Disney confirmed the dates and some details of the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth.

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Dates

A colorful, lit Christmas tree glows beside a patterned geodesic dome during the holidays at Walt Disney World.A colorful, lit Christmas tree glows beside a patterned geodesic dome during the holidays at Walt Disney World.

The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins on November 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and runs through December 30.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Entertainment

Candlelight Processional

The America Gardens Theatre will present the Candlelight Processional, a retelling of the nativity story, each evening. The performance includes a live orchestra, herald trumpets, the Voices of Liberty, the Disney Cast Choir, and local community groups performing Christmas carols.

Each show is hosted by a celebrity narrator. The 2025 lineup will be announced later.

Performances will be at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m. The show is approximately 50 minutes. Seating is first-come, first-served and usually fills up fast. Dining packages with reserved seating will be available with details coming soon.

World Showcase Holiday Storytellers

Two people in festive, Nordic-style costumes celebrate holidays at Walt Disney World by a Christmas tree, waving and smiling.Two people in festive, Nordic-style costumes celebrate holidays at Walt Disney World by a Christmas tree, waving and smiling.

Holiday Storytellers throughout World Showcase share traditions and tales from their respective countries. These storytellers are returning:

  • Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration 
  • Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa 
  • China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer 
  • Italy Pavilion – La Befana 
  • Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller 
  • Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller 
  • France Pavilion – Père Noël 
  • United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas 
  • Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs 

Showtimes will be available in the My Disney Experience app.

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season 

Four people in festive outfits sing and wave onstage by decorated Christmas trees and wrapped presents outdoors.Four people in festive outfits sing and wave onstage by decorated Christmas trees and wrapped presents outdoors.

The JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season concert series celebrates Christmas and Kwanzaa with a combination of classic holiday songs and updated arrangements performed by Central Florida group D’Vine Voices. Showtimes will be in the My Disney Experience app.

Festival of the Holidays Food and Drink

A festive funnel cake topped with a swirl of whipped cream and colorful holiday sprinkles on a red plate.A festive funnel cake topped with a swirl of whipped cream and colorful holiday sprinkles on a red plate.

Holiday Kitchens will serve up an assortment of festive food and beverage items from around the world. The full list of booths and menus will be posted later.

A frosted cookie topped with chocolate bits and coffee beans sits on a plate over a red plaid cloth, with more cookies behind.A frosted cookie topped with chocolate bits and coffee beans sits on a plate over a red plaid cloth, with more cookies behind.

The Holiday Cookie Stroll will return with the Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans. Guests can get a stamp in their Festival Passport for each participating cookie they purchase. Once they have five stamps, they can redeem the passport for a special surprise from Holiday Sweets and Treats.

Santa Claus

Santa Claus appears as Holiday Storytellers Père Noël in the France Pavilion, Father Christmas in the U.K. Pavilion, and Barn Santa in the Norway Pavilion. A regular Santa Claus meet and greet is also expected.

Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns with 13 different Olaf figures discovering holiday traditions from around the world. Guests can purchase a map and stickers at select festival merchandise locations. They can then find every Olaf and redeem the map at Creations Shop or World Traveler for a gift.

Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses 

Inside a Glimmering Greenhouse, a large bush sculpted into Mickey Mouse's head dazzles with white lights and dons a Santa hat. This enchanting display sits under blue lighting, offering a magical glimpse for those on the Behind the Seeds Tour.Inside a Glimmering Greenhouse, a large bush sculpted into Mickey Mouse's head dazzles with white lights and dons a Santa hat. This enchanting display sits under blue lighting, offering a magical glimpse for those on the Behind the Seeds Tour.

This holiday overlay features sparkling Christmas lights and decorations on Living With the Land in The Land pavilion. The boat ride still chronicles the work of Walt Disney World horticulturalists with some extra holiday narration.

Read more about holiday offerings at Walt Disney World.

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