Disney Confirms Nine New Cultural Performances for EPCOT’s Festival of the Holidays

The live acts reinforce EPCOT’s focus on immersive storytelling to refresh the World Showcase during the holiday season.

Overview

Disney detailed nine pavilion-focused additions that center on music, dance, and live storytelling across the World Showcase.
China adds a Chinese Lion Dancer, Japan features a Daruma Storyteller, and Norway introduces Julenissen, the Mischievous Magical Barn Santa.
Mexico presents a Las Posadas celebration and Italy features La Befana, highlighting traditions tied to community, kindness, and Epiphany.
The United Kingdom hosts Father Christmas and France features Père Noël, with Canada showcasing the Canadian Holiday Voyageurs and a Hanukkah Storyteller set between Morocco and France.
On the same day, Animal Kingdom’s Zootopia: Better Together show opens and Magic Kingdom continues refurbishments for Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin.