Disney has revealed the 2023 dates for the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays, along with confirming the return of fan-favorites such as the Candlelight Processional.
We may still be in the midst of the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival, but Disney is already looking ahead — way ahead. This week, Disney has revealed a ton of holiday news, including announcing a new holiday party at Disney;’s Hollywood Studios and sharing dates for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Along with those announcements, they shared a bit of information on the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays — including the dates!
2023 EPCOT Festival of the Holidays Dates

Candlelight Processional. Photo by Laurie Sapp
Disney has shared that the EPCOT Festival of the Holidays will return on November 24th to December 30th, 2023. While not many details were announced about the festivities, Disney did confirm that the fan-favorite Candlelight Processional would be returning!
The Festival of the Holidays is a celebration of holidays around the world. At the festival, you can enjoy dishes from around the globe, as well as listen to Storytellers share festive tales from other countries about how they celebrate the holidays. The Candlelight Processional is a chance to experience the story of Christmas in a holiday celebration led by a celebrity narrator with a full live orchestra on hand.
You can enjoy the festival this year from November 24th to December 30th at EPCOT. And make sure to read about all of the other holiday offerings at Disney World in the posts below!
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