EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2025: Dates, Candlelight Processional & More
The 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is back with festive food, joyful entertainment, and cultural traditions from around the world. Here's everything you need to know—dates, Candlelight Processional info, Holiday Kitchens, and more.
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is set to run from November 28 to December 30, 2025 offering guests a rich holiday experience filled with festive activities and entertainment.
Visitors can indulge in Holiday Kitchens featuring seasonal treats, enjoy live performances such as the Candlelight Processional, the uplifting “JOYFUL!” show, and explore culturally immersive World Showcase Storytellers.
Each country will spotlight unique stories and performers, including:
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
France Pavilion – Père Noël
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Performances happen frequently, but showtimes can be confirmed each day in the My Disney Experience app.
Taste the Season with Holiday Kitchens
Food and drinks are a staple ingredient of EPCOT festivals, and this year’s Holiday Kitchens will be serving up an amazing assortment of bites and beverages. These standalone booths will highlight heartwarming holiday recipes and festive flavors from around the world – we can’t wait to try them all.
The final list of vendors is still being cooked up, but Disney shared that there will be a blend of new offerings and returning favorites. For loyal fans of Disney’s Foodie Guides, guests can look forward to a full Festival of the Holidays-focused guide coming at a later date.
A highlight for families is Olaf’s Holiday Scavenger Hunt, where guests can search for Olaf in 13 different locations across EPCOT, with maps available for purchase.
The Candlelight Processional 2025 at America Gardens Theatre brings the Christmas story to life through a stirring combination of a celebrity narrator, a large massed choir, a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets, and the Voices of Liberty, offering a deeply moving holiday experience.
A highlight of the Candlelight Processional is the celebrity narrators who bring the story of Christmas to life onstage, with previous guests of honor including Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jodi Benson. This year’s line-up will be announced at a later date, so be sure to keep checking Disney Travel News for updates.
Candlelight Processional performances are held nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m., with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes. Seating is first-come, first-served and often fills up fast, so I suggest planning ahead if you want to experience this stunning show.
Dining packages with reserved seating are another great option for guests – more details will be available soon.
Additionally, the Living with the Land attraction transforms into the Glimmering Greenhouses, featuring a festive holiday-themed tour complete with lights and seasonal decorations.
New Offer for Disney World’s Holiday Season
Guests planning a holiday trip can take advantage of savings up to 20% on select Disney Resort hotel stays. Adding a four-day ticket to the package also includes a $100 Disney Shopping and Dining gift card. This special offer becomes available for booking starting July 10.
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt returns this year, which sends guests on a jolly journey to locate Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT.
Guests can purchase a map and stickers, available at select festival merchandise locations. The quest is to find holiday traditions that Olaf has discovered in every pavilion. Once they have them all, guests can visit Creations Shop or World Traveler at International Gateway to redeem a gift that’s worth melting for.
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