2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Dates and Details Announced

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will kick off the day after Thanksgiving and take place this year from November 28, 2025 to December 30, 2025. Like previous years, the festival will include lots of entertainment, the Candlelight Processional, holiday treats and so much more!

2025 EPCOT Festival of Holidays Candlelight Processional — ©Disney

2025 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT

The annual Candlelight Processional will return to the America Gardens Theatre each evening during the Festival of the Holidays with the retelling of the nativity story featuring holiday hymns performed by a large orchestra, the Voices of Liberty, a Disney Cast Choir, and local community choirs.

A special guest celebrity narrator will bring the story of Christmas to life onstage each evening. Previous guests celebrities include Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris and Jodi Benson, just to name a few. Many of the celebrity narrators return year after year to share the Christmas story. To see a list of the 2024 Candlelight Processional narrators, click here. This year’s Candlelight Processional narrators will be announced soon so keep checking back for more details.

Candlelight Processional performances are scheduled to return nightly at 5:00pm, 6:45pm and 8:15pm during the Festival of the Holiday. Seating at the America Gardens Theatre is available on a first-come, first-served basis and often fills up fast so plan accordingly. Dining packages with reserved seating will be available again this year with more details coming soon.

World Showcase Storytellers

World Showcase Storytellers from Mexico to Canada will share holiday tales from their respective countries with guests throughout the day during Festival of the Holidays. Each country around World Showcase will spotlight unique stories and performers as follows:

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

Performances take place daily with showtimes posted each day in the My Disney Experience app.

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season is a joyous tribute to Christmas and Kwanzaa with Gospel, R&B and holiday songs. Central Florida group D’Vine Voices will perform holiday hits in a variety of music styles.

Performances take place between the Port of Entry and Disney Traders merchandise shops at International Gateway. Showtimes for each day will be posted in the My Disney Experience app.

Festival of the Holidays Food and Drink

Enjoy a selection of seasonal snacks and sips from Holiday Kitchens around EPCOT during the Festival of the Holidays. Booths will be set up around the park featuring treasured recipes from countries near and far as you taste your way around EPCOT.

Returning this year is the Holiday Cookie Stroll! Purchase any five cookies from official locations around EPCOT and collect the corresponding stamps in your Festival Passport during your Holiday Cookie Stroll. Then, you can redeem a special surprise at Holiday Sweets and Treats.

A complete list of items offered during the Holiday Cookie Stroll are coming soon, but Disney has confirmed these returning favorites: Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.

Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses

During Festival of the Holidays, the classic attraction Living with the Land transforms into a glittering greenhouse tour, featuring sparkling Christmas lights and dazzling decor, sure to fill guests of all ages with childlike wonder and awe.

The peaceful boat ride will still chronicle the incredible work of Walt Disney World plant scientists and their innovative growing techniques and technologies, with a bit of frosty flair. A holiday-themed narration will guide you on your special cruise.

Santa at EPCOT

Santa is always traveling around the world including World Showcase! Guests can see Père Noël (Father Christmas) appear in the France Pavilion where he tells the story of Babette and her Christmas letter. And in the Norway Pavilion, Barn Santa will be up to his old tricks once again. More details about where to find Santa at EPCOT will be coming soon.

Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt

Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt will return again this year. Go on a quest during this holiday scavenger hunt to find Olaf in 13 different spots around EPCOT. Guests can purchase a map and stickers before going on the quest to find Olaf in every World Showcase pavilion. Once you have found Olaf is his 13 hiding spots, visit Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway to redeem a special holiday gift.

Maps and stickers will be available to purchase at select festival merchandise locations around EPCOT including Creations Shop and World Traveler.