Epcot celebrates Festival of the Holidays from November 24 – December 30, 2023.
This special event is included with your Epcot admission.
Festival Highlights
Outdoor Kitchens:
The Cookie Stroll is back for 2023 and includes yummy delights such as Snickerdoodles (with REAL Snickers), Gingerbread and the Bavarian favorite the Linzer Cookie. After you have tried 5 cookies, you may turn your festival passport in for a special treat.
Sample traditional holiday foods from around the world at the outdoor kitchens. Pastrami on Rye at the L’chaim Holiday Kitchen, Pernil at Nochebuena Cocina, a Sushi Tree at Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen in Japan are just a few of the delicious options at this years Festival. Be sure and pick up a Festival Passport at park entrance to see what is available at each Outdoor Kitchen.
Attractions:
Living with the Land is once again decked out in twinkling holiday lights and ready to share the ways the Greenhouses help with all the Festival of the Holiday celebrations. You won’t want to miss this holiday tradition.
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:
- Chrissy Metz (NEW): Nov. 24-25
- Luis Fonsi (NEW): Nov. 26-27
- Ann-Margret (NEW): Nov. 28-29
- Simu Liu: Nov. 30-Dec. 2
- John Stamos: Dec. 3-5
- Neil Patrick Harris: Dec. 6-8
- Marlee Matlin: Dec. 9-11
- Brendan Fraser (NEW): Dec. 12-14
- Eva Longoria (NEW): Dec. 15-16
- Joey McIntyre (NEW): Dec. 17-18
- Sterling K. Brown (NEW): Dec. 19-20
- Jordan Fisher (NEW): Dec. 21-23
- Steven Curtis Chapman: Dec. 24-26
- Audra McDonald (NEW): Dec. 27-28
- Lisa Ling: Dec. 29-30
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.
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Scavenger Hunt:
Purchase your map at merchandise locations around the park and go on a quest hunting for Olaf experiencing holiday traditions around the world. Once you’ve completed your quest, turn your map in for a gift. This scavenger hunt is truly fun for all ages.
*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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