Epcot in December

[avaughan]

My DH and I are considering a quick weekend trip to Orlando the first weekend in December for our 10th anniversary. Does anyone know if the stores in WS in Epcot carry special merchandise for the holidays? I thought we might be able to find some unique things for the holidays.

 

[WDSearcher]

Some do, some don't. Depends on the country. In UK and Canada, for example, you can find lots of "Father Christmas" and Santa Claus stuff, as well as reindeer-motif clothing and gifts and special gingerbread teas and cookies. Stuff like that.

In places like Morocco, Japan and China -- where Christmas isn't the same type of holiday it is in the States -- you won't find as much "holiday" stuff, although they'll have their regular inventory in very attractive holiday displays.

 

[jaysmom4285]

We've been to WDW in December and found Christmas themed merchandise in most shops , with the exceptions that WDsearcher noted. The countries that do carry it theme it to their own special holiday traditions and I have ornaments and small decorations from those countries that are charming and unique. It's fun to put these things out at Christmas and remember your trip to WDW.

 

[kkmauch]

This is great to hear...I will be there for the first time in December and I am really looking forward to the holiday displays, decorations, and merchandise in the WS.
Does anyone have any favorites or must sees?

 

[2vets]

One of the countries has a year-round Xmas store, as well - I think it's Germany???

 

[Simba's Mom]

I think a unique Christmas ornament would be in Germany, the Christmas pickle ornament. Ask for the legend of the Christmas pickle, then have fun explaining to visitors why you have a pickle ornament on your Christmas tree.