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Why You Should Go to EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays This Year

Colorful gift boxes and a festive sign welcome guests to EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays, featuring cheerful Goofy holiday artwork and vibrant floral displays.
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Today November 26th, was the first day of the EPCOT International Festival of the HolidaysThis event runs through December 30th, 2021. There are so many reasons that you should attend the event this year; there is something for everyone in your party.

Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition sign displayed at EPCOT, featuring festive instructions and a cheerful Olaf graphic, inviting guests to join the fun as part of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

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A cheerful snowman with a classic carrot nose lounges on a sleigh atop an EPCOT building, set against a bright blue sky, adding whimsical holiday magic to the park’s festive atmosphere.

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If you like scavenger hunts or are a fan of Frozen, you will want to participate in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt. It will cost $9.99 for the map but includes stickers. Just like before, once you have completed your map, you can redeem a prize.

Holiday Cookie Stroll sign at EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, showcasing step-by-step participation details and colorful cookie graphics; guests savoring festive treats and exploring World Showcase in the background.

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For those who have a sweet tooth, you will want to take part in the Holiday Cookie Stroll. There are five different cookies at the Holiday Kitchens, and make sure you grab a festival passport. Once you have all five cookies stamped, you get the six cookie for free. For those who may have a dairy allergy or are vegan, there is a cookie option for you.

epcot cookie stroll

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There is lots of entertainment around World Showcase for kids. The American Adventure Pavilion has a social distanced meet and greet with Santa Claus, although there are still many one-on-one interactions with the kids. There are holiday stories around World Showcase in Norway, Japan, and Italy.

EPCOT outdoor stage featuring the "Joyful, A Celebration of the Season" sign with performance times and a menu display, spotlighting live holiday entertainment at the International Festival of the Holidays.

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One thing that the entire family won’t want to miss is JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season. This is a high-energy show that the whole family can enjoy.

Festival of the Holidays Epcot

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A holiday tradition is the Candlelight Processional, and we are so thankful it has returned this year. This might be a hard one for children to sit through, so use your discretion if your little ones can sit through the entire show and not bother others around you.

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays

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This is just a small taste of what you can see and do at the Festival of the Holidays. You have a little over a month to enjoy all that it has to offer.

 

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