the full meal without feeling pressed for time.

The Candlelight Processional

Each evening during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, a celebrity narrator joins a 50-piece live orchestra and a massed choir of more than 400 voices at the America Gardens Theatre to retell the Christmas story in one of Disney’s most emotionally powerful annual performances. The dining package reserved seating voucher guarantees a spot in the dedicated seating section — no showing up 60 to 90 minutes early to stake out a place in the general admission line.

The France Pavilion is located near the far end of the World Showcase loop. The walk from Chefs de France to the America Gardens Theatre — passing through Morocco, Japan, and the American Adventure — takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes at a relaxed pace. Allow extra time during peak December evenings.

How It Works

1. Book the Candlelight Processional Dining Package at Chefs de France through Disney dining reservations
2. Dine at your reserved time — dinner service is available
3. Receive the reserved seating voucher from your server before leaving
4. Walk to the America Gardens Theatre and check in at the reserved seating entrance
5. Enjoy guaranteed seats for the evening’s Candlelight Processional performance

Dining Plan Information

Disney Dining Plan credits are not accepted for this dining package version. Event-specific restaurant packages should be confirmed at time of booking for the most current payment and credit information. All pricing is subject to change — consult the Disney website before booking.

About Candlelight Processional Dining Package - Chefs de France

Chefs de France opened at EPCOT in 1982 alongside the France Pavilion itself, created in collaboration with three legendary French chefs: Paul Bocuse, Roger Vergé, and Gaston Lenôtre. The restaurant was conceived as a place where guests could experience genuine French brasserie culture without leaving Florida — and despite its longevity and high visitor volume, it has maintained a consistent standard of French cooking that keeps it as a dining destination in its own right, not merely a convenient option in a tourist park.

The Candlelight Processional is one of Walt Disney World’s oldest and most beloved holiday events, with roots stretching back to the earliest years of the park’s holiday programming. Each year, a celebrity narrator — drawn from a roster that has included household names from film, television, and music — joins the orchestra and choir to perform a seasonal program that has become a pilgrimage for many Disney holiday regulars.

The pairing of Chefs de France with the Candlelight Processional is a natural one: a classic French dinner in a pavilion that has been part of EPCOT’s DNA since opening day, followed by a performance that represents the best of what Disney does with live entertainment and holiday tradition. For guests who plan their EPCOT holiday visit around the Candlelight Processional, the dining package at Chefs de France offers a rewarding combination of great food and guaranteed access to the most in-demand seats in the theatre.