Santa Claus Moves to CommuniCore Hall for EPCOT Festival of the Holidays 2025

She’s a local…so fits that fill in slot well

Disney has shared several updates for Holiday entertainment at EPCOT:

Meet Santa Claus at CommuniCore Hall

Location: CommuniCore Hall
Dates: Daily from November 28 to December 24, 2025
Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM

JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season

Location: CommuniCore Plaza Stage
Dates: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 2:00 PM, 3:05 PM, 4:05 PM and 5:10 PM

Holiday Storytellers

Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas and the music of Mariachi Cobre.

Days: Sundays through Thursdays
Times: 11:05 AM, 11:55 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:35 PM, 3:45 PM and 5:10 PM

Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 11:40 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:20 PM, 4:10 PM, 4:55 PM, 5:40 PM and 6:25 PM

China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Catch a glimpse of this colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.

Days: November 28 through November 30, December 6 and 7, December 13 and 14, and December 19 through December 25, 2025
Times: Noon, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM and 4:00 PM

Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 1:55 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 5:40 PM

Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the new year!

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 10:45 AM, 11:45 AM, 12:45 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM and 5:45 PM

Between Morocco & France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
Guests will discover an entertaining celebration of Hanukkah along World Showcase promenade, where a storyteller recounts traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: Noon, 1:00 PM, 1:50 PM, 2:50 PM, 3:45 PM, 5:05 PM, 5:50 PM and 6:30 PM

France Pavilion – Pere Noel
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 10:00 AM, 11:05 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM and 5:15 PM

United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom and good cheer.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:20 PM, 2:05 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:45 PM, 5:35 PM and 6:30 PM

Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.

Days: Daily from November 28 to December 30, 2025
Times: 3:25 PM, 4:35 PM, 5:35 PM, 6:40 PM, 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM

You get one entree, one soft drink, one dessert and a saved seat at a show. They are about $10-20 of a markup from normal prices. Do you think 10-20 to have a great seat that doesn’t require a long wait in a line worth it? Because I do, but I’m eating at those restaurants for dinner anyways (and probably getting a dessert.)

There's a number of celebrities who are on the backup list, which has meaningfully changed over the years. It used to be filled with higher profile wrestlers at one point.

No…in a word

But I pretty much loathe Disney prix fixe

I loathe 3 course Disney prix fixe (because I don’t eat that much) but 2 course? That’s fine and more in line with my eating habits.

On select nights of Jollywood Nights, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can swing by Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost to enjoy hot cocoa and a sweet treat - see full details below:

Disney Vacation Club Holiday Treats

Plus, on select nights of Disney Jollywood Nights, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can swing by Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost to enjoy hot cocoa and a sweet treat - included with your Disney Jollywood Nights admission.

Dates

Monday, November 17, 2025
Monday, November 24, 2025

Hours

7:30 PM to 12:30 AM Eastern Time

Location

Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost in Echo Lake at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Eligibility

Disney Vacation Club Members who are eligible for Membership Extras benefits may enjoy this offer. Members and accompanying guests must also have valid admission to Disney Jollywood Nights on the event date. Theme Park admission is not part of the ownership interest and is sold separately.

Party Size Limits

A Member may bring up to 4 guests per Membership Card, or the number of guests on their Resort reservation.

Other Important Information:

The purchase of a Disney Jollywood Nights event ticket is required.
Registration is not required for Disney Vacation Club Holiday Treats at Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost.
A valid Disney Vacation Club Digital Membership Card and photo ID are required at check-in. The Member listed on the Digital Membership Card must be in attendance.
Your Digital Membership Card should be added to the digital wallet of your mobile device before arrival.
Admission is subject to capacity limits.
Attendees younger than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
Event dates are subject to change or cancellation.
Treat options and experiences are subject to change.
This offer is nontransferable and cannot be sold.

On select nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can stop by McKim’s Mile House to pick up a special Disney Vacation Club holiday keepsake - see full details below:

Disney Vacation Club Holiday Keepsake Giveaway

On select nights of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, eligible Disney Vacation Club Members can swing by the Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge to pick up a special Disney Vacation Club holiday keepsake included with your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party admission.

Dates

Friday, November 7, 2025
Friday, November 14, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday, December 5, 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025

Hours

7:00 PM to 11.30 PM Time

Location
Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge at Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World Resort (Please note the lounge space will be closed and regular lounge amenities and services will not be available during the event.)

Disney Shares First Look at Ollie-Themed Merchandise for Jollywood Nights 2025
https://www.wdwmagic.com/events/disney-jollywood-nights/news/24sep2025-disney-shares-first-look-at-ollie-themed-merchandise-for-jollywood-nights-2025.htm

As Disney further tries to Jedi Mind Trick us into accepting Ollie...

*hand wave*
"You LOVE Ollie."
WE LOVE OLLIE

*hand wave*
"You want to buy more Ollie merchandise."
WE WANT TO BUY MORE OLLIE MERCHANDISE

I mean, he’s cute. I may buy something as a keepsake if I end up going to a party. My own tastes will guide me; no mind tricks needed!

Throwing DVC members a pitiful little bone? Do better.

"Stop trying to make Ollie happen"

"Stop trying to make Earl the Squirrel happen."

;)

After all... we all have Chuuby!!

I like the ornament.
Is this new Ollie merch going to be available only during Jollywood Nights? Thanks.