July 4th may have come and gone, but there’s another celebration cooking up over in EPCOT, and it goes unnoticed by so many people!
Japan Pavilion
On July 7th, you’ll want to head over to the Japan Pavilion in World Showcase to check out one of the rarest celebrations, as it happens only once a year. Not only that, the celebration only takes place for FOUR hours, so you’ll want to set your calendars!
Tomorrow, July 7th, is Tanabata, also called the Star Festival. This holiday celebrates the legendary meeting of two stars that are said to reunite just once a year! If you want to celebrate in Disney World, you’ll want to head over to Mitsukoshi in the Japan Pavilion between 1 and 5 PM.
Mitsukoshi
To celebrate, you’ll get the chance to take part in this cherished Japanese tradition by writing your wish on a tanzaku (wish paper) and hanging it on the bamboo trees. Your wish will hang with hundreds of others from all around the world! The Cultural Representatives in the Japan Pavilion will be dressed in Kimonos, and guests are welcome to wear Kimonos as well while they celebrate.
@Mitsukoshi on Facebook
This is a fantastic way to make a wish on a star, as well as learn about a beautiful celebration that is part of another culture. In the meantime, if you’re looking for other EPCOT news, you can check out our posts below!
More Recent EPCOT News!
- CONFIRMED: Candlelight Dinner Packages Actually Got CHEAPER at 2 EPCOT Restaurants
- CONFIRMED: These 3 Disney World Projects Are Officially DEAD
- 4 Menu Items CONFIRMED for 2026 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays!
- NEWS: PRICES And Booking Details Revealed For 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Package
- BREAKING: Disney Announces Celebrity Narrators for Candlelight Processional 2026 at EPCOT!
We’ll be sure to keep you updated on all the latest Disney World news, so stay tuned to DFB!
NEW Restaurants, Attraction Overhauls, and Food and Wine Festival Updates — Every Major Disney Announcement You Missed
Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the breaking news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe!
WE KNOW DISNEY.
YOU CAN, TOO.
Oh boy, planning a Disney trip can be quite the adventure, and we totally get it! But fear not, dear friends, we compiled EVERYTHING you need (and the things to avoid!) to plan the ULTIMATE Disney vacation.
Whether you're a rookie or a seasoned pro, our insider tips and tricks will have you exploring the parks like never before. So come along with us, and get planning your most magical vacation ever!
Are you planning to head to EPCOT to celebrate? Tell us in the comments!
Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
TRENDING NOW
However, recent events indicate we can never say never when it comes to Disney.
Disney has FINALLY just released the menus for the 2026 EPCOT International Food and Wine...
Disney World just announced the Celebrity Narrators for the EPCOT Festival of the Holiday!
Big changes are coming to Hollywood Studios NEXT WEEK!
Disney just revealed FOUR of the menu items coming to EPCOT's Festival of the Holidays!
Today, we’re taking you inside Hollywood Studios to check out ALL its latest rides and...
We ate a lot at the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, and we have a...
This popular coaster is closed for a refurbishment!
Which rides are temporarily closed when bad weather hits in Disney World?
Maigc Kingdom fireworks are changing in November!
Don't miss your chance to grab these Disney items at some of the lowest prices...
This is not what you'd expect to be a Disney World essential!
Dining packages details have been announced for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays.
We're taking you with us to The Bayou on the Disney Wish!
We're trying out a NEW chocolatey treat in Disney Springs!
Your Disney World shoes matter more than your park bag. I said what I said.
This is your reminder that this Disney Springs spot closes in less than ONE week.
Stay at Disney World for as little as $125 per night!
Check out the latest deals and discounts for Disney World, Disneyland, and more!
Whether your idea of the perfect birthday dinner involves a fireworks show, a plate of...