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EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays Gains Ground as the Park’s Standout Seasonal Experience

Authentic cultural programming paired with cooler weather is drawing praise for delivering a richer, less crowded visit.

Overview

  • Running from late November through December 30, the festival activates offerings across the park rather than concentrating activity at food booths alone.
  • Native cultural representatives in World Showcase share country-specific holiday traditions through scheduled storyteller presentations.
  • Living with the Land receives its Glimmering Greenhouses holiday overlay as musical acts like JOYFUL! and the Jamminators add spontaneous performances throughout the day.
  • Holiday Kitchens emphasize dishes tied to real traditions with bolder flavors and generally larger portions than typical EPCOT festival fare, according to recent coverage.
  • Late-fall Florida temperatures make touring more comfortable than during Food & Wine or Flower & Garden, which coverage cites as a key advantage of the event.