The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays returns November 27 through December 30, 2026. The month-long celebration brings seasonal food, music and traditions from around the world to EPCOT and is included with regular park admission.
What to expect
Holiday Storytellers appear throughout World Showcase, sharing traditions from Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Japan, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and more. Guests can also meet Santa at CommuniCore Hall and find Goofy dressed as Santa at The Odyssey.
Returning entertainment
- The Candlelight Processional with a celebrity narrator, mass choir and orchestra
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season
- Voices of Liberty performing as Dickens Carolers
- Holiday lighting on Spaceship Earth
- Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses
Holiday Kitchens and Cookie Stroll
Seasonal Holiday Kitchens serve dishes and drinks inspired by celebrations around the world. The Holiday Cookie Stroll also returns: purchase qualifying cookies, collect stamps in the Festival Passport and redeem the completed stroll for a specialty treat.
Planning tips
Reserve extra time for World Showcase, check Candlelight Processional showtimes in advance and consider a dining package if guaranteed seating matters to your group. Arrive before sunset to experience the storytellers, then stay after dark for lighting and seasonal atmosphere.
Details are subject to change. Source: Disney Parks Blog.