Details announced for the 2020 Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

Oct 22, 2020 in "Epcot International Festival of the Holidays"

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Posted: Thursday October 22, 2020 3:40pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The 'Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays' gets underway on November 27 2020 at EPCOT, offering a physically distanced modified version of the park's normal festivities.

As previously announced, there will be no Candlelight Processional, Holiday firework show or Holiday Storytellers.

2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays decor

At this year’s festival, Holiday Kitchens make a return throughout World Showcase, including three kitchens inside World ShowPlace Events Pavilion. Festival favorites include the slow-roasted turkey from the American Holiday Table, pork schnitzel at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen or the beef bourguignon from the Yukon Holiday Kitchen.

Voices of Liberty will share favorite carols at the America Gardens Theatre and Mariachi Cobre will bring to life Las Posadas, a celebration of Mexican holiday customs through music and dance. Over at the Canada pavilion, JAMMitors will perform at the Mill Stage. JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season will bring R&B, gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music to the World ShowPlace.

2019 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays decor

The cavalcades will get a seasonal overlay, with Queen Anna and Elsa in the “Frozen Holiday Promenade,” Mickey Mouse and his pals on the “Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour,” and Santa Claus on a grand horse-drawn tour around World Showcase.

The Holiday Cookie Stroll returns this year, where you can purchase any five cookies from participating Holiday Kitchens, and finish your journey with a sixth, complimentary cookie.

Finally and new for this year is “Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition,” a festive adventure around World Showcase to round up holiday traditions Olaf misplaces. You can purchase the expedition map at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway, then look for hidden Olafs throughout the World Showcase pavilions. Once you find them all, you’ll receive a gift worth melting for (while supplies last).

Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth takes place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020 and is included with regular theme park admission.

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ImperfectPixieNov 22, 2021

🤮 Bob can say WDW is a "luxury" experience all he wants...that version of Mickey is NOT representative of luxury.

JohnDNov 22, 2021

I understand but that’s the new logo now. Not likely.

ImperfectPixieNov 22, 2021

I was thinking clear version of a soda can, but yup, pretty much.

JohnDNov 22, 2021

Cup? Looks more like a water bottle with the top cut off.

ImperfectPixieNov 22, 2021

I really wish they'd stop using that version of Mickey.

DCBakerNov 22, 2021

Passholder-Exclusive Cup at EPCOT "This specialty cup for Passholders will be available to purchase with the Gingerbread Milkshake at the Donut Box Holiday Kitchen. Passholder must present a valid Annual Pass card and government-issued photo ID to purchase. Location and times subject to change".

MisterPenguinDec 23, 2020

JohnDDec 23, 2020

In theory you're not supposed to know in order to promote social distancing so that crowds don't gather. That doesn't mean it doesn't go around WS lagoon at the same time each day.

TTA94Dec 20, 2020

Two questions, does anyone know what time Mickey’s Christmas Cavalcade runs at Epcot? And secondly where might be a good, low crowded “speaker spot” for recording? Lol. Considering this particular song doesn’t seem to be floating around anywhere.

JohnDDec 14, 2020

Remember, it's always the Flower, Garden, Food, and Wine Festival of the Arts and Holidays at EPCOT.

TrainsOfDisneyDec 13, 2020

Give Epcot credit though... they haven’t cut any of the FT entertainment. Voices, Jammitors, and Carol on the Piano are still employed.

aladdin2007Dec 13, 2020

disney seems to think by blasting music that it makes up for the lack of entertainment and other things. :banghead:

zengothDec 13, 2020

If it wasnt for the big tree and the loud holiday music (interrupted by the “you will comply” announcements), i’d’ve sworn it was still Food & Wine fest. But the effort was there and the CMs were amazing.

EdnaModeDec 07, 2020

An 82 cent discount on a Bavarian fondue if you're the right kind of ticket holder, in the right park, at the right time, in front of the right kiosk, paying the right way...kinda Scroogey. I don't know the term for the opposite of nickel and diming, but whatever that term is, this is that.