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Nobody celebrates the holidays like Disney! Take a look here at what to expect at this year’s EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
Santa Returns
I hope you’re ready to make your wish list! Santa Claus will visit with guests at the Odyssey pavilion from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24. Wear your festive outfit for the perfect photo opportunity!
Santa will greet guests at the Odyssey pavilion.
Storytellers From Around the World
World Showcase comes alive with magical legends as storytellers from around the globe captivating guests. Celebrate the season with laughter in the Norway pavilion as a mischievous Barn Santa makes an appearance; observe the wonder of a Chinese Lion Dancer commemorating the Lunar New Year; join a fascinating journey to learn more about Hanukkah festivities around the world; and rediscover the magic of special moments as Pere Noel shares a child’s letter.
Joyful Celebration
Sing along with the exuberant voices of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season in World Showcase Plaza. With uplifting Gospel and R&B songs celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Then, take a boat tour through Living with the Land in World Nature, where the greenhouses will be decked out with twinkling holiday light displays.
Sing along with the exuberant voices of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season in World Showcase Plaza.
The Candlight Processional is also returning! You can see the full list of narrators HERE.
Holiday Kitchens and Cookie Stroll
Enjoy more than 15 Holiday Kitchens this holiday season at EPCOT. Look for returning favorites like Slow Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce, along with some surprise new dishes.
Remember to save room for the delectable Holiday Cookie Stroll! There’s nothing better than exploring the sights and sounds of the festival with a sweet treat in hand. Purchase five cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations and collect the matching stamp for each cookie to add to your festival passport.
Once you’ve collected five stamps, bring the stamped passport to the Holiday Sweet & Treats Holiday Kitchen and receive a specialty cookie. Since you can complete the stroll at your leisure through December 30, it’s the perfect activity to enjoy with family and friends every time you visit the festival.
Olaf’s Scavenger Hunt
Set off on an adventure with Olaf for his Holiday Traditions Expedition Scavenger Hunt, a fun way to explore World Showcase. Just purchase your map and stickers from select festival merchandise locations and seek out the “tradition” that Olaf has found in each pavilion.
Whether or not you complete the quest, you can redeem your map at Creations Shop, Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway for a special festival holiday keepsake.
Festival Merchandise
Snuggle up in the Festival of the Holidays Spirit Jersey featuring soft, faux shearling and glimmering gold touches.
The Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar is the perfect place to stash those holiday-inspired sweets.
Whether you’re drinking warm apple cider or taking a peppermint mocha to go, you’ll sip in style with the Festival of the Holidays Mug and CORKCICLE Tumbler, both sporting this year’s signature motif of World Showcase icons.
Find these and many more treasures throughout the park in locations such as Creations Shop in World Celebration.
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