Disney4me Posted September 23, 2025 Report Posted September 23, 2025 We’re still in the middle of Halloween season, but the holidays are heading for Disney World soon! EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Every Disney World park and hotel gets decorated for the holiday season, and all four parks offer special celebrations, but EPCOT has an entire FESTIVAL! The International Festival of the Holidays kicks off the day after Thanksgiving and runs through the end of the year, and it’s a big draw. That’s why Disney is updating EPCOT’s park hours. Starting November 28th, EPCOT will be closing at 9:30PM each night instead of its usual 9PM closing time. This will accommodate heavier crowds during the holiday season. Festival of the Holidays crowds This typically happens each year during the festival as people flock to EPCOT to check out the food booths, the holiday storytellers, and of course, the iconic Candlelight Processional. The Candlelight Processional takes place in the American Adventure Pavilion and has multiple shows each evening, so keeping the park open later helps to better accommodate that offering. EPCOT Candlelight Processional The Festival of the Holidays has a LOT to do and see, and it can be difficult to fit everything in in one day. Just watching all the entertainment and meeting Santa Claus could take several hours, and that’s not even mentioning the time that you’ll need to do rides and try the food booths. Of course, we’ll be going to the festival on the first day, so we can bring you the rundown of the must-dos and the must-try foods. EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! We’ll keep you in the loop with any other park changes coming soon, especially as we head into the holiday season. And if you’re hoping to plan a trip to EPCOT soon, we recommend using our friends over at Small World Vacations. They are experts in planning Disney World vacations and have years of experience — plus, their services are complimentary! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney World updates! Click Here for Updates on 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 Get All the Details About Disney Jollywood Nights Everything You Need to Know About Disney World Holiday Dining and Events Join the DFB Newsletter to get all the latest holiday news right in your inbox! Click here to Subscribe! Are you going to EPCOT for the holidays this year? Tell us in the comments!The post REMINDER: EPCOT Park Hours Are CHANGING Soon first appeared on the disney food blog.View the full article Quote
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