Holidays Around the World at Epcot

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Description

International holiday traditions unfold throughout World Showcase when storytellers portraying cultural icons of the season – such as France’s Pere Noel, Italy’s LaBefana and America's Santa Claus – spread messages of goodwill. And to cap off the day, Epcot’s kaleidoscope of lasers, lights, fireworks and music – “IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth” – takes on a spirited holiday finale. The Candlelight Processional performs three times each evening at the American Adventure theatre.

2012 Holidays Around the World Schedule

Holidays Around the World at Epcot for 2012 run from November 23 to December 30 2012.

Reflections of Earth with Peace on Earth finale 9:30pm.

Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm. See our Candlelight Processional page for details on celebrity narrators and more info.

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D'Vine Voices
Fountain Stage - November 23 to December 30 2012. Showtimes are daily at 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm

Holiday Storytellers
Performances take place daily from November 23 to December 30 2012.
(You can see photos of the Storytellers from previous years here)

2011 Holidays Around the World Schedule

Holidays Around the World at Epcot for 2011 run from November 25 to December 29 2011.

Reflections of Earth with Peace on Earth finale 9:30pm.

Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm. See our Candlelight Processional page for details on celebrity narrators and more info.

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D'Vine Voices
Fountain Stage - November 25 to December 29 2011. Showtimes are daily at 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm and 4:15pm

Holiday Storytellers
Performances take place daily from November 25 to December 29 2011.
(You can see photos of the Storytellers from previous years here)

Mexico
Celebrate with LosTres Reyes Magos, the Three Kings, as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.
1:45; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 5:30; 6:30; 7:30pm

Norway
Meet the storyteller Sigrid who will tell you of the mischievous Christmas Gnome, Julenissen.
3:10; 3:50; 4:30; 5:10; 5:50; 6:35; 7:15; 7:55pm

China
Watch the agile Monkey King weave his tall tale with twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year!
12:10; 12:45; 1:30; 2:15; 3:20; 4:00; 4:50; 5:50pm

Germany
Listen as Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.
1:00; 2:00; 2:55; 3:55; 5:30; 6:05; 6:40; 7:15pm

Italy
Visit with Italy’s good Christmas witch, La Befana, as she remembers the Epiphany and her first Christmas 2,000 years ago!
1:00; 2:00; 2:40; 3:20; 4:20; 5:20; 6:00; 6:45pm

American Adventure
Christmas: Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear. Even Mrs. Claus will be there!
1:30–2:40; 3:30–4:40; 5:30–6:40; 7:30–8:40pm

Kwanzaa: Experience the spirit of Kwanzaa, a celebration of family, creativity and community.
12:20; 1:05; 1:50; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 6:00pm

Hanukkah: Discover the connection of today's Hanukkah tradition and the story of the brave Maccabees and the lamp that burned miraculously for eight days
12:15; 1:00; 1:45; 2:25; 3:25; 4:00; 4:50; 5:45pm

Japan
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the NewYear!
12:50; 1:25; 2:15; 3:05; 4:00; 4:50; 5:35; 6:45pm

France
Find Père Noël as he shares a letter from a little girl that recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child.
11:20; 11:55; 12:30; 1:15; 2:05; 3:30; 4:20; 5:05pm

Morocco
Drum with Taarji, as he celebrates the customs of Ramadan and Ashura.
2:10; 2:55; 4:30; 5:35; 6:15; 7:20pm

United Kingdom
Spend a moment with jolly Father Christmas, as he makes traditions from Christmas past just as fun today!
2:45; 3:55; 4:35; 5:25; 6:10; 6:45; 7:30; 8:25pm

Canada
See Nowell, a Canadian lumberjack, as he tells of his journey to find Santa at Christmastime.
11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30; 4:30; 5:15pm

2010 Holidays Around the World Schedule

Holidays Around the World at Epcot for 2010 run from November 26 to December 30 2010.

Reflections of Earth with Peace on Earth finale 9:30pm.

Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm. See our Candlelight Processional page for details on celebrity narrators and more info.

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D'Vine Voices
Fountain Stage

2009 Holidays Around the World Schedule

Holidays Around the World at Epcot for 2009 run from November 27 to December 30 2009.

Reflections of Earth with Peace on Earth finale 9:30pm.

Candlelight Processional at the America Gardens Theatre 5:00pm, 6:45pm, 8:15pm. See our Candlelight Processional page for details on celebrity narrators and more info.

Santa and Mrs. Claus The American Adventure 1:30pm–3:30pm, 4:10pm–6:10pm, 6:50pm–8:50pm

Holiday Storytellers (view photos) will appear intermittently during times listed below:
- A Christmas Journey Canada 11:15am to 5:30pm
- Father Christmas United Kingdom 2:45pm to 8:40pm
- Père Noël France 11:55pm to 5:50pm
- Taarji Morocco 3:00pm to 8:25pm
- Daruma Vendor Japan 12:50pm to 7:00pm
- Hanukkah The American Adventure 2:15pm to 6:00pm
- Kwanzaa The American Adventure 12:20pm to 6:15pm
- La Befana Italy 1:00pm to 7:00pm
- A Christmas Wish Germany 1:25pm to 7:30pm
- The Monkey King China 12:10pm to 6:05pm
- Merry Mischief Norway 3:10pm to 8:10pm
- Los Tres Reyes Magos Mexico 1:45pm to 7:45pm

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season featuring D'Vine Voices
Fountain Stage 1:15pm, 2:15pm, 3:15pm, 4:15pm (from November 27 to December 26)

New Year's Eve 2009

IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth 7:30pm
IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth special edition 11:40pm.
Park hours on New Year’s Eve: 9am - 1am.
Hats and horns will be available beginning at 6:00pm (until supplies last) at the
following locations:
- Future World: Future World West (across from Imagination! pavilion) and Future World East (between Universe of Energy and
Mission: SPACE)
- World Showcase: Germany (between Germany and Outpost)
- The American Adventure (under the colonnade)
- French Island (island between United Kingdom and France)
New Year's Eve Entertainment
Fountain – DJ Scooter's Dance Party at 8:05pm, 12:05am
America Gardens Theatre – Latin Band Papo's Groove at 7:51pm, 9:00pm, 10:15pm, 12:10am
America Gardens Theatre – Latin DJ Indio Dávila at 8:20pm, 9:30pm, 11:00pm, 12:40am
Italy Courtyard – Techno, laser dance party featuring DJ Mark Sánchez from 7:51pm, 12:05am
China Courtyard – World beat dance party featuring pyro effects and DJ Dominic Morrison at 7:51pm, 12:05am