Disney has announced that starting November 29, 2024, EPCOT’s hours will shift to 9:00 am to 9:30 pm.
This additional 30 minutes aligns with the beginning of the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, a seasonal event featuring various holiday festivities, performances, and food offerings. Early Entry and Extended Evening hours will increase this to 8:30 am - 11:30 pm on select days.
Running from November 29 through December 30, 2024, the International Festival of the Holidays will celebrate holiday traditions from around the world. Highlights of the festival include:
- Candlelight Processional: A retelling of the Christmas story featuring a celebrity narrator, massed choir, and a 50-piece orchestra.
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season: A vibrant tribute to Christmas and Kwanzaa through Gospel, R&B, and holiday music.
- Meet Santa Claus: Guests can visit with Santa at the Odyssey Pavilion.
- Holiday Storytellers: Storytellers from around the world share holiday lore and legends in World Showcase.
The festival also features Holiday Kitchens, where guests can enjoy seasonal dishes and treats from various cultures, the Holiday Cookie Stroll, and Living with the Land – Glimmering Greenhouses, a festive version of the popular attraction. Families can participate in Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt, which sends guests on a quest around World Showcase to help Olaf find lost holiday traditions.
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