EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays: Exploring Traditions Around the World

The Holiday Season is one of the most popular times to visit Walt Disney World, and it is easy to see why: with beautiful light displays, moving and inspirational music, entertaining shows, festive decorations, and of course delicious treats, this is a season that is a true feast for the senses. And of course, no one prepares that kind of feast better than Disney! So clearly, for anyone who loves the Christmas Season and loves Disney, there is no better place to celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Read more

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Holiday Merriment is Around the Corner at Walt Disney World

There is a lot of magic planned for the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World this year. From festive entertainment and whimsical décor, to seasonal food and drinks – and so much more – there’s so much to look forward to during this very special season at the Disney theme parks and resort hotels.

Here are some of the magical experiences you can expect this season at Walt Disney World Resort:  Read more

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Eating Through EPCOT’s Festivals

Once upon a time, there was a little Food and Wine Festival at EPCOT that was held each fall for a few weeks in October and November – and it was fun and delicious. So the folks at Disney who make these decisions realized that, hey, food (and drink) is HUGELY popular at EPCOT, and as the years passed, this festival grew longer until this year, it began in July and will end in November. (That’s 129 days if you don’t want to do the math.)

Of course, it was inevitable – seeing how much people LOVE to eat – that a few food booths (called “Outdoor Kitchens”) were added to the Flower and Garden Festival held each spring, and guess what? The food was a big hit, so each year more food booths were added to this festival, and it was also extended, this year until early July.

Not to be outdone – because nothing says “Holiday Season” better than eating (and drinking) – food booths (called “Holiday Kitchens”) – including desserts and COOKIES – were eventually added to EPCOT’s Festival of Holidays, allowing Guests to eat (and drink) all sorts of international holiday goodies.

With these 3 favorite festivals now featuring (lots of) food, Disney eventually realized that those post-holiday/pre-spring months in winter needed food too. And so the International Festival of the Arts in January and February, which celebrates all the arts – including the culinary arts – debuted. Read more

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