Disney4me Posted November 24, 2023 Report Share Posted November 24, 2023 The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is officially here, and we’re bringing you with us to check it all out! 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays There are plenty of food booths with tasty items, shows and storytellers to watch, souvenirs to grab (of course), and even a cookie stroll to complete. But don’t let it overwhelm you — we’ve got you covered with everything you need to know. Now, it’s time to see exactly what this festival has to offer — so come along with us LIVE! Festival Dates The 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays runs from November 24th through December 30th, 2023. That’s just over one month of holiday eats and more! Let’s do this! We’re kicking things off on the very first day of this festival and bringing you with us. Getting Started and the Festival Passport We got to EPCOT bright and early at opening time, which was 9AM (the park will close at 9:30PM). Guests staying in Disney World hotels were able to enter as early as 8:30AM with Early Theme Park Entry. Here’s a look at the line to get in at around 9AM We’ll be taking you with us through the entire EPCOT festival, so get ready for TONS of cookie content, food reviews, and merchandise roundups! It’s time to kick off the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! pic.twitter.com/rFdcWhhrYw — Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) November 24, 2023 Make sure you grab a FREE Festival Passport, which holds all the info you need to navigate the festival successfully! Inside, you’ll find descriptions of each booth, including full menus and a few pictures. There’s also some information about the merchandise available at this year’s festival. Festival of the Holidays Passport The Festival Passport is a SUPER helpful tool to help make sure you accomplish everything during your day at EPCOT. It’s organized to help you see exactly what’s available and when things are available, so you don’t have to wander the park without a plan. Click here to see INSIDE the Festival Passport You’ll also find info about the Cookie Stroll! To participate in the Cookie Stroll, you’ll purchase five cookies from festival marketplaces around EPCOT (there’s a list of several different cookies you can choose from in the passport, along with where you’ll find them) and get your passport stamped at each booth when you buy a cookie. Cookie Stroll Completer Cookie 2022 Once you have 5 stamps, you can show your passport at Holiday Sweets and Treats for a free treat! Crowds Most of the Holiday Kitchens do not officially open until around 11AM, but that doesn’t mean that crowds aren’t already waiting to get their hands on some eats! There was a small crowd building ahead of the official park opening, but we’ll be sure to keep our eyes on the crowd level throughout the day. Here’s a look at the line as we entered Thanksgiving Week is typically pretty busy in Disney World anyway, so that, combined with it being the first day of this festival, means we’re expecting to see some serious crowds on opening day. If you’re visiting for this festival, you’ll want to be at the park well before opening time to get ahead of the crowds. Food Booths This year, you’ll be able to visit more than 15 festival food kitchens, many of which will bring back some returning favorite food items. However, you’ll find a few new eats, too — and we’ll be bringing you our reviews right here! Horchata Cold Brew We’ll be sharing our full thoughts on every single food booth along with our Best of the Fest — so be sure to stay tuned to DFB as we share more! Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! Merchandise You’ll find plenty of exclusive festival merchandise at this event — like this Spirit Jersey! The back of the NEW Spirit Jersey We also love this cookie jar… Cookie Jar …mug… 2023 Festival of the Holidays Mug …and Corkcicle Tumbler! Corkcicle Tumbler There’s plenty more where that came from! We’ve got a FULL look at all the new merchandise this year. Check out the link below! Click here to see a FULL LIST of 2023 Festival of the Holidays merchandise! Entertainment Candlelight Processional One of the most popular events at the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is the Candlelight Processional. You can head to the standby line or book a dining package to reserve your spot at the show. Read more about dining packages by clicking here! Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Scavenger Hunt If you want a fun activity the whole family can enjoy, Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Scavenger Hunt is a super fun way to spot hidden statues of Olaf all over EPCOT. Olaf is hiding with various holiday-themed items around the park, and it’s your job to find him! Hidden Olaf You can play the game on your own or purchase a gameboard for $9.99, which includes stickers and clues for all the Olaf locations. If you purchase a gameboard, you can return the completed board for a prize! Storytellers One of the best parts of the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays is the Storytellers in each country’s pavilion — we love learning about holiday traditions around the world. Sigrid and Barn Santa in the Norway Pavilion 2022 We can’t wait to see Barn Santa from Norway, a Chinese Lion Dancer for the Lunar New Year, Pere Noel from France, Hanukkah stories, and more. Joyful! A Celebration of the Season Joyful! A Celebration of the Season is also returning to this year’s festival. Joyful Celebration This is a show featuring gospel and R&B entertainment that celebrates both Christmas and Kwanzaa! Other Entertainment Keep your eyes out for the holiday version of Living With the Land! Reindeer Mickey in Living with the Land This attraction is full of festive details that give us a little extra holiday cheer on our ride through The Lan Pavilion. Click here to see what it’s like during the HOLIDAYS! We’ll be updating this post to ALL DAY as we explore the Festival of the Holidays, so keep checking back for more! If you’re interested in more updates, make sure you’re following us on Instagram. Trying to plan the PERFECT trip to the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays? We’ll be keeping you updated on all of the latest. Click our links below for the information you need to know: Learn about the Candlelight Processional and Dining Packages Check out ALL of the 2023 Festival of the Holidays booth Menus See what eats you’ll need to try to get a PRIZE at the Festival! And don’t forget to pick up our 2023 DFB Guide to the Holidays at Disney World! See more details about the book below. Click here to see FULL reviews of EVERY. SINGLE. BOOTH. at the Festival of the Holidays! DON'T MISS A MOMENTOF HOLIDAY MAGIC Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide is a one-of-a-kind resource that will help you get the most out of your holiday vacation at Walt Disney World. It includes all the must-have information for navigating the holiday season at Disney World, including: The COMPLETE schedule of events for the Holiday Season How to avoid the crowds on Disney World's busiest days (and when Disney World closes their parks due to capacity!) ALL of the events, activities, and holiday additions in Walt Disney World. ALL. OF. THEM. And, of course, we'll tell you where to eat! Save 20% on the Holidays at Disney World: DFB's Merriest Guide with code PEPPERMINT. GET YOUR GUIDE NOW MORE Disney World Holiday INFO! Learn About Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Get the Latest Information About the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays We’ll Take This Little Golden Disney Book in Our Stocking, Santa! Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events What We Wish We’d Known Before Going to Disney World During the Holidays Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Will you be checking out this festival? Tell us in the comments!The post Come With Us to Eat and See EVERYTHING at the 2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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