2024 Epcot Festival of the Holidays Entertainment Schedule
The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has officially begun at Walt Disney World, bringing a global celebration of seasonal traditions and festive cheer. From heartwarming performances to captivating storytellers, the park is alive with entertainment throughout the day.
Here’s your guide to the must-see shows and experiences:
Candlelight Processional
Showtimes: 5:00 pm, 6:45 pm, 8:15 pm. Celebrity narrators line-up.
Experience the retelling of the Christmas story with a celebrity narrator, choir, and orchestra.
Meet Santa Claus
Location: Odyssey Pavilion
Times: 11:00 am, 12:30 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 5:00 pm
Get a chance to meet Santa and share your holiday wishes.
Holiday Storytellers
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Times: 11:05 am, 11:55 am, 12:45 pm, 2:45 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:55 pm
Celebrate Mexican holiday traditions with music and dance.
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Times: 11:40 am, 12:30 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:30 pm, 4:20 pm, 5:20 pm, 6:10 pm, 7:00 pm
Enjoy the humorous tale of a magical barn Santa.
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Times: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm
Marvel at this vibrant celebration of good fortune.
China Pavilion – Si-Zhu Trio
Times: Check the pavilion for updates.
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Times: 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:55 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:40 pm
Hear the tale of Italy’s kind-hearted witch who brings gifts to children.
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Times: 10:45 am, 11:45 am, 12:45 pm, 1:35 pm, 2:35 pm, 4:15 pm, 5:00 pm, 5:45 pm
Learn about the Japanese New Year tradition of the Daruma doll.
Hanukkah Storyteller (Between Morocco and France Pavilions)
Times: 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm, 1:50 pm, 2:50 pm, 3:45 pm, 5:05 pm, 5:50 pm, 6:30 pm
Celebrate the story and traditions of Hanukkah.
France Pavilion – Père Noël
Times: 10:00 am, 11:05 am, 12:10 pm, 12:50 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:25 pm, 4:30 pm, 5:15 pm
Enjoy the story of Père Noël as he shares French holiday traditions.
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Times: 11:45 am, 12:35 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:20 pm, 3:50 pm, 4:50 pm, 5:35 pm, 6:40 pm
Delight in the tale of Father Christmas and learn about the traditions of the UK.
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Times: 2:20 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:35 pm, 5:35 pm, 6:25 pm, 7:30 pm
Celebrate Canadian holiday traditions with lively music and stories.
CommuniCore Plaza Stage
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season
Times: 1:05 pm, 2:10 pm, 3:15 pm, 4:20 pm
Enjoy gospel and R&B performances celebrating Christmas and Kwanzaa.
Gingerbread Spaceship Earth
Located in CommuniCore Hall
Every 10 minutes, following a Celebration Countdown presented by CITIZEN, the gingerbread Spaceship Earth illuminates with a captivating light show synchronized to music, mirroring the real Spaceship Earth’s nighttime spectacle.