During the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, guests can travel through the World Showcase and discover holiday traditions celebrated by the diverse cultures represented. Holiday Storytellers share the countries’ stories and traditions at various times throughout the day in each pavilion. Below is the schedule for 2023.
Mexico Pavilion – Las Posadas Celebration
¡Feliz Navidad! Join the fun and pageantry of Las Posadas with dancers, piñatas, and the music of Mariachi Cobre.
- Sunday through Thursday
- 11:05 AM, 11:55 AM, 12:45 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:55 PM
- 25-minute performances
Norway Pavilion – A Mischievous Magical Barn Santa
Celebrate the season with laughter as a mischievous Barn Santa visits Sigrid, an unsuspecting Christmas storyteller.
- Daily
- 11:35 AM, 12:20 PM, 1:10 PM, 2:05 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:20 PM, 6:15 PM, 7:10 PM
- 15-minute performances
China Pavilion – Chinese Lion Dancer
Catch a glimpse of a colorful performance that brings good fortune and happiness in the Lunar New Year.
- Daily
- Showtimes were not listed in the My Disney Experience app at the time of this publication. We will update once times are made available.
- 15-minute performances
Italy Pavilion – La Befana
Come hear the tale of La Befana, the kindhearted witch who visits sleeping young children on the Eve of the Epiphany.
- Daily
- 11:15 AM, 12:15 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 4:15 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:50 PM
- 15-minute performances
Japan Pavilion – Daruma Storyteller
Hear the fascinating story of the Daruma doll and the Japanese customs of the New Year!
- Daily
- 11:35 AM, 12:35 PM, 1:40 PM, 2:40 PM, 4:20 PM, 5:15 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:45 PM
- 15-minute performances
Between the Morocco and France Pavilions – Hanukkah Storyteller
Witness a storyteller recount traveling abroad to explore the diverse music and traditions of Hanukkah around the world.
- Daily
- 10:30 AM, 11:40 AM, 12:40 PM, 1:35 PM, 2:35 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 5:45 PM
- 15-minute performances
France Pavilion – Père Noël
Visit with Père Noël and rediscover the magic of Christmas through the letter of a delightful child.
- Daily
- 10:00 AM, 11:05 AM, 12:10 PM, 12:50 PM, 2:20 PM, 3:25 PM, 4:30 PM, 5:15 PM
- 15-minute performances
United Kingdom Pavilion – Father Christmas
Join Father Christmas as he rings in the season, sharing the traditions of the United Kingdom with good cheer.
- Daily
- 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM, 2:25 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:10 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:45 PM
- 15-minute performances
Canada Pavilion – Canadian Holiday Voyageurs
Explore holiday customs from the various regions of Canada on a musical tour of the Great White North with the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs.
- Daily
- 1:40 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:50 PM, 4:55 PM, 6:00 PM, 6:40 PM
- 20-minute performances
The Odyssey Pavilion – Santa Greeting
Stop by for a photo with jolly Santa Claus—also known as St. Nick, Père Noël, and Father Christmas around the world!
- Daily through December 24, 2023
- 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM
- 60-minute performances
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