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Disney World Christmas 2025 Dates and Offerings Revealed, Updated With Party Information

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 16:47:43 +0000

Christmas at Walt Disney World is one of the best times of the year offering special ticketed events like Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Jollywood Nights. EPCOT also joins the celebration with their International Festival of Holidays.

We now have the lineup of the 2025 holiday dates for all the Walt Disney World theme parks including details on how the new Disney Starlight nighttime parade will fit into the schedule. This article has now been updated with the additional information about the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates and Jollywood Nights Party dates being released.

Walt Disney World 2025 Christmas Dates

Walt Disney World will celebrate the holiday season November 14 through December 31, 2025. We now have the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 dates and ticket info for the party at Magic Kingdom and the 2025 Jollywood Nights dates and ticket info for the party at Hollywood Studios.

Magic Kingdom Returning Holiday Celebrations

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the most popular holiday celebration at Walt Disney World. The ticketed event at Magic Kingdom includes the popular Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, character dance parties, and seasonal overlays of attractions.

Guests can enjoy Frozen Holiday Surprise each night in front of Cinderella Castle with appearances from Anna, Kristoff and Elsa as she transforms Cinderella Castle into a shimmering palace.

The famous Jingle Cruise holiday overlay will also return to the Jungle Cruise with holiday decor and skippers telling holiday-themed gags.

Disney Starlight Parade Continues During Holidays

Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog

The new Disney Starlight parade will continue its run during the holiday season and will be available twice each night. The parade will not be available on evenings Magic Kingdom hosts Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

This is great news as this parade is going to be a huge draw for many guests visiting Walt Disney World and I'm happy to see it continue through the popular holiday season.

EPCOT International Festival of Holidays

The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays is one of the best celebrations at Walt Disney World which includes the famous Candlelight Processional. Celebrity narrators bring the story of Christmas to life onstage with previous guests including Josh Gad, Neil Patrick Harris, and Jodi Benson. The lineup will be announced at a later date. Performances are held nightly at 5 p.m., 6:45 p.m., and 8:15 p.m., with a runtime of approximately 50 minutes.

Other highlights at EPCOT include the holiday storytellers, JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season, Olaf's Holiday Scavenger Hunt, and a special holiday overlay Living with the Land- Glimmering Greenhouses.

Disney has also confirmed that the popular Holiday Cookie Stroll will return with returning favorites like the Coffee-Mocha Cookie topped with Coffee-infused Buttercream, Cocoa Nibs, and Chocolate-covered Espresso Beans.

Hollywood Studios Offers Jollywood Nights and More

Jollywood Nights will return to Hollywood Studios for the holiday season. This ticketed holiday party has improved since it's initial run and has been popular with adults.

Hollywood Studios also includes the return of Sunset Seasons Greetings with the nightly holiday projections transforming the Hollywood Tower Hotel into a Muppets gingerbread masterpiece, a Toy Story toy hotel, a corner of Arendelle, and a Dickensian village from “Mickey’s Christmas Carol.”

The Hyperion theater will continue to feature “For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration” as guests enjoy the Royal Historians of Arendelle recounting the popular “Frozen” story.

Animal Kingdom Winter Puppets and Nighttime Show Return

Animal Kingdom also offers some holiday features including the Merry Menagerie at Discovery Island featuring puppets of penguins, reindeer, foxes, and polar bears.

The “Tree of Life Awakenings Holiday Edition” will return to the Tree of Life with a series of wintry tales and holiday-inspired musical scores. The show begins after dark each night and occurs approximately every 10 minutes until the park closes.

Disney Springs and Resort Hotels Holiday Entertainment

Disney Springs and the Disney Resort Hotels also celebrate the holiday season with the popular Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll, holiday decor at Jock Lindsey's Holiday Bar, and breathtaking decorations across the resort hotels. One of the most popular aspects of those resort hotel decorations are the Disney World gingerbread houses although this year Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be missing from the lineup as the lobby finishes up construction for its new lobby bar.

Guests can also enjoy holiday themed character interactions, a huge food lineup, decorations, and more during the Christmas season at Walt Disney World.

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2025 Hollywood Studios Jollywood Nights Dates and New Offerings Announced

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:15:15 +0000

Jollywood Nights is the special ticketed event that takes place during the holiday season at Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World.

This event returns for it's third year with new offerings just announced along with all ticket information and dates for the 2025 holiday season.

Jollywood Nights 2025 Event Dates

Jollywood Nights returns for it's third year on select nights in November and December. The event will actually kick off before the official start of the holiday season at Walt Disney World which gives guests more opportunities to attend.

Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

The event will allow guests into Hollywood Studios a half-hour earlier this year with entry to the park available at 5:30 p.m. The party itself takes place at 7:30 p.m. and goes into 12:30 a.m.

Walt Disney World will celebrate the holiday season November 14 through December 31, 2025 so the party will actually start a full week earlier.

Jollywood Nights Ticket Prices and Info

Jollywood Nights tickets will go on sale first to guests of Disney Resort hotels beginning July 16, 2025. All other guests may purchase tickets beginning July 22, 2025. This is also the same date that 2025 tickets go on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Pricing varies by date with tickets starting at $159 per ticket and maxing out at $199 per ticket. The most expensive tickets will be the events closest to the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Jollywood Nights on select nights.

New at Jollywood Nights in 2025

Walt Disney World is adding new offerings to Jollywood Nights this year. This event just continues to improve which makes it a great contender when you are deciding whether you want to visit Jollywood Nights or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party during your holiday visit.

Miguel from the Disney Pixar film “Coco” will be available for character interactions at Holiday Fiesta en la Calle near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. The two new shows that debuted this summer, “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure” and “Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After,” will also be available on party nights.

There will be a new Backlot Express Restaurant specialty menu (more details coming soon) available along with a new Jollywood Nights merchandise collection.

This new offerings join the existing lineup of entertainment which includes a special stage show hosted by Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy, a Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-A-Long, a chance to experience a 1930's retro style holiday lounge at Tip Top Club, a holiday skating show, and plenty of character interactions. You can read more about the offerings and entertainment at Jollywood Nights in our guide and review.

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2025 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Dates Announced

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:54:44 +0000

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the most popular holiday celebration at Walt Disney World. This is the event you want to attend if you're interested in the popular holiday parade and fireworks that take place at Magic Kingdom during the holiday season.

Disney has just announced the dates for this best Christmas event at Magic Kingdom including all the information on tickets and when they go on sale.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Dates

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party returns this year on select nights in November and December. The event will actually kick off before the official start of the holiday season at Walt Disney World which gives guests more opportunities to attend.

Nov. 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

Walt Disney World will celebrate the holiday season November 14 through December 31, 2025 so the party will actually start a full week earlier.

The event takes place from 7:00 PM to midnight but guests can enter Magic Kingdom as early as 4:00 PM with their ticket.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Ticket Info

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party tickets will go on sale first to guests of Disney Resort hotels beginning July 16, 2025. All other guests may purchase tickets beginning July 22, 2025. This is also the same date that 2025 tickets go on sale for Jollywood Nights.

Pricing varies by date with tickets starting at $169 per ticket and maxing out at $229 per ticket. The most expensive tickets will be the events closest to the holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party on select nights.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Returning Entertainment

The ticketed event at Magic Kingdom includes the popular Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas Parade, Minnie’s Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Show, character dance parties, and seasonal overlays of attractions.

One of the best parts of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the event's exclusive entertainment. My two favorites are Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. These are the two options I recommend you prioritize the most during your party experience! You can read more about all the entertainment offered in our Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party review and guide.

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Disney Jollywood Nights- NEW Christmas Party at Disney World Hollywood Studios

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 10:00:47 +0000

Jollywood Nights is a ticketed holiday party coming to Hollywood Studios for Christmas! Disney Jollywood Nights will take place after Hollywood Studios closing time on select nights in November and December.

Keep reading for event dates, entertainment, and details on tickets. Read our review of Jollywood Nights and whether it's worth it.

Disney Jollywood Nights Dates

The event will allow guests into Hollywood Studios a half-hour earlier this year with entry to the park available at 5:30 p.m. The party itself takes place at 7:30 p.m. and goes into 12:30 a.m.

This is great news because this new ticketed party will NOT result in Hollywood Studios closing early, like we see for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. That makes it a win, win situation for everyone!

Here are the 2025 Jollywood Nights dates:

Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

These date-specific event tickets do not require an additional day theme park ticket or theme park reservation.

Disney Jollywood Prices

Jollywood Nights tickets will go on sale first to guests of Disney Resort hotels beginning July 16, 2025. All other guests may purchase tickets beginning July 22, 2025. This is also the same date that tickets go on sale for Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

To compare Disney Jollywood Nights vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, read our guide ranking these two Walt Disney World Christmas parties.

Disney Jollywood Nights Entertainment

We just got new information from Disney on what will be offered at the Jollywood nights event. Keep reading for the latest on the party.

This year, a new skating show called “Glisten!” will be featured on Hollywood Boulevard. Several times each night, international champion skaters will perform routines to a holiday soundtrack including original songs and Disney songs like “Be Our Guest” and “When You Wish Upon A Star.”

In a new Pixar-themed dance party, you can dance alongside Pixar characters including Joy, Frozone, Edna Mode, and more.

The main showstopper of entertainment at Disney Jollywood Nights is the return of “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” which hadn't been a part of Christmas at Walt Disney World since 2019 before Disney Jollywood Nights debuted. Here is the full list of holiday entertainment unique to Disney Jollywood Nights

“Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!”

This popular nighttime spectacular is jam-packed with music, fireworks, special effects and dazzling state-of-the-art projections. Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! will now take place at 10 pm.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood

This new show takes place at Theater of the Stars and features special guest stars including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Tiana, Belle, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse.

This new stage show will also include a brand-new original song by Tiana!

Disney characters will also be joined by singers, dancers, and live jazz musicians. Originally, Disney shared this new show would be hosted by Kermit the Frog and Piggy, we love to see this extra love for the Muppets in Walt Disney World.

Disney Holidays in Hollywood will take place 8:45 PM, 9:45 PM, 10:45 PM, 11:45 PM.

Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along

The Hyperion Theater will host a Nightmare Before Christmas sing-along with appearances from Jack Skellington and Oogie Boogie.

What’s This? Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas Sing-Along will take place at 8:30 PM, 9:30 PM, 10:30 PM, 11:30 PM.

DJ Spinning Holiday Music

When you enter Hollywood Studios, you will be greeted by a DJ spinning a mix of holiday music.

Holiday Fiesta En La Calle

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle will have a new location this year at Animation Courtyard. The Latin street fair party will feature a live band with Latin beats and food and beverages inspired by Hollywood classics and Latin holiday traditions. New this year, José Carioca and Panchito from The Three Caballeros will join the celebration!

Jazz Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

The Hollywood Brown Derby will become a jazz club playing holiday tunes and sparkling holiday décor. The menu will feature cocktails and a menu of light bites.

If there is an open table, guests will be seated right away or you can join the walk-up list on the My Disney Experience app.

Twilight Soirée at The Tip-Top Club

This swingin’ soiree in the courtyard of The Hollywood Tower Hotel will feature a live band playing holiday tunes in jukebox style and fancy cocktails.

Mickey & Friends Holiday Greetings

The new promo image shared above gives us a look at brand new character costumes for the Jollywood Nights party at Hollywood Studios. The new outfits are inspired by the vintage atmosphere of the party which aims to celebrate the glitz and glam of Hollywood. Pastels were a common trend in ornaments from the ‘30s, ‘40s or ‘50s which inspired the mint green and soft reds.

You can meet the characters in their new outfits in the Animation Courtyard during the event.

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Disney Jollywood Nights Characters

Guests can also meet a mix of traditional and unique characters during Disney Jollywood Nights including:

NEW- Mandalorian in Galaxy's Edge
NEW- Bo Peep and Lotso in Toy Story Land
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of the gang in the Animation Courtyard on a set with holiday props.
Powerline Max and Phineas and Ferb at Echo Lake
Edna Mode and Frozone at Pixar Place
Santa Duffy Bear- Mickey Short Film Theater
Snow White & Dopey OR Mary Poppins & Penguin Waiter- Grand Avenue
Jiminy Cricket OR Pinocchio- Center Stage near Chinese Theater
Santa Stitch- Center Stage near Chinese Theater

Powerline Max is hands down going to be one of the most popular characters at this event so I would recommend lining up as soon as the party begins for him!

Jollywood Nights PhotoPass

Guests can also pose for holiday-themed Magic Shots and two new PhotoPass experiences. All PhotoPass digital downloads are included in your ticket.

Photo ops will include a neon sign that says “Welcome to Disney Jollywood Nights,” a Robotic Arm Magic Shot that will capture photos in a slow-motion red carpet moment, and a Camera Array Magic shot with seven cameras that shoot boomerang style photos. This year, guests will be able to enjoy a fun photo op going behind the scenes of The Muppets Christmas Carol set inside the Stage 1 Company Store!

Disney Jollywood Nights Rides

After-hours access to some of the most popular rides at Hollywood Studios is included in your admission including Slinky Dog Dash, Rock N’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and more.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will use a virtual queue during Disney Jollywood Nights. The process is similar to other virtual queues at Walt Disney World like the one used for Cosmic Rewind.

Guests attending Jollywood Nights can request to join the queue beginning at 6:00 p.m. Each guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event. This is only available for guests on the day of the event they are attending, and their specific event tickets must be linked to their My Disney Experience account in order to join the virtual queue. Guests attending this special ticketed event do not need to be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to request to join at the time the queue becomes available.

Open Attractions Jollywood Nights

Here is the full list of attractions that will be available during the Jollywood Nights event:

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance (Virtual Queue)
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Toy Story Land

Alien Swirling Saucers
Slinky Dog Dash
Toy Story Mania!

Sunset Boulevard

Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Hollywood Boulevard

Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway

Grand Avenue

MuppetVision 3D

Echo Lake

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Disney Jollywood Nights Merchandise

At the event, guests will be able to explore a merchandise collection exclusive to the party inspired by Ollie the gingerbread man. The collection will include apparel, accessories, home decor, collectibles, and more.

Disney Jollywood Nights Food Guide

Guests can also enjoy a special list of holiday treats exclusive to the party! The full 2024 food guide has not yet been released, but Disney shared a sneak peek at some of the items to look forward to including the Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn, the Meatball and Polenta, and the Christmas Gertie Cookie.

When you exit the event, you'll be given six champagne-flavored Wondermade marshmallows in a Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy-themed box!

Holiday Fiesta en la Calle at ABC Commissary

Chicken Empanadas with Street Corn: Chicken empanadas served with a side of street corn salad topped with chili peppers, lime, and cotija cheese
Yuca con Chicharrón: Fried pork belly, yuca, red pickled onions, and chili pepper-lime seasoning with a yellow pepper aïoli
Mushroom Taco: Chili-roasted Mixed mushrooms, avocado crema, baby gem lettuce, and garnished with sliced radish (Plant-based Item)
Birria Taco: Shredded short rib and Monterey jack served with beef consommé for dipping

Tembleque: Coconut rice pudding with caramel rum sauce and cinnamon
Mexican Hot Cocoa Cheesecake: Spiced chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate cookie base topped with vanilla whipped cream and cocoa powder with a chocolate handle
Mangonada: Frozen mango beverage with mango-chili pepper-lime sauce and chili pepper-lime seasoning on top (Non-alcoholic)
Zero-Proof Piña Colada: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, coconut, pineapple, and lime
Oaxaca Old Fashioned: Casa Dragones Blanco Tequila, Del Maguey Vida Mezcal, agave nectar, Mexican chocolate, and orange bitters served over ice garnished with an orange

Baseline Taphouse

Tuna Ceviche: Marinated ahi tuna, pico de gallo, and avocado cream topped with cilantro
Charcuterie Cup: Manchego, chorizo, serrano ham, pickled vegetables, olives, and toasted focaccia bread
Beer Margarita: Blend of Patrón Silver Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, and lime juice topped with Scrimshaw Pilsner over Ice

Dockside Diner

Spicy Pimento-Kimchi Dip topped with chives and served with fresh house-made wonton chips
Roasted Eggplant Dip topped with chives and served with warm pita bread (Plant-based Item)
Poutine Tots: Potato barrels topped with gravy, brisket, mozzarella curds, and chives
Christmas Tree Cookie Stack: Vanilla cookie stack filled with pistachio buttercream, cranberry, and raspberry jam topped with sprinkles and a yellow candy star

Sandy Claws Hot Cocoa: “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas”-inspired dark chocolate hot cocoa topped with cherry whipped cream (Non-alcoholic)
Naughty or Nice: Crown Royal Whisky and ginger mixed with orange, cranberry, and grapefruit juices topped with fresh cranberries

Epic Eats

Spicy Korean Chicken Funnel Cake: Spicy fried Korean chicken with pickled vegetables served on a mini funnel cake
Brisket Reuben Funnel Cake: Beef brisket and sauerkraut slaw topped with thousand island dressing served on a mini funnel cake
S’mores Funnel Cake: Giant roasted marshmallow with chocolate and marshmallow sauce, topped with chocolate curls and cinnamon cereal served on a mini funnel cake
Samuel Adams Winter Lager: Spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and orange peel for a deep flavor and malty finish

Fairfax Fare

Holiday Turkey Popover: Roasted turkey and creamy mashed potatoes topped with gravy, cranberry chutney, and chives in a house-made popover
‘Just the Sides’ Popover: Macaroni & cheese and savory collard greens with ham topped with cornbread crumbs in a house-made popover
PB&J Doughnut: Glazed doughnut with creamy peanut butter and grape jelly dipped in dark chocolate topped with crushed house-made salt and vinegar chips
Kermit’s Frozen Banana Bliss: Frozen banana and white chocolate with caramel swirls topped with matcha whipped cream and sprinkle (Non-alcoholic)
Mistletoe Martini: Tito’s Handmade Vodka and St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur mixed with cranberry juice and topped with fresh cranberries and mint leaves

Gertie’s Ice Cream of Extinction

Christmas Gertie Cookie: Sugar cookie with mint icing (Also available with mint soft-serve)

Market

Buffalo Chicken Spring Rolls: Fried spring rolls served with a jalapeño-ranch dipping sauce and fried rice noodles
Frozone’s Snowball Macaroons: Coconut macaroons drizzled with blue vanilla frosting and topped with white snowflake sprinkles
Spiced Apple Cider: Apple cider and cinnamon with an apple chip garnish (Non-alcoholic)
Zero-Proof Apple Cider: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, apple cider, Angostura Bitters, and cinnamon topped with an apple chip and cinnamon rim
In Holiday Fashion: Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon, rosemary syrup, cranberry and lime juices, and cinnamon

PizzeRizzo

Meatball and Polenta: Giant meatball with marinara and creamy cheese polenta
Olive and Goat Cheese Flatbread: Olive oil-toasted flatbread, creamy goat cheese, rustic olive and tomato spread, balsamic glaze, and lemon watercress
Antipasto Flatbread: Fresh mozzarella, salami, peperoni, country ham, olives, peppers, onions, pepperoncini, and marinara
Tiramisù Puff: Sweet-and-savory with flavors of espresso, chocolate, and a coffee-infused custard and mascarpone cream
Benvolio Pinot Grigio
Banfi Chianti Superiore
Peroni Nastro Azzuro Lager Draft
Heineken 0.0 Non-Alcoholic Lager

Twilight Soirée at The Tip-Top Club

The 5th Dimension Royale: Teremana Blanco Tequila, Cointreau Liqueur, desert pear, agave nectar, and lime juice topped with Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut and garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel
Twilight Daiquiri: Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, ube, lime juice, and a splash of shimmer
Sparkling Pomegranate-Apple Cider: Pomegranate-green tea topped with sparkling apple cider and pomegranate seeds
Domaine Ste. Michelle Brut

The Trolley Car Café

Ornament Mousse: Dark chocolate-cherry mousse

Outdoor Vending Locations

Gingerbread Bites (Plant-based Item)

Bar Locations

Zero-Proof Gingerbread Spritzer: Lyre’s Spiced Cane Spirit, gingerbread syrup, and club soda garnished with a gingerbread bite
Sugar Cookie Martini: Stoli Vanil Vodka, Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur, and DISARONNO Originale Liqueur mixed with milk and sugar in a sprinkle-rimmed glass with a sugar cookie garnish

Jazzy Holidays at The Hollywood Brown Derby

Oyster Rockefeller: Spinach foam, shaved parmesan, rocoto pepper relish, and salmon caviar
Crispy Duck Drumettes: Spicy orange glaze, carrots, and kumquats
Charcuterie: House-made cured meats and accompaniments, blue cheese mousse, and toasted sourdough
Shrimp Cocktail: Classic cocktail sauce, citrus pearls, avocado mousse

Derby Slider: Bison and pork belly blend, taleggio cheese sauce, and fig stout jam
Tuna Carpaccio: Mezcal pickled vegetables, salsa macha, and avocado crema
Pork Belly Bao: Korean BBQ, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette
Tofu Bao: Seared tofu, cucumber slaw, and soy vinaigrette
An assortment of classic cocktails, zero-proof and non-alcoholic beverages, wine, and beer

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company

Tinseltown Tini: Toast to holiday cheer with this cold brew coffee topped with Kahlúa, Grey Goose Vodka, a hint of light cream, and a dash of whipped cream with cocoa (Available at the location near The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror)
Round ‘Em Up Latte: A merry blend of espresso, cookie butter syrup, dulce de leche sauce, and milk topped with fluffy whipped cream, playful animal crackers, and festive sprinkles; available hot or iced (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (Available at the location in Toy Story Land)

This food guide is full of great options for this first-ever holiday party at Hollywood Studios!

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 – Review, Dates, Prices

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 06:00:26 +0000

Christmas at Walt Disney World is one of the best times of the year to visit and one of the most popular yearly traditions is the ticketed Christmas party at Magic Kingdom. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is a ticketed holiday event held on select nights in November and December.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is my favorite holiday event at Walt Disney World and it is truly a not-miss experience if you plan on visiting during the holiday season. The atmosphere of this party is so joyful and you will see many guests decked out in their ugly sweater holiday best. My teenage son loves the holiday overlays they add to the rides, like Christmas music on Space Mountain, and the interactive character experiences. We love Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and it's a must-do for your holiday season at Walt Disney World!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party includes event-exclusive entertainment like the popular Christmas parade, holiday fireworks, rare character meet and greets, and more! Keep reading for a complete guide on offerings to learn more about the festive celebration, ticket information, dates, prices, and more.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party 2025 Dates and Prices

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party takes place on select dates in November and December at Magic Kingdom. The party is held in Magic Kingdom from 7 PM to midnight but guests can enter Magic Kingdom starting at 4 PM. Magic Kingdom will close to regular daytime guests at 8 PM.

2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates

Nov. 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

Tickets go on sale each year to Walt Disney World hotel guests first before being released to the general public.

To compare Disney Jollywood Nights vs. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, read our guide ranking these two Walt Disney World Christmas parties.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Price

Busier days mean more expensive tickets, so if you can, it may be worth it to try to attend early in the season on a weekday and avoid Thanksgiving.

Discounts
Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can save $10 per ticket to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, valid for select event nights.

This advance purchase window is available to Guests of:

Disney Resort hotels
Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
Shades of Green at Walt Disney World Resort

Tickets are limited and may not be available for purchase on the day of the event (or earlier).

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Entertainment

One of the best parts of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the event's exclusive entertainment. My two favorites of this list (below!) are Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade and Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks. These are the two options I recommend you prioritize the most during your party experience!

PRO TIP: One hidden Disney secret that many guests do not know about is that during the week of Christmas, Walt Disney World runs both this parade and fireworks each night so all guests can experience them- not just party ticket guests!

Frozen Holiday Surprise

Frozen Holiday Surprise is the new castle lighting show that is led by Anna, Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf from the popular Frozen film.

This is a seven-minute show that happens each night at 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM so this will take place during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Since it happens nightly, this is available for all guests to view, not just party guests.

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is one of the BEST exclusive party entertainment that is offered. You cannot miss this parade! The parade includes incredible holiday parade floats with favorite Disney characters in their holiday outfits along with dancing gingerbread men, toy soldiers, Santa Claus, and reindeer.

The holiday parade happens twice during the party and begins in Frontierland and makes its way to Liberty Square, circles in front of Cinderella's Castle, and heads down Main Street, U.S.A. If you want one of the most coveted parade spots on Main Street or in front of Cinderella's Castle facing the bridge from Liberty Square then you want to start saving your spot at least 60-90 minutes before parade time.

The less popular spots will be in the Fronterland and Liberty Square areas so if you don't want to devote as much time to getting a parade spot those are options for getting a good view too. But like with all Disney parades, the second parade show will always be the least crowded.

The parade starts in Frontierland and has two performance times: 8:30 PM and 11:00 PM.

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks

This fireworks show is hosted by Minnie Mouse herself and celebrates the magic of Christmas featuring well-known Christmas favorites such as “Joy to the World” and “Deck the Halls” to “Up on the House Top” and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas.”

Castle projections align with the fireworks show so the best view will be one that includes a good view of Cinderella's Castle. Guests should plan on saving a spot at least 30 minutes (even earlier on busy part nights) to get a good spot. The nice benefit of fireworks at Walt Disney World is that Cinderella's Castle offers such a large viewing around that you often do not need to line up that early to get a good spot.

This is one of the entertainment options you should prioritize during the event, the fireworks show is stunning and does a wonderful job incorporating holiday music with Disney callbacks.

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks takes place at 10 PM.

Fireworks Holiday Dessert Party

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas party also offers two dessert parties to view the holiday fireworks. These parties come with reserved viewing areas to view the holiday fireworks.

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party with Plaza Garden Viewing

This dessert party includes a buffet along with standing area viewing in the East Plaza Garden. The price for adults is $109 per person and $59 for children ages 3 to 9.

The Plaza Garden viewing dessert party includes a buffet with these options:

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries and Mini French Silk Pies
Holiday-inspired sweets, such as Candy Cane Tarts
A selection of cheeses
Refreshing beverages—including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over with a valid form of identification

Minnie's Wonderful Christmastime Fireworks Dessert Party at Tomorrowland Terrace

This dessert party includes a buffet along with seated viewing on the Tomorrowland Terrace. The price for adults is $119 per person and $75 for children ages 3 to 9.

The Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party includes a buffet with these options:

Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries and Mini French Silk Pies
Holiday-inspired sweets, such as Candy Cane Tarts
A selection of cheeses
Refreshing beverages—including an assortment of beer and wine for Guests ages 21 and over with a valid form of identification

Both dessert parties offer the same foods, the only main difference is the viewing whether you opt for the Plaza Garden standing room only or seated Tomorrowland Terrace viewing.

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration

Mickey's Most Merriest Celebration is a full-stage show with music, snowfall, holiday songs, and Disney characters in front of Cinderella's Castle. The show includes a mix of classic and recent popular holiday music and includes Donald and Daisy Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Peter Pan, Snow White, Alice, Jessie and the White Rabbit…. plus more! This show is so fun and plays multiple times throughout the night!

This is a fun show to watch and takes place often during the event so it's fairly easy to fit into your evening.

The show takes place at 7:40PM, 9:25PM, 10:35PM, 11:55PM on the stage in front of Cinderella's Castle.

Jingle Junior Jingle Jam

Jingle Junior Jingle Jam is a holiday-themed dance party featuring popular Disney Junior characters like Fancy Nancy, Vampirina, Doc McStuffins, and The Lion Guard.

This show plays multiple times throughout the night and is a great choice for younger kids. This is an easy show to see since you do not need to line up early and it repeats often throughout the party. While this is a fun experience, I do think this entertainment option is something you can skip to prioritize other experiences at the party unless you have Disney Junior fans in your group!

The show takes place throughout the duration of the party at Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe.

Club Tinsel

Club Tinsel is a live dance party with a DJ featuring favorite holiday characters like reindeer, polar bears, elves, and more. While this is a fun experience, I do think this entertainment option is something you can skip to prioritize other experiences at the party!

Club Tinsel takes place intermittently throughout the duration of the party on the Rockettower Plaza Stage in Tomorrowland.

Reindeer Wranglers

The Reindeer Wranglers are a small live band that will be playing country-style holiday tunes as they celebrate with the bears from Country Bear Jamboree in Frontierland.

Performances take place at 7:15 PM, 8:05PM, 9:30 PM, and 11:40 Pm.

Meet-and-Greets at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party also offers a lineup of event-exclusive meet and greets along with the chances to meet popular characters in their holiday attire.

The most popular of all these meet and greets is the chance to meet Jack and Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas on Main Street, U.S.A. in Town Square Theater! The lines for this meet and greet average 90 minutes to two hours on most nights and rarely drop below one hour. While this is a cool meet and greet, I don't recommend spending such a large chunk of your party time waiting for it. They do allow guests to start lining up before the party starts, this would be the best way to meet them without sacrificing too much party time! Check in with the cast member at this area around 5:30 PM which is usually when they open up the line.

Guests can also meet Mickey Mouse in his holiday outfit on Main Street, U.S.A. in Town Square Theater which is another popular meet and greet but not nearly as packed as the Jack and Sally one! This Mickey Mouse meet and greet does not have an actual PhotoPass photographer but one of the automated cameras. I am personally not a fan of these as the picture quality is not great (you can see the difference if you compare the pictures above!) and you do not get the chance to be as creative with your photos.

Other themed characters to find include Santa Claus in Liberty Square along with Santa Goofy and Scrooge McDuck in the Storybook Circus area.

While the 2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party details have not yet been announced, you can see the full confirmed characters list and their locations from last year's Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party below:

Main Street, U.S.A.

Mickey Mouse
Jack Skellington and Sally
Mary Poppins

Fantasyland

Alice and the White Rabbit
Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum
Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Tigger, Piglet
Ariel and Prince Eric
Rapunzel and Flynn Ryder
Cinderella and Prince Charming
Snow White and Prince
Aurora and Prince Phillip
Belle
Merida

Storybook Circus

Minnie Mouse
Donald Duck
Daisy Duck
Seven Dwarfs
Scrooge McDuck
Santa Goofy

Adventureland

Aladdin
Abu
Jasmine
Genie
Jack Sparrow
Peter Pan
Stitch

Frontierland

Country Bears: Liverlips, Shaker, Wendell, Big Al
Tiana and Naveen

Liberty Square

Santa Claus

One of my favorite character experiences at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party was meeting Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum over in Fantasyland. They spent so much time teasing us, even opening my Loungefly to try and steal my Christmas cookies or blocking our faces during pictures. We have never laughed so hard during a character meet and greet and it was such a great memory.

If you ever see these two in Magic Kingdom, take the time to say hi! I think we also got more time with them than we normally would since it was during the party and crowds for characters were low. This is one of the benefits of taking the time to interact with characters during these ticketed events!

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Ride Overlays

One of the best parts of attending Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is experiencing all of the holiday overlays in Magic Kingdom! While Jungle Cruise's overlay is available to all Walt Disney World guests, four attractions get a special holiday theme just for those attending the party.

Tomorrowland Speedway- The freeway is decked out with thousands of lights, decor plus a futuristic holiday soundtrack when you ride Tomorrowland Speedway.
Monster, Inc. Laugh Floor- The monsters will ‘fill their laugh canisters with holiday cheer' so you can expect a holiday take on this hilarious show.
Mad Tea Party- Spin your teacup to one of four-holiday combinations of lights and music!
Jingle Cruise- Jungle Cruise transforms into the Jingle Cruise as the skippers pull out their holiday puns.
Space Mountain-And arguably, one of the best themes on this list! Space Mountain will be transformed with holiday music and interstellar lightning.

You can expect lines to be longest for these attractions- most of all for Space Mountain. Jingle Cruise is available for daytime guests too so if you're visiting Magic Kingdom on another day save it for then or when you enter the park at 4 PM go experience it before the party officially begins.

Rides at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

Only certain rides stay open during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party which include:

Town Square Theater
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Jingle Cruise
Pirates of the Caribbean
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Splash Mountain
Haunted Mansion
It’s a small world
Peter Pan’s Flight
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Under the Sea~Journey of The Little Mermaid
The Barnstormer
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Mad Tea Party
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Princess Fairytale Hall
Tomorrowland Speedway
Space Mountain
Astro Orbiter
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor

The party doesn't start until 7:00 PM but you can get in beginning at 4:00 PM. We recommend taking advantage of these few hours to focus solely on rides!

TRON Virtual Queue

This year's Mickeys Very Merry Christmas Party will also include access to the new TRON Lightcycle / Run which will use a virtual queue during the event.

An opportunity to request to join the virtual queue will be available at 6:00 PM for Guests attending Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Guests will need to use the My Disney Experience app to enter this attraction. A standby queue for this attraction will not be available during the event. Each Guest can request to enter this virtual queue no more than once per event.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Exclusives

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party features exclusive, themed events that you cannot experience the rest of the year including a holiday fireworks show, a Christmas parade, and special musical performances.

Party guests are usually offered a commemorative take-home, like this 50th Walt Disney World Anniversary poster we received at last year's party. We also received a commemorative ornament in addition to this poster! Each year the party will offer a commemorative take-home gift that will likely align with the current celebration at the park.

Free Cookies and Coco at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

One of the crowd favorites of Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party is the all-you-can-eat treat selections found throughout the park at no additional charge. These locations will all offer unlimited pre-packaged holiday cookies, hot coco/cider, beverages, and more.

Columbia Harbor House – Liberty Square
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe – Tomorrowland
The Lunching Pad – Tomorrowland
Pinocchio Village Haus – Fantasyland
Tortuga Tavern – Adventureland

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Open Dining Locations

Only certain dining locations stay open during the party including:

Main Street Bakery
Casey’s Corner
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Aloha Isle
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe
Columbia Harbour House
Liberty Square Market
Sleepy Hollow
Gaston’s Tavern
Storybook Treats
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies
Cool Ship

2025 Food Guide to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party

Below is the information on the Disney World Christmas Food for the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party from last year. We will update this section of the guide for 2025 when the information is announced. The food guide this year features over 30 new items like a Gingerbread Milk Shake, Festive Beignets, and Lasagna Flatbread.

Main Street Bakery

Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallow topped with chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Mickey-shaped Cinnamon Roll with holiday-themed icing (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Plaza Ice Cream Parlor Hosted by Edy’s

Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Peppermint Brownie Sundae: House-baked brownie topped with peppermint ice cream, hot fudge, and chocolate granola with candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Peppermint Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich: Peppermint ice cream sandwiched between two oatmeal-peppermint chip cookies and rolled in candy cane pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

The Plaza Restaurant

Gingerbread Milk Shake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread syrup, and ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

S’mores Cake: Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache, toasted marshmallow mousse, and sugar snowflakes (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Casey’s Corner Hosted by Coca-Cola

Holiday Dinner Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only; foot-long version also available)

Holiday Dinner Loaded French Fries: French fries with turkey and gravy, fried onions, and cranberry sauce (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Candy Cane Tart: Chocolate tart filled with peppermint ganache topped with festive meringue (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Black Currant and Mint Lemonade (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Main Street Snacks

Festive Pretzel: Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut: Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle

Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Red Velvet Christmas Wreath Doughnut: Red velvet doughnut topped with buttercream and holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Gingerbread Cola: Coca-Cola served with gingerbread syrup (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Aloha Isle Refreshments Hosted by DOLE Packaged Foods

Holiday Pineapple-Orange-Guava Juice Float: Pineapple-orange-guava juice, coconut soft-serve, and a spiced pineapple tree pop (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Cranberry Citrus Float: Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and fruity boba pearls topped with DOLE Whip (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Golden Oak Outpost

Holiday Chicken Nugget Platter: Crispy chicken nuggets with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes and corn (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Festive Beignets: Light and fluffy beignets dusted with blue sugar cookie dust and served with cookie butter icing (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Fried Ice Cream Christmas Tree: Peppermint ice cream rolled in cereal topped with green cookie butter whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Café

Carne Asada Loaded Fries: Seasoned french fries with carne asada, chipotle queso, caramelized onion, avocado salsa verde, and queso fresco (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Cheese and Chile Tamale: Served ‘Christmas-style’ with mild red chile and green chile-pumpkin seed sauces, citrus-chipotle chicken, cilantro rice, pinto beans, and queso fresco (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Chocolate Eggnog Tart: Chocolate tart topped with eggnog mousse and chocolate antlers (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Salted Caramel Horchata (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 11 p.m.)

Sleepy Hollow

Orange Chicken Tenders: Fried chicken tenders with orange-soy glaze, glass noodles, green onions, and crispy garlic (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Szechuan Cauliflower: Spicy breaded cauliflower tossed in szechuan-soy glaze (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Brownie Peppermint Bark with peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party starting at 8:30 p.m.)

Holiday Red Velvet Waffle Sundae: Mickey-shaped red velvet waffle topped with M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies, peppermint ice cream, and hot fudge (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Milk and Cookies Mousse: Brown sugar cookie cake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Liberty Square Market

Brownie Peppermint Bark with peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during regular park hours only until 8:30 p.m.)

Columbia Harbour House

Gingerbread Cake: Gingerbread chiffon cake with cream cheese frosting, dulce ganache, and a chocolate piece (New) (Available during regular park hours only until 5 p.m.)

Pinocchio Village Haus

Baked Brie Flatbread: Brie-cheese spread, mango chutney, green apples, arugula, almonds, and a honey drizzle (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)

Lasagna Flatbread: Italian sausage, meatballs, five cheese mix, ricotta cheese, and pesto (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)

Black Forest Parfait: Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and cherry chantilly topped with brandy-cherry compote and chocolate popping candies (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only until 9:30 p.m.)

The Friar’s Nook

Holiday Pot Roast Hot Dog: All-beef hot dog topped with braised pot roast, Swiss fondue, horseradish mustard, and crispy onions (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Italian Beef Tots: Tots topped with braised beef, cheese curds, zesty giardiniera, and red wine gravy (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Sugar Cookie Hand Pie: Sugar cookie dough wrapped in a flaky crust with icing and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Toasted Marshmallow-Panna Cotta Tart with graham cracker ganache macaron (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Eggnog Shake: Eggnog soft-serve with ginger snap crumbles topped with whipped cream and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Storybook Treats

Sugar Plum-Vanilla Soft-serve Sundae: Sugar plum-vanilla soft-serve swirl dipped in celebration cake cone dip topped with marshmallows and almonds (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Pretzel Cart in Storybook Circus

Festive Pretzel: Jumbo pretzel with chocolate-hazelnut drizzle, caramel sauce, TWIX Cookie Bar Pieces, and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and regular park hours)

Santa Belt Buckle: Pistachio mousse with a dark chocolate truffle center and a chocolate buckle (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Cheshire Café Hosted by Minute Maid

Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (Available during regular park hours until 6 p.m.)

Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during regular park hours until 6 p.m.)

Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café Hosted by Coca-Cola

Holiday Pot Roast Melt: Slow-cooked beef on thick toast with cheddar, provolone, and beef gravy (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Holiday Turkey Burger: Turkey burger topped with traditional stuffing, provolone, and cranberry chutney on a brioche bun (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Christmas Cookie Cake Roll: Christmas cookie roll with buttercream topped with festive holiday sprinkles (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Peppermint Éclair: Éclair with white chocolate peppermint mousse and chocolate pieces (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Christmas Punch: Cranberry and citrus punch with amaretto syrup and Seagram’s Ginger Ale (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Lump of Coal In Your Stocking: Cookies and cream shake topped with whipped cream, cookies and cream crumbles, and a chocolate doughnut hole (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Smoky Chocolate Brownie Sundae: House-baked brownie topped with smoky chocolate soft-serve covered in chocolate cone dip topped with marshmallows and festive sprinkles (New) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Whoopie Pie: Chocolate cake sandwiched with marshmallow mint buttercream (New) (Plant-based) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

Cherry Cordial Cold Brew: Joffrey’s Cold Brew topped with cherry whipped cream, chocolate drizzle, and chocolate curls (New) (Non-alcoholic) (Available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party only)

NEW This Year- “Kids Picks”

Main Street Bakery

Letter To Santa: Flourless chocolate cake, hot cocoa mousse, and marshmallow topped with chocolate pieces

Golden Oak Outpost

Holiday Chicken Nugget Platter: Crispy chicken nuggets with sage butter and cranberry barbecue glaze served with mashed potatoes and corn

Sleepy Hollow

Milk and Cookies Mousse: Brown sugar cookie cake topped with chocolate chip cookie dough mousse, milk mousse, and chocolate chip cookies

Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies

Lump of Coal In Your Stocking: Cookies and cream shake topped with whipped cream, cookies and cream crumbles, and a chocolate doughnut hole

Main Street Snacks, Popcorn Cart near Cinderella Castle, and Pretzel Cart in Storybook Circus

Hot Cocoa Churro: Churro rolled in Hot Cocoa Powder by Joffrey’s Coffee and topped with marshmallows and peppermint candy pieces

Merchandise at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

The Christmas Party (and Christmastime in general) is a great place to get some holiday shopping done. However, there are some special merchandise picks that are only available during the party, so collectors will definitely want to keep an eye out. Typical party-exclusive items include event apparel, ornaments, trading pins, and MagicBands.

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EPCOT International Festival of Holidays: Candlelight Processional, Marketplace Booths

Lindsay Brookshier — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:00:34 +0000

The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays is a celebration of international holiday traditions from around the world that takes place in the World Showcase in EPCOT.

This popular holiday tradition at Epcot features holiday marketplace booths including a holiday cookie stroll and the famous Candlelight Processional.

Keep reading to find out more about the EPCOT International Festival of Holidays including our best tips on celebrating the holidays at Walt Disney World.

EPCOT International Festival of Holidays

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays takes place November 28 and concludes December 30, 2025. This festival experience includes:

An International Yuletide Extravaganza: featuring 11 holiday traditions of the 11 World Showcase nations.
The popular Candlelight Processional as guests experience the story of Christmas with a full choir and celebrity narrator.
Holiday Kitchens: featuring seasonal food from around the world at select kiosks around the park- nearly 25 in total!
The Holiday Cookie Stroll: sample cookies from around the world.

NEW this year is Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display coming to CommuniCore Hall and two brand new holiday kitchens coming to the food festival lineup called Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow and Favorites of Festivals Past.

EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Entertainment

The EPCOT International Festival of Holidays is about much more than the holiday food marketplace booths (although they're not to be missed!) with plenty of variety of holiday entertainment.

EPCOT Holiday Storytellers

World Showcase countries have their own Holiday Storytellers ready to share their legends and lores of the season. Shows take place multiple times throughout the day. Holiday Storytellers featured includes:

Future World

JOYFUL! A Gospel Celebration of the Season Gospel style music
America Music Machine: Cappela group

World Showcase

Norway: Storyteller Sigrid tells the tale of the mischievous Christmas Gnome Julenissen.
Germany: Helga tells a story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of the nutcracker
Italy: La Befana, a kind-hearted witch, recalls her first Christmas 2000 years ago
Japan: Daruma (doll) seller speaks about the Japanese New Year customs.
France: Pere Noel recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child.
United Kingdom: Father Christmas shares Christmas traditions.
Canada: The Canadian Holiday Voyageurs take guests on a musical tour through the seasonal customs of the Great White North.
China: Chinese Lion Dance to celebrate the New Year.
Mexico: Fiesta de Navidad- dancers and mariachis.
Morocco: Storyteller shares holiday traditions.

Spaceship Earth Light Show

And don't miss the light show at Spaceship Earth invoking the sights of winter, including snowflakes, northern lights, and warm candles.

Gingerbread Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

NEW this year is the Spaceship Earth gingerbread display located at CommuniCore Hall in EPCOT. This 8-foot-tall gingerbread display took over 160 hours and lights up and dances to music throughout the day. There are also 11 Mickeys hidden throughout the display to reflect the 11 countries of the World Showcase.

Santa Claus- American Adventure

Santa Claus greets guests at the American Adventure throughout the day. You can also enjoy the Voices of Liberty singing holiday Christmas carols in Charles Dickens-themed costumes plus view gingerbread displays of U.S. monuments. See all Disney World gingerbread houses ranked.

There will also be Holiday Storytellers at the American Adventure where guests can learn about Kwanzaa and Hanukkah.

Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt

Like all Epcot festivals, the International Festival of Holidays also includes a scavenger hunt! Search for holiday traditions Olaf has gathered from around the world. You can purchase a map for $9.99 from the Creations Shop, Port of Entry, or International Gateway gift shops. Once you've submitted your map (you can also decide to just get your prize without doing the scavenger hunt) you can redeem it for a prize.

Living with the Land- Glimmering Greenhouses

Don't forget to view the holiday overlay on Living with the Land as you drift through the twinkling holiday displays in the greenhouse. This is a beautiful addition for the season, it's worth taking the time to see!

EPCOT Candlelight Processional

The Candlelight Processional has been a Disney Parks tradition dating back to 1958 at Disneyland. The Candlelight Processional at Epcot takes place at the America Gardens Theatre featuring the Voices of Liberty and a choir of Disney cast members, a live orchestra, and celebrity narrators retelling the traditional Christmas story.

In the Candlelight Processional, you will hear the biblical story of Christmas typically told by a celebrity narrator and accompanied by a 50-piece orchestra and massed choir. This is a beloved tradition at Walt Disney World so be sure you don't miss it!

How do you get tickets to the Candlelight Processional at Epcot?

You do not require a separate ticket or reservation to see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot as its included in your park admission. The seating in the America Gardens Theatre is on a first come, first served basis so plan on reserving a spot early in the day.

If you don't want to worry about having to devote part of your park day reserving a spot, you can also purchase a dining package which are typically offered for the Candlelight Processional.

Since this is such a popular tradition at Epcot, I recommend either booking a dining package or being committed to reserving your seat at least 90 minutes prior to showtime.

The 2025 celebrity narrators haven't been announced yet but you can read through last year's narrators for an idea of what to expect.

2024 Celebrity Narrators

11/29 – 11/30 Josh Gad
12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goldberg
12/8 – 12/10 Tituss Burgess (NEW)
12/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
12/13 – 12/14 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
12/15 – 12/16 Gary Sinise
12/17 – 12/18 Neil Patrick Harris
12/19 – 12/21 Pat Sajak
12/22 – 12/23 Gloria Estefan
12/24 – 12/26 Edward James Olmos
12/27 – 12/28 Sterling K Brown
12/29 – 12/30 Jodi Benson

EPCOT Candlelight Processional Dining Packages

If you already had plans to eat at one of these restaurants then this is a great way to bundle that experience with a guaranteed spot to see the Candlelight Processional at Epcot!

Candlelight Processional Dining Packages are only offered during the holiday season.
Alcohol will only be served to Guests ages 21 and older.
Reservations require a credit card guarantee.
Guests will receive Candlelight Seating badges at the restaurant after their meal. The badge will specify the date and show time they have reserved.
Guests with the Dining Package will enter America Gardens Theatre in a separate queue and will be seated on a first-come, first served basis. Seating is guaranteed.
Guests who have not reserved a Candlelight Processional Dining Package will be seated at the Candlelight Processional on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is based on availability due to limited capacity.
To enter EPCOT, both a theme park reservation and valid theme park admission are required. EPCOT admission is not included in the price of the dining package.

Read our review of the EPCOT Candlelight Processional dining package.

Holiday Kitchens at EPCOT

New this year for the 2024 food guide are two marketplace booths: Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu and Favorites of Festivals Past Menu. I am most excited to see the Favorites of Festivals Past Menu which is bringing back popular hits from previous EPCOT festivals!

NEW! Experimental Prototype Cookies of Tomorrow Menu

Location: CommuniCore Hall

Food Items:

Spaceship Earth Tile Gingerbread Triangle (New)

Beverages:

Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Gingerbread Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Gingerbread Milk Shake with whipped cream vodka

Seasonal Wine

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co. Gingerbread White Stout

81Bay Brewing Co. Gingerbread Coffee Porter

NEW! Favorites of Festivals Past Menu

Location: CommuniCore Plaza

Food Items:

Reuben Croquettes with pastrami, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with thousand island dipping sauce

Brown Sugar and Mustard-glazed Ham Sliders with cranberry and apple coleslaw on a Hawaiian roll

Bauducco Panettone Holiday Trifle with eggnog custard and cranberry cherry compote

Beverages:

Southern Tier Brewing Co. Tiramisu Imperial Stout

Keel Farms Pecan Pie Hard Cider

Point Snow Pilot Pistachio Nut Brown Ale

Beer Flight

World Discovery

Connections Café Menu

Location: In World Discovery

Food Item:

🍪 Holiday Sugar Cookie

Connections Eatery Menu

Location: In World Discovery

Food Item:

Holiday Sweater Liege Waffle: Chocolate-coated brioche waffle with a flurry of blizzard themed sprinkles and white chocolate garnish

Beverage:

Coquito Milk Shake: French vanilla gelato, cream of coconut, nutmeg, and cinnamon (Non-alcoholic beverage) (Spirited version available with Bacardí Superior Rum)

Holiday Hearth Desserts Menu

Location: The Odyssey

Food Items:

Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with cream cheese icing

Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie

Mouse Crunch made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Candies

Mint Chocolate Mousse Wreath

Apple Caramel Crumb Cake

Chocolate-covered Toffee Brittle

Beverages:

Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Frozen Caramel Hot Cocoa: Hot cocoa with whipped cream and TWIX cookie bar pieces (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Wicked Weed Brewing Jack Frost IPA

BrewDog Winter Staycation Pecan & Toffee Stout

Wicked Weed Brewing Milk & Cookies Imperial Milk Stout

Cocoa Candy Cane: Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Peppermint Schnapps

Beer Flight

World Showcase

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Mexico

Food Items:

Empanada de Pollo: Fried corn tortilla filled with chipotle chicken and potatoes topped with chile rojo salsa, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (New)

Tamal de Puerco con Mole: Shredded pork in corn masa topped with mole negro, queso fresco, crema Mexicana, slivered almonds, and sesame seeds (New)

Dulce de Leche Churro sprinkled with cinnamon sugar

Beverages:

Holiday Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, tequila, cranberry lime juice, allspice and orange blackcurrant liqueurs (New)

Coconut Guavarita: Tromba Blanco Tequila, coconut water, guava cream, hint of lime rum, and orange liqueur with a toasted coconut rim (New)

Holiday Cerveza: Mexican Artisanal Craft Lager with black currant liqueur

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: China

Food Items:

XO Fried Rice: Chinese sausage, onion, green onion, mushroom, egg, and house-made Hong Kong XO Chili Sauce (New)

Beef Noodle Soup Bowl with slow-braised beef shank, green onion, and house-made chili oil

Vegetable Spring Rolls with citrus sauce

Beverages:

Taro Bubble Milk Tea: Green tea and boba (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Brew Hub Year of the Dragon: Dragon Fruit Lager

Butterfly Lantern: Butterfly pea blossom gin, vodka, prickly pear, lychee syrup, soda water, and white boba

Lychee Martini: Vodka, lychee syrup, and vermouth (New)

Peach of Longevity: Peach Schnapps, citrus vodka, piña colada mix, and orange juice (New)

Refreshment Outpost Menu

Food Items:

Peanut Stew with sweet potatoes, mustard greens, and roasted peanuts (Plant-based)

DOLE Whip Raspberry (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Ciderboys Caramel Apple Hard Cider

81Bay Brewing Co. Cinnamon Orange Cranberry Wheat Ale

Crooked Can Brewing Company Crème Brûlée Lager

Boyd & Blair Chai Tea Mule

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Germany

Food Items:

Cheese Fondue in a bread bowl with steamed baby vegetables and marble potatoes

Pork Schnitzel with mushroom sauce, spätzle, and braised red cabbage

🍪 Hazelnut Linzer Cookie

Beverages:

Possmann Pure Hard Cider

von Trapp Brewing Trösten Smoked Dark Lager

Köstritzer Schwarzbier

Regional Riesling

Glühwein: House-made hot spiced wine (Served warm)

Beer Flight

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Italy

Food Items:

Montanara: Fried house-made pizza dough with pomodoro sauce, parmesan, and fresh basil

Dolce Pizza: Fried house-made pizza dough with sugar and cinnamon

Panettone: Panettone bread pudding and vanilla cream (New)

Beverages:

Bombardino Freddo: Creamy eggnog and Italian brandy

Prosecco

Moscato

Chianti

Italian Red Sangria

Italian-inspired Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and limoncello

Peroni Pilsner

American Holiday Table Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Food Items:

Slow-roasted Turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, and cranberry sauce

Blackened Catfish with Hoppin’ John and Comeback Sauce

🍪 SNICKERS-Doodle Cookie made with SNICKERS bar pieces

Beverages:

Crooked Can Brewing Company Bah HOPbug IPA

3 Daughters Brewing Eggnog White Porter

Playalinda Brewing Co. Peppermint Chocolate Stout

Beer Flight

Funnel Cake Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Food Item:

Gingerbread Funnel Cake: Vanilla ice cream, gingerbread crumbs, whipped cream, and red and green sprinkles (New)

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Japan

Food Items:

Sushi Tree Roll: Christmas tree-shaped sushi roll with krab meat and cream cheese topped with ikura salmon roe and spicy mayo

Toshikoshi Soba: Buckwheat soba noodle in hot dashi (fish-based) soup topped with shrimp tempura and chopped green onion

Mochi Donut Wrap: A soft, chewy fusion pastry served with strawberry, whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and sweet red beans wrapped with “gyuhi” rice cake sheet (New)

Beverages:

Ichigo Boba: Cranberry and yuzu cream drink with calpico and popping strawberry boba pearls (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Japanese Punch: Shōchū, plum wine, cranberry, and lemon juice

Chocolate Nigori: Creamy texture of Nigori Sake and rich sweetness and gentle bitterness from chocolate (New)

Sapporo Premium Black Beer

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu

Location: Morocco

Food Items:

Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli

Chermoula chicken

Moroccan-spiced lamb

Stone-baked Moroccan bread with dips (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Ciderboys Cranberry Razz Hard Cider (New)

Bold Rock Apple Crumble Hard Cider

Gulf Stream Brewing Holiday Snakebite

Holiday Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling fig liqueur and white cranberry juice

Hard Cider Flight

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Between Morocco and France

Food Items:

Pastrami on Rye with house-made pickles and deli mustard

Smoked Salmon Potato Latke

Potato Latkes (Plant-based)

Rugelach: Pastry filled with raspberry jam, walnuts, and cinnamon

🍪 Black and White Cookie (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Brooklyn Brewery Black Chocolate Stout (New)

Frozen New York Whiskey Sour: Manifest Whiskey and Manischewitz Blackberry Wine

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: France

Food Items:

Crème De Saumon Fumé en Brioche aux Grains de Sesames, Concombre Et Radis: Smoked salmon spread on a sesame brioche roll with cucumber and radishes

Rôti de Jambon Sauce Moutarde à l’Ancienne, Pommes Darphin: Roasted ham with mushrooms, pearl onions, bacon, white wine mustard sauce, and darphin roasted herb potatoes (New)

Bûche de Noël au Chocolat et Caramel: Chocolate fudge Christmas log with a caramel cream center (New)

Beverages:

Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini: Vodka, chocolate milk, and whipped cream

Spiced Cranberry Punch: Pol Rémy Sparkling Wine, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced brown sugar (New)

Chateau Haut Beaumard Cabernet Sauvignon (New)

UK Beer Cart Menu

Location: United Kingdom

Beverage:

Frozen Chocolate Orange Cocktail: Hot chocolate, orange syrup, and blood orange liqueur

Canada Popcorn Cart Menu

Location: Canada

Beverage:

Canadian Hot Toddy: Maple syrup, honey, black tea, lemon juice, cinnamon, and Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky served warm

Yukon Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Canada

Food Items:

Seared Salmon with butternut squash purée, maple-bourbon glaze, and fennel-arugula salad

Beef Bourguignon with crushed potatoes

🍪 Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie

Beverages:

Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

81Bay Brewing Co. Peanut Butter Banana Porter

Playalinda Brewing Co. Maple Cookie Blonde Ale

Collective Arts Coffee Maple Porter

Regional Icewine

Regional Red Wine

Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Canadian Maple Rye Whisky

Beer Flight

Refreshment Port Menu

Location: Near Canada

Food Item:

Turkey Poutine: Sweet potato fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish, and crispy onions

Beverages:

Keel Farms Pumpkin Hard Cider

Pasek Cellars Cranberry Wine

Swirled Showcase Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Items:

Holiday Mickey-shaped Liquid Nitrogen Pop: Chocolate cake dipped in ganache made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis

Soft-serve in a Cone

Vanilla

Apple-cinnamon

Dark chocolate

Beverages:

Floats: Barq’s Red Crème Soda or Barq’s Root Beer with Vanilla Soft-serve (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola and Cherry Cola

Floats:

Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. Bourbonola with dark chocolate soft-serve

Fireball Cinnamon Whisky and Barq’s Red Crème Soda with apple cinnamon soft-serve

Coffee Float: Dark chocolate soft-serve with iced coffee and choice of Mozart Liqueur

Holiday Sweets & Treats Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Item:

Peppermint Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, and peppermint candy

Beverages:

Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Chocolate Peppermint Shake with Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Hot Cocoa by Joffrey’s Coffee with Choice of Liqueur: Baileys Original Irish Cream, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream, or Grand Mariner

Chocolate Peppermint Shake: Twinings Peppermint Cheer Tea and whipped cream vodka

Deschutes Brewery Jubelale (New)

Southern Tier Brewing Co. 2XMAS Ale

Wicked Weed Brewing Hop Cocoa Porter

Beer Flight

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Kālua Pork with Okinawa sweet potatoes and mango salad

Lomi Lomi Salmon with tomatoes, onions, salmon roe, yuzu-mayonnaise, and yuca chips

🍪 Coffee Mocha Cookie topped with coffee-infused buttercream, cocoa nibs, and chocolate-covered espresso beans (New)

Beverages:

Melon Breeze: DOLE Pineapple Juice, lime juice, melon liqueur, and Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum

The Bruery 5 Golden Rings (New)

Florida Orange Groves Winery Pineapple Sparkling Wine

Nochebuena Cocina Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Plant-based Chorizo Tamal with cotija and spicy red chile sauce (Plant-based)

Pastelón: Sofrito-marinated beef with sweet plantains and olives

🍪 Cinnamon-spiced Chocolate Crinkle Cookie

Beverages:

Ponche Navideño: Christmas punch with apple, pears, guava, oranges, dried hibiscus, brown sugar, tamarind, cinnamon sticks, and cloves served warm (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Left Hand Brewing Co. Mexican Hot Chocolate Milk Stout (New)

Chestnuts & Good Cheer Holiday Kitchen Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and the Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Cinnamon-glazed Almonds

Cinnamon-glazed Cashews

Cinnamon-glazed Pecans

Fire-roasted Chestnuts

Beverages:

Eggnog (Non-alcoholic beverage)

Eggnog with choice of cordial: Fireball Cinnamon Whisky, Mozart Chocolate Liqueur, or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey

Southern Tier Brewing Co. Chestnut Praline Imperial Ale

World Nature

Sunshine Seasons Menu

Location: The Land

Food Items:

Peanut Butter Cookie made with Red & Green M&M’S Milk Chocolate Minis

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu

Location: Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company throughout the park

Beverage:

Merry Mint Cookie Latte: A festive blend of espresso, toasted marshmallow syrup, peppermint syrup, dark chocolate sauce, and milk topped with peppermint whipped cream and chocolate cookie crumbs (Non-alcoholic beverage) (New)

Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

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Disney World Christmas 2025: Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, EPCOT Festival of Holidays

Lindsay Brookshier — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:42 +0000

The holiday season begins at Walt Disney World in November and runs until the first week of January which allows for plenty of time for guests to plan a seasonal vacation to one of the Happiest Places on Earth! Typically you can expect the holiday décor to remain up until early January.

Read on to find out everything you need to know for enjoying the holiday season at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World 2025 Christmas Dates

Walt Disney World will celebrate the holiday season November 14 through December 31, 2025.

The celebration at EPCOT doesn't start until after Thanksgiving Day and this year follows that same tradition. EPCOT International Festival of Holidays starts November 28 and concludes December 30, 2025. You can read more about confirmed returning holiday entertainment in our guide to returning 2025 Christmas entertainment at Walt Disney World.

We'll get additional news on what else is coming for the holiday celebration as we get closer. During the weeks leading up to the holidays once Disney World has already started to decorate for Christmas we will get the 2025 Disney World Christmas Foods Guide.

2025 Holiday Season at Magic Kingdom

The main focus of celebration in Magic Kingdom Park is Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. Guests attending the party will get to enjoy a special Christmas parade, fireworks, and snowfall in the park. You can also read about when Disney World decorates for Christmas here.

2025 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party Dates

Nov. 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 30
Dec. 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 21

You can read more about the full list of entertainment offered at this popular Christmas party and how to purchase tickets in our Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party guide.

But if you don't attend the party, you can still enjoy all the holiday decor in Walt Disney World as the park will be fully decorated for all guests to enjoy along with plenty of holiday treats and merchandise to enjoy.

Magic Kingdom also features the main Christmas attraction overlay (unlike Disneyland at Christmas, seasonal overlays aren't a common thing at Walt Disney World!) on the Jungle Cruise. The Jungle Cruise is transformed into the “Jingle Cruise” featuring themed holiday jokes told by the Skippers, holiday names for the boats, and holiday decor on the attraction.

Jingle Cruise is available during regular park hours and during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Frozen-Inspired Show

“Frozen Holiday Surprise” is a Frozen-inspired experience to illuminate the castle that can be seen during regular park hours and during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. This show replaced the previous Castle Dreamlights (more on this below) and past holiday projections that cycled throughout the night since 2020.

Olaf and “more than 100 of his Snowgie siblings” decorate Cinderella Castle. Anna, Elsa, Olaf and Kristoff all appear live on stage with. The celebration ends with Elsa adding her sparkling touches to the castle which will illuminate Cinderella Castle into a shimmering, crystal palace that will remain throughout the evening.

In disappointing news for many Walt Disney World fans, the Cinderella Castle DreamLights will NOT be returning this year and is still being replaced by this new Frozen show. The Cinderella Castle Dreamlights have not returned to Walt Disney World since 2019 and have since been replaced by projections that illuminate the castle instead. Many fans hoped that we would see the lights return as the 50th Walt Disney World decorations were removed but it appears that the DreamLights are gone for good and have been replaced by the projection-style images we've seen on the castle. This was even further confirmed with the announcement of the return of this Frozen show.

If you want to see a castle lit up with actual glittering icicles and not projections, it's just more incentive to also visit Disneyland for Christmas!

Disney Jollywood Nights- After-Hours Event at Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has announced that the newest holiday party, Jollywood Nights, is returning to Hollywood Studios! Disney Jollywood Nights will once again take place after Hollywood Studios closing time on select nights in November and December.

2025 Jollywood Nights Party Dates

Nov. 8, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29
Dec. 1, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 22

This party will take place from 8:30PM to 12:30AM and guests with tickets can enter Hollywood Studios as early as ^PM for the event. Since this party takes place after Hollywood Studios typically closes, this won't impact guests visiting the theme park without party tickets.

This new holiday party features the return of “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” plus new entertainment and a Muppets focused holiday special at Theater of the Stars! Read all the information including how to buy tickets in our Disney Jollywood Nights event guide.

Hollywood Studios

Sunset Seasons Greeting's projection show is definitely worth a look as the Hollywood Tower becomes full of light including laser projections and snow.

When evening falls, the billboards transform into real life characters telling a tale of their love for the season.

These holiday scenes include:

Mickey and Minnie reminiscing about a hometown Christmas as the scene shifts into a romanticized, Norman Rockwell-inspired town—starting in black and white before slowly changing into color.
The Toy Story characters guessing which new toys are coming this Christmas as the scene becomes covered in holiday wrapping paper.
The Swedish Chef from The Muppets babbling as only he can while the scene turns into giant gingerbread houses.
And finally, Olaf pining over his holiday wish as iconic music plays and the scene freezes over into a Frozen winter wonderland—complete with dancing Aurora Borealis lights and projected falling snow.

Minnie's Seasonal Character Dining at Hollywood & Vine

Hollywood & Vine at Hollywood Studios changes their character dining throughout the year to match the park seasonal celebrations. The holiday Hollywood & Vine character dining includes Santa Goofy along with Minnie and other friends dressed in their holiday best. You can read our full review of this holiday experience to see why we loved this special event.

Echo Lake Holiday Decorations

Echo Lake gets a merry makeover with extra-large ornaments, colorful garlands and a giant Christmas tree centered on the water. Even Dinosaur Gertie will be festively dressed for the occasion!

Disney does not disappoint with their seasonal decorations so take the time to soak it in and enjoy!

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays takes place November 29th through December 30th, featuring the popular Holiday kitchens around the World Showcase promenade. This will include favorite treats such as the American Holiday Table featuring Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing and Bavaria Holiday Kitchen with dishes like Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl.

The Voices of Liberty will perform on the America Gardens Theatre stage again this year for a concert of carols and holiday songs. We will keep updating with menu, entertainment, and tips for visiting the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Guests can also view holiday character cavalcades at Epcot including Mickey, Anna & Elsa, Santa, and more!

Animal Kingdom

At Animal Kingdom you can expect the park to be decked out in breathtaking holiday décor.

Walt Disney World has made an effort to include a greater amount of things to do and see for the holiday season at Animal Kingdom.

Tree of Life Awakenings

The Tree of Life awakens during the holiday season wintry tales projected on the tree.

Discovery Island

This winter celebration at Discovery Island includes life-size, artisan-sculpted animal puppets that include reindeer, foxes, and polar bears. These winter animal puppets, called the Merry Menagerie, will appear throughout the day. The park’s iconic Tree of Life also awakens each evening with a colorful tableau of wintry tales accompanied by a musical score.At night the rooftop will be filled with luminous lights and bird lanterns.

Asia and Africa Celebrations

In Asia guests can enjoy glowing flowers, lanterns, and more where residents of Anandapur have decorated the theater district in celebration of Diwali––the festival of lights in India. In Africa, guests can enjoy more decorations in the village of Harambe that blends the style of Western traditions with authentic African celebrations.

Pandora – The World of Avatar

Guests can enjoy seasonal decor and handcrafted materials indigenous to Pandora to celebrate Christmastime at Pongu Pongu.

Adventurer's Outpost

You can also find characters such as Mickey and Minnie dressed in seasonal attire at the Adventurer's Outpost. Around the park you can also find characters such as Santa, Goofy, Baloo, King Louie, Donald, Chip and Dale dressed in seasonal clothes.

Disney Springs

Disney Springs will be fully decked out in its holiday finest by November 10. You can find seasonal treats and shopping in this Disney district.

Disney Springs also features a variety of entertainment for the holiday season such as:

Christmas Tree Trail: a walk through wonderland of Disney themed Christmas trees featuring falling snow and holiday music. The Christmas Tree Trail returned last year with a new list of full holiday trees to experience. For now, you can cruise a Christmas Tree Trail list from a past year to see what themes to expect! We anticipate that this will return in 2025 again.

This tour starts near the fountain outside Once Upon a Toy, once you find the pathway you can look forward to seeing these themed trees:

1. 1. Walt Disney World Theme Parks
  2. Mickey & Minnie Mouse
  3. Beauty & the Beast
  4. Sleeping Beauty
  5. Aladdin
  6. Frozen
  7. The Princess & The Frog
  8. The Little Mermaid
  9. Mulan
  10. Haunted Mansion
  11. Snow White
  12. Pinocchio
  13. Toy Story
  14. Disney Villains
  15. Dumbo
  16. Cinderella
  17. Robin Hood
  18. Star Wars
  19. Peter Pan
  20. Tangled
  21. The Lion King
  22. Mary Poppins
  23. Fantasia
Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt: a scavenger hunt to find all of Stitch's lost items, if you find them all you receive a prize!
Meet Santa: Visit with Santa at Once Upon a Toy!
Nightly Snowfall: Town Center in Disney Springs is transformed into a winter wonderland with nightly snowfall.

There are also carolers wandering through Disney Springs along with other roaming varieties of seasonal entertainment.

Walt Disney World Gingerbread Displays

One of the most beloved traditions at Walt Disney World is multiple gingerbread displays at the various resorts at the park. Last year's Disney World gingerbread houses included displays at these hotels:

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge
Disney’s Beach Club Resort
Disney’s BoardWalk Resort
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

You can read all about the Disney World gingerbread houses and our tips to see them in our guide.

Easily the most famous of all is the gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You can view clouds of cinnamon billowing out of the chimney of this life-sized storybook gingerbread house made from a classic Austrian recipe.

This house is adorned with white chocolate, candy canes, edible snowflakes, sugar poinsettias, and 25 – yes, 25 – hidden Mickeys! Along the porches, you’ll find an 85-pound chocolate Santa, nutcrackers, toy soldiers, and snowmen that have all been hand-painted by the Grand Floridian Bakery team.

You can even get limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments, and treats! Some of the goodies you can purchase from the Gingerbread House include:

Freshly baked, homemade items, such as Gingerbread Mickeys and Shingles, Stollen Bread, Brownie Christmas Tree, and Chocolate Peppermint Bark
House-made Gingerbread Ornaments and Gingerbread Houses
New items like the Gingerbread Latte Whoopie Pie and Hot Cocoa Bombs
Assorted Gingerbread Cookie Bags, Marshmallow Pops, and Caramel Pecan Fudge Bar
Gluten-friendly, plant-based, and no sugar added treats
Grand Floridian Combo Box featuring assorted fan favorite treats, including the Chocolate Mickey Ornament, exclusive to the Combo Box

Animal Kingdom Lodge features a Life-sized Baby Gingerbread Giraffe and Baby Zebra.

While you're over at Animal Kingdom Lodge you can even decorate an ornament with ostrich shells. These mosaic-like ornaments are made from crushed and dyed ostrich eggs.

Since no male ostriches live in the park or resort, these eggs remain unfertilized and go unused by the female ostriches who lay them on a cycle similar to chickens. Once cleaned, the eggs are crushed and colorfully dyed, glued onto an animal-shaped ornament of your choosing, and tied off with a recycled telephone wire. Guests can participate by visiting the recreation clubhouses at Jambo House and Kidani Village.

The Beach Club Resort features a famous gingerbread life-sized carousel that's been a tradition since 1999 that actually spins! This carousel and its horses are masterfully created with chocolate, sugar, and fondant along with hand-painted characters and hand-crafted gingerbread shingles and snowflakes decorating the display. What makes this year even more special is that all the horses celebrate a different Disney princess. Commemorate your holiday viewing with limited edition pins, mugs, holiday ornaments, and treats including:

Signature Stollen Bread
Candied Pecans (Plant-based)
Trio of Fudge
Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Snowman
Crispy Rice Treat
Chocolate Mickey Cookie (New)
Peppermint Bark
Gingerbread Shingle
Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly)
Gingerbread Cookie (Gluten-Friendly)

BoardWalk Inn's gingerbread display includes a miniature, edible version of the BoardWalk Deli! Before leaving, be sure to check out some of the treats you can take home with you, like:

Mickey and Minnie Sugar Cookies
BoardWalk Mickey Sugar Cookie (New)
Giant Gingerbread Mickey Cookie (New)
Gluten-Friendly & Plant-based Gingerbread Mickey Cookie
Artisan Peppermint Marshmallows (New)
Carnival Bark (New)
Gingerbread Frost Cocktail

Last year Disney’s Contemporary Resort featured a Mary Blair-inspired Cinderella Gingerbread Castle- designed by Walt Disney Imagineers featuring a brand-new 50th anniversary overlay… 11 hidden 5-legged goats! Don’t forget to check out the limited-edition pins, mugs, and holiday ornaments to remember the season. We will see what the Contemporary Resort has in mind this year now that the 50th anniversary is over!

And of course, to keep with the Gingerbread spirit, several areas around the resort will feature a new Gingerbread Martini with Absolut Elyx Vodka, Rumchata Cream Liqueur, and gingerbread spice featuring a rim of gingerbread, freshly baked in the Resort Bakery. You can find this delicious holiday beverage at Grand Floridian Café, Cítricos, and Enchanted Rose at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Boma: Flavors of Africa and Sanaa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Chef Mickey’s and Outer Rim at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and dinner at Cape May Café at Disney’s Beach Club Resort.

The American Adventure at EPCOT also has a gingerbread display. This unique display recreates some classic monuments in America and EPCOT with gingerbread versions of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, The American Adventure building with Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue, and a Festival Kiosk.

Blizzard Beach Holiday Festivities

Blizzard Beach gets into the Christmas spirit as well with additions from the popular Frozen films. In the kid's section of Tike's Peak you can find Anna and Elsa's igloo castle along with Olaf and his Snowgie pals in the wading pool.

Through the holiday season, guests can enjoy seasonal holiday treats such as the Orange Bird DOLE Whip cone and Peppermint Milkshake.

This holiday season also brings more seasonal touches to Blizzard Beach like daily snowfall, holiday music, festive inner tubes and a tropical-dressed Santa.

Photo Tour of Disney World during the Holidays

We have plenty of magical pictures to share with you to get you in the holiday spirt!

Holiday themed cavalcades

Magic Kingdom- near Cinderella Castle

Magic Kingdom- Main Street USA

Magic Kingdom- Main Street

Animal Kingdom-Discovery River

Hollywood Studios- Echo Lake

Santa Goofy!

Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios

Hollywood Studios- each park has its own decor theme

Echo Lake in Hollywood Studios

Animal Kingdom- the main Christmas tree by the entrance

On certain nights the Tree of Life will do holiday projections

So beautiful!

You'll even see holiday décor in Pandora

Epcot- United Kingdom

Epcot will have a few gorgeous trees on display

Find this one in the America pavilion

The Paris pavilion was beautifully decorated

I love the Disney nutcrackers

So many great places to take pictures

Beautiful wreaths and lights

Christmas Tree on Main Street

Main Street is decked out

Castle Projections on Cinderella's Castle

The projections look amazing!

The fountains will change color too.

Don't forget to stop by the Jingle Cruise!

Lots of holiday touches

Your skipper will have holiday jokes on hand

My personal favorite on the Jingle Cruise

Disney Resort Hotels

Guests can find Disney Christmas trees all throughout the retail, dining and entertainment locations in Disney Springs. In addition to standard holiday décor, guests can also experience snowfall in the Town Center, West Side and The Landing. Plus guests can enjoy the Jock Lindsey's Holiday bar with festive décor and a holiday menu.

Each resort will have its own themed décor

The Caribbean Beach Resort Hotel décor matches the theme of the resort

The Disney Resort hotels will also have plenty of holiday decorations in their lobbies including fabulous Christmas Trees.

Seasonal Treats and Shopping

Half of the fun of enjoying a Walt Disney World Christmas is enjoying the delicious food and great seasonal shopping options! Walt Disney World will offer many seasonal themed treats and dishes in all of their theme parks that are worth trying. Read our full Disney World Christmas food guide here for all information on the food items released.

Disney Springs has great shopping and snow fall!

Try the Salted Hot Coco Frozen drink in Hollywood Studios!

Belle's seasonal cake at Gaston's Tavern is amazing!

In addition to treats, the shopping at Walt Disney world offers many Christmas and seasonal themed items sure to make someone on your Christmas list very happy.

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EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 – Dates, Guide, Tips

Lindsay Brookshier — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:00:25 +0000

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is one of the most popular EPCOT festivals and arguably the food marketplace festival that started it all at EPCOT. This festival takes place in late summer and continues until the fall. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival features a variety of international foods and wine selections.

We have gone to every EPCOT festival and visit the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival each year. This is one of our favorite EPCOT festivals with the most selection of food marketplace booths. Keep reading for our full breakdown of all the offerings for the International Food & Wine Festival, our reviews on experiences, and the food guide!

This article has been checked for accuracy for 2025 and updated with all currently available information. Some of the information from previous years has been kept here to give you a sense of what will likely be offered in 2025.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2025 Dates

The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is returning for 90 days in 2025, taking place from August 28 to November 22, 2025 this year. This is the same length of time it was in 2024 so it seems that the August start date is here to stay. In previous years the starting month has been in July.

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Marketplace Booths

For most attendees, the marketplace booths are the most important part of the festival. Granted, there are several other elements of the festival, but the booths are the #1 people experience at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. Snack-sized portions available for purchase at each booth allow you to eat your way through several countries and cultures.

The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival foods have not yet been announced, but you can see last year's foods below for an idea of what to expect.

World Celebration

NEW! Macatizers Menu

Location: CommuniCore Hall

Food Items:

🧀 Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with herbed panko
🧀 Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with shaved beef, peppers and onions, and breadcrumbs
🧀 Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
🧀 IMPOSSIBLE Chili Macaroni and Cheese with sour cream and cheddar (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Crooked Can Brewing Company Vinifera Velvet Lager
Southern Tier Brewing Co Raspberry Shine Summer Wheat Ale
Lexington Brewing and Distilling Company Kentucky Pumpkin Bourbon Barrel Ale
Beer Flight
Terrazas de los Andes Reserva Chardonnay
Klinker Brick Bricks & Roses Rosé
Beringer Bros Bourbon Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Flight
Knights Bridge Sauvignon Blanc
St. Supéry Domaine de l’Ile Rosé
Caymus 50^thAnniversary Cabernet Sauvignon

NEW! Festival Favorites Menu

Location: CommuniCore Hall

Food Items:

Kielbasa and Potato Pierogis with caramelized onions and sour cream
🧀 BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese
Key Lime Tart

Beverages:

Frozen S’mores: Chocolate Milk Shake with marshmallow syrup topped with mini marshmallows and a graham cracker (Non-alcoholic)
Irish Milk Shake: Guiness Stout, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, and Vanilla Ice Cream
Schöfferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen
Parish Brewing Co. SIPS Cab Franc Strawberry
3 Daughters Brewing Beach Blonde Ale
Beer Flight
Goldschmidt ‘Katherine’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Martin Ray Chardonnay

World Discovery

Connections Eatery Menu

Location: In World Celebration

Food Item:

Korean BBQ Chicken Sandwich with pickled cucumbers on a brioche bun

Beverage:

Blackberry Caipiroska: Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Minute Maid Lemonade, strawberries blackberry syrup, and frosted mint syrup

Coastal Eats Menu

Location: Near Mission: SPACE

Food Items:

Roasted Warm Water Lobster Tail with garlic butter
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

Wildly Brut Cuvée
Boyd & Blair Pomegranate Codder
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

The Fry Basket Menu

Location: Near Refreshment Station Hosted by Coca Cola

Food Items:

Adobo Yuca Fries with garlic-cilantro aïoli (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (Plant-based)
Fry Flight (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Truffle-Parmesan Fries
Barbeque Bacon Fries with smoked aïoli
Sweet Potato Casserole Fries with candied pecans, toasted marshmallow cream, and bourbon maple syrup

Beverages:

Boyd & Blair Grapefruit Mule
Collective Arts Brewing Mango-Rita Sour with Chili (New)

Flavors from Fire Menu

Location: Near Refreshment Station Hosted by Coca Cola

Food Items:

Steakhouse Blended Burger: Beef and wild mushroom slider with truffle brie cheese fondue, arugula, and truffle potato chips on a sesame seed bun
IMPOSSIBLE Montreal Style Burger Slider with cheddar cheese, and tomato jam on a sesame seed bun (Plant-based) (New)
Smoked Corned Beef with house-made potato chips, cheese curds, pickled onions, and beer-cheese fondue

Beverages:

Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter (New)
Four Virtues Bourbon Barrel Zinfandel
Swine Brine with Jim Beam Bourbon, apple cinnamon cider, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard

Brew-Wing Lab Menu

Location: The Odyssey

Food Items:

Traditional Buffalo Wings with celery and ranch (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sticky Wings (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Garlic-Parmesan Wings (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
IMPOSSIBLE Buffalo Chicken Tenders with ranch and celery (Plant-based)
Unnecessarily Spicy Yet Extremely Tasty Carolina Reaper Pepper Curry Wings with creamy cucumber raita (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)
Fried Pickle Spears with dill ranch

Beverages:

Frozen Pomegranate & Raspberry Tea: Twinings Pomegranate & Raspberry Herbal Tea infused with orange ice cream molecules (Non-alcoholic)
Pickle Milk Shake (Non-alcoholic)
Coppertail Brewing Smoked Lager (New)
Keel Farms Elderberry Serrano Hard Cider (New)
3 Daughters Brewing Pickle Hard Seltzer (New)
3 Daughters Brewing Palm Paradise Hefeweizen (New)
The Bruery Desert Flora with hibiscus and prickly pear (New)
Cigar City Peach White Oak Jai Alai (New)
Beer Flight

World Showcase

The Noodle Exchange Menu

Location: Near Disney Traders

Food Items:

Ramen with shaved beef, shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved spicy peppers, and a soy egg in citrus-sesame broth
Thai Shrimp with Rice Noodles, Shiitake Mushrooms, and Basil in Coconut-Curry Broth (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Ramen with tofu, shiitake mushrooms, pickled carrots and daikon radish, shaved spicy peppers, and Baby Bok Choy in Citrus-Sesame Broth (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Parish Brewing Co. Strawberry Mochi
Pacific Rim Solstice Vineyard Old Vine Riesling

Mexico Menu

Food Items:

Tostada de Camarones: Tempura battered shrimp atop a fried corn tortilla with guacamole, cabbage, chipotle aïoli, diced mango, and chile-lime powder (New)
Flauta de Barbacoa: Fried tortillas filled with barbacoa beef topped with salsa verde, crema Mexicana, and queso fresco (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)
Pan de Elote: Traditional Mexican cornbread topped with chocolate sauce and queso fresco (New)

Beverages:

Mexican Craft Beer
Mango Sunrise Margarita: Dos Hombres Mezcal, Centinela Tequila, mango purée, and black currant liquor with a chile-lime salt rim (New)
Poblano Margarita: Lalo Tequila Blanco, Abasolo Corn Whisky, lime juice, and Ancho Reyes Verde Chile Poblano Liqueur with a salt rim (New)

China Menu

Food Items:

Pan-fried Chicken Dumplings with house-made sweet-and-spicy sauce
Crispy Duck Bao Bun with hoisin sauce (New)
Shanghai Scallion Noodles with shrimp (New)

Beverages:

Mango Peach Bubble Tea: Green tea, mango and peach syrups, and white boba (Non-alcoholic) (New)
Baijiu Punch: Baijiu spirit, lychee syrup, sparkling water, and piña colada mix
Fiery Dream: Citrus vodka, triple sec liqueur, guava nectar, and spicy hot honey syrup
Orange Mango Cocktail: Gold tequila, vodka, orange juice, and mango syrup
Brew Hub Lychee Foo Draft Beer

India Menu

Location: Near China

Food Items:

Potato and Pea Samosa with coriander-lime cream (Plant-based)
Chicken Tikka Masala with fennel-spiced yogurt and naan bread

Beverages:

Mango Lassi (Non-alcoholic)
United Brewing Taj Mahal Premium Lager
Sula Brut Tropicale Sparkling Wine
Mango Lassi with Sōmrus Chai Cream Liqueur
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Refreshment Outpost Menu

Food Items:

IMPOSSIBLE Spicy Sausage with piri piri peppers and onions, and piri piri aïoli (Plant-based) (New)
Curried Chicken and South African Boerewors Sausage Stew with chickpeas and potatoes served in a bread bowl (New)
Chocolate Amarula Mousse Dome with white chocolate (Gluten/ Wheat Friendly) (New)

Beverages:

Keel Farms Blackberry Apricot Jam Hard Cider (New)
Habesha Cold Gold Pilsner (New)
Gulf Stream Brewing Company Cloud 9 Watermelon Hibiscus Lager

The Alps Menu

Location: Near Germany

Food Items:

🧀 Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette
🧀 Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette
Dark Chocolate Fondue with berries, pound cake, and meringues

Beverages:

Stiegl Brewery Key Lime Hard Radler
Frozen Rosé

Germany Menu

Food Items:

🧀 Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
Bratwurst on a pretzel roll with mustard
Apple Strudel with vanilla sauce

Beverages:

Schöfferhofer Lemon Zest Hefeweizen (New)
von Trapp Brewing Dunkel Lager (New)
Selbach-Oster Riesling QbA
Weihenstephaner Festbier
Beer Flight

Spain Menu

Location: Between Italy and Germany

Food Items:

🧀 Spanish Charcuterie: Jamón, Manchego, and pan con tomate (New)
Paella Negra: Squid ink rice with shrimp, Bay scallops, and octopus served with garlic aïoli (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)

Beverages:

Red Sangria
Quinta del ’67 Almansa Garnacha Tintorera

Italy Menu

Food Items:

Italian-style “Nachos”: Homemade beef ragoût, pasta chips, tomato sauce, dried ricotta cheese (New)
Polpettine Toscane: Beef meatballs, rosemary focaccia, and pomodoro sauce (New)
Vanilla Cheesecake: Vanilla cheesecake, whipped cream, and fresh strawberry sauce (New)

Beverages:

Prosecco
Moscato
Chianti
Italian Red Sangria
Bellini Spritz (New)
Italian-inspired Blood Orange Margarita: Tequila, triple sec, and blood orange liqueur
Peroni Pilsner

Block & Hans Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Beverage:

Frozen Pineapple Chipotle Lemonade: Minute Maid Lemonade and chipotle pineapple syrup with a chili-lime salt rim (Non-alcoholic)

Flavors of America Menu

Location: The American Adventure

Food Items:

New York-style All Beef Hot Dog with sauerkraut, onion-tomato sauce, and spicy mustard in a brioche bun (New)
Chicago-style All Beef Hot Dog with tomato, dill pickle, pickled sport pepper, diced onions, yellow mustard, and Chicago green relish in a poppy seed bun (New)
Carolina-style All Beef Hot Dog with chili, coleslaw, and yellow mustard in a brioche bun (New)
Southwest-style All Beef Hot Dog wrapped in bacon with warm pinto beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, avocado crema, and queso fresco in a French roll (New)
Freshly-baked Chocolate Pudding Cake with bourbon caramel (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)

Beverages:

Brewery Ommegang Farm Fresh Ale conditioned on Wildflower Honey (New)
Goose Island Beer Co. Hazy Beer Hug Hazy IPA (New)
Wicked Weed Fest Bier (New)
Beer Flight

Funnel Cake Menu

Location: Between America and Japan

Food Item:

Tiramisù Funnel Cake with vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate rum sauce and cream cheese whipped cream and dusted with cocoa and espresso powder (New)

Japan Menu

Food Items:

Wagyu Temaki Sushi: Hand-held sushi with sweet and savory American Wagyu beef topped with Takana Japanese pickles and spicy mayo sauce (New)
Eel Temaki Sushi: Hand-held sushi with grilled eel, egg crumbles, cucumber, and pickled daikon radish served with eel sauce (New)
Teriyaki Chicken Bun: Steamed bun filled with minced chicken, vegetables, and teriyaki sauce

Beverages:

Kyoho Drink: Calpico with fragrant mellow, Kyoho Black Grape (Non-Alcoholic)
Kyoho Grape Sour: Kyoho Black Grape cocktail with Japanese vermouth and Shōchū (New)
Sake
Sapporo Premium Beer

Greece Menu

Location: Between Japan and Morocco

Food Items:

Spanakopita
IMPOSSIBLE Moussaka (Plant-based)
🧀 Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Lamb Gyro with shaved lettuce, tomato-cumber relish, and tzatziki on warm flatbread

Beverages:

Mylonas Winery Assyrtiko White Wine
Zoe Rosé
Kir-Yianni Naoussa Xinomavro Dry Red
Wine Flight
Greek Melon Limenade with Kleos Mastiha Spirit, Aelred Melon Apéritif de Provence, Pearl Vodka, and lime sour mix (New)

Tangierine Café: Flavors of the Medina Menu

Location: Morocco

Food Items:

Grilled Kebabs with carrot-chickpea salad and garlic aïoli
- Chermoula Chicken (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
- Moroccan-spiced Lamb (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Fried Falafel Pita with tomato-cucumber relish and tahini sauce (Plant-based)
Stone-baked Moroccan Bread with assorted dips (Plant-based)
Pistachio Cake with cinnamon pastry cream and candied walnuts

Beverages:

Keel Farms Blackberry Pear Hard Cider (New)
Coppertail Brewing Fallen Fruit Tamarind Mint Hard Cider (New)
3 Daughters Brewing Fig Hard Cider
Hard Cider Flight
Sparkling Fig Cocktail: Kleiner Feigling Fig Liqueur, sparkling wine, and cranberry juice
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Belgium Menu

Location: Between France and Morocco

Food Items:

Beer-braised Beef served with smoked gouda mashed potatoes
Belgian Waffle with warm chocolate ganache
Belgian Waffle with berry compote and whipped cream

Beverages:

Belgian Chilled Coffee (Non-alcoholic)
Brouwerij St Bernardus Dragòn Wit (New)
Brouwerij Verhaeghe Vichte Duchesse Red Sweet & Tart Cherry Ale (New)
Brouwerij Van Steenberge Gulden Draak Tripel Ale
Beer Flight
Belgian Chilled Coffee with ChocoLat Deluxe Salted Caramel Chocolate Liqueur

Brazil Menu

Location: Between France and Morocco

Food Items:

Feijoada: Black beans with pork belly, Brazil nut pesto, and BEN’S ORIGINAL Long Grain White Rice
🧀 Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

Xingu Black Beer
Frozen Caipirinha with Cachaça

France Menu

Food Items:

Moelleux aux Oignons Caramélisés et au Fromage de Chèvre: Egg moelleux, goat cheese, and caramelized onions (New)
Brioche aux Escargots: Escargot brioche with garlic and parsley cream (New)
Boeuf Bourguignon, Pommes de terre roties: Braised short ribs in cabernet with roasted potatoes
Crème Brûlée mangue et passion à la Confiture: Mango passion crème brûlée with fruit compote (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

Cocktail au Gin et Aux Fraises: Rose d’Argent Strawberry Gin, cranberry juice, and DOLE Pineapple Juice (New)
Mas La Chevalière, Pinot Noir (New)
Guillaume Touton, Brut de Pêche Sparkling wine with natural peach (New)
Frozen French Cosmo: Vodka, Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, Grand Marnier, and cranberry juice (New)

UK Beer Cart Menu

Location: In the United Kingdom

Beverage:

Strawberry Basil Cocktail: Beefeater Pink Strawberry Gin, St-Germain Elderflower Liqueur, Seagram’s Ginger Ale, with strawberry and basil syrups

Canada Menu

Food Items:

Cheddar Cheese and Bacon Soup served with a pretzel roll
Filet Mignon with mushrooms, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs mashed potatoes, and Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs butter (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

Collective Arts Brewing Audio/Visual Lager
Château des Charmes Cabernet Sauvignon

Refreshment Port Menu

Location: Near Canada

Food Items:

Braised Beef Poutine: French fries with braised beef, Boursin Garlic & Fine Herbs cheese sauce, cheese curds, and gherkin relish

Beverages:

Boulevard Beverage Company Quirk Ginger Grape Fizz Hard Seltzer (New)
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Peach
Boyd & Blair Pumpkin Spice Mule
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Australia Menu

Location: Near Disney Traders

Food Items:

Grilled Bushberry Spiced Shrimp Skewer with sweet-and-sour vegetables and coconut chili sauce (Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)
Roasted Lamb Chop with mint pesto and crushed salt and vinegar potato chips (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Lamington: Yellow cake with raspberry filling with chocolate and coconut

Beverages:

Yalumba ‘The Y Series’ Viognier
Bulletin Place Sauvignon Blanc (New)
Fowles Wine Farm to Table Shiraz (New)
Wine Flight

Swirled Showcase Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Items:

Liquid Nitrogen Frozen Sweet Potato Mousse with candied pecans and maple-caramel sauce(Gluten/Wheat Friendly) (New)
Soft-Serve
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon Apple
- Salted Caramel

Beverages:

Floats: Coca-Cola, Barq’s Crème Soda, or Fanta Grape with choice of soft-serve (Non-alcoholic)
Frozen Apple Pie: Apple pie filling, apple cinnamon gelato, cinnamon apple cider, topped with streusel (Non-alcoholic)
3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter
Toasted Coconut Float: 3 Daughters Toasted Coconut Porter with salted caramel soft-serve
Berry-vanilla Float: La Gioiosa Berry Fizz with vanilla soft-serve

Shimmering Sips hosted by CORKCICLE Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Items:

Guava Cake with whipped cream and coconut (Plant-based)

Beverages:

Tropical Mimosa: Sparkling wine, Minute Maid Passion Fruit, Orange, and Guava Juices
Berry Mimosa: La Gioiosa Berry Fizz and white cranberry juice (New)
Blood Orange Mimosa: Sparkling wine and blood orange juice
Mimosa Flight
Fruited Sour Beer and Sparkling Wine Cocktail: Brewery Ommegang Dream Patch Fruited Sour with Cherry, Blueberry and Raspberry, and sparkling wine (New)
CORKCICLE Stemless Flute

Hawaii Menu

Location: Near Port of Entry

Food Items:

Slow-roasted Pork Slider with sweet-and-sour DOLE Pineapple chutney and spicy mayonnaise
Hawaiian Rice Bowl: Spam, eggs, eel sauce, spicy mayonnaise, and furikake (New)
🧀 Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts

Beverages:

Maui Brewing Co Orange Mango Guava Hazy IPA (New)
Florida Orange Groves Winery Sparkling Pineapple Wine
AULANI Sunrise: Vodka, DOLEPineapple Juice, and grenadine

NEW! Bramblewood Bites Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and Imagination! pavilion

Food Items:

Grilled Cider-brined Pork Tenderloin with fennel apple slaw and apple cider gastrique
Grilled Bison with butternut squash purée, roasted mushrooms, and huckleberry gastrique
Cast Iron-roasted Brussel Sprouts and Root Vegetables with dried cranberries, candied pecans, and maple bourbon glaze

Beverages:

GoGi Pinot Noir
Spiced Apple Old Fashioned inspired cocktail with Boyd & Blair Rum (New)

Milled & Mulled Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Freshly-baked Carrot Cake with walnuts and cream cheese icing
🧀 Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with fig jam and pomegranate (New)
Pear and Almond Frangipane Pâte Brisée (New)

Beverages:

Blake’s Hard Cider Co. Cider Mill Donut Hard Cider (New)
Coppertail Brewing Fallen Fruit Blueberry Pie Hard Cider (New)
Chocolate Shop Chocolate Red Wine (New)

Forest & Field Menu

Location: Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion

Food Items:

Autumn Chili with bison, lamb, pork belly, root vegetables, jalapeño cornbread, smoked cheddar, and Crème Fraîche (New)
🧀 Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli with sage-brown butter, pecorino cheese, and hazelnut praline
Burrata with seasonal fall fruit, spiced pecans, apple purée, and fig vinaigrette (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)

Beverages:

Lievland Bushvine Pinotage (New)
Piper-Sonoma Brut (New)
Brewery Ommegang All Hallows Treat Chocolate Peanut Butter Imperial Stout (New)

World Nature

Earth Eats Menu

Location: Near The Land

Food Items:

Red Wine-braised Beef Short Rib with goat cheese polenta, puttanesca sauce, shaved pecorino, and petit herbs (New)
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake with lemon icing (New)

Beverages:

Blood Orange Agua Fresca (Non-alcoholic)
Harken Wines Barrel Fermented Chardonnay (New)

Sunshine Seasons Menu

Location: In The Land

Beverage:

Caramel Apple Milk Shake: Artisanal gelato, pâte brisée, whipped cream, candy apple cake, and caramel drizzle (Non-alcoholic)

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company Menu

Beverages:

The American Adventure

Coconut Banana Cream Pie Latte: A comforting blend of espresso, milk, coconut syrup, and banana syrup garnished with whipped cream and toasted coconut flakes (Non-alcoholic) (New)
- Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

Near Disney Traders

PB&J Latte: A delicious blend of espresso, milk, peanut butter syrup, and raspberry syrup, garnished with whipped cream (Non-alcoholic) (New)
- Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

Near Canada

Hazelnut Mocha Latte: A nutty blend of espresso, milk, hazelnut syrup, and dark chocolate sauce garnished with whipped cream and dark chocolate drizzle (Non-alcoholic) (New)
- Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

Near Mission: SPACE

Coconut Mocha Latte: A decadent blend of espresso, milk, coconut syrup, and dark chocolate sauce, garnished with whipped cream, toasted coconut flakes, and dark chocolate drizzle (Non-alcoholic)(New)
- Spirited version available with Baileys Original Irish Cream

Emile’s Fromage Montage

Your whole family will enjoy Emile’s Fromage Montage, where you can sample a variety of delicious cheeses served in inventive ways.

Purchase any 5 cheese dishes from select Global Marketplaces listed in the Festival Passport and be sure to collect a stamp for each purchased dish.

Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, bring the stamped Festival Passport to Shimmering Sips for a prize unique to the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival.

Locations and Menu Items

CommuniCore Hall – NEW! Macatizers Menu
- Traditional Macaroni and Cheese with herbed panko
- Cheesesteak Macaroni and Cheese with shaved beef, peppers and onions, and breadcrumbs
- Truffle Macaroni and Cheese
- IMPOSSIBLE Chili Macaroni and Cheese with sour cream and cheddar (Plant-based)
CommuniCore Hall – NEW! Festival Favorites Menu
- BBQ Pork Rinds served with pimento cheese
Near Germany – The Alps Menu
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with alpine ham, baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette
- Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with baby potatoes, cornichons, and baguette
Germany Menu
- Schinkennudeln: Pasta gratin with ham, onions, and cheese
Between Italy and Germany – Spain Menu
- Spanish Charcuterie: Jamón, Manchego, and pan con tomate (New)
Between Japan and Morocco – Greece Menu
- Griddled Cheese with pistachios and honey (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Between France and Morocco – Brazil Menu
- Pão de Queijo: Brazilian cheese bread (Gluten/Wheat Friendly)
Near Port of Entry – Hawaii Menu
- Passion Fruit Cheesecake with toasted macadamia nuts
Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion – Milled & Mulled Menu
- Boursin Fig & Balsamic Cheesecake with fig jam and pomegranate (New)
Between World Showcase and Imagination! Pavilion – Forest & Field Menu
- Pumpkin Mascarpone Ravioli with sage-brown butter, pecorino cheese, and hazelnut praline

EPCOT Scavenger Hunts

Remy’s Ratatouille Hide & Squeak Scavenger Hunt

Kids of all ages can search for Remy on a scavenger hunt around the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.

Simply purchase your map and stickers from select Festival merchandise locations, including:

Port of Entry
Mouse Gear
World Traveler (located at International Gateway)

Next, locate statuettes of Remy hidden throughout World Showcase and the Global Marketplaces and match the ingredient stickers to your map.

Once you’ve found them all, bring your completed map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase—and choose a surprise.

Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit

Celebrate the Halloween season with this very special pumpkin hunt. Last year's took place from September 27 to November 1.

Here’s how you can join the pursuit:

Purchase a special map and stickers at select merchandise locations, including Creations Shop, Port of Entry and World Traveler at International Gateway.
Have fun hunting for hidden decorative pumpkins based on Disney characters. Once you’ve found a character, place the corresponding stickers on your Pluto’s Pumpkin Pursuit map.
Whether you choose to hunt for pumpkins or not, you may return your map to Disney Traders—located at the entrance to World Showcase or World Traveler at International Gateway––for a Festival keepsake.

Muppets at the Brew-Wing Lab

New last year was the addition of Muppet Labs! Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and assistant Beaker of Muppet Labs will welcome guests to their taste-testing headquarters where they are busy making scientific snacks and mind-blowing beverages. Guests will be able to sample some of their kooky concoctions like the Unnecessarily Spicy, Yet Extremely Tasty Scotch Bonnet Pepper-Curry Wings, or the Pickle Milkshake.

You can watch a fun video of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and assistant Beaker announcing their appearance here:

Keep reading for everything you need to know about marketplace food booths, Eat to the Beat concert series and more.

Eat to Beat Concert Series 2025 Performances

A free concert series is available daily throughout the festival featuring a wide variety of genres and musicians. This takes place at the American Gardens Theater in EPCOT's American Adventure Pavilion. There are typically a few different concerts each day, so you can attend several days in a row and enjoy different musical offerings at the concert series.

Previous acts featured in the Eat to Beat concert series include Boyz II Men, Postmodern Jukebox, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, David Cook, Sister Hazel, Plain White T's, American Authors, Sugar Ray, and more! With such notable acts, this could easily become a trip highlight for music-lovers.

Location: America Gardens Theatre – American Adventure Pavilion
Showtimes: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM

For a premium event, you can upgrade to the Eat to Beat Dinner Package to enjoy gourmet fare while enjoying the music.

EPCOT Eat to Beat Concert Series

August 29–30, 2025 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2025 – MercyMe
September 5-6, 2025 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
September 7-8, 2025 – TobyMac
September 12-14, 2025 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
September 15, 2025 – Bacilos
September 19-20, 2025 – Sheila E.
September 21-22, 2025 – Ben Rector (NEW)
September 26-27, 2025 – Tiffany
September 28-29, 2025 – Jesse & Joy
October 3-4, 2025 – Baha Men
Oct. 5–6, 2025 – TBD
October 10–11, 2025 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
October 12–13, 2025 – The Fray
October 17–20, 2025 – Hanson
October 24–25, 2025 – Hoobastank
October 26–27, 2025 – Smash Mouth
Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2025 – Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
November 2–3, 2025 – Boyz II Men
November 7–8, 2025 – David Archuleta
November 9–10, 2025 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
November 14–15, 2025 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
November 16–17, 2025 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

Eat to the Beat Dining Packages

A meal at participating restaurants includes:

At Spice Road Table: 2 small plates, a shared dessert platter and a nonalcoholic beverage
All other participating restaurants: an appetizer, entrée and dessert—or one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage

	Adult (ages 10 and up)	Child (ages 3 to 9)
Akershus Royal Banquet Norway PavilionBreakfast Lunch/Dinner	$64.00 $74.00	$41.00 $48.00
Biergarten Restaurant Germany Pavilion	$60.00	$34.00
Coral Reef Restaurant The Living Seas	$69.00	$27.00
Garden Grill Restaurant The Land PavilionBreakfast Lunch/Dinner	$53.00 $66.00	$34.00 $43.00
Le Cellier Steakhouse Canada Pavilion	$95.00	$36.00
Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (same-day dining packages only) American Adventure Pavilion	$35.00
Rose and Crown Dining Room United Kingdom Pavilion	$59.00	$25.00
Spice Road Table Morocco Pavilion	$47.00	$20.00

Prices listed above do not include tax or gratuity.

Same-Day Dining Packages

You may be able to purchase a same-day dining package, which allows you to:

Dine without reservations at Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue that day
Enjoy guaranteed seats to an Eat to the Beat concert later that day

To check availability for same-day dining packages, visit Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue during the Festival.

EPCOT Food & Wine Festival Merchandise

A wide variety of Epcot Food & Wine Festival Merchandise is available for purchase throughout the event including clothing, kitchenware, magnets, handbags, and even MagicBands. Since these are only available for a limited time, some of these items will go quickly.

Previous Epcot Food & Wine Festival Events

So far, we haven't seen a schedule for any of these events for the EPCOT Food & Wine Festival.

Besides Marketplace Booths, there are several opportunities to get involved at the Epcot Food & Wine Festival at a variety of prices. Offerings vary day-to-day, so make sure to check out Walt Disney World's official website for a complete daily schedule when you're planning your trip.

Culinary Demonstrations

If you do want to spend a little to get involved in the festival, Epcot Food & Wine Festival Culinary Demonstrations are for you. They cost $19 each and typically offer free samples, useful information, and entertaining presentations. They're a definite upgrade from the free offerings at a reasonable price. Many say this tier is the best value at the festival.

Special Events

Some of these events are $100 per person or more, but avid foodies will enjoy the plethora of special events offered at Epcot Food & Wind Festival. But you will also find reasonably priced choices like the Food and Beverage Pairings which are less than $30 per person! Here is the list of this years special events:

Mix It, Make It, Celebrate It: If you want to get your hands dirty, this is definitely the choice for you. This workshop allows you to get involved and try out tips alongside professional chefs. Previous workshop topics include cake decorating, garnishing, cocktail mixing, and more.

Sunday Brunch with the Chef: This series of events features celebrity chefs offering a cooking demo and sharing stories about their background and history. Attendees will enjoy dishes prepared by the chef along with beverage pairings. Previous chefs featured in this series include Cat Cora, Buddy Valastro, and Rick Bayless.

Cheese Seminars: These seminars are all devoted to cheese! During each 90-minute session a fromager will explain the major aromas, textures and flavor levels of popular cheeses—from Asiago to Zamorano. Guests can sample cheese, wines, and beer during this seminar.

Food and Beverage Pairings: Guests can learn the fundamentals of food and beverage pairings from expert chefs that will collaborate with beverage experts to whip up delicious pairings.

Beverage Seminars: Guests can sample select adult beverages at this 45-minute seminar that puts you in touch with your inner wine, beer or spirit connoisseur.

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EPCOT Concert Schedule 2025- Lineup, Times

Jessica Miller — Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:44 +0000

EPCOT is one of Disney’s most adventurous parks and well worth the price of admission to experience all that both World Celebration and World Showcase have to offer. What many people are not aware of is that EPCOT offers FREE (well included with the price of admission) concerts throughout the year that you can attend on your park day.

Disney tries to theme the concerts after the festival that is taking place. There are four festivals throughout the year at EPCOT, so you can almost guarantee that you will have the opportunity to see an amazing performance while you are visiting.

Keep reading for our full list of the EPCOT concert schedule including lineup and performance times when available.

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

The first EPCOT festival of the year is the International Festival of the Arts. The Festival is designed to celebrate visual, culinary, and performing arts. The festival typically takes place mid-January through late February.

The culinary arts are featured through specialty food at the different booths located around the World Showcase. These food choices are going to not only be tasty but have a focus on their visual design and appeal.

The visual art component is celebrated through different shops and artist feature stations throughout the World Showcase. You may even get to view a piece of art completed in front of you.

The performing arts are celebrated through live performances throughout the World Showcase. A part of these performances is the Disney on Broadway Concert Series.

All concerts take place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. There are three separate showtimes for the concerts: 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. Seating is first come and can fill up quickly depending on the performance.

Disney on Broadway Concert Series Lineup

We will update with the 2026 lineup when we get it!

Patti Murin (“Frozen”) and John Riddle (“Frozen”) – NEW!
- January 17, 19, 20, 23, 25, 27, 28
Caissie Levy (“Frozen”) and Jelani Remy (“The Lion King”) – NEW!
- January 18, 21, 22, 24, 26, 29, 30
Adam Jacobs (“Aladdin”) and Josh Strickland (“Tarzan”)
- January 31
- February 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11
Ashley Brown (“Mary Poppins”) and Alton Fitzgerald White (“The Lion King”)
- February 1, 4, 5, 7, 9, 12, 13
Michael James Scott (“Aladdin”) and Kissy Simmons (“The Lion King”)
- February 14, 16, 17, 20, 23
Rodney Ingram (“Aladdin”) – NEW! and Kara Lindsay (“Newsies”)
- February 15, 18, 19, 21, 22
Special Final Performance: Rodney Ingram, Kara Lindsay, Michael James Scott & Kissy Simmons
- February 24

Dining Packages for reserved seating are available. Details for the dining packages can be found later in the article.

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EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival

The second festival EPCOT hosts during the year is the International Flower and Garden Festival. The festival typically runs from March to beginning of June.

The International Flower and Garden Festival celebrates nature through gorgeous gardens, unique exhibits, and living sculptures of Disney characters. Outdoor booths are available throughout the showcase to offer unique food items related to the festival. Orange Bird is the festival’s mascot and you can find a ton of merchandise with him and other garden-related themes during this festival.

The Garden Rocks Concert Series is the featured performance during the festival. It takes place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion with showtimes at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM, and 8:00 PM. Seating is first come and can fill up quickly depending on the performance.

Typically the concerts feature popular bands from the 80s, 90s, and the 2000s.

2025 EPCOT Garden Rocks Concert Series Lineup

We will update with the 2026 lineup when we get it!

March 5-6- Evolution Motown
March 7-8 – Tommy DeCarlo, former lead singer of Boston
March 9-10 – Air Supply – 50^th Anniversary Celebration
March 10-13- Rico Monaco Band
March 14-15 – Blue October
March 16-17 – Rick Springfield
March 18-20- Icon Party Band
March 21-22 – Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone
March 23-24 – 38 Special
March 25-27- SoundUp
March 28-29 – Jason Scheff, longtime singer of Chicago
March 30-31 – Queensrÿche
April 1-3- Glass Ceiling
April 4-5 – THE ORCHESTRA Starring ELO and ELO Part II Former Members
April 6-7 – Sugar Ray
April 8-10- The M-80's
April 11-12 – Simple Plan
April 13-14 – Jo Dee Messina
April 15-17- 4NRS Journey
April 18-19 – Mike DelGuidice
April 20-21 – A Flock of Seagulls
April 22-24- Element
April 25-26 – Taylor Dayne
April 27-28 – 98 Degrees
April 29-30- The Hooligans
May 1- The Hooligans
May 2-5 – Plain White T’s
May 6-8- Hayfire
May 9-10 – Jon Secada
May 11-12 – Maverick City Music (NEW)
May 13-15- Dian Diaz
May 16-17 – The Spinners
May 18-19 – The Pointer Sisters
May 22- Southbound
May 23-24 – The Outlaws (NEW)
May 25-26 – Don Felder, formerly of the Eagles
May 27-29- Latin Ambition
May 30-31 – The Cat Empire (NEW)
June 1-2 – We The Kingdom (NEW)

Additionally, local acts perform Tuesdays through Thursdays throughout the festival. Dining Packages are available for this concert series. More details to come later in the article.

EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival

The EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival is the most talked about and anticipated festival in the line-up because it focuses on unique and experimental food offerings in almost 30 different food booths throughout the World Showcase. The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival runs August 28 to November 22, 2025.

The festival also features a concert series titled Eat to the Beat concerts at Epcot's America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion. There are three showtimes just like the other festival concert series’ at 5:30 PM, 6:45 PM and 8:00 PM. Seating is first come and can fill up quickly depending on the performance.

Eat to the Beat 2025 EPCOT Concert Lineup

We will update with the 2025 lineup when we get it!

August 29–30, 2025 – Joey Fatone & Friends
Aug. 31–Sept. 1, 2025 – MercyMe
September 5-6, 2025 – KT Tunstall (NEW)
September 7-8, 2025 – TobyMac
September 12-14, 2025 – STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas
September 15, 2025 – Bacilos
September 19-20, 2025 – Sheila E.
September 21-22, 2025 – Ben Rector (NEW)
September 26-27, 2025 – Tiffany
September 28-29, 2025 – Jesse & Joy
October 3-4, 2025 – Baha Men
Oct. 5–6, 2025 – TBD
October 10–11, 2025 – The Wanted 2.0 (NEW)
October 12–13, 2025 – The Fray
October 17–20, 2025 – Hanson
October 24–25, 2025 – Hoobastank
October 26–27, 2025 – Smash Mouth
Oct. 31–Nov. 1, 2025 – Big Bad Voo Doo Daddy
November 2–3, 2025 – Boyz II Men
November 7–8, 2025 – David Archuleta
November 9–10, 2025 – Jordin Sparks (NEW)
November 14–15, 2025 – Bowling For Soup (NEW)
November 16–17, 2025 – The Beach Boys (NEW)

Additionally, local acts will be performing Tuesdays through Thursdays throughout the festival.

Dining Packages are offered for this concert series, and these will become available starting July 16, 2025. More details to come later in the article. You can reserve an Eat to the Beat Dining Package available Friday-Monday.

EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

The last festival of the year in EPCOT is the International Festival of the Holidays. The 2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will take place from November 29 to December 30.

The festival features holiday eats and treats, a cookie stroll, holiday storytellers and performances, and decorations from different celebrations around the world.

The Festival of the Holidays is slightly different from the three other festivals in that there is not a band performing at a concert. Instead, the Candlelight Processional takes place at the America Gardens Theatre in the American Adventure Pavilion.

The Candlelight Processional is a concert that celebrates the Christian tale of Jesus with a choir, an orchestra, and a celebrity narrator telling the story as favorite Christmas tunes are sung.

Typically, the processional lasts 40 minutes. Each evening you can enjoy one of the three shows at 5:15 PM, 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Seating is first come and will fill up quickly depending on the celebrity narrator. You can read our full review of this experience on securing a seat using a dining package.

Here is the full 2024 lineup of celebrity narrators:

11/29 – 11/30 Josh Gad
12/1 – 12/2 Nico Santos (NEW)
12/3-12/5 Chrissy Metz
12/6 – 12/7 Whoopi Goldberg
12/8 – 12/10 Tituss Burgess (NEW)
12/11 – 12/12 Brendan Fraser
12/13 – 12/14 Ralph Macchio (NEW)
12/15 – 12/16 Gary Sinise
12/17 – 12/18 Neil Patrick Harris
12/19 – 12/21 Pat Sajak
12/22 – 12/23 Gloria Estefan
12/24 – 12/26 Edward James Olmos
12/27 – 12/28 Sterling K Brown
12/29 – 12/30 Jodi Benson

Dining packages are also available for the candlelight processional and are highly recommended. They will be discussed in the next section.

EPCOT Concert Dining Packages

For each concert series, guests can choose to purchase the dining package. The dining package is not just a meal, but it is a meal that guarantees you a seat at the specific time chosen.

These dining packages can be booked 60 days in advance of the date. There is one restaurant that can be booked the day off for the concert dining packages.

What is included at the participating restaurants?

Spice Road Table

2 small plates
a shared dessert platter
nonalcoholic beverage

All other participating restaurants

an appetizer, entrée and dessert
one full buffet/family-style meal (where applicable)—as well as a nonalcoholic beverage

Participating Restaurants

There are 8 different restaurants that typically participate in the Concert Series Dining Packages. These restaurants are subject to change at any given time, so always check My Disney Experience for the most up-to-date information on dining packages.

The 8 restaurants that are available to book include Akershus Royal Banquet, Biergarten, Coral Reef, Garden Grill, LeCellier, Regal Eagle Smokehouse, Rose and Crown Dining Room, and Spice Road Table.

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall- Norway Pavilion

Akershus Royal Banquet Hall is located in the Norway Pavilion and features the Princess Storybook Dining in a medieval castle.

For breakfast reservations, guests can choose from food options like pastries, scrambled eggs, potato casserole and Norwegian waffles. For lunch and dinner reservations, guests can dine on Norwegian Meatballs, Salmon, Norwegian Chicken and Dumplings, Macaroni and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, and More.

The Breakfast price is $64.00 per Adult and $41.00 per Child. The Lunch/Dinner price is $74.00 per Adult/ $48.00 per Child. This is a great price for a character breakfast where you can meet up to 5 different princesses!

Biergarten Restaurant- Germany Pavilion

The Biergarten Restaurant is located in the Germany Pavilion. Guests enjoy a true German feast sitting at the biergarten-style tables.

Diners will enjoy such selections including bratwurst, rotisserie chicken, pork schnitzel and a variety of salads.

Pricing for this restaurant is $60.00 per Adult and $34.00 per Child.

Coral Reef Restaurant- The Living Seas

The Coral Reef Restaurant is not located in the World Showcase, but still gives you the ability to have specialty seating at the concert. This dining location is special because you can dine with the fishes, sharks, and scuba divers. Panoramic windows give every table an insider view.

The seasonal menu includes seafood, pasta, steak, and more for guests to take a bite out of. There are also many kid friendly options on the menu (grilled chicken, grilled fish, jr. prime rib) as well if your littles want to dine with the fishes.

The pricing is $69.00 per Adult and $27.00 per Child.

Garden Grill Restaurant – The Land Pavilion

The Garden Grill Restaurant is also located outside of the World Showcase in the Land Pavilion. This is another great option for families for the price because it is a character meal where your family can meet Chip and Dale and friends! This restaurant also slowly spins and allows you to get a great view of the Living with the Land ride.

At this family-style meal, breakfast options are there to delight all appetites with eggs, waffles, fresh fruit, cheesy potato casserole, and more.

Lunch and dinner are also family style. For this meal, guests can enjoy a table full of chicken, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, seasonal vegetables, and desserts.

The breakfast price is $53.00 for Adults and $34.00 per Child. For Lunch/Dinner the price is $66.00 per Adult and $43.00 for a Child.

Le Cellier Steakhouse -Canada Pavilion

The Le Cellier Steakhouse located in the Canada Pavilion is a popular option for good reason: delicious food. Guests get to dine in a replica of an authentic Canadian chateau.

Food options on the menu for your tasting are tender steaks, fresh seafood, cheesy poutine fries and other regional cuisine inspired by the provinces of Canada.

Slightly pricier than the other options, Le Cellier costs $95.00 for Adults and $36.00 for children.

Rose and Crown Dining Room -United Kingdom Pavilion

The Rose and Crown Dining Room is a family-friendly, waterfront restaurant located in the United Kingdom Pavilion.

The adult entrees include traditional British selections like fish and chips and bangers and mash. The children’s menu is a prix fixe of house salad, choice of fish and chips or grilled chicken and a choice of seasonal gelato or fruit salad for dessert.

The cost to dine is $59.00 per Adult and $25.00 per Child.

Spice Road Table – Morocco Pavilion

The Spice Road Table Restaurant is located in the Morocco Pavilion and features a selection of small plates instead of large entree options.

There are 11 different Mediterranean small plate options on the menu to choose from. With the dining package, guests can choose 2 of the small plates and 1 dessert plate. There really are options for everyone in your party with Hummus Fries, Spiced Chicken, Dolmas, and Naan spreads, just to name a few.

The price $47.00 for Adults and $20.00 for Children.

Regal Eagle Smokehouse: Craft Drafts & Barbecue (same-day dining packages only) – American Adventure Pavilion

Regal Eagle Smokehouse is a newer restaurant located in the American Adventure Pavilion and serves up American Barbecue classics from all over the Southeast.

While the burgers, brisket, and chicken are all delicious, the sides are almost as good as the entrees. To choose between onion rings, beans, house-made pickles, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, or seasoned french fries is almost impossible.

The cheapest option on the dining package list, Regal Eagle only costs $35.00. It is also the only restaurant where you can choose same day dining packages.

EPCOT Dining Package Basics

Guests will receive seating badges at the restaurant after their meal. The badge will specify the date and show time they have reserved.

Guests with dining packages will enter America Gardens Theatre in a separate queue and will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is guaranteed.

Dining packages are only available on the days when there are featured concerts, not when the local artists perform.
To enter EPCOT, both a theme park reservation and valid theme park admission are required. EPCOT admission is not included in the price of the dining package.

EPCOT Concert Series Tips

Popular bands tend to have extremely long lines at the EPCOT concerts waiting to grab the best seats between each show. The outdoor theater seats roughly 1,000 people on benches. Get there at least 30 minutes early to line up.

Don’t worry if you don’t get in the theater. You can still view and hear the artists from the American Pavilion pathway or courtyard.

Bands will sometimes change their set for each showing, so you can see the same performer multiple times and get a new experience each time.

No matter which EPCOT concert you attend, you are sure to have a great time! We recommend grabbing a dining package to get the best seats and choose a later concert time when the band is really warmed up, excited, and pumped with the crowd.

EPCOT Concerts FAQ

What time are the concerts at EPCOT?

There are typically three separate showtimes where guests can attend an EPCOT concert. The showings are typically going to be 5:30, 6:45, and 8:00 PM for the “big name” concerts showing at the American Adventure Pavilion. The showtimes can vary due to unforeseen circumstances, so it is always best to check the My Disney Experience App for specific times.

Where do bands play at EPCOT?

The EPCOT concerts that take place during the festivals are going to be performed at the American Adventure Pavilion in the America Pavilion. This is located across from Regal Eagle Smokehouse in the World Showcase. All local bands and smaller stage shows will take place in their countries.

What time are the Eat to the Beat concerts at EPCOT?

EPCOT performances are held three times each night. The first showing is at 5:30 p.m., the second at 6:45 p.m. and the third at 8 p.m. All showings take place at the America Gardens Theatre. Local bands will take the stage Tuesdays through Thursdays. The concerts are included with park admission. If you have not booked a Concert Dining Package, make sure you are there 30-40 minutes before the show begins.

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Disney World 4th of July 2025 Crowds, Special Fireworks & Festivities

Lindsay Brookshier — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Walt Disney World celebrates the 4th of July with two fireworks shows in Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, plus a list of specialty food items available at the parks and hotels. Walt Disney World's 4th of July fireworks spectaculars are one of the best ways to celebrate the holiday.

I have spent the 4th of July at Walt Disney World and enjoyed the fireworks on this popular holiday, so I have the best tips on how crowded the parks are on the holiday, plus the best tips on watching the fireworks and enjoying any seasonal activities.

Is Walt Disney World Crowded On the 4th of July Weekend?

Disney World on the 4th of July can draw crowds just like any other holiday, especially since holidays equal time off work, so families tend to use this time to spend it going to Disney! The good news is that summer at Disney World has become more manageable in recent years as guests seem to prioritize the more popular holidays like Halloween and Christmas. But you can still plan on regular tourist crowds attending Walt Disney World in the summer.

So many wrongly assume Walt Disney World will be empty and think many people will be celebrating the 4th of July at home rather than at the parks. While this may be true for some locals, Walt Disney World is a popular tourist destination and the 4th of July is a popular time to travel.

According to our Walt Disney World crowd calendar, both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT are expected to have above normal crowd levels for the 4th of July and the following Saturday. Most of these crowds will begin to materialize for the fireworks shows in the evening at both Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, so it's best to arrive early so you're not stuck in long lines at the entrance gates. Plan on spending the day at the parks so you can relax during the day enjoying the magic and be prepared to stake your viewing spot when the time comes.

Disney World Magic Kingdom 4th of July Fireworks

The Disney World fireworks show “Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky!” is not a missable experience! This spectacular fireworks show was created just to honor America to celebrate the 4th of July and will be shown both July 3rd and July 4th at 9:20 PM in Magic Kingdom. Enjoy a patriotic-themed music score along with a fantastic display of fireworks and castle projections with an American theme, with some red, white, and blue mixed in.

On the 3rd and 4th of July, Magic Kingdom is open until 11 PM. In past years, these years were extended, but currently the schedule is listed as the park hours operating as normal.

From 7 PM to 10 PM, guests can also enjoy themed dance DJ parties happening around the park in Frontierland, Cinderella Castle, and Tomorrowland.

Magic Kingdom 4th of July Fireworks Viewing Tips

Due to the projections shown on the castle, the best viewing spot for the fireworks is directly in front of the castle. Since this is the prime viewing location, you can expect this spot to fill up quickly! For a typical fireworks show, this spot starts filling up more than an hour in advance. For the Disney World 4th of July, I would keep an eye on the area in front of the castle a few hours before show time, so you know when you should grab your spot. If it were me, I would plan on saving my spot three hours in advance if I wanted this view!

The hub in front of Cinderella's Castle offers a lot of space, so if you don't get the front row viewing of the Disney World 4th of July fireworks show, you will still have a great view further back. Fireworks in Magic Kingdom are designed to be seen from the hub (the area where you can find the Walt Disney and Mickey statue- the Partners statue!) and Main Street, U.S.A. The closer you can be to the castle, the better. You can read more about our viewing tips for seeing fireworks at Walt Disney World in our Magic Kingdom fireworks guide.

Disney World 4th of July EPCOT Fireworks

The patriotic fireworks display “The Heartbeat of Freedom” will follow the show Luminous “The Symphony of Us” at EPCOT. You can see these performances on July 4th at 9 PM. “The Heartbeat of Freedom” is a sparkling grand finale blending pyrotechnics with tributes to America’s history. See everything you need to know about EPCOT fireworks in our guide.

Photo via Disney Parks Blog

Spaceship Earth will also be illuminated in bright red, white, and blue colors on July 4th in honor of the holiday.

On the 4th of July, EPCOT will be open until 9PM, so all of the special entertainment starts at park closing. If you don't like crowds, EPCOT is a great choice to enjoy a fireworks show as Magic Kingdom will be far more crowded.

Disney World EPCOT 4th of July Entertainment

There will be several entertainment offerings for the 4th of July at EPCOT. Special photo ops will be available with Mickey, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n’ Dale at The American Adventure pavilion in the World Showcase.

The a cappella group Voices of Liberty will perform patriotic songs in the rotunda of The American Adventure, including special performances of “Voices of Liberty: Echoing the Sound of America.”

Guests can see the special exhibit from the George W. Bush Institute, Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief’s Tribute to America’s Warriors, honoring veterans at the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT. The exhibit features over 60 paintings by President Bush of service members and veterans who have served since 9/11.

President Bush has come to know these veterans personally since leaving office. You can see details about the Portraits of Courage exhibit in our full article on when we got to see the debut of this exhibit at EPCOT.

This was originally announced to be a 12-month exhibition, but now it has been extended through 2026.

Disney World 4th of July Patriotic Experiences

American Pavilion in EPCOT

Enjoy an all-American funnel cake and take in the American Adventure Show! This show features 35 audio-animatronic figures, projections on a 72-foot screen, and patriotic songs as it tells the story of America with guides Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. The show features the landing of the Mayflower, Boston Tea Party, winter at Valley Forge, Declaration of Independence, Civil War and the Great Depression. Famous historical figures featured in the show include Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, Thomas Jefferson, Chief Joseph and Teddy Roosevelt.

Hall of Presidents in Magic Kingdom

The Hall of Presidents features all of the US presidents in audio-animatronic form with each once moving or speaking in acknowledgement with the highlight of the show being Abraham Lincoln as he rises from his chair to give the Gettysburg Address.

Flag Retreat in Magic Kingdom

Each day at Walt Disney World you have the chance to view The Flag Retreat Ceremony at the end of Main Street, U.S.A. which is one of the ways that Disney honors our past and current military members. The Flag Retreat happens daily around 5PM. Guests are asked to join in the Pledge of Allegiance before the Flag Retreat begins, followed by a chorus of “God Bless America” with the crowd removing their hats and putting their hands over their hearts. Current service members and veterans are invited to come stand by the flag during the ceremony. The Color Guard lowers the flag while the National Anthem is performed. After the ceremony, the Color Guard and cast members have a short procession down Main Street, U.S.A.

Carousel of Progress in Magic Kingdom

This classic Walt Disney attraction follows the history of technology throughout the 20th century through a distinctive American lens. This nostalgic show is a fan favorite, but is also a nice nod to American history and Walt Disney himself.

Walt Disney World 4th of July Food Guide

There will be festive new food items from June 29 to July 5, including returning favorites like the Barbeque Pulled Chicken Sandwich in Regal Eagle Smokehouse at EPCOT.

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NEW! Patriotic Cake Bar: Vanilla chiffon combined with passion fruit, orange, and guava juice. Available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs.

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NEW! Caramel-Apple Pie Funnel Cake: Funnel cake with apple pie topping, caramel drizzle, and vanilla soft-serve. Currently available beyond July 4 at Epic Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Berry Shortcake: Shortcake topped with mixed berries, whipped cream, and patriotic sprinkles. Available at Columbia Harbour House in Magic Kingdom.

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Red, White and Blue Funnel Cake: Funnel cake topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and festive sprinkles. Available at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.

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NEW! Red, White and Blue Waffle: Waffle topped with mixed berries, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and festive sprinkles. Available at Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom.

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Red, White and Blue Slushy: Frozen Fanta Blue Raspberry and Fanta Cherry layered with whipped cream and topped with popping candies. Available at Liberty Square Market in Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World Resort 4th of July Activities

The Disney Resort Hotels will be hosting 4th of July activities, including surprise character experiences, campfires, sing-alongs, marshmallow roasts, Movies Under the Stars, and children's activities. Be sure to check your resort's schedule on the 4th of July to get an idea of what will be offered.

At hotels along the shore of the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake—Disney's Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (including Narcoossee's), Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort—you can see the Electrical Water Pageant featuring a patriotic grand finale of the American flag and stars.

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