Epcot International Festival of the Holidays is a global celebration of the Season! The dates for the 2019 Festival are November 29 – December 30!

During the Festival guests can enjoy enhanced offerings around World Showcase and experience holiday traditions from various cultures as expressed through decorations, stories, music, cuisine, and additional special events.

Click HERE to See the Holiday Kitchen Menus for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays!

For many years, Epcot’s celebration of the season was known as Holidays Around the World. It was an annual Epcot tradition for years, and the offerings were expanded in 2016 with the addition of Holiday Kitchens.

Holiday Kitchens

Holiday celebrations the world over share something in common: a major aspect of the season is FOOD. The food booths operate much like the Marketplace Booths for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival.

Click HERE to See the Holiday Kitchen Menus for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays!

One noticeable difference, however, is that where the Food and Wine Festival focuses on small plates and snacking-sizes so guests can sample lots of everything, many of the Holiday Kitchens also share larger portions — nearly full entree-sized, in many cases, such as the Slow-Roasted Turkey at the American Holiday Table!

Holiday Kitchens for 2019

American Holiday Table

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen

Prost!

Feast of the Three Kings

Holiday Sweets and Treats

L’Chaim!

Le Marche De Noel Holiday Kitchen

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen

Yukon Holiday Kitchen

MORE Festival of the Holidays Food Offerings

Holiday Cookie Stroll

Cookie fans are gonna love this! Once again this year, the Cookie Stroll will give guests the chance to track their purchases of five select holiday cookies in your Festival Passport by collecting a unique stamp for each one.

Fill in your Passport…

The cookies for 2019 are:

… as you complete the Cookie Stroll stop by Holiday Sweets and Treats to receive a special complimentary “completer” cookie…and a glass of milk!

Candlelight Processional

Walt Disney World’s Epcot has always been a beloved destination for guests visiting during the Holiday Season. The Candlelight Processional is an endearing, traditional way to celebrate the Christmas Story.

A celebrity narrator shares the Christmas story accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and choir (composed of a Disney Cast Member choir along with an ever-changing group of guest choirs from around the country). Three performances take place each night at 5:00, 6:45, and 8:15 pm.

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages allow guests to pair breakfast, lunch, or dinner at a participating Epcot or Resort area restaurant and enjoy reserved seating for the popular production.

Visit our Candlelight Processional Page to see the list of this year’s celebrity narrators along with restaurants and prices for the Dining Packages.

Holiday Storytellers

The Festival of the Holidays offers guests a glimpse into how different cultures celebrate the holidays that take place during the Winter months.

Stop by each and every World Showcase Pavilion to hear Holiday Storytellers share the traditions that are integral parts of the season in the country they represent.

The Holiday Storytellers for this year are:

• Mexico: Las Posadas Celebration: Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre
• Norway: A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa: Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller
• China: Chinese Lion Dancer: This colorful performance brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
• Germany: Chilli Da Mur – NEW!: Join as this accomplished German vocal group celebrates the season with folk music, pop and original songs
• Italy: La Befana: Listen to the tale of La Befana, a kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping children on the eve of the Epiphany
• The American Adventure: Santa and Mrs. Claus: Enjoy a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, who have slipped away from their workshop at the North Pole to bring good cheer to you this holiday season.
• Japan: Daruma Storyteller: Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year
• Morocco: Join in as a lively band recreates the fun of street festivals and the holiday season across Morocco
• Between France & Morocco: Hanukkah Storyteller: Join the storyteller Zachary as he shares legends, tells tales and sings songs, highlighting Hanukkah celebrations throughout the world
• France: Père Noël: Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child
• United Kingdom: Father Christmas: Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer
• Canada: Canadian Holiday Voyageurs: Explore holiday customs from across the vast regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North

Joyful: A Celebration of the Season

Head to Future World to catch a performance of Joyful: A Celebration of the Season!

This show features gospel mixed with jazz, R&B and more. Performances take place throughout the day — check the Times Guide for times and location.

Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree

Get ready for a festive seasonal Scavenger Hunt! Guests can purchase a map and sticker set for Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree for $6.99 (plus tax) at a select merchandise location such as Pin Central, Disney Traders, and World Traveler at International Gateway.

Then, travel around World Showcase to each Pavilion to seek out signs of Chip & Dale as they collect ornaments to decorate their Christmas Tree.

Once you see Chip & Dale, add the corresponding ornament sticker to your map. And when you’ve spotted them all, just bring your completed map to Disney Traders for your prize.

Green Landing – Family Play Zone

Be sure to stop by the Family Play Zone where you’ll find Wall•E and Eve! Take a break while the kids climb and play in the lush, green environment.

Annual Passholder Exclusives

Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are once again eligible for exclusive perks for the 2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays. This year Passholders can pick up a magnet set featuring two magnets with Chip ‘n’ Dale.

Check out this Passholder exclusive ornament too!

And this cute Passholder exclusive shirt!

And, the 20% merchandise discount is applicable to Festival gear, including an all-new Cookie Jar and the Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt.

2019 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Merchandise

And of course, no Festival is complete without some festive merchandise! Check out some of the items for this year for the Festival and beyond!

A cute spirit jersey.

This super fun hoodie!

A super cute Loungefly backpack!

Christmas plush toys!

Special holiday-themed MagicBands!

Collect your Cookie Stroll cookie in this cute Cookie Jar!

And raise a toast to the holidays with this fun mug!

Check out even MORE of the Holiday merchandise in this sneak preview post!

Return to the 2018 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Booth and Menu Page