The Festival of Holidays at Walt Disney World returns to EPCOT in 2020 with a few changes you’ll want to know about! While we won’t be seeing some fan favorites we can still look forward to outdoor holiday kitchens, specialty merchandise and other fun additions to add to your holiday lineup. Check out everything that’s NEW for the Festival of Holidays at Walt Disney World this year!
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EPCOT at Christmastime 2020
One of our favorite places to go as we gear up for the holidays, is EPCOT. While we LOVE Hollywood Studio’s kitschy Christmas feeling, EPCOT has a flavor all it’s own. Lots of the them in fact. Combining music, foods, decor and more you can also find a holiday festival as part of the festivities!
Disney’s Festival of Holidays 2020 runs November 27, 2020 – December 30th.
Holiday Disney Character Promenades
As part of the new offerings for Festival of Holidays at EPCOT Walt Disney World in 2020 we’re seeing tons of Character Cavalcades across the parks as a way to offer a distanced experience. While not necessarily “parades” you can still see these characters, in their holiday best, cruising through EPCOT.
Santa Claus Promenade
Santa Claus himself, and maybe Mrs. Claus too, will be circling World Showcase to get a glimpse of the holiday happenings across the park! Keep an eye out for our favorite Christmas icon if you’re visiting EPCOT through the holidays.
Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour
No holiday event at Walt Disney World would be complete without a visit from Mickey Mouse himself! The Mouse who started it all will be hanging out with his friends, dressed to the nines in holiday attire. Be sure to catch Mickey Mouse and friends traveling the World Showcase through the Festival of Holidays for Christmas 2020.
Frozen Holiday Promenade
If you’re looking for a little Frozen, be sure to catch a glimpse of sisters Anna and Elsa as they travel from country to country throughout the World Showcase! These princesses will be in their holiday wear for the season.
Princess Promenade
Disney Princesses are, as always, part of the festivities! Be on the lookout for Disney royalty in their best holiday dresses taking a cruise around World Showcase at EPCOT.
Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition
NEW Festival of Holiday Kitchens 2020
The Festival of Holidays opens this year with a whopping 16 kitchens scattered around the World Showcase! Check out the full menus for 2020 Festival of Holidays in all the new kitchens! And the new booths at Festival of Holidays below.
Citrus Blossom *NEW 2020* From The Flower & Garden Festival
This Flower and Garden Festival outdoor kitchen features an Orange Cream shake in a collectible Orange Bird Sipper. If you didn’t grab one at the Flower and Garden Festival, you’ll have a chance this holiday season!
Festival Favorites *NEW 2020* From The Food and Wine Festival
If you’ve been to the recent festivals at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT, you will be familiar with the Festival Favorites booth! Bringing all the favorites of previous festivals to the forefront, we’ll be seeing both Frozen s’mores and Tropical Eggnog on the menu here.
Holiday Hearth *NEW 2020*
This new booth features everything you want to snack and sip while snuggled up next to the fireside. You’ll find sweet desserts, milkshakes and hot cocoas at Holiday Hearth.
Mele Kalikimaka *NEW 2020*
If you’re looking for a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day head to this NEW booth featuring drinks and foods from the big Island of Hawaii. Perfect for the holidays!
America Gardens Theater Presents
While the beloved Candlelight Processional is cancelled for 2020, you can still revel in spectacular songs to get into the feeling of Christmas. Just head to the America Pavilion to hear the sounds of the season from all the groups here!
JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season | World Showplace
A celebration of music to bring the songs of Christmas and Kwanzaa to Disney includes Gospel, R&B and holiday songs performed by the ‘Joyful!’ vocal ensemble.
Voices of Liberty – Voices of the Season | American Gardens Theatre
A cappella holiday music sets the tone for the season at the America pavilion. Dressed as Dicken’s Carolers this is a great way to get into the classic feeling of Christmas.
Las Posadas with Mariachi Cobre | American Gardens Theatre
Grab a seat at American Gardens theater to watch the colorful dancers and the band, Las Posadas, celebrating Mexican Christmas traditions to kick off the season.
JAMMitors | Canada Pavilion
Hang out to see the percussion players with a whole new set of holiday tunes perfect for the Mill Stage in Canada!
Everything New at Festival of Holidays EPCOT 2020
