REVIEW: Annual Passholder Souvenir Cup, Eggnog-Filled Donut, and More Seasonal Flavors Debut at The Donut Box for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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If you’re looking for a sweet treat while visiting EPCOT during the 2021 International Festival of the Holidays, head over to The Donut Box, which has an entirely new food menu this year, featuring four all-new donuts. Menu for The Donut Box at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Food: 🆕 Pumpkin Cake … Read more

PHOTOS: New Limited Release Pins for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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Three new pins inspired by “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” are now available for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. The pins are available in Creations Shop at EPCOT. Limited Release Olaf Pin – $19.99 Limited Release Olaf & Sven Pin – $15.99 Limited Release “Feels Like Home” Pin – $15.99

PHOTOS: New Limited Edtion Olaf MagicBand Available at 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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A new limited edition MagicBand featuring Olaf is among the merchandise now available at the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. 2021 Festival of the Holidays MagicBand – $39.99 The box features Olaf holding a goat figure from “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.” The bottom of the box has a pattern of Olafs with snowflakes, wreaths, … Read more

PHOTOS: New Mickey & Minnie Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket Lights Up Walt Disney World for the 2021 Holiday Season

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With the new holiday season comes a new popcorn bucket! We found this year’s Christmas Tree bucket at EPCOT this morning. 2021 Mickey & Minnie Gold Christmas Tree Popcorn Bucket – $25 This gorgeous new popcorn bucket is golden to make for a perfect color for the Christmas tree. The tree is also adorned with … Read more

PHOTOS: Celebrate ‘That Time of Year’ With the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Spirit Jersey

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The 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays has officially begun and that means new merchandise! Among all of the holiday items now available at EPCOT is this Spirit Jersey. 2021 Festival of the Holidays Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The Spirit Jersey is light blue and the bottom half is fleece. A logo for the … Read more

PHOTOS: Decorations Arrive in World Celebration for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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With the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays kicking off on Friday, decorations for the event have begun popping up around the park, with the latest additions coming to World Celebration. At the park’s entrance gates, festival banners have been hung, making note of the sponsor, AdventHealth. When exiting, guests will see this fantastic … Read more

PHOTOS: Decorations Appear for 2021 Candlelight Processional and EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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Disney has begun to decorate for the upcoming EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays and this year’s Candlelight Processional performances. During the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, Storytellers will give small presentations at each World Showcase pavilion about how that country celebrates the holidays. The Norway stage has been set up, with a Christmas … Read more

Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Exclusive Cup to be Available at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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There’s a extra special gift under the tree for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at this year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays! This Passholder-exclusive souvenir cup will be available for purchase at The Donut Box with the Gingerbread Milkshake. The cup features Mickey Mouse with the Walt Disney World Annual Passholder wordmark rendered in … Read more

PHOTOS: Christmas Comes to EPCOT With Trees, Wreaths, and More Decorations

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Christmas has come to EPCOT in the form of hundreds of decorations throughout the park. Garland hangs along the entrance to EPCOT. The garland is a shiny blue with colorful ornaments and bows. You’ll spot many globe decorations here and elsewhere in the park. Light-up garland lines the ceiling of Gateway Gifts. The same kind … Read more

Full Holiday Kitchen Menus Released for 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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The full menus have been released for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, which runs from November 26 through December 30, 2021. Mele Kalikimaka (Near Port of Entry) Food Items: Kālua Pork with Okinawa Purple Sweet Potatoes and Mango Salad Lomi Lomi Salmon with Tomatoes, Onions, Salmon Roe, Yuzu-Mayonnaise, and Yucca Chips (Gluten/Wheat … Read more

Full Lineup of Candlelight Processional Narrators Announced, “JOYFUL!” and Storytellers Returning for the 2021 EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays

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This year’s EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays will feature plenty of entertainment. Not only have we learned the full lineup of Candlelight Processional celebrity narrators, the inspiring music of “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season,” and the storytellers around World Showcase will also be returning for 2021! This year, “JOYFUL! A Celebration of the … Read more

Dining Packages for Candlelight Processional Processional at EPCOT Sell Out Quickly

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Dining packages for the 2021 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT have sold out within minutes of going on sale. Dining packages were available for Biergarten Restaurant, Rose & Crown Dining Room, Coral Reef Restaurant, and Garden Grill Restaurant. They went on sale this morning. By 10:00 a.m., Cast Members were informing guests who attempted to book … Read more

Walt Disney World Auditioning Storytellers for the 2021 International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT

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Walt Disney World has posted an audition notice for two Storyteller roles, part of the International Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. The Storytellers, a staple of the festival, were absent from last year’s “Taste of” version. The audition posting is for two Storytellers: La Befana from the Italy Pavilion, and Barn Santa from the … Read more

BREAKING: Candlelight Processional Returning to EPCOT This Year

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As we previously reported it likely would, Candlelight Processional will be returning to EPCOT from November 26 through December 30 as part of the International Festival of the Holidays. “Candlelight Processional” is a long-standing Disney Parks tradition, dating back to 1958 at Disneyland park. Walt Disney World guests have enjoyed the annual “Candlelight Processional” since … Read more

RUMOR: Candlelight Processional May Return for EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays 2021

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Walt Disney World is working to bring the Candelight Processional back in a modified format for the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays later this year. Cast Members who participated in the Cast Choir in the past are being invited back with proof of full vaccination against COVID-19. While Disney is seeking participants for the … Read more

REVIEW: Spicy Githeri Brings African Flavors to the Refreshment Outpost for 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

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Fans of the Spicy Githeri dish from festivals past will be excited to see this African-inspired vegan dish has moved to the Refreshment Outpost for the 2021 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival. Menu for Refreshment Outpost at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Food: Spicy Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Ben’s Original Quinoa … Read more