In some parts of Walt Disney World, the holiday switch has been flipped, and Christmas and other winter celebrations have arrived! In Epcot though, the Food and Wine Festival is still going strong, so the holidays have been delayed just a bit.
But since World Showcase is one of my favorite spots to visit — and a definite must-do for those visiting WDW during the holiday season — I thought we’d take a look back at some of my favorite holiday offerings in some of the Pavilions. They’ll be arriving in the next couple of weeks, and I can’t wait!
Epcot UK Christmas Tea Topiary
Today, we’ll head into the UK Pavilion and take a look at some of the fun ways our friends from across the pond celebrate.
Christmas in Epcot’s UK Pavilion
Darkness descends early this time of year — even in the Sunshine State! And there’s no better way to enjoy the transition than to stroll the Promenade and take in the traditions of various world holidays.
Look for these parchment scrolls throughout World Showcase. They tell of traditions observed in each country, and you’re sure to learn a little something.
United Kingdom Holiday Storyteller
In addition to the scrolls, storytellers in each land appear to share tales from their homelands. In the UK Pavilion, be sure to stop and listen to Father Christmas. He’s a striking figure, isn’t he?
Father Christmas
It’s a real treat to grab a cup of Hot Applejack Cider from the Rose and Crown Beer Stand to enjoy while you listen to the tale!
Hot Applejack Cider
Afterwards, I can’t resist looking through the gift shops to see the special holiday merchandise. I especially like to check out The Tea Caddy. Not only does the quaint shop offer a full line of Twinings Teas, but it also offers teapots and other items to make your teatime special.
Twinings Holiday Teas
But they aren’t just about the tea. Year around, there are a good assortment of snacks from the UK and Ireland available in the shop. And at Christmas, you’re likely to find some seasonal specialties.
Tops on our list is a Classic Christmas Pudding!
Don’t Forget the Pudding!
Don’t want to mess with steaming and such? Then how about some Pudding Fudge? I didn’t even know this existed.
Pudding Fudge
Queue visions of sugarplums dancing. 🙂
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What’s your favorite way to observe the holidays in Epcot’s UK Pavilion? Leave a comment and let us know!
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I love the Britain and the UK Pavilion. I don’t remember seeing that adorable Christmas tea set Topiary. I love it. I want to go for Christmas again and I’ll def watch for that.
I am from the UK but have never seen a Father Christmas that looks like that one!
@Kim
Thats how he looked back in the day
On steaming Xmas Puds, most can be microwaved nowadays 🙂
Ermmm.they never seem to get the UK Pavilion quite “right”
Father Christmas dresses in red here in the UK as well. I have never heard of a green dressed one…and Hot Applejack Cider? What is that? Sounds distinctly American to me.
Mulled wine maybe…
I’m so excited to experience the Christmas season at Epcot for the first time this December. Thanks for this look back at last year, AJ – it reminds me to keep an eye out for all the special details I will encounter.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/york/hi/people_and_places/history/newsid_8394000/8394067.stm
Love Epcot at Christmas time. Its just so cool to see the traditions of other nations. Also I love being able to try some holiday foods and drink from them as well.
P.S. The Twining s Christmas tea may be one of Brittan’s greatest contributions to the world. Not kidding I love the stuff. I have a cabinet full at home because you can only find it in the US during the holidays.
Do the world showcase holiday offerings continue through New Year’s? We’re planning to go to Epcot on Jan 2nd.
Chip — Interesting stuff! Thanks!