What’s coming to EPCOT International Festival of Holidays in 2023
The holiday season at EPCOT will take place from Nov. 24 through Dec. 30 with the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays featuring storyteller traditions from around the world, more than 15 holiday kitchens, a cookie stroll, scavenger hunt, special merchandise and the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional.
In addition, Santa Claus will be visiting guests again at the Odyssey pavilion from Nov. 24 through Dec. 24.
Storytellers From Around the World : The World Showcase comes alive with magical legends and lore as storytellers from around the globe captivate listeners with myriad tales. Celebrate the season with laughter in the Norway pavilion as a mischievous Barn Santa makes an appearance; observe the wonder of a Chinese Lion Dancer commemorating the Lunar New Year; join a fascinating journey to learn more about Hanukkah festivities around the world; and rediscover the magic of special moments as Pere Noel shares the delightful words of a child’s letter.
JOYFUL!: To fill your cup up even more, sing along with the exuberant voices of JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season in World Showcase Plaza with uplifting Gospel and R&B songs celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa.
Living with the Land: The boat tour in The Land pavilion gets all decked out with twinkling holiday light displays.
Tantalizing Holiday Kitchens: More than 15 Holiday Kitchens will entice your palate with treasured dishes that celebrate a panoply of global holiday cheer. In addition to returning favorites such as Slow Roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans and Cranberry Sauce, there will be some new surprises.
Decadent Cookie Stroll: There’s nothing better than exploring the sights and sounds of the festival with a sweet treat in hand. Purchase five cookies from any of the official cookie stroll locations and collect the matching stamp for each cookie to add to your festival passport. Once you’ve collected five stamps, bring the stamped passport to the Holiday Sweet & Treats Holiday Kitchen and receive a specialty cookie.
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt: Set off on an adventure with Olaf for his Holiday Traditions Expedition Scavenger Hunt, a fun way to explore World Showcase. Just purchase your map and stickers from select festival merchandise locations and seek out the “tradition” that Olaf has found in each pavilion. Whether or not you complete the quest, you can redeem your map at Creations Shop, Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway for a special festival holiday keepsake.*
Festival Merchandise: Finding the perfect keepsake – or holiday present – is half the fun when visiting EPCOT, and a sparkling new collection has something for everyone on your list (including you).
Snuggle up in the Festival of the Holidays Spirit Jersey featuring soft, faux shearling and glimmering gold touches.
The Festival of the Holidays Cookie Stroll Cookie Jar is the perfect place to stash those holiday-inspired sweets.
Whether you’re drinking warm apple cider or taking a peppermint mocha to go, you’ll sip in style with the Festival of the Holidays Mug and CORKCICLE Tumbler, both sporting this year’s signature motif of World Showcase icons.
