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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2023

Arts and Entertainment

October 14, 2023

From: EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Celebrate holidays around the world! Get wrapped up in the festive sights, sounds and flavors of the season at EPCOT.

Santa Greeting:

Bring the whole family along for a classic, time-honored tradition—photos with Santa Claus!

Show Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM

Dates: Daily – November 24 through December 24, 2023

Location: The Odyssey Pavilion

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season:

Experience the joy of Christmas and Kwanzaa in the uplifting Gospel, R&B and holiday songs of the JOYFUL! ensemble.

Show Times: 1:15 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM and 4:30 PM

Location: World Showcase Plaza

Meet Storytellers:

Travel through World Showcase and discover holiday traditions celebrated by diverse cultures.
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Sunday through Thursday

¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.

Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Daily

Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.

China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Daily

Catch a glimpse of a colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Daily

Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Daily

Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!

Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
Daily

Witness a storyteller recount traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.

France Pavilion – Pere Noel
Daily

Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.

United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Daily

Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom with good cheer.

Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Daily

Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

Candlelight Processional:

Gather with friends and family to hear the story of Christmas—brought to life by celebrity narrators.

November 24 to 25, 2023 - Chrissy Metz
November 26 to 27, 2023 - Luis Fonsi
November 28 to 29, 2023 - Ann-Margret
November 30, 2023 - Simu Liu
December 1 to 2, 2023 - Simu Liu
December 3 to 5, 2023 - John Stamos
December 6 to 8, 2023 - Neil Patrick Harris
December 9 to 11, 2023 - Marlee Matlin
December 12 to 14, 2023 - Brendan Fraser
December 15 to 16, 2023 - Eva Longoria
December 17 to 18, 2023 - Joey McIntyre
December 19 to 20, 2023 - Sterling K. Brown
December 21 to 23, 2023 - Jordan Fisher
December 24 to 26, 2023 - Steven Curtis Chapman
December 27 to 28, 2023 - Audra McDonald
December 29 to 30, 2023 - Lisa Ling

Showtimes: 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:30 PM

Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT

Fest Date: November 24 to December 30, 2023

Location: Epcot Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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