Archives: Holidays Around the World Epcot

NOTE: Holidays around the World at Epcot was replaced by the
Epcot Festival of the Holidays in 2016.

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Schedules – Photos – Videos

What are the Epcot Storytellers?

Throughout the holidays, World Showcase countries share their legends and lore of the season with Storytellers and entertainment. The presentations last anywhere from 7-14 minutes in a standing-only location.

Where and when do the acts perform?

The shows take place several times a day in their respective country from November 28 – December 30. 2016. Look for specially identified areas in each country.

Who are the various Storytellers and Holiday Entertainment?

FUTURE WORLD

WORLD SHOWCASE

  • Mexico – Video – Fiesta de Navidad – colorful dancers and mariachis. 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:00, 5:00 and 6:00)
  • Norway – Meet storyteller Sigrid who tells you about the mischievous Christmas Gnome, Julenissen. (11:15, 12:00, 1:15, 2:00, 3:00, 3:45, 4:35, 5:45 )
  • China – Video – Chinese Lion Dance brings good fortune and happiness (12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 4:40 )
  • GermanyHelga tells you about the first Christmas tree and the tale of the nutcracker (1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:40, 5:25, 6:35, 7:35, 8:30 )
  • ItalyLa Befana, the kind-hearted witch remembers her first Christmas 2000 years ago (1:40, 2:35, 3:30, 4:25, 5:45, 6:25, 7:00, 7:30 )
  • The American Adventure:
    • Visit Santa’s Village with Mr. and Mrs. Claus (1:30, 3:30, 5:30, 7:30 )
    • Learn about Kwanzaa (12:00, 12:45, 1:30, 2:15, 3:00, 3:45, 4:30 )
    • Learn about Hanukkah. (12:15, 1:00, 1:45, 2:30, 3:15, 4:00, 4:45)
    • The Voices of Liberty appear in Dickens costumes and perform holiday songs inside the rotunda (11:45am, 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15)
  • Japan – the Daruma (doll) seller explains the Japanese New Year customs. (12:00, 12:45, 1:45, 3:00, 4:30, 4:45, 5:15, 6:10, 6:45 )
  • Morocco – Video – Holiday Storyteller shares festival and holiday traditions (12:45, 2:00, 2:50, 3:25, 5:15, 6:10, 7:25 )
  • France Pere Noel recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child. (11:20am, 11:55am, 12:30, 1:20, 2:10, 3:40, 4:25, 5:40 )
  • United Kingdom – Father Christmas shares Christmas traditions (1:05, 2:00, 2:55, 4:30, 5:40, 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 )
  • Canada – Follow the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs on a musical tour as you explore seasonal customs of the Great White North. (12:25, 1:20, 2:15, 3:10, 4:25, 6:00 )

Is there an additional charge to see Holidays Around the World in Epcot?

No, it is all included in your admission to Epcot.

When did Holidays Around the World in Epcot Begin?

Nov 29, 1996 was the first Holidays Around the World in Epcot!

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