EPCOT is giving guests a month of meeting Santa Claus and having a photo taken this year during the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running from November 24, 2023 – December 30, 2023. Guests can also visit the various storytellers at the various countries around the World Showcase to experience the holiday in culturally different ways.
Santa Greeting
Those wanting to meet Santa can do so at the Odyssey Pavilion daily from the first day of the Festival of the Holidays on November 24, 2023 – Christmas Eve, December 24, 2023.
The times for photos with Santa will be 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:30 PM during the month he is scheduled to be there.
It’s an exciting option for guests visiting EPCOT during the holiday season!
Story Tellers
I absolutely love this! If you visit the various “countries” around the World Showcase you can experience stories and shows that give you a taste of the holiday experience in those countries. It’s a wonderful way to learn about other cultures and learn about what connects us!
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
Sunday through Thursday
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Daily
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Daily
Catch a glimpse of a colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Daily
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Daily
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!
Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
Daily
Witness a storyteller recount traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.
France Pavilion – Pere Noel
Daily
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Daily
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom with good cheer.
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Daily
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.
You can experience all of this and more at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays.
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