Everything You Can See and Do at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

While Disney World has been in the Christmas spirit since the beginning of November with Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom and Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it is finally time for the holiday festivities to begin in EPCOT!

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has officially returned! While this festival is short and sweet, it is one of our favorites, and of course, we are here on opening day, checking out everything. While EPCOT’s festivals might be known for their food options, there is also so much special entertainment to enjoy, and we are rounding it all up for you!

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is the last EPCOT festival of the year and celebrates holiday traditions from around the world. The festival runs from November 28th through December 30th, 2025. The festival is included with EPCOT admission, and there is so much to enjoy. You can stop by Holiday Kitchens to feast on holiday dishes from different countries, take part in a holiday scavenger hunt, go on a cookie stroll, and more.

In addition to these offerings, there is plenty of live entertainment to enjoy. One of the most popular offerings is the Candlelight Processional. This show is a retelling of the Christmas story, narrated by a celebrity and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra. You can watch this show daily at 5 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:15 PM in the America Gardens Theatre. The celebrity narrator is different depending on the evening, and you can see a full list right here. When we attended, the narrator was Constance Wu.

You will also be able to find Joyful! A Celebration of the Season at CommuniCore Plaza Stage. This show features an acapella group that performs uplifting gospel, R&B, and holiday songs. You can watch performances at 2 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:05 PM, and 5:10 PM.

Additionally, you can spot lots of live entertainment throughout the World Showcase. You will find Holiday Storytellers in many of the World Showcase countries. These storytellers will share traditions from their country and can be found in the following locations:

• Las Posadas Celebration (Mexico):  Sundays through Thursdays at 11:05 AM, 12:00 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:35 PM, 3:40 PM, and 5:15 PM

  

• A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa (Norway): Daily at 11:40 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:25 PM, 2:15 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:45 PM, and 6:30 PM

• Chinese Lion Dancer (China): November 28th through November 30th, December 6th and 7th, December 13th and 14th, and December 19th through December 25th at noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM

• Si-Zhu Trio (China): December 1st through December 5th, December 8th through December 12th, and December 15th through December 18th at noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, and 4:00 PM
• La Befana (Italy): Daily at 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:55 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:40 PM

• Daruma Storyteller (Japan): Daily at 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, and 5:45 PM
• Hanukkah Storyteller (Between France and Morocco): Daily at noon, 1:00 PM, 1:50 PM, 2:50 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM, and 6:30 PM
• Père Noël (France): Daily at 10:00 AM, 11:05 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:15 PM

• Father Christmas (United Kingdom): Daily at 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:35 PM, and 6:30 PM

• Canadian Holiday Voyageurs (Canada): Daily at 3:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 5:35 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:40 PM, and 8:40 PM

You will also be able to meet Santa Claus during the festival. He will be meeting inside CommuniCore Hall from November 28th through December 24th —  he needs to return to the North Pole for Christmas! He will be meeting at 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:00 PM.

You can also stop by to meet Santa Goofy at The Odyssey! He will be there every day of the festival from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM and from 4:10 PM to 7:10 PM.

You can also enjoy a special holiday light show. Make sure to take a moment to admire the lights on Spaceship Earth, as the light show also features a special holiday section during the festival. The regular show is still running, but keep your eyes peeled for the special additions!

Make sure to stay tuned to AllEars for FULL coverage of EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays. We are trying everything and sharing all our thoughts with you.

Here’s EVERYTHING You Need to Know About the Festival of the Holidays

What is your favorite entertainment offering at the Festival of the Holidays? Let us know in the comments!

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