Hi Sheila!
Welcome back to planDisney! I'm busy planning my own December visit to Walt Disney World Resort and have been enjoying all the
exciting announcements about holiday offerings we can expect in 2026. There is nothing quite like visiting
The Most Magical Place on Earth at the most magical time of the year!
While festive fun happens throughout Walt Disney World, Sheila, let's talk a little more specifically about what you can expect to find at EPCOT. Each holiday season, EPCOT celebrates the
EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, where holiday stories and traditions from around the world are brought to life. As you travel World Showcase, you can even taste the season with the Holiday Kitchens and, one of my favorites, the Holiday Cookie Stroll! The Candlelight Processional has also been part of Walt Disney World's holiday tradition for many years and will return in 2026. Last year, there were multiple performances of the Candlelight Processional scheduled each evening, and the specific performance schedule, including celebrity narrators, was announced in mid-September. I'd suggest keeping an eye on the
Disney Parks Blog for more announcements over the weeks and months ahead as you finalize your plans.
Also scheduled to return in 2026 are the
Candlelight Processional Dining Packages. These are a great way to ensure a seat at the processional while also enjoying a great meal at an EPCOT restaurant. These dining packages are very popular, so I'd suggest checking availability
as soon as your advanced dining reservation window opens before your trip. As a reminder, you can start making dining reservations 60 days before your check-in date for your entire length of stay if you're a Guest staying at a hotel in the
Disney Resorts Collection!
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ho-ho-hope this information has been helpful, Sheila, and that you enjoy your holiday visit to Walt Disney World this year. If you have any other questions, please stop by to see us again here at planDisney - we're all ears!
Cheers!
Kristi