The fan-favorite holiday tradition for Walt Disney World guests is back!

Festival of the Holidays will take place from November 28 – December 30, 2025. It will be filled with shows, entertainment and of course delicious foods from around the world.

Candlelight Processional

The American Gardens Theatre will come alive with the retelling of the nativity story featuring holiday hymns. This beloved performance boasts a large live orchestra, trumpets and vocal ensembles including the Voices of Liberty, Disney Cast Choir and local community groups. It will have celebrity narrators who will bring the story of Christmas to life onstage. More to come, so stay tuned

World Showcase Storytellers

While you exploring World Showcase pavilions throughout the day, make sure to stop and see performances from the Holiday Storyteller as they share festive tradition and bring holiday tales to life in their respective countries.

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

This concert series celebrates the spirit of Christmas and Kwanza. Holiday hits are performed by the Central Florida group D’Vine Voices an upbeat mix of musical styles including gospel, jazz, and R&B.

Holiday Food and Drinks

The holidays are not complete without some deliciously seasonal snacks. Holiday Kitchens will serve up an amazing assortment of bites and beverages. The standalone booths will highlight heartwarming holiday recipes and festive flavors from around the world. Of course a new year brings new offerings and returning favorites. Foodie guide coming soon!

Cookie Stroll

Although the bakers are still perfecting the most magical cookie crawl, they have confirmed Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream Cocoa Nobs and Chocolate-covered Expresso Beans.

When you purchase any five cookies from the offical location and collect the corresponding stamps in your Festival Passport, you can redeem a special surprise at Holiday Sweets and Treats.

Ride Overlays and Activities

Santa is always traveling around the world and the same is true at World Showcase. Guests can see Père Noël appear in the France Pavilion where he tells the story of Babette and her Christmas Letter, Barn Santa will be up to his old tricks in the Norway Pavilion.

Olafs Holiday Scavenger Hunt will take you all around World Showcase to locate Olaf in 13 different spots throughout EPCOT. Guests can purchase a map and stickers at select festival merchandise locations.

Living with the Lands – Glimmering Greenhouses will feature sparkling Christmas lights and dazzling decor filling guests with wonder and awe.

Who is ready for these Holiday events, I know I am especially excited for the treats and the storytelling!

-Dezi