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Here’s the Rundown on the Holiday Stories Being Told at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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It’s nearly the most wonderful time of the year at Walt Disney World once again. All of the Disney Parks are getting decked out in all the magical decorations of the holiday season, and EPCOT is no different.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is here to combine the magic of Christmas with that irreplaceable Disney magic.

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During the holidays, the World Showcase becomes home to legends and stories from around the globe, bringing these delightful cultural tales to you.

Become a World Traveler on an expedition to see every holiday storyteller this EPCOT festival offers. Check out the upcoming events coming to this iconic Walt Disney World Resort this holiday season!

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Visit the Mexican Pavilion to witness the magnificence of the Las Posadas Celebration. Watch enchanting dancers, listen to the rousing sounds of Mariachi Cobre, and join in the fun of Las Posadas with colorful piñatas.

After that, travel to the Norway Pavilion to watch the comedic tale A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa, where the holiday storyteller Sigrid is visited by the playful prankster, Barn Santa himself.

In the Italy Pavilion, world travelers will find themselves enchanted by the tale of La Befana. La Befana tells the story of a kind witch who visits children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Up next is the Odyssey Pavilion, where Guests can hear a tale from storyteller Father Christmas himself! Meet and greet with Santa Claus himself, but don’t be late because this special occasion only lasts until Christmas Eve.

Afterward, Guests will head to the Japan Pavilion to hear the holiday story of Daruma, as well as Japanese New Year’s traditions.

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Between the Morocco and France Pavilions, Guests can learn about the different celebrations and traditions associated with Hanukkah around the world.

You can visit the France Pavilion with Père Noël and follow it up by seeing Father Christmas at the United Kingdom pavilion.

Lastly, at the Canada Pavilion, Guests will take a musical tour across various regions of the country with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

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Revel in the World Showcase storytellers at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays this holiday season. Travel around the world showcase, hearing from holiday storytellers all around the world. Meet with Santa Claus and celebrate a totally new holiday tradition all in one night.

About Isabella Reimer

Isabella Reimer grew up visiting Walt Disney World and relocated to Central Florida to be even closer to The Most Magical Place on Earth. She earned her Bachelor’s from Florida State University, where she studied Creative Writing and Women’s Studies. Her biggest hobby is bonding with the ikran at Avatar Flight of Passage, and her retirement plan includes becoming the 1,000 Happy Haunt of the Haunted Mansion.