Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Returns November 28, 2025.
Get wrapped up in the festive sights, sounds, and flavors of the season. Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, Candlelight Processional, JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season, Holiday Storytellers, Holiday Kitchens & Cookies, plus Merchandise, are all coming back for 2025. Let us not forget Scentsy with Festive Fragrances, the new giant 8-foot-tall Spaceship Gingerbread Earth in Communicore Hall, and so much more during Epcot’s Festival of the Holidays.
Everything Returning in 2025:
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season – CommuniCore Plaza Stage
- Meet Santa at the Odyssey Pavilion
- Candlelight Processional
- Holiday Storytellers
- Holiday Kitchens
- Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
- Holiday Cheer at CommuniCore Hall
- Holiday Cookie Stroll
- Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt
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 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
Festive Fragrances presented by Scentsy is a gift for the senses you can stroll through a snow globe garden inspired by Scentsy’s seasonal scents. Featured Scentsy fragrances include Frosted Cedar, Clove & Cinnamon, Maple Apple Bourbon, and Ginger Cookie Crunch. There will also be a small selection of products from our 2024 Holiday Collection available for purchase in EPCOT during the festival. Each of these products will include an insert with more information about Scentsy, including how to purchase additional Scentsy products
Holiday Kitchens: Savor treasured recipes from countries near and far as you taste your way around EPCOT.
Holiday Cookie Stroll: Sweeten your day with scrumptious cookies, and enjoy a treat at the end of your tasty journey.
Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses: Celebrate the season’s bounty on a voyage through greenhouses aglow with dazzling lights.
Holiday Cheer at CommuniCore Hall: Find festive food and merchandise—as well as a gingerbread Spaceship Earth!
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt: Olaf is back again this year with a new scavenger hunt called Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt: Go on a festive quest hunting for holiday traditions that Olaf has gathered and lost along the way. Maps may be purchased at select merchandise locations. Once completed, redeem your map for a gift worth melting for! Available while supplies last.
Epcot International Festival of the Holidays Returns November 28, 2025
