We’ve been eating A LOT of goodies from the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. We think it’s time to slow down, cool off, and digest with some of the festival’s themed entertainment!
Entertainment has been pared back considerably for the holidays this year. Fan-favorite events like the Candlelight Processional have been canceled due to the global health crisis. Disney has shifted some things around to provide a little festive cheer for guests visiting during the holidays. Today, we got a look at EPCOT’s Holiday Character Cavalcades and live performances!
Live Performances
The America Gardens Theatre was home to the yearly Candlelight Processional. The incredibly popular event was canceled this year and the stage is now being used to host two performance groups. The groups are notorious for singing holiday tunes around EPCOT every year and have returned to spread some Christmas cheer!
Mariachi Cobre is performing at the America Gardens Theatre for the holiday season!
Their usual performance has been updated to celebrate the holidays! Guests will be able to see this performance until December 31st.
Mariachi Cobre at Festival of the Holidays! pic.twitter.com/m5MeLDIryN
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020
This group rocked the house with their uplifting Gospel and R&B style.
Listening to JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/iFJXfZadaA
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 28, 2020
Another listen to JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season in Epcot for Festival of the Holidays! pic.twitter.com/ywQHvjfIr3
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 28, 2020
We noticed the group had moved over to the Mill Stage in the Canada Pavilion prior to the festival’s start date, but we are so thrilled to see them perform anywhere! This group will be performing at the festival until December 31st.
The crowd-favorite a cappella group, Voices of Liberty, also decked the halls with Christmas carols and songs.
This group knows how to throw down a beautiful holiday tune!
Voices of Liberty in Epcot! pic.twitter.com/2bT3zL5kkf
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020
Holiday Character Cavalcades
The Magic Kingdom kicked off the season with festive cavalcades and now it’s EPCOT’s time to shine! First up, everybody’s waiting for the man with the bag! Santa Claus came to town and made a grand tour around World Showcase.
Here’s Santa 🎅🏼 at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/rcu41Duxwv
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020
Mickey and his friends were dressed in their holiday best too! We spotted the gang happily waving to guests and looking sharp!
It’s the Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour at Epcot! pic.twitter.com/CHxHpYwTBP
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020
Pluto walked along with the mice in some adorable earmuffs!
And Goofy sported an entire winter ensemble! The group will be dressed in holiday gear until December 31st after which they will return in their everyday outfits.
It can’t be Christmas without the Queens of winter! Anna and Elsa made their journeys around the Showcase dressed in their finest threads. Elsa strutted her way around in her gorgeous white gown.
And Anna was in her decked out carriage! Looks like Elsa had something to do with those icy decorations!
The Frozen Holiday Promenade will continue until December 31st.
Here come Anna and Elsa! 👑 ❄️ pic.twitter.com/xDJtMJYsXC
— AJ Wolfe (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 27, 2020
Learn more about the food, fun, and festivities at this year’s Festival of the Holidays!
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Thank you, Maureen.