EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2025: Dates, Food, Shows & More

The holidays at Walt Disney World just hit different — and EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays is the perfect mix of food, tradition, and festive cheer. Running from November 28 to December 30, 2025, EPCOT Festival of the Holidays brings seasonal flavours, cultural stories, stunning entertainment, and twinkling décor to every corner of the park.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit.

2025 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Dates

The Festival kicks off the day after U.S. Thanksgiving, making it the perfect start to your Disney holiday season. You’ll find festive fun throughout the park from November 28 to December 30, 2025.

Park tickets and Disney hotel stays are already available — and many resorts go all out with beautiful trees, lights, and music.

Festival Entertainment: Traditions, Stories & Stage Shows

There’s so much more than decorations at this event — here’s what to catch around the park.

A close-up, side view of several people in bright yellow robes, holding lit candles, singing during the Candlelight Processional. In the background, a large choir is visible on a brightly lit stage.

🎄 Candlelight Processional: A Holiday Classic

Held nightly at the America Gardens Theatre, this moving performance tells the story of Christmas through narration and music. Think: a full orchestra, powerful vocalists, trumpets, and a rotating lineup of celebrity narrators.

Check out my Disney’s 2025 Candlelight Processional: A Sensory-Friendly Guide to Holiday Magic.

🕔 Showtimes: 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 p.m.
📍 Tip: Seats fill quickly! Dining packages with reserved seating are available — details coming soon.

🌍 World Showcase Holiday Storytellers

Explore how different cultures celebrate the holidays through live performances in each country pavilion. From mischievous barn Santas to heartfelt letters to Père Noël, every stop is a new tradition.

Here’s where to catch them:

Mexico: Las Posadas
Norway: Barn Santa
China: Lion Dancer
Italy: La Befana
Japan: Daruma Storyteller
France: Père Noël
UK: Father Christmas
Canada: Holiday Voyageurs
Hanukkah: Between Morocco & France

Showtimes vary — check the My Disney Experience app for daily times.

🎶 JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

Don’t miss this high-energy concert featuring gospel, jazz, and R&B takes on classic Christmas and Kwanzaa songs. Performed by Central Florida’s own D’Vine Voices, this is a festival highlight for many.

EPCOT Holiday Food & Drink: What to Eat First

A festive holiday dessert featuring a long, golden-brown fried pastry (likely a churro or similar treat) dusted with powdered sugar and topped with a generous dollop of white cream, whipped cream, and colorful holiday sprinkles. It's served on a white and red platter with a patterned holiday napkin underneath.

One of the biggest reasons guests flock to this festival? The food.

🍽️ Holiday Kitchens Are Back

Get ready to snack around the world! Holiday Kitchens will offer sweet, savoury, and sippable dishes inspired by global holiday flavours.

Expect fan favourites and new surprises. Full menus are coming soon in the official Disney Foodie Guide.

🍪 The Holiday Cookie Stroll

This returning treat trail is perfect for sugar lovers. Buy 5 cookies from official locations, collect stamps, and earn a free cookie surprise at the end.

Confirmed cookie so far:
☕ Coffee-Mocha Cookie with coffee buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate espresso beans. Yes, please.

Extra Holiday Fun Around the Park

Santa Claus, dressed in a green and white suit and holding a staff with a bell, stands outdoors next to a decorated Christmas tree and red poinsettias. A group of people, mostly women and children, are standing behind a red rope, looking at Santa.

🎅 Santa Sightings in World Showcase

You can find festive characters like Père Noël in France and Barn Santa in Norway, sharing stories and laughter with guests of all ages.

🧭 Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Great for families and collectors, this scavenger hunt sends guests searching for Olaf as he learns about traditions across 13 pavilions.

Pick up a map and stickers at festival shops
Find Olaf in each spot
Redeem a holiday surprise at the end

🌱 Living with the Land: Glimmering Greenhouses

The peaceful boat ride gets a holiday makeover with sparkling lights and festive decorations. It’s a calm, cosy break from the busy festival scene — and a must-do in the evening.

Ready to Plan Your EPCOT Holiday Trip?

With so many treats, shows, and unique experiences, the Festival of the Holidays is one of the most magical ways to celebrate the season at Disney World.

I can help you plan the perfect visit — from park tickets and resort stays to Genie+ tips and restaurant reservations. Let’s make your holiday vacation merry, bright, and stress-free.

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