Epcot celebrates Festival of the Holidays from November 25 – December 30.
This special event is included with your Epcot admission.
Festival Highlights
Outdoor Kitchens:
Festive foods featuring holiday favorites from around the globe throughout World Showcase including a Cookie Stroll!
Attractions:
During the Festival of the Holiday’s some of the popular attractions receive the holiday treatment.
Living with the Land: enjoy twinkling holiday lights throughout the Greenhouses
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind: experience a holiday remix with a Guardians twist on this already fun attraction!
Beacon of Magic: a spectacular light display set to holiday music on Spaceship Earth
Candlelight Processional
At the America Gardens Theater where you can revel in the joy of the season as you listen to an unforgettable retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and beautiful choir. Due to popularity (and to avoid having to wait in a line, ask your MMP Advisor to schedule you the Processional Dining Package. This involves a price fixe meal at a select restaurants prior to the processional. But guarantees you a seat at the show of your choice.
Schedule & Celebrity Narrators:
- Simu Liu
November 25 and 26, 2022 - Chita Rivera
November 27 through 29, 2022 - Raul Esparza
November 30 and December 1, 2022 - Whoopi Goldberg
December 2 and December 3, 2022 - Isabella Rossellini
December 4 through December 6, 2022 - Daymond John
December 7 through December 9, 2022 - Josh Gad
December 10 through December 12, 2022 - Gloria Estefan
December 13 and December 14, 2022 - Neil Patrick Harris
December 15 through December 18, 2022 - Mariska Hargitay
December 19 and December 20, 2022 - Cal Ripken Jr
December 21 through December 23, 2022 - Marie Osmond
December 24 through December 26, 2022 - Courtney Vance
December 27 and December 28, 2022 - Angela Bassett
December 29 and December 30, 2022
Holiday Storytellers:
Listen to legendary holiday folklore from around the world as told at the World Showcase by the legends themselves, including France’s Père Noël, Italy’s La Befana (a kind hearted witch who visits young children on the eve of the Epiphany), Father Christmas in the UK, a Hanukkah Storyteller between Morocco & France, Daruma Storyteller in Japan, Chinese Lion Dancer, Magical Barn Santa in Norway, Las Posadas Celebration in Mexico, Joyful! a Celebration of the Season (a blend of gospel, jazz and blues holiday music) in between Mexico & Canada, and the America’s Santa Claus in the Odyssey building.
Epcot® Holiday Merchandise: Stroll through the World Showcase and discover festive holiday gifts for the entire family! From Holiday Wines to designer fragrances, you will find something for everyone on your list!
*All components of the Festival are subject to change without notice
The Festival of the Holiday’s is just one of several amazing festivals held at Walt Disney World’s Epcot throughout the year! For more information on the other festival celebrations go to Food & Wine Festival or Flower & Garden Festival
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