Christmas At EPCOT

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Holiday magic has arrived throughout Disney World. There are decorations, treats, and character filled parades in the Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom. And now it's time for Christmas at EPCOT. The Christmas celebrations in EPCOT will begin on November 27 and continue until December 30.

Characters dressed up for Christmas will parade through the World Showcase. Watch for Anna and Elsa in the "Frozen Holiday Promenade," Mickey and pals on the "Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour," and Santa Claus as he takes a horse-drawn tour sharing holiday wishes with everyone. 

JOYFUL! will perform R&B, Gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas songs in the World ShowPlace. Also in World ShowPlace, explore the Gingerbread Capital City featuring tasty replicas of iconic US landmarks including the Capitol Building and a 5-foot tall Washington Monument. And the Voices of Liberty, my favorite performers at EPCOT, will be singing favorite carols and seasonal songs in delightful 8-part harmony on the American Gardens Theatre stage. 

For a sampling of holiday cheer from around the world, check out the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. There will be yuletide decorations, holiday music, family-friendly activities, and delicious food and beverages. There's something for everyone. 

Here's what you can expect to find in the Holiday Kitchens throughout the World Showcase. 

Refreshment Port (Showcase Plaza)

• Turkey Poutine - French Fries with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Relish, and Crispy Onions
• T.G. Lee Eggnog

Citrus Blossom (Showcase Plaza)

• Orange Cream Shake in a Souvenir Orange Bird Sipper Cup

Mele Kalikimaka Holiday Kitchen (Showcase Plaza) 

• Kālua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad
• Lomi Lomi Salmon with Tomatoes, Onions, Salmon Roe, Yuzu Mayonnaise, and Yucca Chips
• Haupia: Hawaiian Coconut Pudding with Candied Macadamia Nuts and Coconut

Holiday Sweets & Treats (Promenade Refreshments)

• Peppermint Sundae - Chocolate Ice Cream, Whipped Cream, and Peppermint Candy🎄
• Minnie Peppermint Cookie 🍪
• Hot Cocoa
• Chocolate Peppermint Shake featuring Twinings® Peppermint Cheer Tea 

Refreshment Outpost

• Warm Brown Sugar-stuffed Pretzel with Soft-serve Ice Cream and Chocolate Sauce
• Frozen Slushy Coca-Cola or Minute Maid Lemonade in a Souvenir Spike The Bee Sipper Cup

Bavaria Holiday Kitchen (Germany) 

• Pork Schnitzel with Mushroom Sauce, Spätzle, and Braised Red Cabbage
• Cheese Fondue in a Bread Bowl with Steamed Baby Vegetables and Marble Potatoes
• Linzer Cookie 🍪

American Holiday Table (American Adventure Pavilion)

• Slow-roasted Turkey with Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and Cranberry Sauce 
• Holiday Pot Pie with Jackfruit, Mushrooms, Carrots, Peas, Onions, and Puff Pastry 🥕
• Pumpkin Gingerbread Cheesecake with Cranberry Whipped Cream and Candied Pumpkin Seeds
• Chocolate Crinkle Cookie 🍪

L’Chaim! Holiday Kitchen (Between Morocco & France) 

• Pastrami on Rye with House-made Pickles and Deli Mustard
• Smoked Salmon Potato Latke
• Potato Latkes 🥕
• Sufganiyot: Mini Jelly-filled Donuts
• Black and White Cookie 🥕🍪

Festival Favorites (World Showplace) 

• Blackened Bass, White Cheddar Grits, and Okra with Tomato and Onion Stew
• Duck Confit and Dumplings with Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Fig Reduction
• Gingerbread Cookie 🍪 
• Coquito: Tropical Eggnog
• Frozen S’mores

Holiday Hearth (World Showplace) 

• Red Velvet Mini Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
• Salted Caramel Spaceship Earth Cookie
• Snowball Cookies
• Peppermint Bark
• Stollen: Holiday Fruit Cake
• Mouse Crunch
• Gingerbread Milkshake
• Hot Cocoa

Prost! (World Showplace) 

• Charcuterie and Cheese Plate  

Yukon Holiday Kitchen (Canada) 

• Seared Scallops with Parsnip Silk, Apple Chutney, and Hazelnut Croquant
• Beef Bourguignon with Crushed Potatoes
• Maple Bûche de Noël - Maple Mousse and Cranberry rolled in Gingerbread Chiffon Cake 
• Peppermint Pinwheel Cookie 🍪  
• Frozen Coffee

Holiday Beverages in the English Garden (Behind The Tea Caddy) 

• Twinings Christmas Tea Toddy served with a Cinnamon Stick

Le Marché de Noël Holiday Kitchen (France) 

• Rillette de Saumon - Salmon Spread with House-made Bread
• Dinde Forestière, Pommes Dauphines - Turkey with Bacon, Mushrooms, and Onions in a Mustard Cream Sauce with Puffed Potatoes
• Bûche de Noël au Caramel - Christmas Log with Chocolate Cake and Dark Chocolate Caramel Ganache  

Sapphire Holiday Kitchen (Morocco) 

• Grilled Lamb Kefta Kebab and Grapes with Euro Cucumber, Red Pepper, Pickled Pearl Onions, and Harissa-Cilantro Dressing
• Confit of Chermoula Chicken Drum with Cinnamon Granny Smith Apple, Toasted Almonds, Brussels Sprouts, and Pinot Noir Glaze
• Sfenj - Warm Beignets with Cream, Cinnamon-Sugar, and Chocolate Sauce   

Tuscany Holiday Kitchen (Italy) 

• Biancaneve Italian Flatbread with Mozzarella, Asiago, and Parmesan  
• Sacchetti alla Boscaiola - Four-cheese Mini Beggar’s Purses filled with Sweet Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Pancetta, and Cremini Mushrooms with a Creamy Sauce 
• Cannoli Siciliani - Crisp Pastry filled with Sweet Ricotta, Chocolate, and Candied Orange

Shanghai Holiday Kitchen (China)  

• Red-stewed Beef Rice Bowl
• Curry Chicken Rice Bowl
• House-made Crab and Cheese Wontons  
• “Panda” Bubble Tea: Classic Milk Tea with Black and White Bobas

Shi Wasu Holiday Kitchen (Japan) 

• New Year Celebration Soba: Buckwheat Soba Noodles in Hot Dashi Soup with Shrimp Tempura, Fish Cake, and Chopped Green Onion  
• Chirashi Sushi Tree - Sashimi-grade Tuna, Salmon, Ikura, and Yellowtail with Vegetables decorated on a bed of Rice
• Ichigo Mont Blanc Tart - Strawberry and Bavarian Cream-filled Tart sprinkled with Konpeito
• Ichigo Milk Boba: Cranberry and Yuzu Cream Drink with Japanese Calpico and popping Strawberry Boba Pearls

Las Posadas Holiday Kitchen (Mexico) 

• Giant Tostada de Chorizo - Chorizo served on a Giant Tostada with Chipotle Black Bean Purée, Salsa Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Pickled Onion 🎄
• Tamal de Pollo - Braised Chipotle Chicken served in a Corn Masa topped with Mole Verde, Queso Cotija, Crema Mexicana, and Toasted Pumpkin Seeds 🎄
• Dulce de Leche Churros - Dulce de Leche filled Churros sprinkled with Cinnamon-Sugar

Funnel Cake (The American Adventure) 

• Sweet Potato Casserole Funnel Cake topped with Marshmallow Topping, Cinnamon-Sugar, Honey-roasted Pecans, and a Caramel Drizzle

Joffrey’s Coffee & Tea Company 

• Caramel Tinsel Latte: A cheerful Chocolatey Latte drizzled with Caramel Sauce and crumbled TWIX, available hot or iced
• Caramel Tinsel Donut topped with crumbled TWIX

Gluten/Wheat Friendly - 🎄

Cookie Stroll - 🍪

Plant-based - 🥕

For a little extra fun, the Holiday Cookie Stroll is returning this year. Simply buy a cookie at each of the five Holiday Cookie Stroll locations and collect their stamps in your Festival Passport. Once you’ve collected all 5 stamps, show them at the Sweets and Treats Holiday Kitchen to receive a free Minnie Peppermint Cookie. And there's an adorable Chip and Dale cookie jar available for purchase at the Holiday Markets. 

To learn a little bit more about the holiday traditions around the world, join "Olaf's Holiday Tradition Expedition." Purchase a map for $7.99 from Mouse Gear, Disney Traders, or World Traveler, then search for hidden Olafs throughout the World Showcase pavilions. Find all of the holiday traditions Olaf has misplaced and you'll receive a gift worth melting for. It looks like Christmas at EPCOT is going to be quite the celebration