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EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
Holiday Kitchens serve seasonal treats from around the world while carolers and the Candlelight Processional fill EPCOT.
About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays
The Festival of the Holidays wraps EPCOT’s festival year with a cozy, seasonal menu. Holiday Kitchens spread across World Showcase serve dishes tied to celebrations from Hanukkah to Las Posadas, alongside a cookie stroll that has become a fan favorite.
Evenings are the main event, with the Candlelight Processional drawing big crowds. The weeks between Christmas and New Year’s are among the busiest of the year at Walt Disney World, so early December weekdays are the sweet spot for relaxed grazing.
Festival highlights
Holiday Kitchens
Booths serve traditional and modern holiday foods from cultures across the globe.
Candlelight Processional
Celebrity narrators, a mass choir and orchestra retell the Christmas story nightly.
Holiday storytellers
Performers in World Showcase pavilions share holiday traditions from their countries.
What to eat
- Holiday Kitchens with regional seasonal dishes
- Cookie strolls and festive desserts
- Mulled wine, eggnog and holiday cocktails
- Plant-based holiday plates
Tips for visiting
- Arrive early for Candlelight Processional seating, or look for a dining package that reserves seats.
- Early December weekdays are noticeably lighter than the week after Christmas.
- Pick up the cookie stroll map at the first kiosk you visit.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays?
Timing: Late November through December 30. Our current estimate for the next edition is November 27, 2026 to December 30, 2026. Confirm the dates with the organizer before you travel.
Where is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays held?
EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, FL (Orange County, Central Florida).
Is the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays free?
You need a valid theme park ticket. Included with EPCOT admission; food and drinks priced per item.
What food is served at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays?
Popular items include holiday Kitchens with regional seasonal dishes; cookie strolls and festive desserts; mulled wine, eggnog and holiday cocktails.
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