It’s beginning to taste a lot like holidays at Walt Disney World! The Epcot International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth returns from November 24 through December 30, 2023, bringing with it a global celebration of flavors, traditions, and festive entertainment.
Seasonal Kitchens & International Flavors
With more than 15 Holiday Kitchens scattered throughout the park, guests can enjoy dishes inspired by wintertime celebrations from around the world. Returning favorites include the Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl from Bavaria Holiday Kitchen and the Slow-Roasted Turkey from American Holiday Table. New dishes like the Rugalach from L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen and the Seared Salmon with Maple-Bourbon Glaze from Yukon Holiday Kitchen are sure to surprise your tastebuds.
Sweet Traditions: The Holiday Cookie Stroll
Looking to indulge your sweet tooth? The Holiday Cookie Stroll invites guests to try five different cookies from various kitchens and collect stamps in a Festival Passport. Once complete, a special treat awaits at the Holiday Sweets & Treats booth. New cookies this year include a Snickerdoodle with SNICKERS bar pieces and a Peppermint Pinwheel.
Holiday Entertainment Around the World
Beyond the food, this festival delights with a full slate of entertainment:
- Holiday storytellers share seasonal customs from each World Showcase nation.
- JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season blends gospel and R&B in celebration of Christmas and Kwanzaa.
- Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition Scavenger Hunt provides family-friendly fun.
- The Candlelight Processional returns nightly with celebrity narrators and a live choir and orchestra, retelling the story of Christmas.
New Booths and Beverages
Several new booths debut in 2023, including:
- Swirled Showcase with vanilla, apple-cinnamon, and salted caramel soft-serve.
- Bubbles & Brine offering shrimp and crab cocktails paired with premium bubbles.
- Wine & Wedge, a cheese lover’s dream.
- Char & Chop featuring porchetta and spicy plant-based sausage.
The drink menus also expand with seasonal specialties like:
- Frozen Joffrey’s Coffee with Tap 357 Whisky
- Frozen Hot Chocolate Martini at Le Marché de Noël
- Ponche Navideño at Nochebuena Cocina
- Horchata Margarita at Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen
