We are still middle of summer and it is hotter than ever, but the Walt Disney World Resort is already planning for the holidays. Though many Orlando theme parks put a holiday spin on some of their attractions, Disney takes the cake in terms of decoration and events. There are a number of great things to do at the parks, all of them with a holiday twist. Even celebrities come down to Orlando for the festivities like in one of the most popular events, the Candlelight Processional, at the EPCOT World Showcase Pavilion.

Every year, celebrities from the television, movie and music industries come down to Orlando to read selections from the traditional Christmas story to crowds of guests. Not only will you be able to hear the celebrities read the stories, but the entire experience will be enhanced by a choir and a 50-piece live orchestra playing everyone’s holiday favorites. Fans will be delighted with some of the celebrity appearances Disney has in store for this year’s processional—especially if you’re excited about Disney’s return to 2D animation with The Princess and the Frog!

That’s right, one of this year’s Candlelight Processional guests is none other than Anika Noni Rose. This Tony Award-winning singer and actress will soon become a household name when she makes history as the voice of Disney’s first black princess, Princess Tiana. Disney’s last 2D animated feature was Home on the Range back in 2004, and ever since then 3D has been all the rage with movies like The Incredibles and Up. Now Disney plans to make a comeback with a re-telling of the classic fairytale that also marks the return of the Disney princess. Seeing Anika Noni Rose live and in person will be great for Disney fans of all ages!

Admission to the Candelight Processional is included with your EPCOT tickets and there will be three show times nightly at the America Gardens Theatre. This beloved traditional event runs from November 27th to December 30th. For more news on holiday events at the Walt Disney World Resort check back with OrlandoFunTickets.com where we will have all the information on the best holiday events Disney has to offer. Check out the other celebrities stopping by the Candlelight Processional in our list below!

Nov. 27-29 Isabella Rossellini
Nov. 30 & Dec. 1-2 John O’Hurley
Dec. 3-5 Steven Curtis Chapman
Dec. 6-8 Anika Noni Rose
Dec. 9-11 Andy Garcia
Dec. 12-14 Vanessa Williams
Dec. 15-17 Abigail Breslin
Dec. 18-20 Whoopi Goldberg
Dec. 21-23 Brian Dennehy
Dec. 24-6 Edward James Olmos
Dec. 27-30 Angela Bassett / Courtney B. Vance