Showtimes Announced for 2022 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Entertainment

We know that Halloween hasn’t even happened yet, but buckle up…cause we’re talking about the holidays!

This year, the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is returning to Disney World and bringing with it lots of fan-favorite celebrations. We’ve got food booths, the Candlelight Processional, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, and so much more. Now, Disney has released new details on the entertainment options for this year’s fest!

For starters, Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition scavenger hunt is coming back. This hunt has guests looking for little statues of Olaf all throughout World Showcase. You’ll need to purchase a map to participate, and it comes with stickers so that you can mark when you’ve found him in each country. The map can be purchased for $9.99 from multiple shops, including Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and World Traveler at International Gateway.

Once you’re ready to collect your prize (whether you’ve completed the map or not), you can bring it to Creations Shop or World Traveler to redeem a holiday keepsake. Redemption is valid through December 31st, 2022 or while supplies last.

Another popular entertainment option is JOYFUL!, the gospel, R&B, and holiday singing group that performs at World Showcase Plaza. This group will be performing daily at 2:40PM, 3:45PM, 4:50PM and 6:10PM.

Now, let’s talk about the storytellers! Each year, the World Showcase countries have holiday storytellers that share the traditions of that country during the holiday season. There are a variety of performances to check out — here’s the full list according to Disney:

Las Posadas Celebration — Mexico Pavilion

¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas, and the music of Mariachi Cobre.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Thursdays
11:05AM, 12:05PM, 1:05PM, 3:05PM, 4:10PM, and 5:15PM
25-minute performances

A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa — Norway Pavilion

Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
11:35AM, 12:35PM, 1:35PM, 2:35PM, 4:35PM, 5:35 PM, 6:35PM, and 7:10PM
15-minute performances

Chinese Lion Dancer — China Pavilion

Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
Noon, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, and 4:00PM
15-minute performances

La Befana — Italy Pavilion

Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
11:30AM, 12:15PM, 1:00PM, 2:40PM, 3:35PM, 4:20PM, 5:05PM, and 5:45PM
15-minute performances

Santa Claus — The Odyssey Pavilion

Get ready for Christmas with Santa Claus now through December 24. Whether you know him as St. Nick, Père Noël, or Father Christmas, a visit with jolly Santa Claus brings good cheer to the season.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
11:00AM, 12:30PM, 2:00PM, 3:30PM, 5:00PM, and 6:30 PM
60-minute performances

Daruma Storyteller — Japan Pavilion

Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
11:20AM, 12:40PM, 1:40PM, 3:20PM, 4:20PM, 5:05PM, 5:50PM, and 6:35PM
15-minute performances

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Hanukkah Storyteller — Between Morocco and France Pavilions

Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
10:15AM, 11:30AM, 12:40PM, 1:15PM, 2:45PM, 3:45PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM
15-minute performances

Père Noël — France Pavilion

Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:10PM, 12:50PM, 2:15PM, 3:15PM, 4:30PM, and 5:15PM
15-minute performances

Father Christmas — United Kingdom Pavilion

Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
10:30AM, 11:30AM, 12:40PM, 1:30PM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM, 5:00PM, and 6:00PM
15-minute performances

Canadian Holiday Voyageurs — Canada Pavilion

Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

Performance Details:

Sundays through Saturdays
11:45AM, 12:45PM, 1:45PM, 3:25PM, 4:30PM, and 6:35PM
20-minute performances

That’s all the entertainment we have details on right now, but don’t forget about the Candlelight Processional that happens in the American Adventure Pavilion. Each night, celebrity narrators will be telling the story of Jesus’s birth while accompanied by a Cast Member choir.

And as the holiday season approaches, we’ll be sharing all the details from Disney World. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is returning in November, and there will be plenty of holiday snacks and merchandise to check out around the parks. We can’t wait!