How much time for Epcot Christmas?

[Brewersprts]

So we will be going on vacation from Nov. 22nd to Dec. 14. We are wanting to take in all the Christmas time things at WDW, especially Epcot's holiday around the world storytellers and all that.

So, with that being said, how much time and how many days would we need at Epcot to do all of the holiday stuff? It seems they all are going on at around the same times so would two days be enough to get through all of them? Maybe 3?

The start times are listed for all of them but I have no idea how long they last. I assume they don't run continuously all day so just wanted to get an idea from the Dis.

Thanks everyone in advance

 

[courtneybeth]

The holiday events, I believe, are about 15 minutes each. We were able to do all of it in about 2 days, including shopping and rides.

EPCOT is our favorite park so we try to spend as much time there as possible. 3 days should do it so you can relax and enjoy the futureworld too.

 

[Airship Ariadne]

At least two days...when we last tried this, we only got about half the holiday presentations at each country done during a single day.

Of course in addtion to hearing those "Santa" presentations, DD was also working on a KidCOT holiday project, but even without those stops, I don't think you can get it seen in just one day.

 

[10_Kyle_10]

Agree with PP's, you'll need two days to catch each Storyteller. The times are so close together you won't be able to walk quick enough to catch each one after the other.

 

[Raenstoirm]

It took us two days to see all the stories and then another day or so just for the atmosphere. We love Epcot though, so 2 days will work if you are short on time. Closer to the day, someone will post the time of each storytelling. They don't run continuous, but are often. Each one is about 15 minutes.

This is my list from 2012.

MEXICO
Celebrate with LosTres Reyes Magos, the Three Kings, as they tell of their journey to the Posada and traditions today.
1:45; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 5:30; 6:30; 7:30pm

NORWAY
Meet the storyteller Sigrid who will tell you of the mischievous Christmas Gnome, Julenissen.
3:10; 3:50; 4:30; 5:10; 5:50; 6:35; 7:15; 7:55pm

CHINA
Watch the agile Monkey King weave his tall tale with twists and turns celebrating Chinese New Year!
12:10; 12:45; 1:30; 2:15; 3:20; 4:00; 4:50; 5:50

GERMANY
Listen as Helga tells the story of the first Christmas tree and the tale of her first Nutcracker.
1:00; 2:00; 2:55; 3:55; 5:30; 6:05; 6:40; 7:15pm

ITALY
Visit with Italy’s good Christmas witch, La Befana, as she remembers the Epiphany and her first Christmas 2,000 years ago!
1:00; 2:00; 2:40; 3:20; 4:20; 5:20; 6:00; 6:45pm

AMERICAN ADVENTURE
Christmas: Whisper your Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear. Even Mrs. Claus will be there!
1:30–2:40; 3:30–4:40; 5:30–6:40; 7:30–8:40pm

Kwanzaa:
12:20; 1:05; 1:50; 2:35; 3:20; 4:05; 4:45; 6:00pm

Hanukkah
12:15; 1:00; 1:45; 2:25; 3:25; 4:00; 4:50; 5:45pm

JAPAN
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the NewYear!
12:50; 1:25; 2:15; 3:05; 4:00; 4:50; 5:35; 6:45pm

FRANCE
Find Père Noël as he shares a letter from a little girl that recreates the magic of Christmas through the eyes of a child.
11:20; 11:55; 12:30; 1:15; 2:05; 3:30; 4:20; 5:05

MOROCCO
Drum with Taarji, as he celebrates the customs of Ramadan and Ashura.
2:10; 2:55; 4:30; 5:35; 6:15; 7:20pm

UNITED KINGDOM
Spend a moment with jolly Father Christmas, as he makes traditions from Christmas past just as fun today!
2:45; 3:55; 4:35; 5:25; 6:10; 6:45; 7:30; 8:25

CANADA
See Nowell, a Canadian lumberjack, as he tells of his journey to find Santa at Christmastime.
11:15; 12:00; 12:45; 1:30; 2:30; 3:30; 4:30; 5:15

 

[disneyfantotheend]

Given the length of your vacation, I would do 3 days. That way you don't have to rush from one to the other.

 

[cincystamper]

Last December, we did three days total for Epcot - one for Future World and two around the World Showcase. Got to see everything we wanted, caught a couple of things we hadn't planned (street performers, etc) and didn't have to rush around to do anything. It was fabulous.

Have fun!

 

[PlutoTheDog89]

My family normally spends one day touring FW and another day walking around the World Showcase.

We usually save the WS for a day when we do not have any dining reservations. It's nice to eat and drink our way around the world and not worry about being too full. I love the food at WS, especially during Holidays around the World! Everything is so delicious!

For more info on EPCOT during Christmas, check out my free guide: survivedisxmas.com

Join in on my Christmas DIScussion this Saturday, Nov. 1st at 12pm EST!

 

[georgina]

Thanks for printing the old schedule, Raenstoirm. We are doing a quick trip, so will have 2 afternoon/evenings at Epcot to cover all the holiday storytellers. I wonder if any of them go on during evening EMH?