Disney to End EPCOT’s Glimmering Greenhouses Overlay on Dec. 30

The seasonal treatment turned a quiet boat ride into a rare crowd absorber, making its removal likely to push guests elsewhere.

Overview

Disney confirmed the holiday overlay on Living with the Land will switch off with the Festival of the Holidays on December 30 and is not due back until next season.
The base attraction will continue operating after the festival ends, with no closure or refurbishment announced.
The overlay became an unexpected hit, with reported waits regularly reaching or exceeding 100 minutes thanks to its calm, low‑key atmosphere.
Guests are reorganizing plans in the final days and accepting longer lines to experience the seasonal version one last time.
Reporters say the loss of this crowd sink will likely increase waits elsewhere, and a reported January refurbishment for Frozen Ever After could further concentrate demand.