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A festive celebration with dancers, piñatas, and mariachi music retelling the search for shelter.
The Candlelight Processional, World Showcase storytellers, live shows and character meets — everything to see and do during the holiday festival.
The festival’s centerpiece: a moving retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator, backed by a 50-piece orchestra and a mass choir including the Voices of Liberty.
Three shows nightly at the America Gardens Theatre (World Showcase). Times may vary — confirm in My Disney Experience.
Included with admissionStandby or dining packageNightly
2026 celebrity narrator lineup is announced by Disney closer to the festival — we’ll add the schedule here once it’s released.
Stroll World Showcase and meet storytellers sharing how different cultures celebrate the season — one of the most beloved (and free) parts of the festival.
A festive celebration with dancers, piñatas, and mariachi music retelling the search for shelter.
Storyteller Sigrid shares the tale of the mischievous Julenissen — the barn Santa you must keep happy.
A charming puppet show counting down the days of Advent with German holiday tradition.
An energetic Lion Dance performance bringing good fortune for the season.
A storyteller explains the Daruma wishing doll and Japanese New Year customs.
Meet Santa and hear the principles and traditions of Kwanzaa celebrated here.
The friendly witch who fills children’s stockings on the eve of the Epiphany.
The story of the Festival of Lights, told between the Morocco and France pavilions.
France’s Father Christmas shares how the French celebrate the season.
The classic British Father Christmas greets guests with holiday cheer.
Canadian holiday customs and song from the far reaches of the Great White North.
Storyteller performances run several times daily at each pavilion. Exact showtimes are in the My Disney Experience app during the festival.
Beyond the storytellers, a handful of seasonal shows and photo ops round out the festival.
A lively gospel, R&B and holiday-music show at the CommuniCore Plaza Stage, daily throughout the festival.
Visit Santa for photos at CommuniCore Hall — typically daily through December 24.
Catch Goofy in his holiday best for photos over at The Odyssey, daily through the festival.
World Showcase pavilions dress up for the season — a great evening stroll, especially paired with the Candlelight Processional.
Show lineups and dates for 2026 are confirmed by Disney closer to the event; details above reflect the festival’s recent format.
Quick answer: The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays runs November 27 – December 30, 2026. The headline event is the Candlelight Processional (three shows nightly). Pair it with the World Showcase Holiday Storytellers, JOYFUL!, and character meets — almost all included with EPCOT admission.
You can watch via standby (arrive early, especially for popular narrators) or guarantee a seat with a Candlelight Processional Dining Package. Packages include a meal at a participating EPCOT restaurant plus reserved show seating the same day.
No. The Holiday Storytellers around World Showcase are included with admission — just walk up at showtime. They’re a wonderful, low-key way to experience the festival with kids.
The Holiday Kitchens and Cookie Stroll are on our Holiday Food & Kitchens page, where you can build a printable tasting list once the 2026 menus are released.
November 27 through December 30, 2026 — beginning the day after Thanksgiving.
Yes, via standby seating. A dining package is optional and guarantees a reserved seat.
Disney releases the celebrity narrator schedule closer to the festival. We’ll post the full lineup here as soon as it’s announced.
PointHoppers is an independent Disney Vacation Club and Walt Disney World fan resource, not affiliated with, authorized by, or endorsed by Disney. Entertainment details reflect recent festivals and are subject to change; 2026 specifics will be updated when Disney publishes them.