What Time Can You See the Candlelight Processional, Meet Santa, Hear JOYFUL!, and Watch Storytellers at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays? Today is the first day of Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays 2024. The last Disney World holiday party to start during the festive season, and even though it begins later than Jollywood Nights, and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party there is still plenty of time to enjoy everything offered. Celebrate holidays around the world! Get wrapped up in the festive sights, sounds, and flavors of the season at EPCOT—November 29 to December 30, 2024
There is a lot to get done during the Festival of the Holidays, so knowing the times of the entertainment schedule will help you plan your holiday outing. Meeting Santa, and watching Storytellers around World Showcase, you can’t miss out on JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season or the Candlelight Processional.
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season – CommuniCore Plaza Stage: Witness a joyous tribute to Christmas and Kwanzaa—with Gospel, R&B, and holiday songs.
Times: 1:05 pm, 2:10 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:20 pm
Meet Santa at the Odyssey Pavilion: Get a heartwarming holiday photo. See Santa at the Odyssey Pavilion in EPCOT from November 29 to December 24, 2024—before he takes flight!
Times: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm
Candlelight Processional: Hear the stirring story of Christmas retold by a celebrity narrator and massed choir—accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets and the Voices of Liberty.
- Dates: Nightly from November 29 to December 30, 2024
- Showtimes: 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration: Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas, and the music of Mariachi Cobre
Times: 11:05 am, 11:55 am, 12:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:55 pm
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa: Watch as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller
Times: 11:40 am, 12:30 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:20 pm, 5:20 pm, 6:10 pm, 7:00 pm
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer: Behold a colorful performance to bring good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
Times: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
China Pavilion – Si-Zhu Trio: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese folk music.
Times: Check the pavilion for updates.
Italy Pavilion – La Befana: Enjoy the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.
Times: 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:55 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:40 pm
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller: Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs for the New Year!
Times: 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:35 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:45 pm
Hanukkah Storyteller Between Morocco and France Pavilions: Watch as a storyteller recounts their travels exploring the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.
Times: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:05 pm, 5:50 pm, 6:30 pm
France Pavilion – Père Noël: Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.
Times: 10:00 am, 11:05 am, 12:10 pm, 12:50 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:25 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas: Join Father Christmas as he shares the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.
Times: 11:45 am, 12:35 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:35 pm, 6:40 pm
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs: Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North.
Times: 2:20 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:35 pm, 5:35 pm, 6:25 pm, 7:30 pm
What Time Can You See the Candlelight Processional, Meet Santa, Hear JOYFUL!, and Watch Storytellers at Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays?
