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Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Menus Are Finally Here!

October 26, 2018 by Sarah Sands

It's almost time to welcome the holiday season at Walt Disney World! With perfect timing, Epcot released the menus for the Epcot International Festival of the Holidays today. Need to know whether your favorites are returning or if there are any new, exciting offerings this year? We've got all the details!

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Andrea Bocelli Sings Theme from “Nutcracker and the Four Realms”

October 23, 2018 by Sarah Sands

Singer Andrea Bocelli and his son perform a song from Disney's upcoming film "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms."

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Make this a Christmas to Remember with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Vacation Package

October 18, 2018 by Sarah Sands

There's nothing quite like Christmas in Disney World. You've got wooden soldiers marching on a snowy Main Street USA, the Hollywood Tower of Terror transforming into a gingerbread house, and then a global celebration of the holidays in Epcot! Make this a Christmas to Remember in Disney with the Ultimate Disney Christmastime Vacation Package.

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Plan Your Special Thanksgiving and Christmas Meals Now!

October 16, 2018 by Sarah Sands

If you're in Disney World for Thanksgiving or Christmas you'll be able to have a traditional holiday meal while in the parks or at a resort. Check out this list of restaurants offering special menus for Thanksgiving and Christmas!

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Are You Ready for the Festival of the Holidays?

September 26, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays returns November 18 and runs through December 30, 2018. Even though we just welcomed autumn on our calendars this week, some details about Epcot’s popular Festival of the Holidays have been released. Most of the early details focus on one of the best parts of any holiday celebration … Continue reading "Are You Ready for the Festival of the Holidays?"

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Whoopi Goldberg at the Epcot Candlelight Processional

Additional Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced!

September 25, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Disney has announced several additional celebrity narrators for Epcot's 2019 Candlelight Processional. Joining the previously announced presenters are four newcomers to the annual event, which is a reading of the Nativity story accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir: Helen Hunt (Oscar-winner for "As Good As It Gets"), Auli'i Cravalho ("Moana"), Alfonso Ribeiro ("Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Dancing with the Stars"), and Bart Millard (lead singer for the Christian rock band MercyMe).

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Yuletide Fantasy Tour – Reimagined for 2018

July 24, 2018 by AllEars

The Yuletide Fantasy Tour takes you backstage where you will learn all about the logistics involved in turning Walt Disney World into a winter wonderland. The tour (as most all the tours now) are run by Adventures by Disney. Deb Wills previewed the tour, which has been reimagined for the 2018 holiday season.

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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Return Nov. 9, 2018-Jan. 6, 2019

July 24, 2018 by Laura Gilbreath

The holiday season will be celebrated at the Disneyland Resort from November 9 to January 6. Festive holiday experiences and entertainment will return, including the Festival of Holidays, the "A Christmas Fantasy Parade", and the "Believe...in Holiday Magic" fireworks.

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Holiday Sleigh Rides Return to Fort Wilderness Nov. 23

July 20, 2018 by Debra Martin Koma

Starting November 23 and running nightly through December 30, Fort Wilderness Campground and Resort will be offering holiday sleigh rides around its grounds. The 25-minute rides will accommodate four adults, or two adults and three small children, and will cost $84 per sleigh. Participants will also get one limited edition commemorative pin per booking. Rides … Continue reading "Holiday Sleigh Rides Return to Fort Wilderness Nov. 23"

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