The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays begins on November 29 and runs through December 30. The festival, filled with sights, sounds, and flavors from around the world invites you to experience festive traditions, amazing holiday storytellers, delicious foods, merchandise, entertainment, and more.
Holiday Kitchens, located throughout the park will serve up a mouth-watering array of seasonal food and drinks. Delicious treats will be waiting for you from around the globe.
A tradition for many, the Candlelight Processional is back featuring a celebrity narrator telling the Christmas story, accompanied by a full orchestra and mass choir. This moving experience captures the magic of the holidays. Check back for this year’s lineup of narrators.
More Festive Offerings Across Walt Disney World Resort
Many of your favorite holiday offerings are returning to the parks and Disney Springs this season!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
The enchanting Merry Menagerie, artisan-sculpted winter animal puppets, will be back at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, surrounded by beautiful holiday decor. Don’t forget to meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy in their festive attire!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Not to be outdone, Disney’s Hollywood Studios will bring back the Yuletide projection show on the Hollywood Tower Hotel. Over in Toy Story Land, Woody, Jessie, and Buzz will greet guests in their festive attire.
Magic Kingdom will again host the “Frozen Holiday Surprise” in front of Cinderella Castle, featuring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Kristoff, and the adorable snowgies.
Disney Springs
For holiday shopping and dazzling decorations, head to Disney Springs and take in the popular Christmas Tree Stroll. And yes, there will be magical snowfall in Central Florida over at Town Center.
To tie it all up with a pretty bow, Santa Claus will make appearances across all four theme parks and Disney Springs. Plan to capture the perfect family portrait for those Christmas cards!
Resort Hotels
Gingerbread Houses and holiday decor will be on display at Disney Resort hotels. Immersing you in the same legendary detail, service, and storytelling found in the parks, staying at a Disney Resort hotel is an experience in itself. Add beautiful Christmas trees, joyful decorations, and the oh-so-sweet smell of gingerbread crafted by world-class culinary teams for the perfect holiday getaway.
To make it all even sweeter, starting on June 27 you can save up to 30% on rooms at select Disney Resort hotels for stays most nights from Nov. 24 to Dec. 25, plus other savings for stays most Sunday to Thursday nights between Oct. 6 to Nov. 21. You can also get a free Park Hopper option added to your tickets when you upgrade to a Walt Disney Travel Company package that includes a non-discounted 4-day or longer date-based ticket.
Do you plan to visit Disney World during the 2024 Christmas season?