Holiday Celebrations
This is a repository of past holiday entertainment
January
Join us in Showcase Plaza for a demonstration of Scottish music and dance Sunday, January 18
at 11:45AM, 1:00 & 2:35PM
Also featured will be The Royal Stuart Highlanders Pipes & Drums at 3:40PM
February
Come celebrate the arrival of the "Year of the Snake" Tuesday and Wednesday with exciting
live entertainment, including the "Lion Dance" and a special fireworks display. Stop by the
Kidcot Funstop location for a special activity. Check out the special menu items at the
Nine Dragons Restaurant for the New Year.
March
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day on Saturday, March 17, with special children's activities,
themed decorations and green beer. Live entertainment will include storyteller Darby O'Gill
and folk dancing by the Butler School of Irish Dance.
April
Easter Weekend
12-foot Chocolate Easter Egg
See this egg decorated by Epcot chefs in The Land.
Reinhard Herzog
Demonstration of the art of hand-blown egg ornaments.
Friday-Sunday at Volkskunst shop. (Germany)
Easter Celebration
Stop by Sunday for an "egg"citing time, including traditional Easter egg hunts happening
throughout the day. Space for the hunts is limited, so sign up at the podium in the courtyard
beginning at 11am. (America)
Saturday & Sunday at 12:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:40, 4:40 & 5:40pm
Length of visit: 25 minutes
Don't be late for this very important date as Alice and friends host a special Tea Party.
Check at the United Kingdom courtyard beginning at 11am for limited same-day seating times.
Saturday & Sunday at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4:05, 5:00 & 6:30pm
Length of party: 30 minutes
Caroline Downey
Learn more about the beauty and the 144-year tradition of Belleek porcelain.
Friday-Sunday from 1:00-5:00p.m. (United Kingdom)
Linda Edgington
Demonstration of the art of creating découpage animals and other decorative accessories.
Monday & Tuesday at La Boutique des Provinces. (Canada)
May
Norway Constitution Day
Join us at Norway at 4:00pm on May 17 for a Norway Constitution Day cultural celebration.
In addition, there will be activities for children from 11:00am to 5:00pm
June
July
Canada Day
Join us in Canada on Sunday, July 1 from 10:00am to 5:00pm to learn the history and celebrate
the cultural elements of Canada Day.
Celebrate Independence Day
with a holiday-inspired Voices of Liberty 4th of July Concert at America Gardens Theatre,
featuring enhanced entertainment throughout the day with visits from historic Characters
who will share their stories. Our signature musical group, Voices of Liberty, will also
perform patriotic classics.
Show times are 12:30, 1:45 & 3:00pm
Tanabata Star Festival
Join us July 7 in Japan for a celebration of the Tanabata Star Festival.
Activities for children will be offered at our Celebration Station from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Bastille Day
Join us July 14 in France for a celebration of Bastille Day. Activities for children
will be offered at our Celebration Station from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
August
September
Mexico Independence Day
Join us September 16 in Mexico for a celebration of Mexico Independence Day.
Activities for children will be offered from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
October
Halloween
Join us Tuesday (October 31) as we celebrate this spooky holiday with fun kid's activities at
The Land, Mexico, The American Adventure and the United Kingdom Kidcot Fun Stop activity
centers. In addition, storytellers will appear at the following locations:
At The American Adventure, Scarecrow will tell the story of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
At the United Kingdom, Durdles the Gravedigger will tell traditional English ghost stories.
At Mexico, El Muerte will tell the traditional story of the "Day of the Dead."
And while at The American Adventure, don't miss the Disney Characters dressed as ghosts.
November
Guy Fawkes Day
Join us November 5 in the United Kingdom for a celebration of Guy Fawkes Day.
Activities for children will be offered from 11:00am to 6:00pm
Morocco Independence Day
November 18 from 11:00am to 5:30pm
Pilgrim Story Teller
Dr. Patricia Stanford will present shows complete with slides, fascinating stories, and
surprises for the children, in the American Adventure Blue Room.
Thanksgiving Day
The Chickahominy Dancers
The Chickahominy Tribal Dancers will perform traditional Native American dances near the Rose
Garden.
Thanksgiving Day
December
American Adventure Blue Room
American Adventure Blue Room