Holiday Decorations Arrive at Epcot World Showcase Before Start of Festival of the Holidays 2024. The 2024 Epcot Festival of the Holidays may not start until November 29th, but that doesn’t mean you won’t feel the festive spirit when you go to the Park. World Showcase has been fully decorated before this year’s festivities.
Walt Disney World is ready to bring holiday cheer to you and your family when visiting the resort this year. Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Parties are ongoing, Jollywood Nights have started, Disney Springs has the Christmas Tree Stroll, Gingerbread Houses, and Carousels as well as Holiday decorations can be seen at various resorts, and of course, Santa Claus is meeting and greeting at all four Parks plus Springs.
The last of the four Parks here at Disney World to get the holiday makeover is Epcot, and now the majority of the Park is decorated. The massive Christmas Tree is now up and greeting guests at the entrance to the World Showcase. Each pavilion is decorated and highlights that country’s unique holiday tradition. Furthermore, the only decorations we found in the front of the Park were at the Creation Shop which received the makeover after Halloween ended.
Festival of the Holidays officially kicks off on November 29th, guests can look forward to a variety of holiday-themed entertainment, including the Candlelight Processional, holiday storytellers, and festive music. You can read all about the new treats, cookies, food, and drinks coming this year.
France decorations have returned with the giant holiday ornaments and decorations in front of Beaty and the Beast Sing-Along.
Great Britain Pavilion decorations are always fun, the giant teapot has returned.
Some of the decorations around Norway:
The shops next to the Christmas Tree at the entrance to the World Showcase with some new banners for Moana 2: Port of Entry and Disney Traders.
Canada looks great during the Holidays:
Of course the highlight of the decorations is the 100′ Christmas Tree, with nods to each country around the World Showcase:
Some of the World Showcase entertainment coming to Epcot Festival of the Holidays around World Showcase:
Holiday Storytellers
Gather around as lively storytellers share holiday legends and lore from around the world.
Holiday storytellers include:
- Las Posadas Celebration in the Mexico Pavilion: Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.
- A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa in the Norway Pavilion: Watch as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.
- Si-Zhu Trio in the China Pavilion: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional Chinese folk music.
- Chinese Lion Dancer in the China Pavilion: Behold a colorful performance to bring good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
- La Befana in the Italy Pavilion: Enjoy the tale of La Befana, the kind-hearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.
- Daruma Storyteller in the Japan Pavilion: Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs for the New Year!
- Hanukkah Storyteller Between the Morocco and France Pavilions: Watch as a storyteller recounts their travels exploring the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.
- Père Noël in the France Pavilion: Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.
- Father Christmas in the United Kingdom Pavilion: Join Father Christmas as he shares the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.
- Canadian Holiday Voyageurs in the Canada Pavilion: Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North.
Candlelight Processional
Hear the stirring story of Christmas retold by a celebrity narrator and massed choir—accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra, herald trumpets and the Voices of Liberty.
- Dates: Nightly from November 29 to December 30, 2024
- Showtimes: 5:00 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:15 PM
- Location: America Gardens Theatre at EPCOT
