2025 Epcot Festival of the Holidays

[teach22180]

Has anyone ever seen Marlee Matlin? Does she sign it all and have an interpreter? I was psyched to see Henry Winkler, but those are my party nights.

 

[zackiedawg]

I have been there when she was narrating (not in the audience) - she signed, and her interpreter reads the story.

I'll be there during both her and Winkler this year - but will be at Epcot on a Winkler day. I think it's neat to see another Jewish narrators join in (Josh Gad was the other I recall)...just shows everyone can enjoy the story and the music, even if not part of the Christian faith - it's still a great show with beautiful music and singing.

 

[BorderTenny]

I agree. I wouldn't gamble on it, unless you'd be ok listening from somewhere in the America Pavilion if you weren't able to get it. Also, you'd probably want to be in line by 10:30 before the 11:45am open to have the best chance so there's that time to consider. I think GG breakfast sounds like a great plan!

And even if you're the first ones there, there's no guarantee that Regal Eagle will have even received any dining package tickets to sell that day. (Learned that the hard way.)

 

[marmentrout85]

Totally just remembered that the Cookie Stroll is a thing and I got really excited! Really looking forward to doing that again this year, assuming they bring it back. Last time we did Festival of the Holidays was 2019 so it's been a minute.

 

[zmdisneyworld]

We are there when Brendan Fraser is narrating. Is our best bet to just do a dinner package? We would like to maximize our park day (cookie stroll, storytellers and some rides — and maybe cake bake shop at lunch) and not sure i want to line up at some of the times I have seen people mention on facebook.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Santa Claus Moving to CommuniCore Hall for EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2025​

The meet and greet is scheduled to take place from November 28 through December 24, which is most of the dates for the festival, minus a few days after Christmas. The times for the Santa meet and greet are 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Seems like a good use of the space. Wonder if they'll put something different in the Odyssey building.

 

[2xcited2sleep]

We are there when Brendan Fraser is narrating. Is our best bet to just do a dinner package? We would like to maximize our park day (cookie stroll, storytellers and some rides — and maybe cake bake shop at lunch) and not sure i want to line up at some of the times I have seen people mention on facebook.

I would say, yes. He's been very popular the last few years and in my opinion the package is worth not waiting 3+ hours in line to try to guarantee myself a seat. I'm not sure, however, if I'd try to do both lunch at Cake Bake (though it's good) and a meal with the package - that might be a lot.

 

[lovethattink]

Meet Santa Claus​

Visit with jolly old St. Nick and get a heartwarming holiday photo.

Important Information

• Location: CommuniCore Hall
• Days: Daily through December 24, 2025
• Times: 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM

 

[lovethattink]

First post is updated

 

[LuvMyEAR]

We look forward to a long day of sampling the festival food, seeing the storytellers, the decorations and soaking up the holiday atmosphere. We have a week booked, arriving on Dec 2 and our only park this trip will be Epcot. The rest of the time, we’ll enjoy the resorts and Disney Springs. Unless we cannot resist adding on an MK day, that is!

 

[Chirple]

Last year they were out of the cookie stroll containers and never replenished during our week. I had to improvise with what I had handy--two washed leftover containers from The Cake Bake Shop. Each container held 4 cookies comfortably. I used a ziploc bag while in Epcot and transferred to the containers for the plane home. Any container with a good lid will work and be more lightweight than the ceramic jars from 2023.

 

[zmdisneyworld]

I would say, yes. He's been very popular the last few years and in my opinion the package is worth not waiting 3+ hours in line to try to guarantee myself a seat. I'm not sure, however, if I'd try to do both lunch at Cake Bake (though it's good) and a meal with the package - that might be a lot.

Thanks. We were hoping to get to do Cake Bake Shop at some point. Maybe we will do it before our Christmas party day or something.

 

[VAtink]

Has there been an announcement about when the candlelight dining packages will be released? I saw a post on Facebook saying October 14th, and another saying October 29th, but I haven't found anything official. Thanks!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Has there been an announcement about when the candlelight dining packages will be released? I saw a post on Facebook saying October 14th, and another saying October 29th, but I haven't found anything official. Thanks!

According to the below parks blog post, it's October 14th. I view that as official.

https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epc...candlelight-processional-narrators-announced/

 

[VAtink]

According to the below parks blog post, it's October 14th. I view that as official.

https://disneyparksblog.com/wdw/epc...candlelight-processional-narrators-announced/

Thank you! I totally missed that!