Festive Holiday Fun at Epcot for 2025! Oh yes, we have more Disney holiday news for you today! Epcot is always one of my favorite places to celebrate the holidays at Walt Disney World. Disney Parks dropped the festive info this morning! Here’s what you have to know for your holiday Epcot plans!
With fan-favorite snacks from around the world, entertainment that is sure to put a smile on your face and attractions that delight time and time again, EPCOT is the ultimate family destination for guests staying at Disney World this winter. Bells will be ringing, and choirs will be singing, so make sure to bring your cameras (and your appetite) when you pass through the entrance of this cheerful park.
Travel Around World Showcase During Festival of the Holidays
Travel around EPCOT for seasonal offerings and good times at the International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.
During this time, experience the spirited “JOYFUL! Celebration of the Season” in CommuniCore Plaza featuring a combination of classic songs and updated arrangements with powerhouse vocalists, while the Voices of Liberty as Dickens Carolers delight guests inside The American Adventure Pavilion with holiday tunes in signature Victorian attire.
Witness a retelling of the nativity story at the popular Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre, held nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes. With celebrity narrators bringing the story of Christmas to life onstage, seating is first-come, first-served and often fills up fast during this popular performance, so plan ahead and make it a priority on your visit if you want to experience this stunning show.
Part of the charming allure of World Showcase during this time of the year are the Holiday Storytellers, sharing festive traditions and bringing holiday tales to life in their respective countries. Here’s some unique stories and performers you can expect to see during your visit this winter:
Holiday Storytellers Around World Showcase
- Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
- Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
- China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
- Italy Pavilion – La Befana
- Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
- Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
- France Pavilion – Père Noël
- United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
- Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Dates
As usual, the festival kicks off the day after Thanksgiving, so you can trade the turkey for Christmas trees, holiday treats, and cheerful traditions! Mark your calendar to attend Festival of the Holidays from November 28-December 30, 2025.
Planning ahead is the best way to start your vacation! Walt Disney World theme park tickets and lodging reservations are already available to book during the holiday season. Many of our resort hotels embrace the spirit of the season with classic holiday lights, music, and decor, all with magical Disney flair, for you to take in during your visit.
Pick Out Your Favorite Holiday Foods Across EPCOT
All EPCOT lovers have one thing in common: they all love trying the unique food and drink options across the park! Whether you are someone who starts their journey around World Showcase in Canada or Mexico, there are so many items to pick out and enjoy during your next visit to the park.
This year, the Holiday Kitchens across EPCOT are making a return for Festival of the Holidays with heartwarming recipes and festive flavors from around the world. The final details and menus are still being prepared, but make sure to stay tuned for the Festival of the Holidays 2025 foodie guide from Disney Eats.
Are visions of cookies and gingerbread dancing in your head? If so, you’ll be happy to know that the Holiday Cookie Stroll returns this season, with favorites like the Coffee-Mocha Cookietopped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.
Find Olaf and Visit a Glittering Greenhouse with Christmas Lights
This year, Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns, sending you on a journey around World Showcase to locate Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT. Find 13 holiday traditions that Olaf has discovered in every pavilion around World Showcase before visiting Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway to redeem a special holiday prize.
Living with the Land also transforms during the holiday season, with sparkling Christmas lights and dazzling decor. This relaxing and educational tour through a glittering greenhouse is a perfect escape from a fun-filled day full of holiday hijinks, showcasing the incredible work of Disney World horticulturalists and their innovative growing techniques and technologies.
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