Epcot International Food and Wine Festival
  • On Jul 8, 2025
    Carmen from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Hi, I was planning a trip and was hoping to see the Halloween decorations and the start of the Christmas decorations. Any idea when the Christmas decorations will be going up? TY.

    Welcome to planDisney Carmen, and thanks for stopping by with this question. I love getting more out of my trip, and I have actually done this very specific question you have asked. I’ll be happy to share what I have done in the past and what should work for you.

    Walt Disney World decorates like no other place. From Halloween and Mickey pumpkins right into Christmas trees and Mickey wreaths everywhere. This magical transformation happens overnight! The cast members work tirelessly through the night, changing everything over from spooky to the wintery. While there is no guaranteed official date when this is set to happen, your target dates will give you both for sure. If your arrival is on or around Halloween, the next day following Halloween is when the change historically happens. The day it all switches over just blows your mind when you arrive knowing everything just had a fall theme yesterday. This place never ceases to amaze me, the magic continues to impress me each time I visit.

    During your visit you might want to check out the International Food and Wine Festival that EPCOT hosts each year. This festival has delicious plates paired with beverages located all throughout World Showcase. These Global Marketplaces have food and drinks inspired by each country and rarely disappoint. There are also performances during this festival by legendary artists. The Eat to the Beat Concert Series is always a hit. Boyz II Men is will be taking the stage on November 2nd and 3rd. And these performances coincide with your dates, which actually makes me a little jealous as I grew up in the early 90s wanting to be like these guys. If you’d like to guarantee your seats to the show because you are a huge fan of these performers, you can always get yourself a Festival Concert Series Dining Package. This will get you seats for one of the performances on the day of your meal, without having to wait in line. 

    I hope you’re excited about this opportunity to see both sets of decorations in the same week. If you have any other questions visit us again at planDisney.com

    See ya real soon, 

    Jeremy A.
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Meet the Panelist: Jeremy, New Jersey

Bright Suns travelers! I'm Jeremy from Jersey, a lifelong Disney fan. Father to 3 amazing kids, and husband to my wife of 16 years. I've been sharing the Walt Disney World Resort with my family for 19 years to join in the wonder and joy the parks have brought me my entire life. Consider me here to help with all you travel questions from Batuu to Cinderella Castle. Whether it's teenagers, toddlers, or your middle-aged cousins. Helping you find your version of magic is my mission. Learn More About Jeremy

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